Reviews of Jock of the Bushveld
18 Moseley Farms (R40) Situated on the R40, 1300 Barberton, South Africa
#7 of 11 hotels in Barberton
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 86 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Rita
South Africa1 review8.0“We certainly will be back again!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Thank you for a happy , and comfortable stay!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Edward21
South Africa17 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Unit was recently updated to a classy finish and it had a bush view. The young man who checked us in was very friendly and polite.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Ricardo
South Africa60 reviews9.0“Comfortable stay near Barberton”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Bryn
South Africa1 review9.0“Really good stay that got us in the holiday mood.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
Jock of the Bushveld was ideal for an over night stop off. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Louise
South Africa49 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“We are repeat visitors - always love it. A great start to the holiday.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
This was our third visit to Jack of the Bushveld en route to Kruger, so obviously it meets all our expectations. We will definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 18 August 2023
John
South Africa18 reviews8.0“We would have loved to stay longer to enjoy the property more as we love the out doors.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Chalet
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We would have liked fresh towels everyday. We use fresh towels in our own home everyday. Also the bathroom rug should be changed everyday as it stays wet especially if staying so long at one property. The restaurant was not stocked with the food as per the menu and that was a downer as we love to eat at the same venue, because we travel so much, we don’t want to drive to go to dinner. We were at the restaurant twice in the five days we stayed there and both times we were disappointed. We then decided to go somewhere else for dinner.
Love the property. It felt like home. The fist night we had to get use to the traffic as the property is very close to the main road coming from Nelspruit to Barberton. But the farm life and Nyalas was so Bushveld it gave us that holiday feel even though this was a working trip.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Cindy
South Africa1 review8.0“Comfortable lodging with a relaxing nature feel and great food.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lodge rooms is seperated by wooden branches. We had noisy neighbours. If you are in your room, the noise is not too bad, but you cannot leave your door open then you hear the neighbours on the porch, talking and walking on the porch. A bit pricy for what you get.
Beautiful nature setting, very comfortable beds, friendly staff, great food.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Charlotte
South Africa1 review8.0“We only stayed for 1 night, but we were very happy with the facilities”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
The staff is very friendly and the rooms were very clean and comfortable
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Michelle
Ireland18 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely location
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Luksich
South Africa1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no milk :(
Loved the location and beautiful inside
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Gill
South Africa2 reviews10“Perfect base for visiting tge mountain range”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Lighting in suite poor Unable to see well enough to do some knitting or sewing
We had self catering unit with sufficient equipment and tools
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 9 June 2022
Sidney
South Africa2 reviews10“great”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
neat tidy and clean, perfect for overnight guests.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Ananiah
South Africa13 reviews9.0“Excellent stay for my family during the Easter weekend”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
I wish breakfast was part of the package
I did not have breakfast. The location was superb
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 30 January 2022
Louise
South Africa49 reviews5 helpful votes10“Great stopover on the way from KZN to the Kruger”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing at all!
This was our second stay in six months at Jock of the Bushveld. Once again, a peaceful stopover en route from KZN to the Kruger Park. It's not just a place to stay, but is the first day of the holiday. Nonnie was on hand to greet us, and provided us with her contact number should we experience any problems, which we didn't. Beds are very comfortable, and the shower is beautifully hot with good pressure. We will continue to use Jock for our stopovers.
Stayed in January 2022
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Reviewed: 11 January 2022
Wendy
South Africa38 reviews2 helpful votes10“Perfect little piece of heaven”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Noni was very welcoming. The place was spotless. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. Its very comfortable and we had a great stay.
Stayed in January 2022
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Reviewed: 7 January 2022
Johannes
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The restaurant near the chalet and the swimming pool.
Stayed in January 2022
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Reviewed: 24 December 2021
Hlengiwe
South Africa1 review10“Very relaxing and kid friendly. Noni made sure our stay was comfortable and her staff is amazing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The chalet was beyond our expectations and the restaurant serves delicious food with generous portions. Beautiful property.
Stayed in December 2021
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Reviewed: 22 December 2021
Beckie
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
What a beautiful place!! Staff was really friendly and service was excellent. We'll definitely be back for a longer stay
Stayed in December 2021
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Reviewed: 13 December 2021
Juliet
South Africa6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The fact that the shower wasn't controleble is either you use hot water or cold water mo warm water.. If u try to decrease hot water to warm water it goes to cold water that was the only problem I had
Averything
Stayed in December 2021
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Reviewed: 6 December 2021
Hendrik
South Africa6 reviews10“Our stay was very comfortable and we will certainly recommend Jock of the Bushveld to anyone”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
On hot summer days in the lowveld an air-conditioning unit could be great, however the cool evening breeze flows well through the main bedroom.
The chalet was neat and comfortable with all amenities required. The layout of the unit was great and everything was at hand. The wifi in the unit is an added bonus. Units are spaced such that there is no intrusion between fellow travelers.
Stayed in December 2021
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Reviewed: 6 December 2021
Natasia
South Africa3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
There was a small problem on arrival, which the friendly staff quickly resolved. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed in December 2021
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Reviewed: 10 November 2021
Adine
South Africa32 reviews3 helpful votes10“Will certainly stay there again for next years family reunion!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing at all! The bedrooms were fitted out perfectly with cupboards, fans, and clean white linen. The bathroom had a shower and modern tiling. The kitchen was fitted with everything one could need!
Great Bushveld accommodation. I am very fussy regarding hygiene, and this is the first time I have had a 100% cleanliness report (Chalet 6). The restaurant is close enough to walk to for pizza, burgers, schnitzels etc and serve ice-cold drinks for the hot sunny days! The hostess Noni checked us in without us having to wait and personally escorted us to our chalet. The owner came around at night to ensure we were happy and safe (4 ladies travelling alone). Noni provided us with lamps in the event that we would need them ;). Our checkout was handled well - always a smiling face with Nonni, thank you for that! My Sisters, my Daughter and I had awonderful, relaxing week-end, thank you!
Stayed in November 2021
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Reviewed: 6 November 2021
Sonia
South Africa1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I didn't report it, but the hot water got finish very quickly...maybe because we were a family of 5?
Very friendly staff. Quiet and peaceful place. The Boskombuis restuarant food was amazing...never saw a bigger burger than what was served...loved it. Thank you to the owner for the complimentary milk shakes to our kids, beautiful gesture.
Stayed in November 2021
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Reviewed: 4 November 2021
Halinka30
South Africa1 review10“Beautiful stay with comfort at heart and staff that go the extra mile.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
the shower could use a bit more handiwork, and Wifi would be a great addition.
Nonie is an absolute GEM! The place was spotless and nicely equipped, with a very comfortable bed and best of all clean linen. The wildlife was a big surprise!
Stayed in October 2021
