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Reviews of Kandelaars Cottage

R328 Kandelaarsrivier, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa

#32 of 59 Holiday rentals in Oudtshoorn

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Review score

Based on 32 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Old world farm charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cottage was very clean and spacious. We really appreciated the homemade bread, wine and flowers! Elmarie also went out of her way to ensure we had what we needed for our special bridal weekend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything.

    Nice and quiet. The host is very friendly and helpful. If you like peace and quiet, this is for you. Nice braai facility.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Wonderful Cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Cottage has beautiful wooden floors and seating at the back and front porch. The beds were super comfortable, even the pillows- we usually take our own pillows, but did not need them at Kandelaars Cottage. The complimentary loaf of bread and bottle of wine is a lovely touch to make you feel welcome. Definitely an amazing place to stay for a weekend or longer.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well equipped, and beautifully decorated. Lovely welcome to the cottage with a fresh flowers, bread and bottle of wine waiting. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely stunning cottage with all the comforts of home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t really an issue but you are close to a road which had a bit traffic so it took away the full feel and sense of nature but none the less, it was still rather peaceful.

    Our 1 night cottage stay was amazing. The unit is very spacious and well equipped. So appreciated the load shedding lights and really welcomed the freshly baked homemade bread and wine - the freshly picked lavender was a beautiful touch. The newly renovated back porch and braai area was really well thought out. The whole family all agreed that we should have stayed another night. Will plan another trip back soon.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully refurbished old farm cottage and well equipped for a comfortable stay. We appreciated the loadshedding lamps, but loved the candles and personal touches! Home baked rusks, etc. to make it feel like home away from home. Thank you, and I wish we had planned to stay longer!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Everything .

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    9.0
    Good weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The house was just right for my purposes.

    very conveniently located, facilities adequate for overnight stays and lots to do in the area

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved this beautiful cottage in the country side. It is well equipped and very cosy. When last did we find a home baked bread and a bottle of wine on the kitchen table? Very spacious with a stoep in the front and the back. Will be back, thank you Elmarié.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property looks exactly like on the photos. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you need. We also loved the freshly baked bread, marmalade and wine left for us.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    perfect location, nice reception (thanks for the wine and bread) and very comfortable

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    Kandelaars is a wonderful place to stay to enjoy all that Oudtshoorn has to offer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    What a lovely place! So spacious and with every convenience thought of. We were welcomed with fresh flowers beautifully arranged, a loaf of farm bread and a bottle of wine. Such incredible hospitality. The cottage also has lovely hot showers which we needed on the freezing winter evenings! We enjoyed a gorgeous sunset walk up the koppie above the cottage, as well as our trips to the nearby Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Ranch, Wilgewandel farm and Karusa wines.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    8.0
    A Karoo winter stop
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs some form of emergency lighting for loadshedding. A few more salad- type bowls in the kitchen would be helpful. Close proximity to the road is not ideal, but wasn't a problem. A wood burner in the lounge would be amazing as it was quite cold and with load shedding the AC didn't work.

    Beautifully appointed. Lovely touches like fresh flowers, bread, wine and jam. Electric blankets were most welcome. Very friendly owners. A really pretty cottage, very welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2022

    10
    Klein Karoo Kalmte
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of anything. We knew in advance that there was no WiFi, which is as expected for accommodation on a farm. As alternative there was a very good and consistent data signal (MTN). The cottage itself and peace and quiet more than made up for it - in fact we could relax and have "time-out" more.

    Peaceful and comfortable setting, close enough to the town and other attractions

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful cottage in lovely setting. Greatly appreciated our welcome pack. Everything clean and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return one day.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2021

    8.0
    The Coetzee's have a beautiful house and it was extremely clean and very practical.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very close to a busy road.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the water suddenly stopped as we started showering in the morning as there may have been a problem in the area. We just had to wipe the shampoo of our head and continue our journey!

    The large home with outside braai area was stunning!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    7.0
    We came for a wedding, as I was the master of ceremonies, we needed a place close to the venue. The cottage is ideal for
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no WiFi for our trip and I did not check it beforehand.

    It gives you a real farmhouse cottage feeling out in the country. Loved the interior, especially the stoep area. We were greeted by a freshly baked bread and a bottle of wine, which was quite special. Fresh flowers was also a highlight.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    5.0
    Unfortunately and uncomfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Strong sewage tank smell in main bedroom bathroom. Entire time of stay DSTV Decoder - No signal. Main bedroom light was not working. We stayed for 2 nights, from the second night we were without water (and this just before we went to an function the evening, was not able to shower!). Sunday morning still no water. I reported the water problem to Elmarie just after 8 Sunday morning. She indicated someone will come to have a look and that we can stay until the afternoon if we want to (which was kind of her, but not practical as we had to leave early to drive back home). Unfortunately the person who was suppose to come and fix the water issue did not pitch in time and we left without being able to shower. Not a very comfortable stay at all. Would have appreciated at least a refund for one of the nights considering all of the above.

    Beautiful Cottage. Bottle of wine and bread was appreciated, thank you! Big aircon for the warm summer days! Wood supplied and fire packed on arrival.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

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