Very nice place with everything one need. You feel like home. The hosts are very welcoming and you can enjoy farm life. Perfect stop before going to Fish River Canyon.

Stayed in March 2024

What can we say about our amazing stay at Platbakkies only that we wished we had stayed longer. We stopped at Platbakkies on our way up to the Orange River and it was a great adventure. The farm house we stayed in was amazing and very comfortable. We made our own braai in the evening which was great even using some of the local lamb chops that were available to purchase. We travelled from Durban across South Africa knocking up 4200kms and multiple stops and we all agreed our one night we had at Platbakkies was the best, Thank you Lizelle and Dawie, we hope to see you again sometime and maybe explore your farm further.

Stayed in December 2023

Geen!!!

Dit was smaakvol en keurig aangebied. Julle is aangename mense en ek sal enige tyd weer kom inloer en julle met groot graagte aanbeveel aan vriende en my mede Ere Veldwagters. Baie dankie.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing.

The house was lovely and set in the quietest and most peaceful setting. The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming. Such a beautiful setting.

Stayed in September 2023

Absolutely nothing.

The owners were very friendly and the food was excellent. I will definitely recommend it. It feels like a home away from home.

Stayed in August 2023

So many things to do on the farm

Stayed in August 2023

Google Maps doesn't direct you to the correct turnoff. Fortunately, we had a map in the car that we could refer to. There is no cellphone signal out there to call someone if you get lost. The farm is very remote on the corner of the gravel road from Garies and the gravel road that comes from Springbok.

We are birders and went looking for the Red Lark. In miserable weather, freezing cold wind, we found about 15 of them. Platbakkies is the place to stay if you are looking for special birds. The food made by Lizelle was delicious, the room where we stayed was warm and comfortable. There was a roaring fire in the fireplace to warm up in the dining room. Wifi to catch up with friends and family. In the room were some items for sale from local farmers, jams, hand spun wool, beaded necklaces and knitted scarfs.

Stayed in June 2023

Peaceful, spotless, beautiful grounds, attentive host, could not have asked for more. Lizelle is an excellent cook (even for vegetarians!) and her dinner is not to be missed!

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing

We stayed in the “Heart” cottage, the cottage had everything we needed, was so clean and comfortable, from the towels to the bedding. There are very cute and little feel good things throughout the cottage including homemade jams and other items for sale. Another nice touch of having ice cold beers,wine and cider in the fridge if you didn’t bring your own. The stars were literally “out of this world”, and the sunset was truly stunning. A place to sit back and relax, and watch the world go by. We will be back again when travelling this way. Thank you you Lizette and Dawie for creating and sharing such a beautiful space.

Stayed in October 2022

We loved everything

This was a wonderful oasis to find after long stretch of scenic road from Kamieskroon. The cottage was rustic but clean and beautifully appointed with all the little creature comforts you may need - comfy bed and linen, electric blanket, well supplied kitchen facilities, nice shower., everything clean. This place actually looks better than in the photographs. We pre-booked dinner and breakfast with our host and dinner was served beautifully in our cottage and was divine, Lizelle has kindly accommodated my dietary requirement. The breakfast was also fabulous and beautifully presented in their home. The farm have some beautiful self drive routes. Plenty of parking in front of the house with no size restrictions so large/high overlanding vehicles are easily accommodated. Very sweet dogs and cats occasionally popped round to say hello but they were not intrusive or a bother at all. Note there is no cellphone signal, but there is free wifi which worked fine.

Stayed in September 2022

it was SO comfortable, SO clean, and SO beautiful. Now I know what Heaven looks like. the best stay of our week long trip. Next time I will be staying much longer.

Stayed in September 2022

Warm welcome. Beautiful area. Excellent host with lovely dinner and breakfast

Stayed in August 2022

When your child says “this place reminds me of ouma’s house”, then you know you have stayed somewhere really special. Itwas an absolute treat!

Stayed in August 2022

nothing not to like

lovely attentive hosts. great meals, great stay. saw the red lark!!! lovely garden lay out.

Stayed in August 2022

No negatives

Everything, the authentic farm setting, lovely location, amazing food and a very personal service and hospitality! Accommodation in the old farm house was great, we only stayed one night, could easily have stayed longer. Kids enjoyed the farm yard, something we wanted them to see. Big thanks to Lizelle and Dawie!

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing to complain about

Everything

Stayed in December 2021

The quite and stars at night is brilliant. The host and staff was excellent and the dinner was great. It was very nice to be able to walk around and just enjoy the beautiful sites and sounds of the Karoo

Stayed in October 2021

No complaint

Every thing, host was very pleasant, room very clean with every thing you need provided. calm and quietness of the farm was delightfull.

Stayed in September 2021

Lovely hosts. Beautiful, serene farm and scenery.

Stayed in September 2021

Nothing

It was in the middle of nowhere. Whick makes for magical star gazing as there is no light pollution. Clear skies. Great Stay, very welcoming hosts. Cute animals on the farm. Well eqipped kitchen. Nice that Lizelle provided filtered drinking water.

Stayed in August 2021

Beautiful remote location and enjoyed the hospitality.

Stayed in August 2022

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Stayed in December 2022

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Stayed in December 2022

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Stayed in September 2022