Swartkop Farm KwaZulu-Natal, 3340 Winterton, South Africa
#18 of 32 hotels in Winterton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 46 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.2
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Kreutzfeldt-fernandes
South AfricaUnfortunately the road where muddy due to the rain. But all good 👍
Lovely place to stay and peaceful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Cathi
South AfricaNo negatives
Beautiful location. Comfortable and spacious. Great facilities. It’s good to be off grid too! No charging no plugs. Which was great 😂
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Kirsten
South AfricaThe owners were super obliging and willing to help, though signal was a bit of an issue to contact them.
Swartkop Cottage was the perfect getaway and recharge. The actual cottage was super cozy and comfy and was quite impressive on how off-grid it was. The views, the scenery and the small wildlife around made the place a total therapy session. Thank you!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
David
South AfricaSignage not so good. Solar power needs to be increased. Lights went out after a few hours.
Peaceful. Well equipped. River.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Ruth
South Africablackjacks
large grassy area, the donkey is amazing
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Pote
South AfricaSolar was faulty River is too high for fishing at this time
Remoteness, privacy, proximity, scenery, and the thatched cottage
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Candice
South Africait was just what we were looking for - an off the beaten track l, no wifi, no fuss type of holiday.
beautiful views! quaint and rustic. off the grid. amazing helpful staff.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
D
BotswanaIt seems as though there is a poisonous resident snake.
We enjoyed being on a working farm. Going on the tractor. Walking and seeing the abundance of wild flowers. The mighty Tugela.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Pm1984
United KingdomAn amazing rustic cottage overlooking the river. Beautiful interior, decent although basic facilities. A great place for a braai and a few bottles of wine at sunset. The perfect place to escape the outside world (no electricity, no internet) and explore the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the sounds of the wildlife. Winterton is close by (around 20 minutes or so by car) to stock up on supplies.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Sibusiso
South AfricaEverything
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Tamara
South AfricaLocation
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 8 August 2022
Marthie
South AfricaThe road wasn't fun at all and the towels needs to be replaced, other than that it was a great place
The cottage was so worth the travel and what a great place to just escape from it all and it has everything you could possibly need to just unwind and relax
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 3 May 2022
Gavin
South AfricaAll good
Very peaceful and relaxing 🙂
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Zanele
South AfricaNature came inside the house; it was manageable to get rid off.
Perfect location for unplugging from busy life and connecting with nature. I will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 20 February 2022
Risha
South AfricaProperty requires outside lighting and security gates.
The peace and quiet.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 28 December 2021
Danielle
South AfricaLoved everything there and enjoyed it. The people that manage it was lovly and very helpful. Help us when our bakkie broke down. Will definitely go back again
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 23 December 2021
Deonette
South AfricaI would maybe suggest to have salt and pepper, and a sponge to do dishes with and hand soap in the bathroom.
If you need a place to relax and get away with an amazing view, this is the place.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 12 December 2021
Robert
South AfricaThe peace & tranquil surroundings right by the banks of the Tugela River
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 December 2021
Lameez
South AfricaBeautiful quiet and felt free
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 19 September 2021
Webb
South AfricaLovely location and the cutest cottage
Being close to the river
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 8 August 2021
Nathan
South AfricaGreat spot for complete privacy. Old school and rustic but clean. Just a little exposed, absolutely nobody around.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Quentin
South AfricaThe road leading to the cottage from the main dirt road needs a lot of attention.
Getaway next to the river on a working farm.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Thea
South AfricaLots of flies
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Susan
South AfricaSome lights did not work Toilet was leaking No doors separating rooms so no privacy No maintenance around wood deck area so no view !! No very clean Will not recommend definitely not worth R1800 a night !
Stayed in April 2023
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