The Edge Mountain Retreat, 5241 Hogsback, South Africa
#15 of 30 hotels in Hogsback
Guests' ChoiceBased on 442 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
6.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 March 2022
Anneke
South AfricaThe staff were very friendly, helpful and attentitive to our needs.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 22 March 2022
Helena
South AfricaNothing
A place to rest yourself and get back into nature. Room with an excellent undisturbed view over the mountain
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 22 March 2022
Catherine
South AfricaExcellent location, beautiful gardens, comfortable, clean and well-provisioned room. Outstanding views!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 21 March 2022
Annake
South AfricaEverything. The location, staff and food was excellent. I love the Chesnut Cottage, it was well equiped, clean and cute.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 18 March 2022
Mandiel
South Africanetwork coverage is poor and there is no wifi
The gardens and the restaurant.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 14 March 2022
Joey
United KingdomNothing
Pretty much everything. Views. Staff, gardens, food and facilities
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 7 March 2022
Jonnyb0y
South AfricaNice and private. Short walk and you have at beste views ever. Fire place in the room for the cold days.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 7 March 2022
Siya
South AfricaNone
The fireplace was a highlight and being off the grid was a enjoyable.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 1 March 2022
Nelie
South AfricaNothing
Very friendly service, meals excellent.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 27 February 2022
Colin
United KingdomAll good
Quaint cottage in beautiful gardens with a labyrinth. A short walk from the gardens were fantastic mountain views. The restaurant was excellent the quality and variety of the food was great.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 26 February 2022
Tracey
South Africalocation, food and comfort
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 18 February 2022
Brian
United StatesThere was a big thunder storm one night lots of lightning too! Not a big fan of thunder and lightning! We survived. The sound of rain pelting the roof woke me up a few times as well! That mother nature can throw you a curve every now and then!
I travel all over the world and I want you to know that the Chestnut Cottage at the Mountain Edge Retreat was one of the nicest places I have ever stayed! Really cool place like an American circa 1776 cottage! Cottage has a private drive and is at least 600 meters from nearest building. We saw monkey's in the trees outside and lots of cool birds too! Really loved spending two days here. The food was also good and we enjoyed some of the vistas as well as walking the Labyrinth! Some of the best hiking we did on this vacation!!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 February 2022
Maarten
South AfricaNo wifi at the accommodation
Environment, restaurant, sillince
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 24 January 2022
Sharon
South AfricaNorhing not to like
the gardens are magnificent. The Labyrinth is magical! Love this place!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 13 January 2022
Mason
South Africanothing
The views are incredible It is a private getaway the outdoor bath and shower the food and true service the way the chalet is laid out from the fire wood stacked to every minor detail being perfected by the staff.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 11 January 2022
Ian
South AfricaNothing
Privacy, tranquility, views, activities
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 11 January 2022
Susan
CanadaGardens terribly overgrown
Magnificent views and walks
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 7 January 2022
Nicky
South AfricaThe view was spectacular!! The bath and shower on the edge was amazing- had a view of 6 waterfalls while we showered- was incredible. Hosts left a bottle of wine and loaf of freshly baked bread in the room - delicious!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 January 2022
Marie
South AfricaThere is nothing I did not like about our stay
The food was of great quality and the staff were friendly and helpfull
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 30 December 2021
Tilly_richard
South AfricaFantastic food at the restuarant
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 19 December 2021
Sharoni
South AfricaIt’s a little paradise with lush gardens, cozy fireplaces and delicious food.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 18 December 2021
Michael
Singaporelovely cottage in beautiful garden’s
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 11 December 2021
Alida
South AfricaThe beds were not comfortable at all! The fridge's rubbers need to be replaced - door kept on opening.
Peace and quiet. The cottage is spacious. Beautiful surroundings with lots of flowers.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 9 December 2021
Piwe
South AfricaOn the morning of the 6th Nov we went to their restaurant, we waited so long for someone to attend to us but all the waiters and waitresses just walked past our table. We thought because it looked busy we'd leave and come back later so we walked around, did other things and came back. We were still ignored. After some time one waitress finally asked if we had been attended to but as soon as one other guest grabbed her attention she left us and attended to them. We decided to just leave and go find food elsewhere. This was such a sour ending to our stay with them.
The Edge Mountain Retreat is a stunning place, beautiful gardens and amazing views. My friend and I stayed at The Daedalus' shelter on the 5th of November. We were welcomed by lovely ladies at the reception. The room was perfect too.
Stayed in November 2021
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