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Olifants River Estate | PO Box 223, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa
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Blue Cottages Country House
3.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Benoni
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very Disappointed”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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We were part of a block booking - we all paid the same rate. We were placed in a small annexure and had to SHARE a bathroom. We had no air-con, just a very wobbly ceiling fan and no TV. This room was quite obviously the 'children's' part of a family room.When we questioned Tony, he simply said - see if someone is prepared to change with you! Not at all what we expected, and although the hosts were friendliness itself, this did not make up for the extreme discomfort we experienced. My husband was taken ill and had to spend the entire day in 39 degree heat and no aircon. Would deffinately not recommend as I feel we were taken advantage of.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Great care of the management”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

I have stayed 2 nights at the Blue Cottage and I really felt home. The 2 owners are so friendly! I travelled alone and they joined me for dinner every night. It didn't felt like a stay in a resort, but staying with family.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
“You'll feel like your at home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

From the moment you are met at the airport by Tony you know that you made the right choice.

The Blue Cottages are cute, comfortable and surrounded by lush gardens. The pool is refreshing on a hot day. The food is amazing and when you sit at the outdoor patio with Tony, Tursha, and any of the wonderful guests that are passing through, you feel like your at a dinner party with friends.

As a solo traveller I was treated like family and will be coming back to visit again.

Do not hesitate to book with the Blue Cottages, it will be a wonderful experience!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kristiansand, Norway
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Wonderful garden”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

Friendly people, a wonderful garden with lots of birds. On a good location. Yes the cottages could use a little upgrading but it was not disturbing for us. It was clean and the new owners make you feel at home. Good value for money.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pretoria
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Charming, relaxed atmosphere, very warm & caring hosts.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011
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Our stay at Blue Cottages was truly relaxing. The country atmoshere and beautiful garden setting is all that a city slicker needs to feel rejuvenated. The new owners have gone out of there way to make us feel comfortable and was more helpful than anyone could expect.
My children fell ill on our travels and our hostess went out of her normal "call of duty" to help and assist. Thank you again.
I would truly recommend to anyone wanting a city break away or even just stop over to Kruger National Park. There is also lots to do in the area should you want to spend some time.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Olifants River Estate | PO Box 223, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR1,344 - 1,568

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