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Greeff Cottages
Greeff Cottages
Greeff Cottages
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Get 10% off on stays that are 5 nights or longer. Valid for stays from 1 Sep 2024 until 30 Nov 2024.
Greeff Cottage can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 2 seperate units. The big family cottage (Benmonca) can accommodate up to 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and living room, and playroom. The main bedroom comprises a queen-size bed and a full en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom comprises a double bed and a three-quarter bed. The second bathroom comprises a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. All rooms have ceiling fans as well as towels in bathrooms.
The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes everything you may need and extra freezer space is available on request. The living area is air-conditioned and features an indoor braai, a dining table, a TV with Netflix and a DVD player. A selection of children's DVD's are available and we also offer free Wi-Fi for guests.
The cottage is child-friendly and we welcome children of all ages, there is a large playroom with toys and books for children and babies. A baby chair and bath chair can be provided on request. There is also a laundry room with washing and ironing facilities, including washing machine.
The second, smaller unit (Lentelus) has 1 bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom. Bathroom has shower, basin, toilet. No bath. Open plan living area with kitchenette, dining table and fireplace. Single bed for a third person. Ceiling fan in bedroom, and air conditioning in open plan living area. No children under 2 years are allowed in this unit.
Outside the cottages are braai areas for each cottage with braai facilities where you can relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the farm while you braai. On request, guests can use our lapa if they would prefer to braai there.
There is enough outside area for the children to play, run and ride bicycles. Enough parking is available.
Sorry, we are not pet-friendly nor are we wheelchair friendly. No smoking/vaping is allowed inside the cottages.
This area is popular for cycling, and there are plenty of walking trails on the farm and in the surrounding area. Guests are encouraged to bring their bicycles. The beauty of the Little Karoo is ideal for taking beautiful scenic photos.
Greeff Cottage can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 2 seperate units. The big family cottage (Benmonca) can accommodate up to 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and living room, and playroom. The main bedroom comprises a queen-size bed and a full en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom comprises a double bed and a three-quarter bed. The second bathroom comprises a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. All rooms have ceiling fans as well as towels in bathrooms.
The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes everything you may need and extra freezer space is available on request. The living area is air-conditioned and features an indoor braai, a dining table, a TV with Netflix and a DVD player. A selection of children's DVD's are available and we also offer free Wi-Fi for guests.
The cottage is child-friendly and we welcome children of all ages, there is a large playroom with toys and books for children and babies. A baby chair and bath chair can be provided on request. There is also a laundry room with washing and ironing facilities, including washing machine.
The second, smaller unit (Lentelus) has 1 bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom. Bathroom has shower, basin, toilet. No bath. Open plan living area with kitchenette, dining table and fireplace. Single bed for a third person. Ceiling fan in bedroom, and air conditioning in open plan living area. No children under 2 years are allowed in this unit.
Outside the cottages are braai areas for each cottage with braai facilities where you can relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the farm while you braai. On request, guests can use our lapa if they would prefer to braai there.
There is enough outside area for the children to play, run and ride bicycles. Enough parking is available.
Sorry, we are not pet-friendly nor are we wheelchair friendly. No smoking/vaping is allowed inside the cottages.
This area is popular for cycling, and there are plenty of walking trails on the farm and in the surrounding area. Guests are encouraged to bring their bicycles. The beauty of the Little Karoo is ideal for taking beautiful scenic photos.
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153 guests' feedbackOne of the nicest places we have ever visited! My 3 year old really enjoyed the large playroom and baby ostriches. The house is so well rested and are really wonderful people. Warmly welcomed and was helped myself when my mother and I had a little trouble lighting the fire. Wonderful peaceful atmosphere, lovely house, fantastic people! We were sad to have to drive but have already booked again. Tops!
I came to visit Oudtshoorn for the Klein Karoo Klassique. Elzette met me upon arrival and welcomed me with so much kindness. The Lentelus Cottage is spacious and tidy, and the premises are quiet and safe. There is a short stretch of dirt road that needs to be driven to get to the address, but the road is well maintained and a regular car will have no trouble at all. I would recommend anytime.
We are from Montagu and it was our first time in Oudtshoorn. Our stay at Greef Cottages was very pleasant, it was just too short. Will definitely go again for longer. Thank you Greef Cottages.
Had a great time on the ostrich farm with lots of play space inside and outside.
Very nice, family-friendly farm stay. Peaceful atmosphere and the unit has everything one needs. Playroom a big bonus for the little ones!
Very hospitable and helpful hosts, comfortable accommodation with ample space and extremely child-friendly. The attention to detail and little extras are a bonus. Will definitely visit again.
It was lovely accommodation!
Our stay was just amazing! Everything was perfect: the big, clean house, the friendliness of our hosts, the ostrich farm on which we were allowed to walk around and help feeding the ostriches, and the location. Just a perfect stay and we want to come back!
It was incredibly fun.
We had a very nice stay. Delicious on the feeling ostrich farm.
Very nice unit that is very well equipped. Owner very hospitable and food you can order there is delicious. Nice feeling on the farm with the ostriches at your front door.
Extremely pleasant. It was nice to stay on a working farm. Host and hostess made an effort to make us feel at home.
Peaceful and enjoyable. The homemade meals were absolutely outstanding!
Excellent communication prior to visiting. The hostess was extremely accommodating of our needs. The spacious accommodation includes an exceptionally well-equipped children's playroom. Viewing the ostriches was a very interesting experience for our granddaughter.
Elzette and her husband were wonderful hosts and the accommodation was a bonus with the playroom with plenty of surprises for our 2 and 5 year old grandchildren. It gave mom and dad and grandma and grandpa a welcome break! The pizzas and the ostrich fillets were top notch. The ostrich farm has the peace and quiet just as we expected and better! It was easy to get to all the Oudtshoorn attractions from there and definitely much better than staying in town. Thank you very much. It was definitely a highlight of our vacation!
Friendly, helpful people who can make good food.
Was a lovely experience. We felt very welcome. Would recommend Greeff Cottages anytime.
I don't often rate, in fact, I cannot remember ever rating an establishment 5 stars but in the case of Greeff Cottages, it would be an injustice to give them any lesser of a rating. The cottage itself is comfortable, has everything you want and need and then some, so as accommodation it is great. But the difference comes in with the hosts. Elzette was always ready with suggestions and recommendations including talking me out of doing the "adventure" tour in the Cango Caves (a stupid idea at my age) to directing me to some great restaurants in Oudtshoorn. But the best was her very own ostrich fillet which was as good as all and much better than most that I have eaten. It was a little disconcerting eating an ostrich fillet while its brother was watching me but I soon got over that. And then there was the introduction to ostrich farming from a fellow host. None of this take a feeding bucket and hold it in front of a bird. We were in the camp surrounded and shoulder charged by a whole flock (or herd or bunch or whatever a lot of ostriches are called) and was introduced to the fascinating world of an ostrich farmer. And no, I don't want to give up my day job. If you are planning a visit to the Oudtshoorn area, I completely recommend you stay at Elzette's place. You will not be disappointed.
Restful.
Elzette is an incredibly good hostess. Very friendly and helpful. Neat and everything for self-catering is available. I will definitely visit them again.
We loved our stay at Greeff cottages. Elzette and Morne were friendly and helpful. The cottage was sparklingly clean and had everything we need. Their homemade pizzas were also delicious. Seeing the ostriches and hearing about the farming operation was an added bonus! Would stay again and highly recommend Greeff cottages to anyone travelling on the R62.
The chalet is very spacious and clean. Just outside the town. The host and wife are nice people and we can confidently recommend the place.
If you want to break away from the city Greeff Cottage is the right place. Elzette and Morne are the friendliest people and they go out of their way to make a getaway perfect. They will see me again soon.
Great welcome, Elzette and Mornee are very welcoming and do everything they can to make us feel at home. Very special was the tour of the farm and the spawning of the chicks. We enjoyed it.
Nice people made us feel welcome. Nice stay.
It was close to De Rust where we went to participate in the Meiringspoort race. Would love to stay there again.
We had a wonderful stay on the ostrich farm. Quiet, out of town, great hosts, and good value for money. Rooms were well equipped for our needs while on holiday.
Apart from the owners being amazing we can definitely recommend Greeff Cottages what you see in the pictures is what you get and more! Our visit was incredibly nice and relaxing.
We had the most amazing stay at Greeff Cottage! It is clean and spacious! Plenty to do for small kids. Beautiful spot for a relaxing farm experience. The ostrich experience was fascinating. Morne and Elzette were incredible hosts. We had the privilege of Morne cooking us the perfect ostrich steaks on the braai! We loved our stay and will definitely return!
Elzette and Morné were hospitable and made us feel very welcome. The quietness of the farm and beautiful surroundings was wonderful, yet it is conveniently close to town.
Good friendly people. Cordially. Here strangers become family.
The cottage was lovely and spacious. The stay on the farm was a new and unique experience that we enjoyed. Seeing ostriches up close was amazing. The owners were very nice and helpful. Truly enjoyable stay at Greeff Cottage.
Had a great time.
All you need under 1 roof the build in braai inside a bonus is the DStv and Wi-Fi.
The house was very nicely furnished, everything one would need, down to the finest detail. Our boy really enjoyed the playroom, very cute idea to incorporate it. We will definitely visit again. Greetings and all blessings to your family and business.
Lovely place, and friendly owners.
Good place to relax.
Beautiful quiet place and the owners are very hospitable. It makes the stay so much more enjoyable. And on top of that, the tastiest recipes on a placemat in the unit. We would recommend it to anyone.
The owner Elzette was very helpful. It was like we were at home. The place was neat, clean and comfortable. Loadshedding was a bit of a damper on the Sunday evening but we then sat comfortably by the fireplace and kept warm and it also provided lighting.
The house is clean, tidy and peaceful. The owners and their children are friendly and helpful. Our week's visit with them was the best we had the whole holiday. Beautiful surroundings and accommodation. The cottage was equipped with everything you could possibly need, we lacked nothing. Nice barbecue place while watching the ostriches. Many thanks to Morné, Elzette and the children for the wonderful week.
We enjoyed it very much.
Very affordable and lovely Karoo atmosphere. The owners are extremely hospitable and it almost feels like family. I will not stay anywhere else if I am in the area again. Thank you Elzette and Morne.
The unit was clean and tidy and met all our needs.
Elzette and Morne were excellent hosts. They provided everything that I requested with a smile and made my stay a pleasant one. May you be blessed Elzette and Morne.
We had a great stay, the unit has everything we need. Nice quiet and peaceful, would recommend it.
Very nice stay. Open and enjoy peace and quiet.
Baie warm oor twee dae.
Peaceful with very good facilities, nice touches (choccie and bottled water) and out of the hassle and bustle of the town.
We were kindly received and had a very nice stay. The cottage was spotless and had good WiFi. It is well located to see the Kango Caves and much more. One can decide to just ride, or to do a lot of activities in the area. Or just a combination of rest and activities.
Real platteland hospitality from Elzette who makes you feel at home straight away. Had a large house to myself and it is setup as if you staying at home with everything you need. I will make one suggestion though, please add some candles and a genuine paraffin lamp or two for atmosphere when sitting around the indoor braai. This will add to the rustic mood of the place since I stay in places like this to escape the city anxiety and having old fashion lighting will be the cherry on top.
I enjoyed my stay here, lovely spot outside of town. Very spacious and nice and clean. All necessary facilities.
We had such a good time, stopped there again on the way home.
Morne and Elzette as well as their children are absolutely hospitable people with caring hearts. The unit has everything needed. It's safe and tidy. However, what made our holiday unforgettable was the Greeff family. Morne gave so much information about places to visit. The conversations and information about the farm had been very informative. They will definitely see us again.
We had such a nice stay, the farm is beautiful and there is so much space for the children, the playroom is a winner. The people are wonderful, we will definitely use the accommodation again.
We really enjoyed our holiday at Greeff Cottage, it is very clean and tidy and has everything you need. Elzette and Morne are very friendly and hospitable and are ready to help with anything. We really enjoyed it.
Nice big rooms with fireplace and wood.
Many thanks to Morne and Elzette, your accommodation is very neat, clean and comfortable, everything that is needed. You make one feel immediately at home and your information about the surroundings and nice routes to drive are really appreciated, you made our stay special, thank you for the nice chat and swimming, we will definitely visit again and will always recommend you.
Spring loop was very nice clean and well furnished. Elzette, Morne and the children were very hospitable, friendly and helpful. Since we really enjoy just sitting and watching a burning fire, each day's big pile of firewood was a big bonus. Many thanks to the 2 boys who brought the wood every day. We had a great time and really enjoyed the natural beauty of Oudtshoorn, Meiringspoort and the Swartberg Pass. We are also grateful with you for the very welcome rain. Blessings and all that is beautiful and good luck with farming in these challenging times.
We only stayed one night, but it was a nice experience. We had a warm welcome, had everything we could need, wood was provided so we could use the indoor braai - so cosy! Elzette and Morne's personal attention made us feel at home, it makes the difference - will definitely recommend them.
The reception was very hospitable and personal. The cottage was beautifully clean and tidy. Every morning the braai area was cleaned and restocked with new firewood. The unit is a bit dark, but more than comfortable.
Elzette and Morne you were so awesome, and welcoming. You received us as we were family. I hope others can be so accommodating like you did. I will recommend your place to my family and friends anytime. It was a home away from home for us. The kids enjoyed it and asked us to come to to your house. LEKKESLAAP you can feel very proud of these individuals, their making your name proud. Thank you Elzette and Morne. Galant family. Sea Point Cape Town.
Friendly reception and a lovely farm atmosphere. We had a great time on the grass and slept very well.
Calm and quiet. Your vacation starts here. Can recommend them 100%. Will go back for sure.
Nice and quiet and peaceful. I we will definitely be back.
We were 2 couples but this is an ideal spot if you have kids, there is a huge play room, so even its its raining its fine and its well equipped with toys kiddies videos etc.
Farm life remains the best.
Had a great time, great hostess and gentleman.
Ideal place for a short break to rest and explore Oudtshoorn.
Had a great stay and would make use of this place again.
Extremely tidy with everything you need and more! Full DStv, roof fans and good air-con is an absolute bonus! Could have a great barbecue during loadshedding with their Karooleeus humming in the background!
Absolutely fantastic. A must for anyone wanting to stay in Oudtshoorn.
The hospitality of our hosts was absolutely fantastic, I would wholeheartedly recommend them, the friendliness, showing around the farm and the cute accommodation was great as already mentioned, highly recommendable.
Hostess and husband genuine people. Make the time there with them too short. Will have to visit again. Their children friendly as well as the staff. Everything works perfectly. Accommodation spacious with large yard. Secure parking. Town center with everything about 10 km far from the farm. Last about 1.2 km good dirt road the rest tar. Despite severe drought they still have a sense of humor. Ostrich parents and children and sheep also good entertainment.
Absolutely amazing place. A must for every traveler.
We enjoyed our stay. Friendly people.
Very friendly people in a very nice environment. It is located close to the town which makes it very easy to visit all the tourist attractions. You get the feeling of a farm that offers tranquility and you also get a chance to walk there and see all the animals. Our daughter had so much fun playing and riding her bike.
When we go to Oudtshoorn again we will definitely book here again. It's far enough from the hustle and bustle of the town, but also close enough to all the attractions. The cottage was nice and spacious (it's really much bigger than we expected!). There was even a large playroom which provided hours of enjoyment for the children with lots of toys. We could feel at ease because the cottage is so child-friendly. We had everything we needed, and the indoor grill helped a lot. It was lovely to watch the ostriches from the front porch! The children also really enjoyed the different farm animals. Elzette and Morné went out of their way to make it comfortable for us, and we felt free to call on them if we needed anything. Morné even came to explain to us how to grill an ostrich steak. We will go back for sure!
Greeff Cottage is fantastic. We strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to stay for one night or longer. Wonderful facilities. Humble people.
The most delicious sleepover in years! Thank you very much Morne and Elzette, we will always remember the visit, and come to sleep there again if we go in that direction!
Was very nice on the farm. Very nice people and very hospitable. Nice indoor barbecue for the cold evenings. Close to the town and also nice outside the town. Everything you need.
Look, Oudtshoorn is cold, but the warm welcome and of course fireplace inside the house was a feast. We could walk around everywhere; experienced pure farm and was able to rest wonderfully. Our host and hostess, Morne and Elzette, feel like family after the few days. Our daughter had a great time playing and pretty much toured the farm. Truly a festival and we had a great time staying and visiting - especially on that farm porch. We definitely recommend it.
It was clean and modern, just out of town on a farm so it was lovely and peaceful. We had everything we needed and would definitely recommend Greeff Cottage to our family and friends. Thanks again for a great stay!
It's a neat, spacious cottage on the farm. Very calm. Thank you for your hospitality.
Morné and Elzette are incredible people. The location is perfect, the accommodation incredibly nice and tidy. Everything one needs and more. Amazing experience and already booked again for next festival. Thank you both, it was fantastic.
Thank you very much for your kindness and hospitality. Your place is beautiful and more than I expected. I wish you all the best and success with your place.
Great place to stay. Fantastic people.
Beautiful people, we had a wonderful stay.
Pleasant people. Clean, neat accommodation, friendly welcome. Would recommend them.
My parents Christo and Andeline Groenewald spent the night there and they cannot stop talking about the place! Can definitely recommend it!
Our hosts were so friendly and although it was only for one night, they went out of their way to make sure that we had everything that we needed.
I have been in love with this place since we stopped there. Fantastically everything you can think of is put right for you. Morne and Elzette you are the most beautiful people.
Very friendly people thinking of all the small things.
We had my granddaughter (age 3) who so enjoyed the animals on the farm. The cottage we had, had a playroom which she also enjoyed. Not to far from town and other places to go sight seeing.
The accommodation is very clean and tidy. The unit is well equipped. The host family is very nice and makes an effort. We really enjoyed it - thank you very much.
There's a farm in Oudtshoorn so fair. The ostriches are living there. We joined them for a day or seven. And enjoyed their little bit of heaven.
Was very nice staying at Greeff Cottage. Wonderful hostess, also had a great time talking to her husband. Was willing to share toys with us in the other house, which was awesome. My 2 boys enjoyed walking between the ostriches, sheep, goat and cattle camps. Would definitely recommend it, hope you get some rain soon.
The accommodation was very nice and tidy. Everything you need was there. Thank you for the nice wood for fire and barbecue. The house was very nice clean and tidy and everything you need was there, such as warm blankets and towels.
I recommend this accommodation to anyone! Clean, spacious, comfortable, friendly, interesting with ostriches around you. Our children talk about the farm stay all the time and we just want to visit again and again! Thank you very much!
Our stay was wonderful. Owners are very friendly and helpful and made us feel really special. We would love to go back for a longer period in the near future.
Beautiful place with beautiful people. The unit is very neat, clean, spacious and well equipped. We immediately felt at home and welcome. The owners went to great lengths to ensure that we were comfortable. They have e.g. brought extra blankets when it started raining, just in case we got cold. We really appreciate the effort and will definitely spend the night there again.
We enjoyed our stay thoroughly! Our hostess was lovely and the farm was enjoyable and peaceful.
We had the sweetest hosts that made us feel at home. Highly recommend!
Wonderful stay with lovely family. The cottage was great with everything one would ever need.
The Greeff Cottage was very nice for us, especially because we are farm people too. It was very nice for us as guests. Not too far from town and nice countryside. We enjoyed it a lot.
Greeff Cottage is very well equipped with indoor and outdoor barbecue.
We were so surprised when we arrived at the Greeff's about the incredible place they have on the farm. Our stay was so nice and everything was very neatly arranged. Their helpfulness with all our inquiries made life very easy and the tranquility on the farm is to be recommended. There is also secure parking. Our little one had a lot of fun playing on the farm and especially in the playroom, which was a big plus point of the stay for us.
The owners are very approachable, friendly and considerate. Would definitely stay there again.
Neat, clean accommodation! Mornè and Elzette's hospitality made us feel like old familiar friends and treated us to fresh home-baked bread and delicious Karoo lamb chops during our stay. Will definitely stay there again if we are in the area again.
Beautiful grounds with neat facilities for visitors. Well located and quiet accommodation. Recommended for families.
The peaceful farm setting is a bonus. The hospitality and pleasant personalities of the couple is something special.
Very cute. Clean, tidy and friendly service.
We really enjoyed our stay. The peaceful atmosphere and fresh farm air was just what we needed. Will definitely book again. Maybe during the KKNK.
A wonderful stay that is spacious, neat, clean and well equipped. The peaceful atmosphere, friendly and warm reception contributed to our visit being an unforgettable experience.
Wonderful stay! Everything you need. It's nice and spacious and very neat! The owners are very friendly and helpful!
Would recommend it. Very friendly host and hostess.
Friendly people, peaceful farm atmosphere, everything you need at hand. We will definitely stay there again if we are in that area.
Away from the noise of the town but also close enough if you need something from the shop.
Very cute, spacious and clean place with everything you need. Elzette and Morne are beautiful people who make you feel very much at home. We really liked being able to touch the little ostriches. A nice freshly baked bun made our day. We would recommend it to everyone who wants to rest and enjoy Oudtshoorn and the surrounding area.
After a long and full day this place was just the right place to relax. The farm atmosphere was just what we needed and the reception friendly and personal. The owners were extremely helpful and we soon felt at home. It was a shame we couldn't stay longer. We can recommend the accommodation and will definitely want to stay there again if we travel there again. Many thanks and good luck with the farming and the guest house.
The cottage was clean and neat with everything that you need for a comfortable stay.
Our stay was wonderful!
Greeff Cottages is within minutes of Oudtshoorn, yet outside the town to offer a true farm experience. The house is fully equipped, and offers a great getaway opportunity. The covered parking is high enough for bicycles on top of a vehicle's roof. And the premises are completely fenced and secure. This is the type of place where you can easily visit for a few days. Thank you very much for a great weekend.
At Greeff Cottage we really enjoyed it. The Greeff family was very friendly. We immediately felt at home. I highly recommend the Greeff Cottage.
Lovely time. Morne and Elzette was very friendly and made one feel welcome.
Wow! Ek is te bang om vir mense te vertel hoe great Greeff Cottage is, want net nou as ons weer gaan is daar nie plek nie. Van die oomblik wat ons geboek het tot ons baie stadig daar weg gery het was dit fantasties! Greeff Cottage het alles en meer as wat jy nodig het. Die plekkie is eintlik 'n groot plek wat te groot is vir 2 mense. My hart was baie seer toe ons begin oppak om die pad huis toe te vat. Ons het sommer van die begin af tuis gevoel op die plaas en in die huis. Baie dankie Elzette en Morne vir julle gasvryheid en vir die verskriklike lekker kuier op julle plaas. Ons sien uit na die volgende keer wat ons julle pragtige dorp kom verken.
It was a great stay with clean amenities and nice company. Highly recommended.
Felt right at home with the family on the farm.
One feels immediately at home if you like a farm environment, and yet Greeff Cottage is close enough to the town to quickly drive there if you need anything. The house is well equipped, with an indoor and outdoor braai area. Thank you very much for the nice thorn wood (which is provided) for your barbecue, and we were lucky enough to get some oven-warm farm bread on sale! There is a spacious carport just outside the back door. There were also newly hatched ostriches that Morné showed us - too beautiful! Morné and Elzette are wonderful hosts and we had a nice chat. We recommend Greeff Cottage to anyone, especially if you appreciate a peaceful atmosphere and silence. We hope to come again soon!
Thank you for the warm welcoming. The house is very well equipped and definitely home away from home.
Warm welcome. All facilities. Fire for a braai already stacked. Very pleasant host and hostess. Will stay here again.
Morne and Elzette feel like old lost friends who we managed to find again. Helpfulness and kindness like that is not easy to find. The place is the most affordable with all the facilities you get and more. A playroom for our grandchild if we want to come again in December, full DStv for grandchild's mother and grandmother so they don't have to miss anything while not home. The place is clean which you don't find everywhere, neat bedding. There is nothing bad to be said of this place. Recommended to anyone looking for friendly, clean, neat and safe accommodation not too far from the bustling town. Thank you Morne and Elzette.
Old spacious house, adequately equipped, very good value. For accommodation during KKNK just outside the hustle and bustle - quiet, safe farm feel, but close enough to drive there and back. Friendly host and wife who care about their guests.
See the stars.
Elzette and Morne overflow with friendliness and they made us feel so at home that we didn't want to travel further. Elzette also helped us with an extra night's stay on short notice. I would recommend Greeff Cottage to anyone.
Thank you for a lovely time on your farm - would definitely return whenever we're in Oudtshoorn again. Next time we'll stay longer. Morne and Elzette are the perfect hosts - they even made a fire beforehand so the coals would be ready when we arrive. Good luck and blessings to your farm and farming activities!
Elzette and Morne gave us a friendly welcoming. The cottage was ready and beautifully furnished. Spacious and cool with braai wood and braai facilities on standby. Excellent value for money. Our son had a lovely time swimming with the other children and making friends. Thank you very much! We will recommend you all around.
I would recommend Greeff Cottage anytime. Our stay was so nice. I could easily stay there for a long time. The unit was very neat and everything you need. It's worth staying there. The tranquility of the farm makes the hustle and bustle of the city simply melt away.
Greef Cottage is a must do if you want excellent customer service and if you want to relax and know the kids are fine outside without having to look for them every 5 minutes. Thank you!
Home away from home, tranquil location and the group of male Ostriches summed up our experience Oudtshoorn. We will call again and bring our friends!
Morne and Elzette went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Our daughter almost didn't want to go home, we had so much fun staying and visiting. The accommodation is neat and beautiful and very well furnished - everything was top notch! Would recommend anytime and we would love to visit again.
Very clean, friendly and helpful. Everything you might need and more is available.
We had a lovely stay with Morné, Elzette and their family on their farm. The accommodation was clean, tidy, spacious, well furnished and the bedding was delightfully crisp. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves, with a large playroom, the friends and the plenty of space that the farm offers. Our host family spared no effort or help to make our stay pleasant. From suggestions for sights and places to visit, to help with a slaughterhouse and doctor. We arrived as strangers and left as friends. Greeff Cottage is definitely on our list of accommodation for our next visit to SA.
Although it is self-catering, there was wood already packed on the braai, just ready to light. It made us feel at home and that we were expected. They can leave nice fresh milk in the fridge and sugar for coffee. There were packets of coffee. This will only add to the welcome feeling we experienced. The Cottage is very large and spacious and clean. It is ideal for a family with small children.
We visited Greeff Cottages with 2 small children and were very satisfied with the accommodation and would definitely recommend it. The house meets all the requirements to take care of small children. The house is spacious and very clean. The children could play outside and really enjoyed it. Morne and Elzette and children welcomed us with open arms and made sure we enjoyed the time. Hopefully we will be able to visit again one day.
Thank you Morne, Elzette, Ben, Simon and Rebekka. The few days on your farm were wonderful. My son just wants to go back with all his might. Greeff Cottage is approximately 10 minutes from the center of Oudtshoorn. The advantage is that you are completely out of the hustle and bustle of the town but also close enough should you choose to visit the town. Furthermore, the house is comfortably furnished with the most wonderful indoor barbecue for those winter evenings in the Karoo. Oh yes, and there is enough wood to make the braai work. Morne, Elzette and the children make you feel immediately welcome and we really never felt like strange guests on the farm but rather like friends who came to visit for a weekend. We will definitely come to visit you again.
Many thanks to Morné and Elzette for your hospitality. We and our boys really enjoyed the visit to the farm. Thank you for going out of your way to accommodate us! If you have small children (who like to play and enjoy space) this is definitely the place for you!
We had a particularly friendly reception and had a very nice stay. Greeff Cottage had been a very good choice.
Large playroom for small children. The host is excellent and makes a lot of extra effort with his guests. Highly recommended.
Very friendly and homely.
Hosts were most hospitable and accommodating. Well worth the stop-over.
We will definitely stay there again. The farm atmosphere with the tranquility was wonderful. It is not far from the town. The Greeffs went out of their way to accommodate us and make our stay memorable. Thank you for a wonderful visit!
Close enough to everything, far enough from noise.
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No smoking/vaping is not allowed in any units.No music or loud noises are allowed after 22:00 or before 06:00. We want all our guests to experience the quiet atmosphere of the farm.
No parties are allowed. No visitors are allowed if not arranged.
Please switch the air conditioning off when you are not in the cottage.
Braai utensils are provided. Firewood is available for purchase, please inquire.
Homemade pizzas and ostrich steak meals are available for dinner. Guest should inquire about availability before arrival. The meals are not prepared on Sundays.
We ask our guests to use water and electricity sparely.
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The cottage is ideal for 2 guests but can accommodate a third person or child (older than 2 years) on a single bed in the living area. There is a large bedroom with a double bed and a ceiling fan, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. Towels are provided. The living area is open plan and features a fully equipped kitchen area, dining table, air conditioning, and a fireplace. There is also a TV with DStv and Wi-Fi. Outside there is a braai area with braai equipment and wood.
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House Rules
No smoking/vaping is not allowed in any units.
No music or loud noises are allowed after 22:00 or before 06:00. We want all our guests to experience the quiet atmosphere of the farm.
No parties are allowed. No visitors are allowed if not arranged.
Please switch the air conditioning off when you are not in the cottage.
Braai utensils are provided. Firewood is available for purchase, please inquire.
Homemade pizzas and ostrich steak meals are available for dinner. Guest should inquire about availability before arrival. The meals are not prepared on Sundays.
We ask our guests to use water and electricity sparely.
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Description
The cottage is ideal for 2 guests but can accommodate a third person or child (older than 2 years) on a single bed in the living area. There is a large bedroom with a double bed and a ceiling fan, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. Towels are provided. The living area is open plan and features a fully equipped kitchen area, dining table, air conditioning, and a fireplace. There is also a TV with DStv and Wi-Fi. Outside there is a braai area with braai equipment and wood.
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Benmonca sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms and there are 2 bathrooms. The main bedroom has a king size bed and the second bedroom has a double bed and a three-quarter bed. The unit has an open plan living area with an indoor grill, dining area, seating area and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a children's playroom and a laundry room. There is air conditioning in the living area and ceiling fans in the bedrooms.
Room Arrangements
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About This Room
Services
Bathroom
Room Facilities
Appliances
Extras
Entertainment
Price Includes
Self Catering Linen, towels Coffee, tea and sugar.
House Rules
No smoking/vaping is not allowed in any units.
No music or loud noises are allowed after 22:00 or before 06:00. We want all our guests to experience the quiet atmosphere of the farm.
No parties are allowed. No visitors are allowed if not arranged.
Please switch the air conditioning off when you are not in the cottage.
Braai utensils are provided. Firewood is available for purchase, please inquire.
Homemade pizzas and ostrich steak meals are available for dinner. Guest should inquire about availability before arrival. The meals are not prepared on Sundays.
We ask our guests to use water and electricity sparely.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
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Description
Benmonca sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms and there are 2 bathrooms. The main bedroom has a king size bed and the second bedroom has a double bed and a three-quarter bed. The unit has an open plan living area with an indoor grill, dining area, seating area and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a children's playroom and a laundry room. There is air conditioning in the living area and ceiling fans in the bedrooms.
R1 400R1 400R1 260Greeff Cottage can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 2 seperate units. The big family cottage (Benmonca) can accommodate up to 5 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and living room, and playroom. The main bedroom comprises a queen-size bed and a full en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom comprises a double bed and a three-quarter bed. The second bathroom comprises a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. All rooms have ceiling fans as well as towels in bathrooms.
The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering and includes everything you may need and extra freezer space is available on request. The living area is air-conditioned and features an indoor braai, a dining table, a TV with Netflix and a DVD player. A selection of children's DVD's are available and we also offer free Wi-Fi for guests.
The cottage is child-friendly and we welcome children of all ages, there is a large playroom with toys and books for children and babies. A baby chair and bath chair can be provided on request. There is also a laundry room with washing and ironing facilities, including washing machine.
The second, smaller unit (Lentelus) has 1 bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom. Bathroom has shower, basin, toilet. No bath. Open plan living area with kitchenette, dining table and fireplace. Single bed for a third person. Ceiling fan in bedroom, and air conditioning in open plan living area. No children under 2 years are allowed in this unit.
Outside the cottages are braai areas for each cottage with braai facilities where you can relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the farm while you braai. On request, guests can use our lapa if they would prefer to braai there.
There is enough outside area for the children to play, run and ride bicycles. Enough parking is available.
Sorry, we are not pet-friendly nor are we wheelchair friendly. No smoking/vaping is allowed inside the cottages.
This area is popular for cycling, and there are plenty of walking trails on the farm and in the surrounding area. Guests are encouraged to bring their bicycles. The beauty of the Little Karoo is ideal for taking beautiful scenic photos.
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