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From R2 700 per night, for 6 ppl
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Farm Magpela
Verkykerskop
9882
Free State
021 344 2440
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Magpela Cottage
Magpela Cottage
Magpela Cottage
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The Cottage is comfortably furnished for 4, the main bedroom has a double bed, while the second room contains 2 single beds. The 2 rooms share the use of a bathroom with a shower. Heaters, a hairdryer and a hair straightener is provided. The cottage is also equipped with a 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, as well as a fridge. Complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, milk and rusks provided.
There is also a separate hut next to the cottage. It is warmly and stylishly furnished. It sleeps 2 guests sharing. It is equipped with a double bed and en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. This unique hut offers privacy but also integrates with the cottage in terms of kitchen facilities.
Braai facilities, as well as wood, is available for guests to use. Children are welcome, and the play area is sure to keep them entertained while the parents relax.
Special arrangements can also be made for couples on a romantic breakaway or honeymoon and can consist of a picnic on the mountain, roses/flowers or sparkling wine; all at an additional cost. Available if arranged 1 week in advance.
Magpela Cottage is situated 18 km from Verkykerskop, 60 km from Harrismith and 250 km from Johannesburg, and its location makes it the ideal a family or couple's getaway.
The Cottage is comfortably furnished for 4, the main bedroom has a double bed, while the second room contains 2 single beds. The 2 rooms share the use of a bathroom with a shower. Heaters, a hairdryer and a hair straightener is provided. The cottage is also equipped with a 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, as well as a fridge. Complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, milk and rusks provided.
There is also a separate hut next to the cottage. It is warmly and stylishly furnished. It sleeps 2 guests sharing. It is equipped with a double bed and en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. This unique hut offers privacy but also integrates with the cottage in terms of kitchen facilities.
Braai facilities, as well as wood, is available for guests to use. Children are welcome, and the play area is sure to keep them entertained while the parents relax.
Special arrangements can also be made for couples on a romantic breakaway or honeymoon and can consist of a picnic on the mountain, roses/flowers or sparkling wine; all at an additional cost. Available if arranged 1 week in advance.
Magpela Cottage is situated 18 km from Verkykerskop, 60 km from Harrismith and 250 km from Johannesburg, and its location makes it the ideal a family or couple's getaway.
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22 guests' feedbackMagpela is a lovely and cute place located in a beautiful part of our country. It offers a peaceful getaway that will bring peace and tranquility to your soul. A very friendly hostess makes you feel very welcome and is always ready to help with advice about the area or if you need something. Thank you very much for the nice stay. Just for future guests, the best way from Johannesburg is the N3 until 10km before Harrismith, where you take the R722 and drive through Verkykerskop. The GPS shows other roads (such as R34 and R103) to take from the N3, but there are an awful lot of potholes and parts where there is basically no road - recommend SUV or bakkie if anyone wants to drive that way.
The residence was very clean. Nice barbecue place.
Beautiful surroundings, very safe. More than enough to do. Ideal for just resting and enjoying nature. Will definitely visit again.
Very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back for another visit.
A very comfortable all-round stay. A bit out of the way, with rocky dirt roads. But worth the little uncomfortable drive.
Very beautiful natural beauty.
Neat, well located, nice view and friendly reception. Tranquil surroundings and hiking trails were highlights.
We had a very nice stay. The people were fantastic. Only complaint is the wet dirt road.
The silence is wonderful and the surroundings are beautiful. Will definitely stay there again.
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We had such a good time resting and visiting your farm. A special place, most beautiful photos taken. Thank you for your hospitality and effort with us.
It was such a treat! With delicious luxuries such as an electric blanket on each bed, a hot water bag and heater for the Free State cold and the indispensable hairdryer! The reception was warm and friendly and the service was impeccable.
Wonderful hosts, fantastic setting on a working and picturesque farm. Took a long walk up into the mountains behind the farmhouse with a wonderful view. Had sundowners near the farm gate with the most spectacular sunset. Marizelle and Jan thank you for sharing your wonderful little bit of Africa with us.
A lovely spot for a peaceful getaway, so quiet with beautiful fresh air and water. The hosts are very friendly and helpful and made us feel totally at home.
Maybe a small patio at the front door. Arrived when it was raining and was not pleasant unloading car. We plan on staying over again to explore the surrounding area.
Nice farm and site with good host and hostess. Had fun walking in the field and mountain climbing. Will definitely go again.
Marizelle and Jan were the perfect hosts, made us feel welcome and she even spoilt us with freshly baked banana bread. Beautiful cottage, definite value for money.
Thank you very much for the kind and patient people you are and special thanks to Dirk who made sure that everything was right. The picturesque farm and its environment filled with the silence was just what we needed. It was a bonus to have you calm dog-kids around us too. We will definitely recommend the place and see you again.
Very clean sandstone cottage on the farmer's farm. Nice braai facilities under a large umbrella akker tree. Very friendly people who made us feel very much at home. You are welcome to stay here on the farm.
The cottage is very comfortable with good quality bedding. There are two bedrooms next to each other, one double and one with two single beds (more suitable for a couple with children than for 2 couples, although it is possible, but remember the 1 bathroom). The bathroom is basic (shower, toilet and sink). Nice living room with fridge and small stove (2 plates and oven). There is no sink - dishes are taken to the house's kitchen for washing. Nice braai area under a large oak tree - but not sheltered from rain. Dirt road from either Memel's side (27 km or 22 km from the Vrede-Memel tar road shortcut "over the mountain") or Verkykerskop (11 km dirt road, 8 km tar road). Road is passable by sedan, but van or SUV recommended - especially if it's raining. Even on the site it can be difficult to get to the cottage or get out if it rains - although one can safely stop at another place on the site and walk to the cottage (just behind the main house). Nature lovers who like tranquility (and dogs) will really enjoy it. A shed under which you can braai in the rain with a sink would make it perfect (and a shower head that gives more water - especially in winter if you want to warm up before you go to bed!).
I will most certainly return. Very peaceful and beautiful area. Great people.
Great farming area to explore by mountain bike while getting fit. Limited self catering facilities, however maid servicing compensated making for a good stay in a nice setting. We enjoyed our stay.
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The Cottage is comfortably furnished for 4, the main bedroom has a double bed, while the second room contains 2 single beds. The 2 rooms share the use of a bathroom with a shower. Heaters, a hairdryer and a hair straightener is provided. The cottage is also equipped with a 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, as well as a fridge. Complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, milk and rusks provided.
There is also a separate hut next to the cottage. It is warmly and stylishly furnished. It sleeps 2 guests sharing. It is equipped with a double bed and en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet. This unique hut offers privacy but also integrates with the cottage in terms of kitchen facilities.
Braai facilities, as well as wood, is available for guests to use. Children are welcome, and the play area is sure to keep them entertained while the parents relax.
Special arrangements can also be made for couples on a romantic breakaway or honeymoon and can consist of a picnic on the mountain, roses/flowers or sparkling wine; all at an additional cost. Available if arranged 1 week in advance.
Magpela Cottage is situated 18 km from Verkykerskop, 60 km from Harrismith and 250 km from Johannesburg, and its location makes it the ideal a family or couple's getaway.
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