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From R650 per night (sleeps 2)
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5
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5
Van Der Lingen Street
Ruhe Farm
9500
Free State
021 344 2440
11:00-20:00
10:00
-27.661593148663
27.261555322585
Riverstay
Riverstay
Riverstay
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The River view Cottage is ideal for 2 people. It features a king-size bed, a bathroom with a shower and an equipped kitchen with a Snappy Chef induction plate and microwave.
The Standard Cottage is a smaller unit with a double bed and a shower. Amenities include a fridge and microwave. It also has a beautiful view of the river.
The Family Cottage is the biggest unit on offer. It features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge and bathroom with a bath.
A seasonal swimming pool, braai facilities and parking are available. Small pets are allowed at Unit 1 by prior arrangement at an additional cost.
The River view Cottage is ideal for 2 people. It features a king-size bed, a bathroom with a shower and an equipped kitchen with a Snappy Chef induction plate and microwave.
The Standard Cottage is a smaller unit with a double bed and a shower. Amenities include a fridge and microwave. It also has a beautiful view of the river.
The Family Cottage is the biggest unit on offer. It features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge and bathroom with a bath.
A seasonal swimming pool, braai facilities and parking are available. Small pets are allowed at Unit 1 by prior arrangement at an additional cost.
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Reviews (70)
70 guests' feedbackVery nice stay, and it is safe.
Very friendly hosts and the room had everything you might need. Kroonstad is a neat, clean town.
Absolutely fantastic. Will definitely be staying there again. Loved the dogs. Our hosts were so attentive. This place comes highly recommended.
We really enjoyed Jan and Miemie's hospitality. Very friendly and helpful if you need anything. It is nice and quiet by the river and I would highly recommend the place. Thank you very much again for letting us stay there. We will certainly use them again.
Hospitable and very friendly and clean.
Quiet! Hot water! Thoughtful about guest comfort.
Friendly hosts. Secure environment.
Very nice stay except for the stairs to our unit.
We had a very nice stay. The accommodation has a peaceful farm atmosphere.
Was okay for a short stay. The filter coffee machine was a bonus. Luckily we had our own nut coffee. They only had kits.
Dogs were troublesome. Even jumped on the bed and ate our chocolate! Garden very neglected. Friendly owner.
We were received very kindly by staff (and dogs). Because we had to move the initial booking date due to circumstances, we had to stay in a different room than originally booked. This was understandable and acceptable to us. Management went out of their way to make it possible for us to watch RWC at Eid time. The finish in the rooms is rustic but it was clean and tidy. It fits the environment and was not distracting.
Felt safe away from town.
Yes, thank you. It was sufficient for what we were for in Kroonstad for the Jukskei SA. If we have to go again next year, we will stay there again. Felt completely at home (farm atmosphere).
The place is incredibly neat and clean. The owners are friendly and very hospitable. They especially went out of their way to make the time as pleasant as possible for our 2-year-old. We will definitely recommend the place to our friends and family. The location is also perfect, just far enough from town for peace and quiet, yet close enough for a quick shopping trip. Many thanks again to everyone involved in the place.
Beautiful peaceful self-catering. Everything you need. Very friendly Mimie and Jan. One recommended.
Excellent service. Clean, comfortable and safe accommodation for 2 ladies.
Owners are very nice and if you need something then they bring it to you.
My daughter and I stayed there during Bokkieweek. It was delicious and would recommend it to others anytime. Thank you very much for your kindness and hospitality.
We were warmly received. The place is very cute and well equipped. Linen and towels were clean and fresh. Everything was clean and tidy, except for the microwave oven in which someone heated curry and two bowls in which the curry was served which were also not clean.
The photos tell the whole story.
The good: The owners' friendly welcome. The bad: The majority of rooms are sub-standard and belong in another category, e.g. bikers, etc. The advertisement only represents 2 of the 8 rooms. The ad is misleading. The ugly: the room has no windows, only sliding doors, which I don't want to leave open for fresh air during Eskom's loadshedding and thus attract spiders, scorpions and snakes. The property is right on the False River with thick vegetation and lots of bugs.
The photos are misleading. The doorknob was loose inside and couldn't lock at all, the TV also didn't work, the wiring of the place is also not good. Definitely won't stay there again.
We enjoyed the place and the people. Braaipak was particularly tasty.
Felt incredibly welcome. Excellent host and hostess. Truly a peaceful oasis along the river where you can even spot the fish in the water from a deck. A gem.
Very comfortable in a quiet environment with beautiful nature.
The cottage I stayed in was small and unique but everything worked perfectly, was comfortable and well appointed, even with high speed internet. The service was friendly and made me feel completely at home. I would stay there again!
We had a nice overnight stay at Riverstay, the view of the river is very beautiful. I love the dogs that just want to play ball.
It was very peaceful it was just what we were looking for. Would go again anytime.
We really enjoyed the tranquility.
Had a great time, very peaceful place.
Everything you may need is already provided.
Very friendly welcome in a neat, well-equipped place and a breathtaking view of the Sand River. The owner's three beautiful dogs make for great fun, lovely animals and very friendly. I recommend Riverstay with an open mind for an overnight stay or a longer visit.
For us 2 ladies traveling alone, Riverstay was absolutely the ideal overnight stay. Very safe, very neat and comfortably furnished. The river, abundant birdlife and friendly dogs were a bonus. Thank you for your help and effort in getting our barbecue fire going!
The accommodation is simple but well appointed.
Lovely, peaceful. Service is very good.
See stars.
First of all, the people are very friendly and helpful. We were pulling a trailer and couldn't park in town. The owner's son brought us ice and wood from the town, which we really appreciated. The fishing spot is a bit uneven and could be improved. It would also be nice if a light was installed under the canopy. The accommodation is very clean and comfortable and we had a very nice stay. We really enjoyed the dogs as well as the guinea fowl and chickens. Would recommend the place anytime for those looking for peace and quiet. The place recharged our batteries again. Thank you very much again for your guest freedom!
Equipped with the necessary. Comfortable and neat. Friendly reception and service.
Road to farm is terrible. But otherwise very nice overnight place.
Directions were a bit lacking. House or plot number would have been easier.
Beautiful and peaceful place.
Bit of a detour from the highway.
Place is a bit far from main routes.
See stars,
It was great, I will stay there again for sure.
So much attention to detail with a homely feel! Very welcoming and caring hosts. Only negative was that Google maps, garmin GPS and Waze all battled finding location... especially at night.
We got a code for the gate which made the late night entry very easy after a lovely family wedding. Would definitely recommend.
The place had a private garden. We could barbecue peacefully with our dogs while they could play in the garden. The place was neat and had everything we needed.
We were welcomed and made at home. The accommodation was beautiful and comfortable for our family with everything we needed.
Bird watching, flowing river, peace and quiet and very safe. Perfect place to de-clutter the mind.
Location good, but access road bad.
We felt a bit uncomfortable as we were clearly not expected, and did not feel free to relax and enjoy our time e.g. the family was using the pool, so we felt like intruders.
Ok for overnight no problem
Wonderful and beautiful location, was the perfect romantic getaway from the city. Lovely and caring hosts. Will definitely be visiting again.
Particularly friendly staff and reception. Clean and so beautiful wildlife. Thank you very much for everything.
We had a good time. Will stay there again.
Owners welcome you with open arms. Very neatly equipped with everything you need. Close to everything. We will definitely stay there again.
Still a new place, but everything is neat. Decor is beautiful and we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The hostess went out of her way to make us feel at home.
Wonderful people, woud definitely stay there again and recommend it to others. The unit is big, warm and good value for money!
Riverstay is at the top of my list for accommodation and a getaway from the city's hustle and bustle with the peaceful farm and bush and the braai facilities and the river that runs through it.
Will definitely stay there again. People were friendly, helpful and very tidy.
The people are very hospitable and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Beautiful rooms.
We really enjoyed our stay at Riverstay, our host Mimie could not do enough for us. The room is comfortable with quality beds and linen. The birdlife in the garden and along the river is fantastic. We will definitely return whenever we are in Kroonstad.
We had a lovely stay, the unit was tidy and the hostess was excellent. Felt very safe. The road directions provided were just not clear at all and need updating. Will stay there again.
The people were very welcoming. The rooms are very fresh and clean. It is an awesome place and it's safe. The hospitality was beyond excellent.
The owners were very friendly and helpful after we asked to transfer from unit 2, because it's right next to your neighbor, no privacy and tiny. The place is good for overnight stay for one night.
Friendly, peaceful area.
Room was very clean and tidy as well as fully equipped.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.Breakfast, dinner and braai packs, are available on request at an additional cost.
Small pets are allowed at Unit 1 by prior arrangement at an additional cost.
Please note, there is a 1 km gravel road leading to the accommodation and is accessible by all vehicle types.
The swimming pool is only available in summer.
River view Cottage
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The unit has an air-conditioned bedroom that is furnished with a double bed and has a private bathroom with a shower. The separate kitchen is equipped with a small oven, microwave, fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The unit also has a TV and opens onto the garden.
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Breakfast, dinner and braai packs, are available on request at an additional cost.
Small pets are allowed at Unit 1 by prior arrangement at an additional cost.
Please note, there is a 1 km gravel road leading to the accommodation and is accessible by all vehicle types.
The swimming pool is only available in summer.
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The unit has an air-conditioned bedroom that is furnished with a double bed and has a private bathroom with a shower. The separate kitchen is equipped with a small oven, microwave, fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The unit also has a TV and opens onto the garden.
Standard Cottage
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The open-plan unit is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities. The unit opens onto a patio.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Breakfast, dinner and braai packs, are available on request at an additional cost.
Small pets are allowed at Unit 1 by prior arrangement at an additional cost.
Please note, there is a 1 km gravel road leading to the accommodation and is accessible by all vehicle types.
The swimming pool is only available in summer.
Cancellation policy
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The open-plan unit is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a fridge, as well as tea- and coffee-making facilities. The unit opens onto a patio.
Family Cottage
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The unit has a bedroom with air-conditioning and a double bed as well as a bathroom with a bath. The separate kitchenette has a small oven, microwave, fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The unit also has a TV and a big lounge.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Breakfast, dinner and braai packs, are available on request at an additional cost.
Small pets are allowed at Unit 1 by prior arrangement at an additional cost.
Please note, there is a 1 km gravel road leading to the accommodation and is accessible by all vehicle types.
The swimming pool is only available in summer.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
The unit has a bedroom with air-conditioning and a double bed as well as a bathroom with a bath. The separate kitchenette has a small oven, microwave, fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The unit also has a TV and a big lounge.
The River view Cottage is ideal for 2 people. It features a king-size bed, a bathroom with a shower and an equipped kitchen with a Snappy Chef induction plate and microwave.
The Standard Cottage is a smaller unit with a double bed and a shower. Amenities include a fridge and microwave. It also has a beautiful view of the river.
The Family Cottage is the biggest unit on offer. It features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge and bathroom with a bath.
A seasonal swimming pool, braai facilities and parking are available. Small pets are allowed at Unit 1 by prior arrangement at an additional cost.
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