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The Farmers Cottage
The Farmers Cottage
The Farmers Cottage
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This quaint luxury cottage can comfortably accommodate 2 guests, and has an open-plan layout. The air-conditioned bedroom area is furnished with a king-size bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes a gas stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle and cutlery and crockery. The dining area contains a wooden dining table and chairs. The cozy lounge area featured a large fireplace and a TV with a selection of Openview channels. Guests have access to a large covered Karoo verandah with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities.
The property is fully fenced and pets are allowed at an additional cost if arranged in advance. Breakfast can be provided at the Karoo Pandok Guest House at an extra cost. Guests can also make use of the swimming pool at the Karoo Pandok Guest House.
This quaint luxury cottage can comfortably accommodate 2 guests, and has an open-plan layout. The air-conditioned bedroom area is furnished with a king-size bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes a gas stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle and cutlery and crockery. The dining area contains a wooden dining table and chairs. The cozy lounge area featured a large fireplace and a TV with a selection of Openview channels. Guests have access to a large covered Karoo verandah with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities.
The property is fully fenced and pets are allowed at an additional cost if arranged in advance. Breakfast can be provided at the Karoo Pandok Guest House at an extra cost. Guests can also make use of the swimming pool at the Karoo Pandok Guest House.
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54 guests' feedbackWe had a great stay and will use it again as an overnight stop to the Cape.
Very hospitable welcome. Very neat and clean. The silence was incredible. Had a good night's sleep and the cottage has everything you might need, even barbecue packs and wood on request.
It was again a very good experience. The place is well appointed and comfortable. The enclosed garden is excellent for dogs and we feel very safe there.
We had a wonderful stay.
We had a very nice stay. The service is excellent and the lady who received us on our arrival was very friendly and helpful. However, the air conditioning could not be set to warm, and since it is a large living/sleeping area, it was very cold and we could only use the fireplace, which by its nature could not burn throughout the night. The road to the property is also very bad.
Private, comfortable and clean, with grass and fencing for dogs. Cute porch with braai facilities.
We had a lovely stay at the Farmers Cottage. The house is spacious, tidy and a lovely aria if you are traveling with dog children. We immediately felt welcome after the friendly reception.
Very nice stay. Beautiful house! Very calm and quiet. Clean, tidy and well equipped. Safe site for dogs. On arrival, however, I was a bit unsure. My recommendation would be to pay attention to the reception and first impressions.
Great place to chill, especially with dogs. Enclosed area for them to run around and explore lets you worry less. Neatly kept garden area and cottage. Aircon wasn't cooling things down, but otherwise a comfortable space. Good bed, gas stove. Road in was a little rural, but only for a couple hundred meters. Will probably stay over again.
The stay was very pleasant and peaceful.
The Farmers Cottage has everything one needs for a self-catering stay. Our Border Collie loved the cows in the field next door, and we were at complete ease as the entire large yard is fenced in. Some feedback to improve the stay would be the addition of 2 comfy outside camping chairs for around the braai at night, or to relax in during the day, or even to provide cushions for the wire set of chairs that are available.
The lovely cottage is located in a quiet part of Bethulie. It was spotless and very tidy. We were received kindly and helped quickly. We cooled off in the main house's swimming pool after a long day on the road. The perfect place to stay overnight, especially if you want to explore the back roads and avoid the busy N1. A snap on the long Bethulie Bridge is a "must"!
Ideal overnight stop. Good customer service.
Cozy log fire and electric blankets kept us wonderfully warm in the beautiful cottage.
The place is incredibly neat and safe and has everything to stay comfortably for humans and animals. Very quiet and friendly host. Our human dog also had a lovely playground with the yard fenced and safe. Lovely place and would highly recommend it. Thank you.
Friendly reception, good communication, clean, tidy and unique. Our dog Mia frolicked in the fenced yard and enjoyed staring through the wire at the horse, Thank you very much, Louise. We'll see you again!
A beautiful starry night capped off an evening of excitement for our Scottish Terrier who met horses for the first time. A truly peaceful and wonderful stay.
A lovely stopover en route from Gauteng to the Cape. We loved the time in the garden watching the horses visit the fence and all that space for the dogs to unwind. The garden is fenced and good for medium to big dogs but smaller pups will probably be able to easily get out. We all really enjoyed our stay.
Checking in was smooth so winding down was quick and easy-going.
Great cottage to stay over - been there a few time and every time is just fantastic.
2nd time we sleep here. Very nice and comfortable. Bethulie is a cute little town.
Decorations are very authentic and interesting. The lounge furniture is very wobbly and we were scared to sit on it. The house is very cold and not comfortable. Don't use aircons due to tinnitus. Bought wet wood from Louise and when requesting other wood Louise asked my husband to fetch it. After a debate she delivered it with her car.
The Farmers Cottage was a comfortable overnight stay and was clean and tidy with plenty of play space for the children around.
The house is well located for an overnight stay.
The cottage is very nicely equipped. Very warm welcome at the cottage and immediately felt at home. If I can make a representation for the cold winter months, maybe just have a gas heater available.
Friendly welcome. Comfortable cottage. Loved our overnight stay.
Was a nice place to stay overnight. Everything is clean and tidy. Place is fenced but preferably for large dogs. Our little dogs could go through the wire. That would be the only negative. But will stay there again for sure.
Indication after the stay could be clearer.
Very dog firendly. Ideal getaway away from the noise of everyday life.
5 star customer service. Hostess went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. Really enjoyed nature and horses. Zyndi our puppy really enjoyed the spaces.
Can be recommended to anyone looking for accommodation in the area.
If you are looking for froufrou and luxury, carry on driving to Bloemfontein and good luck. However, if you are looking for a charming, comfortable and quiet place where you can relax, switch your brain off and have your pet travel companions run around to get rid of their pent up energy after a long drive, this cottage is perfect. It is clean, spacious and and very well equipped with everything you need. We loved making a fire outside whilst chatting on the big verandah till late at night. Louise is a great hostess - welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. We stayed for 2 days and could easily have stayed for another 2 or more if we didn't need to get home. Will definitely be back again next year and every time we need to drive back from Cape Town to Pretoria.
Very nice, modern farm experience. Our brat really enjoyed it. He stared at the horses who devoted themselves and also used the fountain to its fullest. Nice swimming. Very beautiful and peaceful!
Awesome place! Nice and quiet and amazing setting! Pizza's in town was the BOMB!
The accommodation was peaceful after the long journey and we were able to prepare our own dinner. There was enough space for our Shepherd Dog. We were very comfortable and would recommend the accommodation.
'n Rustige plek met alle geriewe en 'n plek waar my honde vry kan rondhardloop in 'n omheinde area. Ek het ongelukkig 'n paar van my goed daar vergeet en hulle was meer as bereid om my te help om dit aan my terug te besorg. Binne 2 dae het iemand my goed in my tuisdorp afgelaai, en ek sal my gasheer vir altyd dankbaar wees. Nogmaals dankie! Die moeite werd om tyd daar deur te bring.
We had a great stay at the Farmers Cottage. The house is neat and meets all one's needs for a comfortable night's rest.
Owners with smaller adventurous dogs should know that the enclosure is of such a nature that your four-legged friends can easily take the road and explore/escape if you are not keeping an eye on them. Larger dogs are safe in the yard. It's a shame the air conditioning didn't work because it was really, really hot. The alternative "mobile air conditioner" didn't work for the whole house.
Karoo Pandok's Farmers Cottage is definitely one of the places we come back to again and again. No matter how far we were from here, we always make a stop at the beginning of our holiday, or as a last stop on the way home. The cottage is well laid out and is far enough away from other dwellings to be really private. Louise, the hostess, is always friendly and helpful and genuinely happy to see us. Clean, tidy and safe, and of course far enough away from everything that you know you're getting a proper rest. Bethulie and its people are close to the heart and Farmers Cottage is a favorite destination.
The owner treated us like royalty, despite poor arrangements on our part, she was more than willing to help and exceeded all expectations. The house itself was incredibly neat and nicely equipped for a peaceful visit!
Louise is a great host and we really enjoyed it. Farmers Cottage is great!
The only negatives, with regards to this accommodation is the quality of pillows and the bed being a bit creaky. More than one toilet roll needs to be supplied. Perfect for travelers with pets, decor is quirky and there is a lovely garden.
Comfortable accommodation with fenced yard for pets.
One was made to feel very welcome and I was impressed by the friendly welcome. I felt safe and my accommodation was very comfortable.
It was very nice and the people were very friendly and immediately made us feel at home upon arrival. Everything was exactly as advertised, great, would recommend anytime.
We couldn't fault the accommodation! The pet-friendly cottage is fully fenced and our dog could run free and play ball on the yard. The cottage is neat, clean and the decor is unique to the farm environment where the cottage is located. We had a very nice stay.
All was perfect! The service, location, facilities and tidiness. Not often that you encounter a place that ticks all the boxes. And perfect for our Ridgebacks that travelled with us! We would definitely stay here again en route to the Eastern Cape!
I had a great rest at the cottage and it was in the exact right spot!
Nice farmhouse in a peaceful and quiet environment. Reception very friendly and without any problems. Well appointed and pleasant stay. Everything as expected. Cottage could do with better lighting in the kitchen.
After a long journey from Cape Town, this cottage on a plot on the outskirts of Bethuli was a refreshing retreat. Thank you very much Louisa for all your efforts. Interesting interior.
We arrived on the Thursday late afternoon and Louise received us with a big smile. Service and courtesy to our hostess was always very good. The cottage is equipped with most essentials for self-catering and is fairly accessible from the main route through town. The roads in town are generally not in good condition, but I was able to get around without too much trouble in a sedan car. Take mosquito nets with you and if you are fussy about food, especially fresh meat and vegetables, take your own food supply with you. If not, try the local eateries of which there are few.
The cottage is to one side and has a nice big porch. Accommodation is comfortable. Louise is friendly and hospitable, and served us a delicious breakfast!
We arrived there in the late afternoon and Louise warmly welcomed us and showed us everything. The place is really beautiful and very nicely decorated. However, it is terribly cold and one has to buy firewood at R30/bag. We then ordered two bags which were delivered with matches and a tiny piece of 'firelighter'. There were no small sticks or anything to help the fire and it soon died. If it hadn't been for the electric blanket on the bed, we would surely have caught cold. However, I think in the summer it would be lovely to stay there and hang out on the nice patio. I would recommend that the owners start a fire for travelers as a courtesy. It will make the world of difference.
We had a very nice overnight stay in the small, quiet town of Bethulie. It was our first time here and will definitely use the facilities again. Thank you very much.
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Breakfast is available on request at an additional fee of R110 per person.Pets are allowed at some of our units an extra cost, only if arranged in advance with the owner. The property is fully fenced.
Guests can make use of the swimming pool at the main Karoo Pandok Guest House.
This quaint luxury cottage can comfortably accommodate 2 guests, and has an open-plan layout. The air-conditioned bedroom area is furnished with a king-size bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes a gas stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle and cutlery and crockery. The dining area contains a wooden dining table and chairs. The cozy lounge area featured a large fireplace and a TV with a selection of Openview channels. Guests have access to a large covered Karoo verandah with outdoor dining furniture and braai facilities.
The property is fully fenced and pets are allowed at an additional cost if arranged in advance. Breakfast can be provided at the Karoo Pandok Guest House at an extra cost. Guests can also make use of the swimming pool at the Karoo Pandok Guest House.