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Buffalo Creek
Buffeljagsrivier
6742
Western Cape
021 344 2440
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Umshanti
Umshanti
Umshanti
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Accommodation comprises 8 self-catering cottages overlooking the dam and beautiful lawns. Each unit has a kitchen or kitchenette, ideal for self-catering. A braai area is also available for guests to use.
On-site facilities include a braai area, Wi-Fi, conferencing facilities and secure parking. Guests are also welcome to enjoy activities such as a boat cruise, fishing and swimming in the river.
Nearby activities include horse riding, wine tasting, cycling and mountain biking.
Accommodation comprises 8 self-catering cottages overlooking the dam and beautiful lawns. Each unit has a kitchen or kitchenette, ideal for self-catering. A braai area is also available for guests to use.
On-site facilities include a braai area, Wi-Fi, conferencing facilities and secure parking. Guests are also welcome to enjoy activities such as a boat cruise, fishing and swimming in the river.
Nearby activities include horse riding, wine tasting, cycling and mountain biking.
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Reviews (43)
43 guests' feedbackBeautiful place with everything that you need. We really enjoyed our stay. Many thanks to Vicky!
Very nice and great cycling.
Excellent accommodation with stunning views!
Beautiful place! Perfect for a getaway for two. We will definitely visit again! Vicky is extremely friendly and we felt very welcome. Highly recommended.
Overall awesome. Bug spray would help with the spiders.
It's the ideal location and atmosphere for us when we travel just the 2 of us. Stunning views straight out of the bedroom and the dam and surroundings leave you mesmerised. If I could make a suggestion, perhaps a workspace at the braai area. Otherwise, the perfect rustic space to appreciate and enjoy nature and its beauty and the company you are keeping. Vicky is also extremely friendly and helpful. We, of course, are boasting about the accommodation as much as we can to anyone that will listen. Thank you for the experience!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful setting in a relaxed and comfortable environment. It is a pity that the house we stayed in does not have a shower, and that no towels were supplied.
Terribly delicious. Nice view of the Buffelsjag dam, hiking trails and water sports can be practised.
We enjoyed it very much. Very safe and lots to do and see. Very peaceful surroundings and beautiful to wake up to. Nice places to go walking and running and close to town.
So nice we are going back next week on our return trip to take the river raft out for sunset.
Very quiet and relaxing.
Really lovely setting by a big dam, great for swimming, lovely lawn and jungle gym for kids, and nice braai spot. Well-equipped. Would definitely come again. Also very accessible right outside Swellendam. Only issue was that it was very hot and no fans were provided.
Very nice place to stay with a beautiful view of the pond and mountains. Ideal for quiet family relaxation or for gatherings of families or work colleagues. Braai and other facilities such as boat or kayak etc. Secure parking.
We had a nice stay at the dam. The owners looked after us well and we will travel back again to spend more time.
The place is very beautiful. We had a nice time. I just think the owners need to adjust the information on the website, as there was no pool table or arrow board as stated on the website. I also think with such hot weather 1 or 2 splash pools would have helped a lot. Maggie and Henk.
Most beautiful setting, perfect for family get-togethers. Will be back for sure.
The bedding is old. Potty was clogged. Water from faucets and showers was dirty.
Outside bin quarter full of used disposable nappies on arrival. Portable toilet full and smelled very bad on arrival. Dried blood on the floor inside. Very old and poorly maintained.
Umshati is a place to rest, away from the hustle and bustle. The silence that greets you immediately makes you one with the beautiful nature that surrounds you. The water that lies quietly in front of you, framed by the beauty of the mountains! It's just beautiful! The accommodation is everything one needs to be able to experience a comfortable rest. Everything is clean and tidy. The kindness will make you go back again and again to experience even more. We could only stay one day, but we'll be back for sure! Thank you very much!
Dog friendly and beautiful place to visit a stone throw from Cape Town. Will try to go more often.
We highly recommend it!
Did not feel completely safe to swim.
Stayed in Chapel - it was such a treat! Lovely views, great service and I'd highly recommend canoeing up to the waterfall.
Cottage has everything you need. The view and tranquility are idyllic.
The view is something to experience. Slept well and chatted around the fire. Poor cell phone signal, so maybe a blessing in disguise.
I will recommend it to anyone, and will definitely visit again, we truly experienced a wonderful time, just a shame it was so short.
The location is perfect. So peaceful, it's the perfect getaway.
We had an amazing time in the little cabin, amazing view.
We were there for 4 nights and I can recommend the Chapel, very good place to stay.
Umshanti is a very good choice if you want to relax. Was very calm. We enjoyed it very much.
Everything was neat and clean. You can enjoy the lovely view of the dam right from the bed! However, the unit was quite small which made the rate a bit high.
It's a lovely spot for the family or for a weekend away with friends. Relaxing by the braai and swimming in the dam. We had a fantastic weekend. Thank you!
Safe and neat, friendly reception.
We stayed for 2 nights at Umshanti in the Chapel and it was amazing. Nothing fancy, but you have everything that you need. The peace and quiet are wonderful and the views were breathtaking! We would recommend Umshanti everywhere we go!
The atmosphere is complete peacefulness. Nature and bird life are amazing. We unfortunately had to cut our trip short because of the mountain fires because my husband has stage 4 cancer and it was impossible for us to stay on. We will definitely stay there again if the possibility arises. It would be nice if they could put for example a grater in the kitchen.
It was very peaceful and quiet. The nature is beautiful and I will definitely go back to Umshanti again.
A very pleasant place with breathtaking scenery, even if a rain spider scares you every now and then, we will definitely stay there again. The small wooden surface on two kayaks with a small battery powered engine for two people is a must on the Buffeljags dam/river. It is special and very romantic. Thank you very much, Kosie and Vicky.
Very relaxing. Bungalows were great, lovely bar area. Lovely views. Very friendly hosts.
It is a place like in the old days where families gather and enjoy themselves. Water sports, reading, barbecuing and big fires at night where everyone has a good chat. It was incredibly nice with very friendly staff. We will definitely go again.
Absolutely fantastic. It was one of the best weekends ever!
Beautiful in the mountains and wonderfully peaceful.
Wonderful lake to canoe on and awesome to braai and have the view of the dam and mountains. Wonderful stay, what a gem outside Swellendam!
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Windgat Cottage comprises 4 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds. There are 2 bedrooms with 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
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Windgat Cottage comprises 4 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds. There are 2 bedrooms with 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
Hardegat
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Hardegat Cottage comprises 4 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds. There are 2 bedrooms with 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
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Hardegat Cottage comprises 4 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds. There are 2 bedrooms with 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
Tweegat
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Tweegat Cottage comprises 4 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds and the other 2 bedrooms contain 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
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Tweegat Cottage comprises 4 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds and the other 2 bedrooms contain 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
Draaigat
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Draaigat Cottage comprises 4 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds and the other 2 bedrooms contain 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
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Draaigat Cottage comprises 4 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a double bed. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds and the other 2 bedrooms contain 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
Slapgat
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Slapgat comprises 2 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a single bed and the other 2 bedrooms contain 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
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Slapgat comprises 2 bedrooms and 1 private bathroom. The cottage has a kitchen, a lounge, and its own outside braai area with a bench and chairs. The first bedroom is furnished with a single bed and the other 2 bedrooms contain 3 single beds each. The bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests can also make use of the separate ablution block with 4 showers, and 2 toilets, located between the cottages.
Chapel
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The Chapel is a beautiful cosy self-catering cottage, perfect for a couple. Relax on the wooden deck with a stunning view of the Langeberg Mountains and Buffeljagsdam. The unit comprises a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. All linen and towels are provided. Braai facilities are located outside.
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The Chapel is a beautiful cosy self-catering cottage, perfect for a couple. Relax on the wooden deck with a stunning view of the Langeberg Mountains and Buffeljagsdam. The unit comprises a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. All linen and towels are provided. Braai facilities are located outside.
Ougat
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This family unit consists of one bedroom with a double bed and a single bed and a second bedroom with 2 single beds. The bathroom has a shower and the kitchen and lounge area is open-plan. The best part about Ougat is the view with a braai and wooden bench overlooking the Buffeljagsdam.
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Please note that there is a gravel road leading to the establishment. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, before arrival, as it could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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This family unit consists of one bedroom with a double bed and a single bed and a second bedroom with 2 single beds. The bathroom has a shower and the kitchen and lounge area is open-plan. The best part about Ougat is the view with a braai and wooden bench overlooking the Buffeljagsdam.
Accommodation comprises 8 self-catering cottages overlooking the dam and beautiful lawns. Each unit has a kitchen or kitchenette, ideal for self-catering. A braai area is also available for guests to use.
On-site facilities include a braai area, Wi-Fi, conferencing facilities and secure parking. Guests are also welcome to enjoy activities such as a boat cruise, fishing and swimming in the river.
Nearby activities include horse riding, wine tasting, cycling and mountain biking.
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