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Houdkop K19 , 2380 Piet Retief, South Africa

#18 of 19 B&Bs and inns in Piet Retief

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 69 B&B reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    6.6

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free Wifi

    5.5

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  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    7.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    None

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Furniture in the lounge and kitchen needs upgrade, heater not working/ not heating enough

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    5.0
    Good escape,but needs a little touch up...
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no hot water, wifi didn't work and it was not very clean in the room. The TV didn't work either and it was very dark at the parking bay and path to the rooms.

    Good break away to disconnect from everyday life.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Cabin
    • Stayed 1 night

    Even though the peacocks were beautiful, they made so much noise during the night which interrupted everyone's sleep quite a bit

    Very friendly reception and beautiful property

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2023

    7.0
    Peaceful, but transportation didn't meet requirements.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Rocky streets.

    Peaceful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house was dusty, had my partner sneezing all night due to his condition (sinusitis). Foodwise, I think there should be an option for the visitors as to what they prefer

    Their staff, very friendly

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2023

    7.0
    It's a farm. Not for the town dweller. Simple farm life
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There were spiders in all rooms. It is a farm, I understand but the spider colony could have been controlled better. There was a live bull-frog in one corner of the bedrooms, which could have been picked up if the people moved the furniture are round more often

    The owner and staff made it work. They were hospitable and genuinely concerned that we were ok. They kept offering services and went out of their way to get Doom insecticide for us on day 2

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Improvement on entertainment facilities, and other facilities such as replacing old TV Boxe⁰ with.

    Great location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2023

    6.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

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  • Reviewed: October 9, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A unique stay and friendly host They are clearly recovering from a loss of revenue during Covid so could do with some support A little out of the way but enjoy the adventure getting there - take the forest road and not the main road (which is full of potholes). Lovely peacocks roaming free Only 1 monkey but understandable given post Covid - although would prefer to caged animals at all as not really why we went. Host was very keen to make our stay comfortable and hospitable. Ask for the bottom chalet with fire pit if you have a choice.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coldness in the room,no network had to wait long before we where assisted. The road was really bad

    Please consider electric blankets in winter because your rooms are cold. The guy we found there was very friendly hope to see him agai

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    1.0
    i left because i am not paying as much for no service
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the place was ill equiped to have guest there is wifi according to their page but upon arival we where told the wifi is not available in our rooms, if we would like to have access to the wifi we should sit outside in a specific spot otherwise we would not be able to connect, why should you pay as much but get absolutely no service whatsoever

    nothing at all the place should not be having any guest at all

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A foot massage would have been nice hahaha. I barely complain because I can see and experience every place for its own uniqueness.

    Taking the dirt road off Piet Retief was an absolute adventure. Testing driving skills dodging a few lil potholes made it even more exciting. Beautiful drive between forest views and oom Pieter was such a treat. A man of vision. We had Baardman giving us a private performance around the campfire and a delicious breakfast out on the deck. What a great unexpected beautiful place right next to the Swazi border. Will see you soon again. Im bringing my fishing rod this time.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great Value for Money

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    9.0
    Over night🌙 at Emahlathini, Mkhondo
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everyone complains about the road, but if you are a 4x4 fan enthusiast, it a perfect place for you.

    The amazing views and friendly staff. Our room even had a jacuzzi. The owner is friendly and always available for your every need.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2024

    1.0
    He tries very hard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It needs TLC to be restored to its former glory. The owner is friendly and helpful.

    I think it USED to be a lovely place with the dam and the deck.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    10
    They is nothing compared with peace of mind.That you will find Emahlathini.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Peace is everything,the place have peace. I realy love nature and u will find it,beautiful animals

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road to go there

    Nothing

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    10
    Great hospitality!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to mention.

    Beautiful, peaceful surrounding. The breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    Beautiful and serene
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Difficulty to find

    The property is well out of town and not easy to reach but once there it was spectacular and the team could rest up on their way back to Pretoria

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately the road on your way to the guest farm is not in a good condition. A fan would be perfect for each room, as the rooms were very hot.

    Perfect for our overnight stay, surrounded by nature and fresh air. There is a dam for fishing. The animals were so friendly and playful. Owner was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough beds in our room when we arrived, we've booked for a family of 5 people. Window broken in our room. No power for the first two hours when we arrived with only a candle and small light, Not what we expected according to the photos advertised. Bad reception and very bad road to the location.. Will not recommend family and friends to stay there. TV had no 2 point plug to use.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room needs atleast a fan it was hot.

    Beautiful location- off the grid if that's what you are looking for.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Piet, Anta and their staff were exceptional, they made us feel like family not guests. This to me is a 5 star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ facility, thank you!!!

    Stayed in January 2024

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