Reviews of Fox & Squirrel
Piet Retief Street, Oaklane Estate, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, 1110 Dullstroom, South Africa
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe space and it feels home
Small tv and old furniture
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe fact that it didn't seem clean and in need of maintenance.
Good day. Thank you for the review. Please mention the need of maintenance items. Kind regards,
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis is was our second visit to Fox & Squirrel, we love coming here! The cottage is very well located and is the perfect getaway for a group of friends or family. There is a trout dam directly in front of the cottage and the view from the cottage is spectacular. The welcoming sherry, fireplace, and electric blankets make it the perfect winter getaway too!
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation 100%
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe property is in a security estate overlooking a beautiful trout dam. It’s perfectly located in that it is walking distance from the main strip in town, but still offers peace and tranquility by not being on the main street. The living area with the fireplace is super cozy and the indoor braai is very convenient. Electric blankets in winter are an added bonus!
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified revieweverything in the house was perfect. A winner is the indoor braai , especially when cold and rainy weather . All the fireplaces in the house was great , although we only used the one in the living room. We could even watched the rugby , Dorothy was a great help and very friendly , keep it up and see you again well done !!!!!
nothing not to like
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLocation is perfect. Beautiful decor and furniture. Well layed out with bathroom in each room.
A little dark indoors. Some kitchen utensils need updating.
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe open spaces. The indoor braai, we had beautiful rain. The rustic atmosphere.
Nothing we can think of.
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location. The house is very quaint and luxurious.
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Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewA lovely location with unspoiled views, loved having a fireplace even though it was the middle of summer. We had a lot of rain and some minor flooding at the front door. The host was very responsive and pulled off a miracle getting standing water cleared on Christmas Eve. Some roof leaks due to the storm so some maintenance needed on the property. But on the whole the house is superbly equipped with more than adequate space and essentials for a large party of guests. We had winter weather on our stay so lots of hot water, electric blankets and fireplaces made it so cosy inside. We would definitely stay again - thank you to our hosts for sorting any issues we had quickly.
Interior could do with a little updating in places, and warm white bulbs would be gentler than harsh white lighting.
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLocation was ideal. Easy walking access to the dam. House was spacious. Good quality beds and linen and furnishings in good order. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you needed.
Uncomfortable patio furniture. Would be great to have nice loungers and comfortable furniture to be outside and umbrellas to enjoy the view of the dam. BIG NEGATIVE the dam was POORLY stocked with little to no fish. During our 8 day stay no fish were caught or seen. We only came across one person who caught on the far side of the dam. This is a big pity as the location of the house is ideal. We eventually paid for fishing at other dams and caught on all occasions. Had heavy rain and and there are quite a few leaks in the roof.
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe beautiful interior design and the magnificent view of the trout dam and mountain.
We liked everything.
Reviewed: 3 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewA perfect lake view, close to a hike, restaurants and shops Comfortable with all the amenities you need
Reviewed: 19 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWe’ve stayed here a few times. We love the cosy cottage feel. The complimentary Old Brown sherry always works for the girls in my family. Everything worked well, indoor braai, a few upgrades to the kitchen since last time. Excellent value for money.
Be aware that 2 rooms have bath and 2 have shower.
Reviewed: 16 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
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