Platbakkies Farm Retreat

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

Essential Facilities: Platbakkies Farm Retreat in Kamieskroon offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and concierge. Comfortable Accommodations: The recently renovated farm stay features family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, and work desk. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, buffet, full English/Irish, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and more are served. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling in the surrounding area. The property is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ivonne
    South Africa South Africa
    “As a very keen birder, I was given exact locations and instructions on where to find my target species - all of which I found, and more. The bed was comfortable with feather duvet, electric blanket, etc. Free WiFi, and well-equipped kitchen. We...”
  • Pierr
    South Africa South Africa
    “The hospitality of the host and her approach to making our stay a pleasant one”
  • Claudia
    Germany Germany
    “The farm is located far away from the nearest town. It is an absolutely wonderful gem. The hospitality was outstanding and the food was wonderful.”
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location, spacious, and warm hospitality”
  • Lauren
    South Africa South Africa
    “We had a great stay and Lizelle and Davie were lovely hosts. We had opted for dinner as an extra and it was absolutely delicious! The accommodation was clean and beds/ pillows were very comfortable and the Wi-Fi was good. Sadly we only stayed for...”
  • Alexandra
    Sweden Sweden
    “Great communication from the host pre and during the visit. The view from the window was like a painting. The hospitality from the hosts who took the time to answer all our questions about farm life. The good and delicious food we got both for...”
  • Hallowes
    South Africa South Africa
    “Remote Incredible succulents while walking Delicious roast lamb dinner Spacious room Friendly hosts”
  • Eileen_h
    Australia Australia
    “We really enjoyed our return visit to Platbakkies. The hosts are very welcoming and the cottage is perfect for us. We loved having braais and eating outside and watching the sunset. Lizelle cooked us a delicious dinner and breakfast another day....”
  • Eileen_h
    Australia Australia
    “The warm hospitality and delicious meals, the sunny accommodation and friendly cats and dogs and the opportunity to see farming life were all delightful. We loved the wide open spaces and wonderful clean, fresh air.”
  • Venna
    Germany Germany
    “We actually booked an entire house with three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The house is so clean and nice. They also left us fresh farm eggs and lemons in the kitchen. We were lucky to see puppies during our stay. Their shepherd dog gave...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dawie & Lizelle Burden

Company review score: 9.8Based on 54 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are excited to share our farm life with you, our guests! We have a passion for farming, nature and making the most out our very restricted natural resources. Come and experience life in the semi-desert, let us share our passions with you!

Property information

Platbakkies Farm Retreat has been established with one goal in mind: to invite people to come and retreat from the rat race out there. As we are situated in the semi-desert of the Namaqua region, we are remote from city and town, but right in the centre of nature itself. Blue African skies and the bright Milky way brightens up day and night, and farm activities provides it's own adventure day after day! Our neatly restored old farmhouse is fully equipped for self-caterers, but we also offer a variety of traditional meals from our farm kitchen for those who prefer to be served. A small library, a variety of family games and a range of activities are available to make your stay extra special.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Platbakkies Farm Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Platbakkies Farm Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.