Forest Lodge, Grootvadersbosch – Home 7111934 Farmhouse
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Forest Lodge, Grootvadersbosch – Home 7111934
- Farmhouse
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 50 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Forest Lodge is a self-catering farm house on the edge of Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. The House has mountain views and is a perfect location for hiking, mountain biking, bird watching or relaxing by the fire. The kitchen has a huge open fire place with an external BBQ area. Fully equipped kitchen. The renovated house is still full of old farm features with original wooden beams and lovely wooden features throughout.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Twin bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Mountain Views
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($43.06) €40.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Aileen A.
- Calendar last updated:
- 29 Mar 2016
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- South Africa
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, German, Dutch
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 8 reviews
Very Good
8 reviews
- Excellent
- 3
- Very Good
- 5
- Average
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“Ideal cottage on the edge of Grootvadersbosch”
We spent two nights at a very good rate in comfortable quarters and idyllic surroundings, within minutes of beautiful walking in a slice of Tsitsikamma forest.
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Response from the owner We loved having you with us and hope you will be back for future celebrations.
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“Great rustic getaway”
Fantastic rustic cottage in the stunning Grootvadersbosch area. perfect getaway for a couple or a group of friends. Loads of MTB trails in the area provided by the grootvadersbosch Conservancy.
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Response from the owner Thank you, mike, great to meet you and welcome back anytime. We will show you even more trails next time.
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“Basic but well equipped cottage in perfect setting”
Location is perfect for mountain biking on the extensive Grootvadersbosch Conservancy network of trails - and Aileen & Walter are available to offer advise on which trails to explore based on your… More
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Response from the owner Thanks, Chris. We'd love to show you more of the single track. There will be more to ride soon and look forward to welcoming you back.
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“Excellent house in beautiful nature.”
A quiet place very close to Grootvadersbosch nature reserve. The house is very well equipped and the rooms are large with fine view. Terrasse and view from the same are rather fantastiq. The place is … More
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Response from the owner Thanks, knud. Hope you will come back for some more exploring. Was great to meet you and your colleagues
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“Great hideaway”
What a fabulous spot to get away from city life. Nice and rustic accommodation, keeping life simple but with all the basic necessities. Gorgeous mountain view and THE most superb outdoor shower ever! … More
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Response from the owner Thank you, Ingrid, you are welcome back anytime to explore the trails.
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“What a beautiful place...”
Myself and a number of friends had the most fantastic weekend away over a long weekend in April at this beautiful spot. Nestled away in the most fantastic valley, just a short walk away from the natu… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for the visit and so glad that you had a good stay
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“Little Forest Cottage with access to giant redwoods and secret rivers”
What a beautiful place I had the privilege of staying at with friends for three nights. Big kitchen fire, outdoor shower under the stars, comfy beds- all right next door to one of South Africa's … More
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Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back again soon.
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“little haven only 3 hours from Cape Town”
I spent 3 nights with my friends at this cozy cottage, at the edge of the reserve. Though renovated, you can still imagine how it must have felt like to live 300years ago. The big fireside and outdoo… More
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Response from the owner Thanks, was lovely to meet you. Come back and stay again.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Aileen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Aileen (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Aileen (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Aileen the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Aileen (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Aileen (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Aileen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Aileen (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Aileen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Aileen (the owner) a message.
If Aileen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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