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Boplaas Cottages

33 reviews
Self Catering

Reviews

4.6/ 5

Based on 33 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
4.5
Value for money
4.6
Service
4.5
Safety
4.8
Leon D
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Jan 2023

Breathtaking tranquility. Firstly, the location in Gamkaskloof is second to none. The bliss, tranquility and beauty are indescribable. Boplaas Cottages is very well equipped with everything you need. Large lawns to relax on on hot days and a lovely splash pool to cool off too. The history of the house, farm and the whole gorge gives one a special feeling of 'place' and appreciation! Boplaas Cottages and Gamkaskloof (Die Hel) will definitely see me again.

Asemrowende rustigheid. Eerstens die ligging in Gamkaskloof is onge-ewenaard. Die saligheid, rustigheid en skoonheid is onbeskryflik. Boplaas Cottages is baie goed toegerus met alles wat mens nodig het. Groot grasperke om op te ontspan op warm dae en 'n heerlike splash pool om af te koel ook. Die geskiedenis van die huisie, plaas en hele kloof gee mens 'n besonderse gevoel van 'plek' en waardering! Boplaas Cottages en Gamkaskloof (Die Hel) sal my beslis weer sien.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Oom Hannes
Stephan C
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jan 2023

Rough road on the way to oasis. Road was really rough, wish we knew that ahead of time. Short of a car with above average ground clearance. We stayed in Vaal Johannes and it was fantastic. Abraham is fantastic and made sure nothing was wrong. Intend to go back again for the hiking and relaxation.

Rowwe pad op pad na oase. Pad was regtig rof, wens ons het dit geweet voor die tyd. Kort 'n motor met bo-gemiddelde grondvryhoogte. Ons het in Vaal Johannes gebly en dit was fantasties. Abraham is fantasties en het seker gemaak niks is verkeerd nie. Beoog om weer terug te gaan vir die staproetes en ontspanning.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Vaal Johannes
Marius B
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
4.8
Jun 2024

Ideal place to stay deep in Hell. Excellent location in Hel - note 56km from Swartberg exit, but worth it. A great host! House is well furnished and solar / water made the stay pleasant.

Ideale blyplek diep in die Hel. Uitstekende ligging in die Hel - let wel 56km vanaf Swartberg afrit, maar die moeite werd. 'n Puik gasheer! Huis is puik ingerig en solar / water het die verblyf aangenaam gemaak.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Oom Hannes
Franike R
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.8
Mar 2024

Effort to reach, but worth every minute. Boplaas Cottages is a real little gem in the middle of nowhere. It takes time and effort to get there - yes, the road is really bad. But once there, the cottage has everything you might possibly need. We stayed for two nights, but really wished we had another night or two. The cottage was exceptionally clean and everything worked. The lights are 12V on solar, so it is advisable to take a torch or two. Leave the hairdryers and electronics at home; you really don't need them anyway. There is an abundance of birds, and on our way to the cottage we also saw a number of klipspringers and some kudu. We saw some baboons in the valley as well as around the cottage, but they were no hassle. I would, however, not take any chances with them. The road down the valley is very rocky, and the road is quite damaged by earlier floods in some areas. Any vehicle with higher ground clearance will be able to do the road, especially if you are willing to go slow. We made the decision to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and that made all the difference. Somehow we never got a code for the entrance gate, but after some hooting, we managed to get the attention of one of the workers. There is absolutely no cellular reception in the valley, so make sure you have the code and gate instructions before you turn off from the Swartberg pass.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Oom Hannes
Karin S
Short stay ⋅ With partner
3.0
Jan 2024

Except for the booking fiasco, Boplaas is heaven on earth! One of our favourites. To our greatest disappointment, the cottage we booked was not available and we had to stay in another house which changed the whole ambiance. That is the only reason why we gave only 1 star to the location and only 4 stars for "value for money". It is a beautiful world and always will be. The house where we had to stay in was not clean and there was dust, especially at the windows and a lot of cobwebs everywhere in the house. I think the house was not prepared for guests, although the beds were made and towels were ready. Except for the above, we had a wonderful time at Boplaas, as usual. The host [caretaker] was helpful and friendly. Please ensure that bookings are in order as it was a 4-hour drive from the nearest town, which we were prepared for, but the disappointment of our occupied booked cottage was really bad. Scary! In other circumstances, the house would have been fine. Nothing wrong with its location, but if you have small children the specific splash pool on the stoop [which was nice for us] and "vleidammetjie" beneath the stoop, could be a problem for their safety.

Cleanliness
1.0
Service
4.0
Location
1.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Vaal Johannes
Magda V
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
4.8
Oct 2023

"Uncle Hannes" really surprised us and welcomed us with an open heart. Bliss, peacefulness, soulfulness. Oasis in Hell 5 out of 5.

"Oom Hannes" het ons werklikwaar verras en met 'n oop hart ontvang. Saligheid, vredigheid, sielligheid. Oase in Die Hel 5 uit 5.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Oom Hannes
Andries F
Short stay ⋅ With partner
4.8
Apr 2023

Beautiful house in a beautiful green ravine, near a quiet stream. Cozy and safe, with large green lawn playground for family. Safe walking routes. Lovely visit and barbecue place under the pepper trees. Cool, cozy thatched cottage and wading pool to cool off in. Friendly Abraham who takes care of everything beautifully, and goes the extra mile. What a gem in the Gamkaskloof!

Pragtige huisie in 'n pragtige groen klofie, naby 'n rustige stroompie. Knus en veilig, met groot groen grasperk speelplek vir gesin. Veilige staproetes. Heerlike kuier en braaiplek onder die perperbome. Koel, knus grasdakhuisie en plasbadjie om in af te koel. Vriendelike Abraham wat alles pragtig versorg, en die ekstra myl loop. Wat 'n juweeltjie in die Gamkaskloof!

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Oom Hannes
Gerhard D
Short stay ⋅ With friends
4.6
Jul 2023

A must 1x in your life. Road is very bad! My 3rd visit, but taking at least 1 hour 15 minutes longer than previous visits. Apart from a lot of rain, the road deteriorates like most roads in our country.

'n Moet 1x in jou lewe. Pad is baie sleg! My 3de besoek, maar neem ten minste 1 uur 15 minute langer as vorige besoeke. Afgesien van baie reën gaan die pad agteruit soos meeste paaie in ons land.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Vaal Johannes
Room stayed in
Oom Hannes
Barry B
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
4.0
Nov 2023

Spectacular scenery. No water in the pool. Horrendous road! Not able to access the gate! The key holder mechanism would not release the key. Had to use a screwdriver to open it! Could have been a serious problem.

Cleanliness
4.0
Service
3.0
Location
5.0
Safety
3.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Oom Hannes
Delete D
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
1.4
Apr 2023

Anyone driving 104 km, rock climbing in first gear, must have his head examined. Will ruin any car or 4x4. No petrol or diesel in valley. Should at least warn booking people.

Cleanliness
1.0
Service
2.0
Location
1.0
Safety
2.0
Value for money
1.0
Room stayed in
Vaal Johannes
Nicola
Boplaas Cottages

We're sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. Most guests visiting us do so for the drive and for the remoteness of the valley. We do warn guests in our confirmation email that the road to the Gamkaskloof is an adventure and not for the faint hearted. The drive is slow going but the scenery makes it worth it. We will update our communications to ensure future guests are aware that there is no fuel available in Die Hel. Please do get in touch regarding the other issues you rated us so poorly on, it would help us to know how we can improve our service.

Ons is jammer om te hoor jy het so 'n slegte ervaring gehad. Die meeste gaste wat ons besoek doen dit vir die rit en vir die afgeleëheid van die vallei. Ons waarsku gaste wel in ons bevestigings-e-pos dat die pad na die Gamkaskloof 'n avontuur is en nie vir swaksinniges nie. Die rit gaan stadig maar die natuurskoon maak dit die moeite werd. Ons sal ons kommunikasie opdateer om te verseker dat toekomstige gaste bewus is dat daar geen brandstof in Die Hel beskikbaar is nie. Kontak asseblief oor die ander kwessies waaroor jy ons so swak gegradeer het, dit sal ons help om te weet hoe ons ons diens kan verbeter.

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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Boplaas Cottages, Gamkaskloof, 6930, Western Cape
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