The Hidden Valley
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Susan O - Jul 2024
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Lieflike kuierplek vir gesinswegbreek.
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Lovely place for a family getaway.
We were very impressed with the stay at The Hidden Valley. The cabins are stylishly and comfortably furnished with everything needed. The surrounding scenery was beautiful.
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Dankie Susan. Julle is altyd welkom.
Jason S - May 2024
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Fantasties!
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Fantastic!
We had a great time. We are now going to book the whole camp and bring children and family!
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Dankie Jason, julle is altyd welkom.
Lizel T - Apr 2024
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Heerlike wegbreek.
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Great getaway.
Wow, our weekend was a lovely getaway. The unit is truly fully furnished, everything you need and delicious coffee. The marketing photos are beautiful, but the unit and surroundings are even more beautiful. We are already ready to book another weekend at the accommodation.
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Dankie, Lizel
Eurika O - Mar 2024
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Baie mooi rustige omgewing. Vriendelike ontvangs sal beslis aanbeveel.
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Very nice peaceful environment. Friendly reception would definitely recommend.
Very nice peaceful environment.
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Dankie Eurika. Lekker dag vir jou.
Sanet S - Dec 2023
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Vrede en rustigheid vir jou siel.
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Peace and tranquility for your soul.
Amazing stay.
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Dankie Sanet, ons is bly julle het geniet.
Mariana A - Dec 2023
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Dis soos 'n stukkie paradys. Alles is gerig op gaste se gerief en genot.
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It's like a piece of paradise. Everything is geared towards guests' comfort and enjoyment.
It's a gem in the woods. We want to go again (and again)!
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Dankie Mariana, julle is altyd welkom
Jacqueline B - Nov 2023
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5 x sterre vir die pragtige plek.
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5 x stars for the beautiful place.
What a beautiful gem of a beautiful place! I would recommend it to any person. There was absolutely nothing we could complain about, everything was neat and pretty and more than enough of what we needed for the weekend. Nature is beautiful. Owners really make a lot of effort and are very hospitable. Will definitely book there again in the future. Truly a place where your soul can rest.
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Kim B - Oct 2023
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Definitely a hidden gem.
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Thank you Kim. We hope all is well with you guys.
Shirley L - Aug 2023
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Great location, beautiful view from the cabin. The place is like paradise to me.
Ella D - Jul 2023
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Heerlik ontspan!
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Great relax!
The Hidden Valley is one of the nicest places we have ever booked on the website. The cabin has everything we needed. It's picture perfect and right on the river. My husband could fly fish and I went for a nice walk. Frans cares a lot about his guests. We will visit again.
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Lynn V - Jun 2023
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Peaceful. Beautiful location. Very comfortable and clean. Well thought out.
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Thank you Lynn, we are glad you enjoyed and we hope to see you again soon.
John K - Jun 2023
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Excellent.
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Thank you John. You guys are always welcome.
Ester O - Mar 2023
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Vir ons was dit 'n wondelike tyd van afskakel, rus, die natuur geniet en herlaai.
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For us it was a wonderful time to switch off, rest, enjoy nature and recharge.
Frans and Louise are so hospitable, friendly and considerate. They definitely go the extra mile to make it as comfortable as possible and special - feel right at home. The chalet is clean and beautiful and equipped with everything you need (no load shedding). The river is incredible and we enjoyed the walking trail along the river and of course the beautiful trees. For the nature lovers I would definitely recommend it.
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Dankie Daan, julle is altyd welkom.
Carl G - Jul 2023
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Aangename ervaring.
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Pleasant experience.
Had a great time. The cottages are luxuriously equipped, breathtaking surroundings, would definitely recommend.
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Belia B - Dec 2022
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Rustige ontsnapping.
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Peaceful escape.
Perfectly furnished with idyllic surroundings around you. Great stay!
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Lyn E - Oct 2022
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Lieflike plek om batterye te herlaai.
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Lovely place to recharge batteries.
Frans and Louise went out of their way to make us feel at home. The place has everything you need with a few extra treats, and is very tastefully furnished. Cycling, and relaxing with inner tubes on the river, as well as fishing, in beautiful, peaceful surroundings, was just what we needed.
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Dankie Lyn, julle is altyd welkom.
Mmbengeni M - Oct 2022
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It was super.
Johanni S - Sep 2022
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Heerlik!
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Delicious!
We had a lovely weekend at Hidden Valley. Nice and quiet in nature. We went walking, cycling and relaxing in the river on the tubes - tubes and bikes are provided. The first night's braai wood was also included. As well as fresh farm eggs in the fridge and fresh fruit in the room, and a bowl full of home-baked gingerbread cookies. Can definitely recommend The Hidden Valley to anyone.
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Dankie Johanni,
Julle is altyd wekom.
Christa L - Sep 2022
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Amazing.
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Dankie Christa, julle is welkom.
Ian C - Jul 2022
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Dit was 'n ervaring om so na aan die natuur te wees. Vreedsaam.
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It was an experience to be so close to nature. Peaceful.
The cottage has everything you need, all the amenities in nature. We were welcomed and immediately felt at home. The silence is incredible and you can rest properly away from the hectic life. The owners make a lot of effort. We enjoyed it incredibly much.
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Dankie Ian, julle is altyd welkom
Roy B - Jul 2022
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Peaceful and relaxing spot.
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Dankie Roy. Ons hoop ons sien julle weer.
Stefan B - Mar 2022
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Ongelooflike natuur, baie netjies en goed vir die siel.
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Incredible nature, very neat and good for the soul.
Frans and Louise are wonderful hosts, they go to great lengths to make sure you feel at home. The wooden houses are very comfortable, clean and tidy. Very comfortable beds and modern interior decoration make it very tasteful. It is an incredible natural scene with a clean river where you can explore with tubes and canoes, the children enjoy it. It is very private and quiet, one can enjoy all the sounds of nature and birds. It was for sure one of our favorite places to hang out.
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Dankie Stefan.
Eugene D - Feb 2022
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Wegbreeknaweek van die stad se geraas.
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Weekend getaway from the city's noise.
Very nice place. Was there for a weekend. Owners very friendly and helpful. The river and nature are breathtaking. Will definitely go again.
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Dankie Eugene.
Jan P - Jan 2022
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Rustig, wonderlike natuurskoon.
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Peaceful, amazing scenery.
The photos on the website are slightly misleading - the cottages are much closer to the river. The location is great, and nature is literally on your doorstep! Enjoy the inner tube ride on the river - provided it rained a lot upstream! We highly recommend it. The cottages are very well equipped with everything you could need, and the bathrooms are very insightfully laid out!
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Dankie, Jan.
Rene C - Jan 2022
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
The rooms are very nice and clean and have everything you need. Lots of extra treats. Beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed it and will definitely go again. Very hospitable people and immediately made us feel at home.
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Dankie, vir die resensie Rene.
Monique R - Jan 2022
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Heerlike rusplek in die natuur.
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Lovely resting place in nature.
Accommodation is compact with everything you need. Cozy atmosphere and rest for the soul.
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Dankie Anna.
Karien H - Feb 2022
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Lekker, net in die aande ongerief met goggas buite.
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Nice, only in the evenings inconvenience with bugs outside.
It was nice and quiet, just not nice in the evening. Because the bugs bother you and then you just have to stay in the room. And with the packing it was not easy with all the heavy things up the stairs because the vehicle is far from the hit.
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Hallo Karien, dankie vir die resensie. Ons is jammer oor die insekte wat jou gepla het. Ja, ongelukkig moet jy met die trappe afstap om by die huisie uit te kom. Ons sou jou graag bygestaan het as jy ons laat weet het.
Mariaan N - May 2022
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Hidden Valley is geleë in 'n pragtige area, die naweek was egter versuur deur 'n nors oom Frans wat glad nie vriendelik of gasvry voorkom nie.
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Hidden Valley is located in a beautiful area, however the weekend was soured by a grumpy uncle French who does not appear friendly or hospitable at all.
The uncle came to visit us a few times over the weekend. Didn't enjoy our privacy at all (privacy one expects from a weekend away). The GPS coordinates are not correct at all, we got lost in our canon. A WhatsApp location was then sent which also took us to the wrong place. We didn't arrive at the Hidden Valley until half past 9 on Friday night. French could learn a thing or 2 about hospitality and kindness. The short visit of the uncle was unnecessary, could not enjoy our privacy at all. We will not visit the place again.
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Dankie vir jou terugvoering. Dit maak ons hartseer dat julle gevoel het dat ons inbreuk maak op julle privaatheid op die twee geleenthede wat ons kom kyk het of alles goed gaan met julle en of daar iets is wat julle nodig het. Ons is 'n klein kampie en ons probeer verseker dat ons persoonlike aandag aan ons gaste gee.
Ja, dit was baie jammer dat julle nie die aanwysings wat ons verskaf het gevolg het nie en dus verdwaal het. Daarom stuur ons altyd gedetailleerde aanwysings aan gaste en vra hulle om versigtig te volg. Ons is jammer dat julle nie ag geslaan het op ons waarskuwing dat gaste nie net Google moet gebruik omdat Google nie die beste roete na ons verskaf nie en dit lei tot 'n baie frustrerende ervaring.
Arnolda E - Dec 2021
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Silwerskoon, pragtige natuurskoon en aangename gasheer.
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Silver clean, beautiful scenery and pleasant host.
If you like bird watching, then this is the place to see rare birds. It's quiet and well equipped - from coffee to mosquito repellent. The river forest is beautiful and if you still want to row or cycle there are quite a few bicycles and a canoe for you to use.
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Dankie Arnolda.
Christel L - Oct 2021
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Ongelooflike natuurskoon, goed ingerig, baie uniek.
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Amazing scenery, well appointed, very unique.
The scenery was amazing. The cottages are on the river bank and you couldn't ask for a more peaceful place. The owners went out of their way to make the visit special. I can recommend them to anyone in the area.
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Dankie Christel.
Kallie E - Sep 2021
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Goeie ligging. Waarde vir geld.
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Good location. Value for money.
Thank you Frans and Louise for your hospitality. For sure a place we would recommend. Very neat and clean. Have fun.
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Dankie Kallie.
Andre K - Sep 2021
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Wow, en nomaals wow.
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Wow, and really wow.
Unforgettable time like this in the tranquility of nature, nice and quiet and peaceful like this by the river. Enjoyed it so much and will definitely want to get away there again as soon as possible. Recommend it, 10 out of 10.
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Dankie Andre.
Talitha G - Aug 2021
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Amazing.
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Dankie Talitha.
Mapula C - Aug 2021
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Amazing, relaxing, peaceful and very pleasant.
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Thank you very much for your kind words Mapula.
Estelle S - Aug 2021
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Fantasties
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Fantastic
The area is incredibly beautiful. The house was nicely decorated and had everything one could need. Would 100% go there again.
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Dankie Estelle.
Ilana V - Jul 2021
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What a fabulous little place, right on the banks of the Breede River!
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Thank you Ilana. It was a pleasure hosting you.
Elize M - Jul 2021
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Lekker naweek by Hidden Valley.
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Have a great weekend at Hidden Valley.
We initially saw the article in the newspaper and decided to give it a try. As my husband said, not Hidden Valley but Hidden Eden. We had such a nice stay and the owners are friendly and helpful. And yes the bird life is amazing. I just added 10 birds to my list and was so happy with the Bosluerie as one. There are also nice hiking trails and you can get rid of all your extra energy to your heart's content. Here you are close to nature and can forget about the dark cloud that the virus hangs over us.
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Dankie Elize.
Johan K - May 2021
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Fantastiese wegbreek.
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Fantastic getaway.
The Hidden Valley is a great getaway, and I will be going back again soon.
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Dankie Johan.
Pieter V - Apr 2021
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Awesome accommodation and excellent service.
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Dankie Pieter.
Francois S - Mar 2021
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Wonderlike, rustige wegbreek langs die Blyderivier.
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Wonderful, peaceful getaway along the Blyde River.
We enjoyed every moment at Hidden Valley. The owners have put so much effort into making sure you don't need anything more and have thought of everything. You can tell they care a lot about the place and it's great to be able to share in it. The location is beautiful next to the river among the massive trees.
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Dankie Tania,
Ons hoop om julle binnekort weer te sien.
Jan E - Mar 2021
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Beste vakansie in 63 jaar.
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Best holiday in 63 years.
I can't tell you anything, you have to experience it. The owners are incredibly friendly and we can't give any bad feedback. We hope to go together friends again before the end of December 2021.
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Dankie Jan, ons waardeer die resensie baie.
Uwe K - Jan 2021
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Indeed it is a hidden valley. We enjoyed our stay tremdously.
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Dankie Uwe.
Salome V - Sep 2021
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Die beste!
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The best!
Here you can get back in touch with your humanity. Restful! Pretty! Stylish! Host and wife very nice people! Definitely recommend.
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Dankie Salome.
Victor F - Aug 2021
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Wonderlike kuier in die natuur, weg van die stad se lawaai.
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Wonderful visit in nature, away from the city's noise.
Breathtaking scenery along the beautiful Blyde River with variety of fish, birds and wildlife. The chalets were simply yet stylishly furnished and very practical and very clean. The owners are very friendly, hospitable and helpful. Ideal weekend getaway if you are looking for a bit of seclusion in beautiful nature.
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Dankie Victor.
Kristel V - Jul 2021
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Bederf naby die natuur. Baie aandag aan detail.
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Pamper yourself close to nature. Lots of attention to detail.
Hidden Valley is a particularly beautiful place. Much attention paid to detail to make the visit as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Everything has been thought of - even some options of canoes to enjoy the river. Nice places to hang out under big trees. Proper food for the soul. Children also really enjoyed it. Great fishing too. We will definitely come again.
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Dankie Kristel.
Jean-dré C - Dec 2020
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Rustige wegbreekkans op die oewer van die Blyderivier.
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Peaceful getaway on the banks of the Blyde River.
This is the perfect getaway from city life. There are only two cabins at The Hidden Valley, so if you want to see other people during your visit, you should bring them along. If you don't prefer people, wildlife abounds in the nature reserve where any walk through the park is guaranteed to meet a giraffe or zebra. The cottages overlook the Blyde River, along which you have a whole strip where you can go and relax with hiking trails, pools and inner tubes with which you can float down the river. In Hoedspruit's heat, cooling off from a late afternoon swim is much needed. Frans and Louise have transformed a piece of the forest into a home that one cannot overlook during your exploration of the Blyde River Valley. I can't wait to visit again.
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Dankie Jean-dre.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your stay!
- Capacity: 6 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Off the R527, Farm Blyderus, Hoedspruit, 1380, Limpopo
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