Syringa Sands Forest Cottage
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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
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Ursula H - Jun 2024
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Stil en rustig.
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Quiet and peaceful.
It was nice to stay there. For people who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and recharge their batteries, this is ideal. The wildlife viewing tour that the host gave us was terrific fun, and it was a feast for the eyes to be able to see the wildlife so close.
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Dear Ursula, thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Lizelle D - Feb 2024
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Beautiful, relaxed & peaceful gem in the Waterberg!
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Beautiful, relaxed & peaceful gem in the Waterberg!
From start to finish the host of Syringa Sands was in touch with us. We could drive around and see everything as if it were our own farm! We went for a walk, we went to the Waterpoele, we went for a drive around. The Bosveld and Waterberge were fairytale beautiful. Accommodation is clean, tidy and safe. Everything you need is there. It was a lovely visit and we will definitely go back again! Keep it up!
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Thank you for staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Lynette K - Jan 2024
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If you need a secluded, quiet place, this is it!
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Thank you Lynette, glad you enjoyed staying with us!
Marinda L - May 2023
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Heerlike naweek, diep in die bos.
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Great weekend, deep in the woods.
Wonderful experience so deep and secluded. The road is indeed long and difficult and must preferably be undertaken in daylight! At least 3 hours of travel. High clearance vehicle is required. Pack everything you need!
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Marietjie B - Mar 2023
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Vyfster, gehalte, rustigheid, kalmte en mooi natuur.
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Five star, quality, tranquility, calmness and beautiful nature.
Would recommend Syringa Sands Forest Cottage to people looking for quiet. We will also visit Syringa again.
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Jelle D - Jan 2023
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Our best stay in South Africa.
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Ontspannede wegbreek in bosveld.
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Relaxed getaway in woodland.
Lovely quiet, scenic surroundings in the woodland. Comfortable accommodation and friendly and helpful host and hostess. Will visit again.
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Cindy C - Dec 2023
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Wonderful, relaxing and peaceful.
Bernhard V - Dec 2022
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Wat ‘n rustige ontvlugting!
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What a peaceful escape!
Our accommodation was beautiful, clean and well furnished with all the necessary accessories for easy self-catering. The silence, scenery and facilities were first class! It was the perfect getaway where you literally experience the forest with all your senses. The game farm is in an incredibly beautiful environment with streams, ponds and mountains. The forest and trees around the accommodation made it feel as if we were hidden in the middle of a forest. Every day different goats came to graze around the residence. Sean and Alex (hosts) are amazing people and were very hospitable, friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to make it very enjoyable for us. We really enjoyed the game drive and it was great to hear the history of the game farm and surroundings as well as to see the vegetation, giraffes and different goats. Thanks for everything! There is no cell phone reception, but we had WiFi in the accommodation all the time, even during Eskom's "loadshedding" - one big plus! Due to the rainy season, the roads are not accessible for a regular sedan car. We can definitely recommend it and will visit again in the future.
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Dear Bernhard and family, thank you kind words. We are glad you enjoyed yourselves and are looking forward to welcoming you back, greetings Sean and Alex.
Martin L - Sep 2022
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Hidden Gem in the Waterberg area.
Nina J - Apr 2022
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Salig in die bos!
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Bliss in the woods!
The cottage is located in a beautiful part of the Waterberg district. Slightly difficult to get to ─ not accessible by just any car. Our car was slightly higher and the directions from the hosts were clear and complete and helped. There is enough space to relax on the veranda, around the boma or inside the cottage on the sofa. The cottage contains everything one needs and lives comfortably. The natural beauty, goats that come to graze around the cottage and hiking trails contributed to the peace and tranquility we experienced at this picturesque place. Many thanks to Sean and Alex for the hospitality!
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Pieter V - Sep 2022
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Voëlliefhebbers/voëlkykers paradys.
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Bird lovers/bird watchers paradise.
The cottage is very privately located and it feels like you are alone on the farm. Very tidy with everything one needs, lovely shower and very comfortable bed. Even a covered parking for your ride. The bird life in incredible: African Cuckoo, Orange-breasted Lark, Yellow-bellied Stink, Gold-tailed Woodpecker, Black-headed Wagtail and Green-backed Warbler could be heard calling all day long. (Just to name a few). Next to the fire at night you could hear the call of the African Night Owl and Scops Owl. A bonus was that we could take our puppy with us. Thanks for that. We can wholeheartedly recommend Syringa Sands Forest Cottage if you like nature and silence.
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Trevor H - Jan 2022
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Fantastic stay, very quiet and isolated, exactly what we wanted. Perfectly clean.
Thomas E - Aug 2020
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Best bush stay.
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Thank you Thomas and family, glad you enjoyed your break with us.
Angelique H - Feb 2020
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Rustig, refreshing, great.
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I am glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Sandra S - Dec 2018
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Was heerlik, die mooiste omgewing.
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Was lovely, the most beautiful surroundings.
Syringa will definitely visit us again. Unit is very neat and felt right at home.
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Dear Sandra,
We are glad you and your family enjoyed yourselves, please come again.
Renate C - Nov 2018
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Rustige bosveldervaring.
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Peaceful experience in the bushveld.
The cottage is beautifully decorated. It provides everything needed , even a dishwasher, ice, firewood, quality bedding, washing machine, fireplace and outdoor shower. There are nice trails to explore. The veranda is lovely. It's a hidden treasure. We will certainly go back.
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Syringa Sands Forest Cottage 's response
Thank you for your compliment. Glad to see you enjoyed yourselves and looking forward to welcoming you back for sure.
Catherine M - Mar 2018
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Fantastic family weekend away.
Syringa Sands Forest Cottage 's response
Thank you staying with us. Good to read that you and your family enjoyed the weekend, nice to see bicycle tracks on every farm road.
Anna S - Jan 2018
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Everything we hoped for and more!
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Thank you for your great feedback, we enjoyed showing you around. Looking forward to welcoming you back.
Elaine H - Apr 2018
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Heerlike naweek in die bos, baie goed toegeruste huisie, met als wat nodig is! Baie goeie waarde vir geld!
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Lovely weekend in the woods, very well equipped cottage, with everything you need! Very good value for money!
See stars.
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Schalk V - Oct 2017
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Rus en vrede in luxury!
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Rest and peace in luxury!
Good value for money.
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Excellent, we are glad you enjoyed it.
Caroline C - Sep 2017
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What a delightful, secluded, well equipped little cottage.
Rachel O - Sep 2017
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Very tranquil breakaway to the bushveld.
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Lezel R - Apr 2017
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Syringa Sands, a perfect bush setting that makes for good memories, the type of getaway destination that will draw you back time and time again!
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Dear Lezel, thank you so much for a most beautifully written review. We have not yet spotted the pearl spotted owl ourselves, we will keep looking, great that you confirmed its presence.
Hester P - Dec 2017
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Perfect bushveld experience.
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Thank you for your great feedback, mountains, bushveld, comfort and relaxing describe the Syringa Sands experience so well.
Rika S - Dec 2016
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Die perfekte bos-wegbreek!
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The perfect bush getaway!
We had a lovely long weekend at Syringa Sands. It is the perfect place to rest, recharge and get away from the busy city. The location of the cottage is beautiful and it is well-equipped. The children didn't miss the TV or WiFi for a moment - books, bicycles, game drive, swimming in the dam and board games kept them busy. The birds around the house is unbelievable and the braai under the stars (company of bushbabies) was a highlight. We will definitely go again!
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Baie dankie, very happy that you, your family and the nagapies enjoyed the weekend in the bush.
Adam G - Oct 2016
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Awesome place to stay.
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Thank you, good, we are glad you had nice time.
Benjo L - Sep 2016
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Perfekte plek om af te skakel van die stad se gejaag.
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Perfect place to switch off from the city's hustle and bustle.
Perfect place to switch off from the city's hustle and bustle.
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Elgar B - Aug 2016
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Ver genoeg van die stad sonder om gerief prys te gee.
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Far enough from the city without having to sacrifice convenience.
The 4 km long narrow lane was absolutely worth the trouble. Far from any noise, close to nature in a beautiful room and heavenly area. What more could you ask for? The host and hostess were incredibly hospitable without being overbearing and went out of their way to make our stay unforgettable. We will definitely go there again.
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Thank you very your kind words, we are glad you enjoyed staying with us.
Ilse G - Oct 2015
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Gerieflike verblyf op 'n pragtige plaas.
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Comfortable accommodation on a beautiful farm.
Our stay at Syringa Sands was very pleasant. Warning: The road on the farm from the gate to the house is not suitable for "low" vehicles.
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Syringa Sands Forest Cottage 's response
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy that you had a nice time and enjoyed Syringa Sands. We offer a peaceful and tranquil stay in nature, the farm is indeed off the beaten track (45km on dirt roads) and the farm tracks are rough. Most guests visit in high clearance vehicles. Alternatively, visitors can park their car at our hangar at the gate and we gladly take them to the cottage or guesthouse in our game viewing vehicle or closed Landrover.
Marinda D - Apr 2015
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Baie rustig.
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Very calm.
Ideal if you would like to have a great rest.
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- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 4 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Rhenosterpoort Farm, Bakkers Pass Road, Rankin's Pass, 0512, Limpopo
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