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Offering massage services and garden view, Sanfern Downs Cottage is located in Haenertsburg, 10 km from Woodbush Forest and 12 km from Woodbush Forest Reserve. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Long Tom Monument. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchenette complete with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. The farm stay offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Tzaneen Dam Nature Reserve is 24 km from the farm stay, while Agatha Forest Reserve is 46 km from the property. Polokwane International Airport is 63 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Haenertsburg

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thea
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful surprise to have home made bread on arrival ! We walked to the Restaurant close by . Lovely garden to sit in and lots of privacy. We loved it!
  • Discover_more
    South Africa South Africa
    Fresh homemade bread, raspberry jam, and farm butter greeted us on arrival. Absolutely professional and friendly host welcomed our stay. Beautiful walk in a small forest.
  • Tanja
    South Africa South Africa
    The cottage is located in a quiet forest. The bed linen was clean and 100% cotton. The place is off-grid, so no load shedding
  • Inge
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a lovely stay. The room was bigger than expected and has a fireplace and the owner is extremely friendly and helpful.
  • Truter
    South Africa South Africa
    Baie mooi rustige omgewing. Die varsgebakte brood met tuisgemaakte botter en konfyt was ń aangename verassing! Die kaggel was n wenner! Sal beslis weer daar bespreek.
  • Bc
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about the place, from the wonderful homemade bread with homemade jam and butter, to the fireplace and the firewood provided. Plus the surrounding nature. It was a wonderful stay and has beautiful nature surrounding it. Along the path...
  • Simeone
    South Africa South Africa
    Really enjoyed our stay, the fireplace is great for a cold night in the mountains.
  • Maleho
    South Africa South Africa
    The lady was sweet and welcoming, she takes her time to explain everything so that we could feel comfortable, I enjoyed the 🍞 , the water was hot enough.
  • Friskin
    South Africa South Africa
    nice location in the woods! nice place to read a book.
  • Stephan
    Germany Germany
    Meg was very welcoming from the get go and even had prepared a nice freshly baked bread for us. The place is tuck in the woods so one does not hear the noise from the highway. The place is serene and one can do short walks around. The place is...

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.

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Sanfern Downs Cottage is an open plan cottage with a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom en suite that can accommodate a couple or a single person. It is set on a family farm in a tranquil, quiet and beautiful garden surrounded by pine plantations. Outside barbecue facilities can be used when relaxing to the soothing forest sounds. You can take walks on the farm and enjoy the abundant bird life. Great spot for birders.
Your host will be there on arrival to welcome you to Sanfern Downs Cottage and to make sure you are comfortable .
Our closest neighbour is approximately 100meters away. The quiet rural setting is the perfect spot to relax, put up your feet and to breathe in the fresh clean air where your worries can be a distant memory. Visitors can enjoy the short walks available on the farm and walk the Chartres pattern labyrinth. The area boasts many activities such as birding, cycling and guided walking trails in the Afro Montaine Forests and Grasslands. Spring time on the farm show cases hundreds of vibrant flowering azaleas, crab apple trees and flowering cherries. Haenertsburg village is 9km away where a variety of quaint shops, restaurants and pubs can be visited. The famous Pot n Plow pub and restaurant is close by where you can enjoy a pizza or pub meal. Kruger National Park is 1 hours drive away.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Pot n Plow
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Sanfern Downs Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Sanfern Downs Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 11:30 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:30 to 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 250 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.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sanfern Downs Cottage 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Sanfern Downs Cottage

  • Room options at Sanfern Downs Cottage include:

    • Double
  • The prices at Sanfern Downs Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Sanfern Downs Cottage has 1 restaurant:

    • Pot n Plow
  • Sanfern Downs Cottage is 4.3 miles from the centre of Haenertsburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sanfern Downs Cottage is from 11:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Sanfern Downs Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Neck massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
    • Back massage
    • Head massage
    • Pub crawls
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Hand massage