Aloe Valley Retreat

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Essential Facilities: Aloe Valley Retreat in Oudtshoorn offers a garden, a year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests can relax by the outdoor fireplace or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette, dining area, and amenities such as a refrigerator and microwave. Convenient Location: Located 109 km from George Airport, the property is near attractions like Cango Wildlife Ranch (42 km) and Groot Swartberg Nature Reserve (21 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and proximity to nature.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Cheryl
South Africa South Africa
“Perfectly positioned for our road trip flow this😁was a welcome oasis after a travelling day. Everything is well provisioned including a comfy bed with additional blankets for stoep evening enjoyment. A warm and nourishing experience.Thank you.”
Anne-madeleine
Germany Germany
“Beautiful cottage surrounded by nature with attention to detail and everything you could ask for! :)”
Donald
South Africa South Africa
“A magical little place that was perfect for our overnight stay in Oudtshoorn - we enjoyed everything about the property. The pool was fantastic and drinking Swartberg Mountains water from a spring fed waterfall was special. Thanks Belinda!”
David
Netherlands Netherlands
“Amazing scenery, very comfortable and lovely host.”
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A wonderful location. Peaceful and safe. A lovely swimming pool and well appointed room. Self catering and well equipped.”
Tagseen
South Africa South Africa
“Stunning location, amazing hostess, every convenience you need, plus spotlessly clean.”
Cobus
South Africa South Africa
“Ideal retreat in the countryside with exceptional views and a gracious host. We loved our stay with Belinda!”
Beverly
South Africa South Africa
“Set in a beautiful part of SA. We had a great time and Belinda was very helpful and friendly.”
Kuehn
South Africa South Africa
“The tastefully decorated and well equipped room was a real treat!”
Inge
Belgium Belgium
“Cozy and nicely decorated cottage with wonderful garden and great swimming pool. Looks even nicer in reality than on the pictures. Very quiet and peaceful place. In the evenings you can enjoy the stars from your terrace or from the garden, fleece...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

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Host review score
Nestled in the beautiful picturesque valley of Matjiesrivier, at the foothills of the majestic Swartberg Mountains, Aloe Valley Retreat offers two cosy and comfortable self catering cottages. The cottages each have their own private porches with a beautiful view of the Swartberg Mountains, a well established garden with rolling lawns. Cool off in the beautiful pool during the hot Karoo summers. Or simply relax and enjoy the tranquility and natural surroundings Karoo life has to offer. The cottages are ideally suited to couples or a small family. The property boasts over 300 year old Aloe plants.
The world famous Cango Caves are within close proximity and the delightful, historic town of Prince Albert can be accessed over the Swartberg Pass or through Meiringspoort. Horse riding and hikes can be arranged.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Aloe Valley Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Aloe Valley Retreat 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.