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Pennygum Cottages are a fabulous base to explore the Southern Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. Our 4 cottages are set in beautiful gardens and apple orchards in 10 acres of land with stunning views of the berg from each cottage. The cottages are well equipped for self catering - our African Dreams is a thatched rondavel 'honeymoon cottage' which sleeps 2-4, our Lavender Cottage sleeps 4 and 2 children, Apple sleeps 6-8 and our Family Cottage set in its own garden with a private drive sleeps 10. All have braai areas and sitting out areas. Most cottages have fireplaces for cold winter nights and also all have DVD players with complementary DVDs. There is a splash pool in Summer and also rafting and tubing on site in season. There is a small children's play area and daily maid service.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to TGCSA - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Great View
Languages Spoken
French
Location
Off Drakensberg Gardens Road, Underberg 3257 South Africa
While the outside views were magnificent the overall condition of the Family cottage where we stayed left much to be desired. The cottage needed attention in that toilet seats were not situated properly due to broken wing nuts. The curtains could have been better hung and the charging off R100 per hour if you were late in departing at the required time left a sour taste considering the fairly costly nightly price of R2800. Wheether it had something to do with the property being up for sale, not to sure, but felt the proce for the w/e was over the top for the quality of the accommodation.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Response from berwynllangollen, Owner at Pennygum Country Cottages
Responded 30 Nov 2018
Sorry you didn't enjoy your stay - so many people love it but accommodation is always a personal choice. However if you had asked before hand to check out late there would have been no charge. It's just to tell us as sometimes it's not possible if people are coming that afternoon but most guests arrange before hand. The cottage does sleep 10 so if there are 10 people it's less than a backpackers However we appreciate your feedback and will gladly address at your complaints
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Celebrated my husband's 40th at Pennygum cottages.the service is excellent and the hosts are very kind and helpful.They also assisted with other attractions that we can go toWill definitely come back
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Response from berwynllangollen, Owner at Pennygum Country Cottages
Responded 14 Nov 2018
Delighted you had a lovely time. We loved having you and really looking forward to seeing you again sometime. Thanks for spending your special birthday at Pennygum! Best wishes Sarah
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Service was goodThe arrival was not good whe opened the cottage door the carpet was dirty and burntThe room was fine but slept on a broken bed felt embaraced to see all thisNo lights at night No security lights at all at nightLocation very nice and emnities nearby
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Date of stay: August 2018
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We had the whole family - 6 adults, 5 children - spend the weekend in July at Pennygum and it was a lovely experience with beautiful view of the 'Berg. The cottage was cosy, practical and the fireplace brought out many good discussions over a good glass of wine. The hosts, Paul and Sarah, were very friendly and accommodating. Worth another visit!
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Response from berwynllangollen, Owner at Pennygum Country Cottages
Responded 24 Jul 2018
Thanks so much for you lovely comments. Really appreciate the review and we so enjoyed having you all to stay. Hope to see you again sometime. Kind regards Sarah
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Sarah and Paul were very welcoming and accommodated our change of room request with a free upgrade to Lavender Cottage as they had availability. I loved the large bath. Sarah greeted us with a hug and it felt like coming home. The views that awaited us and the grounds blew our mind. The Drakensburg mountain range really is something else. The garden has touches of English and we walked through the old apple orchard and took some fun photos. The accommodation is very reasonable and clean. The water is from the mountain that feeds the river and we had no issues with consuming it and bathing in it despite being a little rustic. The 10 acre property is up for sale and could be a great investment with 28 beds in varying buildings around the property. The main house is very well appointed too with private views from their veranda. The road in is dirt with just a few pot holes once you turn off the main road. We were fine driving it in our sedan.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from berwynllangollen, Owner at Pennygum Country Cottages
Responded 23 Mar 2018
Do delighted you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for your kind words. We lived having you Good luck with all your plans
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We stayed in the very large and spacious Apple cottage. The owners were welcoming, friendly and helpful .From the front of the cottage there were wonderful views of the Drakensberg mountains, which could be enjoyed from the table on the terrace. The basic but characterful accommodation was simple, clean and perfectly adequate for self-catering, especially the two bathrooms and a large open-plan kitchen and dining room . All the cottages were situated in beautifully maintained gardens and there was ready access to the extensive apple orchard. We heartily recommend an organised trip in special special vehicles to the Sani Pass and Lesotho; pick-up to and from Pennygum can be arranged.
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Date of stay: November 2017
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It was a lovely refreshing place. A bit old and the TV was not working. The mini pool could have been cleaned as well especially since we were with kids. Overall beautiful view and well kept. The sorrounding areas were also very well kept.
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Response from berwynllangollen, Owner at Pennygum Country Cottages
Responded 19 Jan 2018
Hi So glad you enjoyed it. The TV is only a DVD player and this is clearly stated on the web site. You were welcome to borrow DVDs. The pool was treated daily with chemicals but can't help with wind blowing stuff into it.
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The hospitality of Paul and Sarah was fantastic.The place was comfortable, clean and homely. The place was very central, just outside of town.The setting and views are amazing. Lovely resturants n the area.
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Response from berwynllangollen, Owner at Pennygum Country Cottages
Responded 16 Jan 2018
Delighted you had a lovely time. Thank you for taking the trouble to review us. Hope to see you again soon. Have a wonderful 2018
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Amazing place; very quiet, beautiful view to the mountains. unfortunetly the apple garden is waiting for the importent care - we hope, the new owner take enough time for the correct care to make and keep it awesome.
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Stayed in the Family cottage for the night. Quaint and rustic farm house with basic necessities for self catering. Lounge, dinging room, 2 bathrooms and 2 double rooms downstairs. Upstairs 1 double room and a loft room with 4 single beds. Set in a private garden and a private entrance, this unit has gorgeous views and a huge garden. Extremely peaceful and delightful surroundings. A walk away from the cheesery and dairy farm. Paul and Sarah are extremely hospitable and welcoming hosts.
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Date of stay: August 2017
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PRICE RANGE
R 868 - R 2,143 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalDrakensberg RegionUnderberg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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