Meraki Cottage

20 reviews

Self Catering

Reviews

4.4/ 5

Based on 20 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness

4.4

Location

4.6

Value for money

4.3

Service

4.4

Safety

4.5

Lynette J

Short stay ⋅ With friends

3.0

Oct 2025

Beautiful view. Place not clean, floors were dusty and kitchenware not clean. Sink needs upgrading.

Cleanliness

1.0

Service

3.0

Location

5.0

Safety

3.0

Value for money

3.0

Anonymous Guest

Short stay ⋅ Family with young children

2.8

Mar 2024

Cleanliness

3.0

Service

2.0

Location

3.0

Safety

3.0

Value for money

3.0

Rachel M

Short stay ⋅ With partner

4.4

Dec 2023

Perfect place to relax and unwind. Had a fantastic 3 nights at Meraki Cottage and it was exactly what we wanted, so amazingly peaceful and with beautiful views. A perfect location to explore the Swartberg Pass area. The house is rustic as advertised, but very comfortable. My only comment would be the need for more pots in the kitchen and some upkeep on various taps, as a few were loose and wobbly.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

4.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Nicke T

Short stay ⋅ Family with young children

4.4

May 2023

Rest, silence and fun! We had a wonderful stay in this old farmhouse with the thick walls that keep out the cold! Everything you need is there, with cute extras that kept the kids busy!

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Cleanliness

4.0

Service

5.0

Location

4.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Sharlene F

1 night stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

5.0

Dec 2022

We wanted a comfortable place to overnight on the way back from Citrusdal, and Meraki Cottage was perfect for what we needed. We really enjoyed staying at Meraki. Wish we could have stayed longer. Beautiful view of mountains and very peaceful. Perfect getaway for peace and quiet. Well stocked with all that is needed. For those with a farming background - you will love it! We noticed on our way out that it is so close to the Cango Caves, Wilgewandel and Crocodile Farm, so a good place to stay if you want to explore the surrounds.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Alan K

1 night stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

5.0

Mar 2022

Fantastic. This place is so genuinely old farmhouse and delightful, that I want to not tell anyone else about it so I can keep it for myself. I'll be back.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Fanie V

1 night stay

4.8

Mar 2022

Quiet atmosphere in the shadow of the Swartberge, historical character of the house belt under the heart. Working farm, conveniently located for Prince Albert, De Rust and Calitzdorp area. The Matjesrivier and Kruidrivier environments are breathtakingly beautiful. The host's kindness and preparation was a great experience.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

4.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Gary P

1 night stay

4.2

Apr 2022

Perfectly remote. Great spot to unwind, and access the region. Rudimentary as expected.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

4.0

Location

5.0

Safety

4.0

Value for money

4.0

Gerrit S

Short stay ⋅ With partner

2.0

Apr 2022

So bad we could not stay. When we arrived at Meraki, having prepaid in full, we found the accommodation so wanting that we did not stay. It was dark, old, very tired looking and lacked every kind of mod-con. If I could only use one word it would've been 'sleazy'.

Cleanliness

3.0

Service

2.0

Location

1.0

Safety

3.0

Value for money

1.0

Anton F

Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

5.0

Dec 2021

Breathtaking view, old world charm. The family loved staying at this venue. It's so well located and the view to the top of the Swartberg Pass is incredible.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0