Incredible view of the woodland! We had a wonderful stay at Rock Cottage. The view is incredible and especially from the small pool over the woodland! The cottage was nice and clean and all facilities were there, as well as an air fryer, dishwasher and even a pod coffee machine. Rock Cottage is at the back of Mabalingwe, and entrance is mainly from the Elandsfontein gate. However, one is able to drive through Mabalingwe itself as well, the largest part of which is tarmac, with the last 2 km roughly dirt road. As recommended a higher motor will definitely work better on the last bit - it's definitely worth it. Lynette was a wonderful hostess and we hope to stay there again in the future.

Fabulous, facilities excellent, looking forward to going there again! Very nice and cute place, the facilities are excellent and we received quite a few surprises like a bottle of wine, rusks, capsule coffee and Sunday breakfast. Would really like to come in the summer and stay longer. Only 2 disadvantages are the road there, it would be much better to go in through the main gate and then the directions are not good.

Ideal for a few days of peace of mind in the forest. If you like absolute seclusion and silence, this is the ideal place. You are literally in the woods with nothing and no one around you. We really enjoyed it. Many go hiking and visit Mabalingwe Reserve. We will definitely go again, but the place needs some attention. The rooms and bathrooms are extremely small and cramped with no cupboards or hanging space. The place is perfect for 4 adults, definitely not 6. The kitchen also only has the basic appliances, but is comfortable. In the living room is a small bench with extra camping chairs under the stairs. Since the rooms are so small, the furniture or seating in the living area could definitely be upgraded. The linen was beautifully neat and clean. With the understanding that it is indeed in the woods, the place just needs a thorough cleaning, especially the porch/braai area. Lynette was always available and arranged for our water problem to be sorted within minutes. Thank you very much!

Ideal for those looking for peace and quiet. Linen, bedding and mattresses fairly new and very clean. Fully equipped with coffee maker, microwave oven, dishwasher, cleaning products etc. Beautiful swimming pool with nice barbecue area and pizza oven. Lynette also had wood (R15/bag) delivered to us for the fireplace. Goats and warthogs come to visit in the evening. Small things that scratch: Although the cottage is very private, the bathrooms lack curtains or blinds. Very little/no hanging space in rooms for clothes. There is definitely some maintenance to be done on the cupboard drawers, doors and shower door that don't open well (nothing a competent "handyman" won't be able to fix in a day). Refrigerator will be much colder and economical if it is refilled with gas. Not seating for 6 people, but beds - I would say comfortable for 4 adults and 2 children. Mabilingwe's restaurants and leisure facilities are 9 km (+-30 min) from the cottage. It is a quiet tarmac with lots of wildlife and pretty ponds. NB: There is about 1.5 km of dirt road down to the cottage which you can definitely only drive with a vehicle with a high ground clearance. Would stay there again anytime!