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The Travelling Tortoise Retreat

351 reviews
Self Catering

Reviews

4.7/ 5

Based on 351 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Service
4.8
Safety
4.9
Louise T
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Sep 2025

Amazing! Rest for the soul and value for money! We had a great stay. There was a problem with the hot water, but it was looked into and they didn't charge us extra for using the hot tub to apologize for the hot water problem. 10/10!

Amazing verby! Rus vir die siel en waarde vir geld! Ons het baie lekker gebly. Daar was 'n probleem met warm water, maar dit is toe na gekyk en hulle het ons nie ekstra gebill vir die hottub gebruik nie om jammer te sê vir die warm water probleem. 10/10!

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hatchling Home
Elriza
The Travelling Tortoise Retreat
Hi Louise, We’re so glad you had a great time — thank you for the lovely feedback! You were an absolute pleasure to host, and we hope to see you again soon. Regards, Elriza
Tom T
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Sep 2025

Unique accommodation with a sheltered outside viewing deck. The Hares Lair is a unique accommodation, where every detail is thought through. The hobbit-like home is spacious on the inside with a separate seating area and dining table. Because it is half inside the mountain, you are very sheltered and can easily braai, even on a windy day.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hares Lair
Elriza
The Travelling Tortoise Retreat
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We really appreciate it and hope to have you back again soon.
Mariana B
Short stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
Sep 2025

Wonderful. Wonderful! We and especially the dogs enjoyed it. They came running around because there were no other dogs! The hot tub was incredibly nice.

Wonderlik. Heerlik! Ons en veral die honde het dit geniet. Hulle kom rond hardloop omdat daar nie ander honde was nie! Die hottub was ongelooflik lekker.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hinge Back
Elriza
The Travelling Tortoise Retreat
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We really appreciate it and hope to have you back again soon.
Michael H
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Aug 2025

Peaceful, cozy, perfect escape. Our stay was exactly what we needed, a quiet, relaxing getaway from our hectic lives. The calm setting and cozy rooms made it so easy to just relax and recharge. It’s the perfect spot for young couples, families with kids, older folks, or anyone looking to escape the daily grind. We’d definitely recommend it for a peaceful break.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hinge Back
Elriza
The Travelling Tortoise Retreat
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We really appreciate it and hope to have you back again soon.
Chubasco P
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Aug 2025

Best service, friendly and professional. We received the best service from the staff. They were always helpful and checked to see if we were satisfied with everything and if we needed any assistance.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hatchling Home
Elriza
The Travelling Tortoise Retreat
Hi Chubasco P, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s always a pleasure hosting wonderful guests like you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Elriza
Annelia D
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Aug 2025

Excellent value for money. Very nice stay. Beautifully clean, very nice place. Wonderful view.

Uitstekende waarde vir geld. Baie lekker gebly. Pragtig skoon, baie oulike plek. Wonderlike uitsig.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hares Lair
Jeanive S
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Aug 2025

It was fantastic and neat. It was fantastic, the silence, the friendliness of the owner and worker. I will definitely go back again; it was worth the money.

Dit was fantasties en netjies. Dit was fantasties gewees, die stilte, die vriendelikheid van die eienaar en werker. Ek gaan definitief weer terug; dit was die moeite werd gewees vir jou geld.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hares Lair
Francois N
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Aug 2025

This wasn't the last. We would definitely like to stay longer in 2026. 5 star better than a nice stay.

Hierdie was nie die laaste nie. Ons gaan beslis graag vir langer oorbly in 2026. 5 ster lekkerder as lekker gebly.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hares Lair
Elriza
The Travelling Tortoise Retreat

Thank you very much, Francois. We appreciate the positive feedback and look forward to welcoming you again in 2026.

Baie dankie, Francois. Ons waardeer die positiewe terugvoering en sien uit om julle weer in 2026 te ontvang

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Enrico K
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Aug 2025

Beautiful view, peaceful and quiet environment and lots of bird life on your porch. The units are well spaced to promote privacy and quiet. The unit is neat, clean and cozy with the necessary household appliances.

Pragtige uitsig, rustige en stil omgewing en baie voël lewe op jou stoep. Die eenhede is goed gespasieer om privaatheid en stilte te bevorder. Die eenheid is netjies, skoon en gesellig met die nodige huishoudelike toerusting.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hares Lair
Elriza
The Travelling Tortoise Retreat

Thank you very much, we appreciate your positive feedback.

Baie dankie, ons waardeer u positiewe terugvoering.

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Barney D
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Jul 2025

Peaceful and full of Karoo nature. My wife and I stayed here while we explored the De Rust surrounds. This was perfect and so peaceful. We really switched off and enjoyed the Karoo nature right on our doorstep. Will definitely look to return.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Hares Lair
Elriza
The Travelling Tortoise Retreat
We appreciate your positive response. Thank you very much.

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your stay!
  • Capacity: 22 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Travelling Tortoise Lane, Middleplaas, De Rust, 2000, Western Cape
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