Montagu Little Sanctuary - Free Hot Spring Access in Winter

The views were top tier ! Very peaceful

Grant welcomed us us and explained the lay of the land. The freebie entry to the resort next door was great. Lots of walks and restaurants and scenic drives. Nice jetbath.

Lazyboy Chairs would be a nice add on.

Setting and steam shower

Very nice and clean good location

The location and the very Friendly Hosts

Tranquillity and Awesome Host!

We liked the facility very much; the only downside is that the kitchen was a little small. Otherwise, everything was nice.

A bigger kitchenette, we had to move appliances around.

The rooms need an urgent upgrade

Darlene is an amazing host and human being with a bubbly personality and very friendly. Willing to go the extra mile. Thoroughly explained everything on arrival and gave good tips on what to visit and where to go and eat. The steam shower and spa bath in the room is awesome and a must experience.

Spacious room and friendly staff.

Booked this for access to Avalon Spring, but you only get access to the public section of the springs, which has like 3 pools and not as warm. Knowing this I’d rather book into Avalon hotel or chalets to get full access.

Lovely to have our own little spring pool to swim in and spectacular views

Very dark at night to walk From car park to room

The view, the beautiful, pools and just everything. Darlene was so friendly and so accommodating. We had a wonderful stay

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They cottage was a perfect getaway. It was clean and tidy too. It really is a special place.

All was good absolutely nothing negative to say about it.

Das Pool und der Blick bei Sonnenaufgang sind fantastisch!

Well equipped and good location

Well used and could do with a renovation. So much potential and such vast grounds lends itself to a beautiful resort but needs a cash injection.

shower pressure was best

the unit looks delappidated , inside an outside . Kitchen zink loose from counter , no towels , place needs serious maintenance . It was not worth R1400 per night . False advertising to what is shown on bookings.com and what it really was .

Grant who initially met us at the property could not have been anymore helpful. Loved the location of the little cottage. The views are stunning and having a swim in the freshwater pool at sunrise was an added bonus. The fresh flowers in the room were so pretty and even though the cottage is dated it was super cosy and had everything we needed. Thank you to both Grant and Darlene who are perfect hosts.

Everything, great location with so may lovely touches in the rooms

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The relaxing after a busy week

None to dislike

Voert als ondertitel ‘luxe accommodatie ‘ , maar het is geen luxe, wel gewoonweg comfortabel.

Ideal place for night or two, amazing location

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Self catering

No Covered parking . Shower rose and handle kept coming loose. Ants.

Lovely Setting, Nice location, Comfortable room.

The owner was SO lovely! Gave us lots of information about the location and spent time to help us have the best time there possible. Would defo stay again!

We had such a wonderful stay here. The property is truly beautiful, with charming little walkways and peaceful corners everywhere you look. There is a lovely natural pool as well as another swimming pool, both incredibly tranquil and perfectly maintained. Everything feels very well looked after and cared for. The apartment itself was excellent, with a fully fitted kitchen and a braai on a stunning balcony overlooking Montagu and the surrounding mountains. Sitting there in the evening with the views was definitely a highlight. The host was exceptionally kind and welcoming, making the whole experience feel relaxed from the moment we arrived. Parking was easy and convenient, and the location right next to Montagu Springs is great, although honestly we never even went there because the property itself was so beautiful and peaceful that we didn’t feel the need to leave. A truly special and relaxing place. We will definitely be back.

Very peaceful and just like a little sanctuary - with amazing views. Clean and comfortable and very private.

The kitchenette was just a little out of date and a bit tricky to use . Not a massive problem.

Great place ! All very well maintained and presented. Great hospitality !

Very private. The cottage is nestled against the mountain with a beautiful view. We were made to feel very welcome and guided as to places to go, where to eat and what to do. A very comfortable and secure place to stay. The hot springs are in walking distance and available to guests.

We enjoyed everything about the resort and looking forward to visit again

sfeervol huisje ( eagles nest ) met veel privacy en mooi uitzicht. heerlijke zwembaden.

het bed was heel goed maar de rest van het huisje, keukentje, badkamer, was heel erg klein. Niet erg voor een paar dagen maar toch wat behelpen

The hot pools are not actually part of the accomondation, but a resort next door where you can make use of it. Bit misleading.

Very Romantic location ( we stayed in Eagles Nest) with wonderful views and a natural spring pool next to us. All the beautiful details inside made this a very special property. Lovely welcome from Darlene

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Located on beautiful grounds, with access to two pools and various little gardens and paths. The different apartments are well equipped and comfortable, including quiet at night. I would have loved to stay there for more than one night.

The hairdryer in our room was quite old and looked like it hadn't been used in quite a while; it could do with an upgrade.

Beautiful view from the balcony

Fresh water pool needs renovation Host briefing could explain better that the discount for the springs can be used at either both the hotel and the Municipal springs, and the different numbers and sizes of pools at each venue.

If you want to relax, recoup and recover, this place is just for you 🤞🏽. 2 pools- Oh, even I who can’t swim enjoyed these pools. We were able to have the pools all to ourselves and enjoy them fully without disturbances. The Steam shower/Suana in the room,was just a bonus, completes the relaxation. I love that their walls separating the rooms in the balcony are high, preventing any neighbours from picking through. The host, Is a sweetheart ❤️

The mattress on the bed is a little too hard, which is a positive for people with back problems yes, but a medium would be good for all.

The steps There was no lighting outside so was dangerous coming back in the dark

Mooie ruime kamer, alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig. De tuin is aangenaam om in te wandelen.

Het is iets verouderd en heeft wel een opknapbuurt nodig.

We enjoyed our one night stay and place was quiet and neat. Walking distance to the hot pools.

The location was lovely and included was a voucher for a discount for the hot springs only next door. The host Darlene was great and made exceptions for our late arrival and recommended various places to eat that were excellent. Enjoyed it so much we had to book another day.

Sehr gut in die Landschaft eingepasst. Sehr gut erreichbar. Grant hat sich unglaublich viel Mühe gegeben, uns mit Informationen und Gastronomie Tops zu versorgen. Tolle Hilfsbereitschaft. Toller Pool, alles sehr sauber. Wir hatten in der ersten Nacht ein „bescheidenes“ Zimmer mit altem kleinen Bad. Wir haben dann ein Upgrade auf eine sehr schöne Suite gemacht, die jedoch hochpreisig war.

Das Adlernest, für unsere erste Nacht.

Good view. Bed comfortable.

Stairs. Creates problem with luggage. Shower toilet area very cramped

prachtig complex, super aardige behandeling. Helaas hadden we de volgende dag al elders geboekt, anders waren zeker langer gebleven.

hoger in het complex minder handig voor mensen met rug- of knieklachten; maar lager ook voor deze categorie goed te bereiken.

Der Pool ist ein Traum:-)))

Wir hatten das Glück, das Adlernest zu bewohnen. Traumhafter Blick über das Tal, der Naturpool direkt nebenan und Abends Ruhe, Ruhe Ruhe und Sternenhimmel von der Poolterrasse aus. Ein wirklich romantischer Rückzugsort für 2.

Eine kleine Einschränkung sind die zahlreichen Treppen um auf das Adlernest zu kommen.

We had a wonderful stay for two nights at The Little Sanctuary.The hosts were absolutely delightful with such a lovely welcome.The place is like paradise as one can relax and unwind in the beautiful surroundings.We would love to return one day! Recommend it.

No complaints!

We had a really peaceful and pleasant stay! The secluded, quiet location with a beautiful view over the valley was so relaxing. Plus, it’s always great when the host is attentive and makes sure everything is clear for you—Darlene seems like a wonderful host!

The property has a lot of potential but could focus on some tender loving care. The couches were stained and the carpets could do with replacing. Personally, I’m not a fan of dark bathrooms, and this one was quite small—two people can’t really use it at the same time. For a place in Montagu, I’d also suggest adding at least fans in the unit, especially for the hot summer months.

Situé en dehors de Montagu, coin tranquille avec une vue magnifique sur les montagnes avoisinantes. Logement très confortable et bien équipé. Piscine avec une vue magnifique. Sentier de marche a côté.

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The area

Poor to no wifi reception and the '70 decor. (Definitely requires modernisation.)

Nahe an den Thermalquellen

Das Mountain Cottege ist dringend renovierungsbedürftig (Bad, Teppichboden, Einrichtung...)

View was exeptional.

Toilet seat is in a state of disrepair not hygienic. Purchased wood to braai and was prohibited from doing so due lack of communication pertaining to braai policy. No lids for pans to cook a meal Noisy environment from opposite resort Our planned site seeing walk did not materialise due to poor route demarcation. Host failed to respond for a 13hr period which culminated in additional expenses and failed cancellation of 1 night

Very clean an neat..The Spa Bath Was Totally Awesome And So Was The Steam Shower /Sauna.The staff super friendly especially Dalene 😁 Very helpful ask for extended time to check out she had no problem..The walkl an view was breathtaking..💯❤️🥰

Nothing bad to say I wish we could have stayed longer 😔

Fantastic place, location and views. Super comfortable stay with a super helpful host!

Everything was perfect from the room we stayed in to the outdoor pools, as well as the scenary, was breathtaking.

We could not enjoy the pools at the sanctuary due to the water being too cold and being short and not a swimmer, it looked way too deep🙁. I would also have preferred that it had a sign stating the height so that you could at least know how deep it is. Otherwise, I enjoyed Avalon Springs hot spring pools, seeing that it was at a discount price that could have been included in the price to enter.

Great and relaxing!!!

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Everything about the place was stunning

What a lovely place to stay with incredible views. The host was very accommodating. It's definitely worth going back.

Lovely property with walkways. Ideal for scenic views, bird watching, appreciation of local flora. Very clean, nice and quiet. Very friendly owner/manager. Lots of birds, especially early mornings.

Free hot springs access, as in the title, was not free but slightly discounted (~17%).

The quietness The facilities

L emplacement et l équipement de la chambre,la proximité avec les hot springs ....et surtout le bain à remous et le sauna dans la salle de bain. Darlene est une hôte très accueillante

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A real Sanctuary. Loved the personal touch.

I cannot believe that I swam.in a natural unheated pool in midwinter. Our cottage was very cosy...did not feel any cold.

Nothing to dislike.

The room was spacious for us and really felt at home.

There wasn't anything I didn't like.

Excellent

Everything