Laughing Waters Farm

Loved everything about it, especially the walks

Quiet relaxed

There was anything we could have needed during our stay: beautiful scenery, braai area, comfortable beds and furniture and kitted out kitchen.

Quiet, restful, away from bustle. Lovely walks. Awaken to birdsong

A wonderful weekend away in this peaceful and private cottage in the middle valley of the beautiful green hills near Stanford. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a break from the city. Friendly hosts, clean facilities and plenty of hikes/walks/running/cycling roads to choose from.

Quite Nature View Farmstyle No fuss Rest

Location, beauty, fireplace inside and braai out, fenced in yard for our dog, walks, rusks, coffee, decor with fresh proteas

Perhaps just a bar of soap for the shower as we forgot to pack that.

Lovely location and amazing hosts Beautiful walks and amazing farm dam to swim

Loved the property.

Beautiful ancient oak trees to look onto. Very clean. Nice provision of tea and rusks

Rooster crowing incessantly right outside our room. This was very disturbing, particularly in the early morning and when trying to have an afternoon nap. Would have liked a full length mirror as we were going to a wedding.

It was clean, welcoming and quiet. Exactly what we were looking for

There was nothing to dislike

Its remote on a farm. Spacious studio. The stoep and big oak trees was a winner! Maybe put a couch on the stoep? Will visit again definitely 👌👍

Cant fault this place.

It’s an amazingly spacious and well set out cottage in the mountains Quiet peaceful and you will not see anyone if you chose not to.

I loved it all

Kirsten was an amazing host. She greeted us at arrival and had put beautiful proteas throughout the cottage. The cottage itself had beautiful views, a cute garden and was overall cosy and made us feel right at home. It’s not too far from Stanford where you’ve got a great bakery, mini supermarket and chill, local cafes and restaurants

Very peaceful farm. Went for a fantastic walk on the farm with the dogs. Accommodation with fireplace was lovely. Nice kitchen to cook in.

Lovely old farm house. Comfortable with great wood burner inside which kept us warm on the cold nights. Beautiful home grown proteas decorated every room. Such a lovely touch. Thank you Kirsten.

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Location was perfect to relax for the weekend with family. Kids enjoyed the animals and to play outside. Close to nearby attractions.

would loved a bath for the kids but they enjoyed bathing in a crate :-)

It felt like home with all the extra beauty. The dogs were invited by me to join me on the stoep. Great company. Walks were amazing !!

Cosy getaway, beautiful scenery

The gravel road was not very good traveling from Stanford. Not much to do.

Fabulous get away from hustle and bustle. Loved it.

The Proteas in every room. The very friendly host. The singing trees.

Kirsten was a terrific host and really made my family feel at ease. Kirsten was very helpful and replies to messages promptly. My family had a peaceful break and fell in love with their farm dog.

The peace and quiet with just enough sounds to not feel alone.

It is spacious, with great outdoor seating and dining areas. The location is peaceful and it was lovely to see all the animals.

The kitchen could be better equipped with more bowls, dishes and utensils, especially braai tongs.

Lovely farm cottage with stunning views. Has everything you need and tons of character. There was also internet, if needed and our dogs were welcome. Thank you, Kirsten, for a great stay.

Beautiful setting on a flower farm with an awesome spot up near the dam. The children had such an adventure.

I loved the location of the space and the thoughtful touches like the hammock in the garden and the fresh flowers all over little home.

The pillows could have been a more comfortable and the blinds in the room didn't keep the space very dark.

Kirsten's hospitality was super! She made us feel welcomed and went out of her way to make sure our pups were safe. The views are breathtaking, and the dam was awesome! Loved the touch of an airfryer.

Having a microwave would've made things a little bit easier.

The location was lovely, and the view was beautiful. It was spacious and had a nice outdoor courtyard. Kristen, the hostess, was friendly and helpful.

There were many photos of the property (ies) on Booking.com, however, these were not matched with the specific units. When we arrived the unit we stayed in didn't appear the photos we saw on the website. The microwave wasn't functioning and the gas cooker had a dangerous leak.

Everything

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The welcome from Zara, Isaac and Nelson. The cottage was filled with cut proteas. How special. The crowing of the roosters every morning! The electric blanket was marvellous, so it was early to bed and a lie-in in the mornings.

The little log fire did not warm up the cottage and the hot water was barely lukewarm. The cottage needs a little TLC. The free WiFi never worked for us.

Fresh Proteas everywhere!

Very rustic farm cottage but with excellent facilities and a lovely peaceful environment. The proteas in every room and the rusks made us welcome. On up the road were proteas, leucodendrons, leucospermums, mimetes all growing on the side of the road. Just loved our stay. The only minor issue was the gravel road for my city car but since we traveled slowly we saw more flowers and features.

Did not want to leave.

The hostess was very approachable and met all our needs and requests quickly. It is in beautiful, peaceful surroundings with gorgeous birdlife.The outdoor kitchen with braai facilities is a wonderful place to relax and spend the evenings.

The road to get to Laughing Waters has potholes and needs grading. The second bedroom needed bedside tables and lights.

We brought our own food.

There was nothing that we did not like!

It's a lovely farm, with beautiful views. Laughing under Oaks is right next to the farmhouse with an enclosed area that is perfect for people with little children or dogs. The house is thoughtfully decorated, and we had lovely protea bouquets to add to the atmosphere. We lit the fireplace by afternoon on the second day and found that it heated the big space well. We had great walks up the two steep hills adjacent to our accommodation. Great exercise and lovely views among the fynbos. The river was high when we were there, so maybe bring Wellies or shoes that can get wet in wintertime. The electric blankets made the bed extra cosy in the cold weather.

The gas water heater was faulty and out of gas when we stayed and only gave us three minutes of hot water per shower, before it would go cold and then refuse to get hot again for quite some time. The farmer replaced the gas for us, but then the water only came out tepid. We informed the owners, so hopefully they will sort that out before the next guests arrive. Maybe check this the moment you arrive. I would suggest that the owners add oven gloves for the kitchen and fireplace.

Such a beautiful unit. In a quiet relaxing environment. Unit is done up really nicely with beautiful high ceilings. Well furnished with everything you need. And not too far from Stanford for a day trip. Host was also so welcoming.

The tranquility of the farm and the friendly hosts was welcoming. The ideal place to relax and unwind. Super friendly and lovely dogs. Pity the weather was not in our favor to do more activities, which means we will have to return to this amazing farm in future....and in summer!! Thanks Kirsten and family for the lovely stay.

The freedom in the nature. Wel equiped houses with so many free extras. Amazing old farm style.

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I loved the fact that the house was so cosy and well equipped! The area is so tranquil and lots of place for our fur babies to run and play :)

A really lovely cottage with everything you need and on the most beautiful farm where you can have a lovely long walk up to the dam for a swim. My doggies also loved it.

No complaints.

Location and birds

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Beautiful scenery and surrounds. There was lovely walking trails as well as braai facilities which made for good quality time with family.

Meet all expectations of a farm type of cottage. Clean, accommodating, sufficient. Host Kirsten is very welcoming. Our dogs enjoyed their stay too.

Can’t think of anything.

For our first visit to the Stanford region, it was certainly a beautfiful surprise The 2 Oak trees, gaurding the property offered wise stillness and space holding. while the mountain range itself holds a prominent resonance. A still dam to bath in at the foot of the mountain range after a walk over the hills, was a delight, while the horses hold a special energy when you stop and feel their gaze. Wonderful hosts, peaceful surrounds, spoiled with a cosy running fire throughout to keep things warm during a beautiful cleaning rain.

The setting of the cottage was so peaceful and very healing. Loved the coziness of the cottage for when it rained or was a little colder, while the outdoor space allows you to feel connected to nature and to soak up the sun. Our walks on the farm in between the fynbos were beautiful and we loved the visits to the horses and pet sheep and goats. Laughing Waters is a beautiful getaway.

The cooking facilities are outside which can be a little challenging, but the kitchen nook is very well protected from wind and rain so it is actually quite a cozy outside space. Also would have enjoyed a bath for my little one (there is only a shower) but I was well aware of this and made a plan.

Generously and thoughtfully provided tea, coffee, rusks, flowers, firewood, firefighters. Electric blankets were a delightful . Peaceful, breathtaking views of the mountains. Wonderful warm shower. Fireplace was cute and warm.

Just that there wasn’t a bath, which wasn’t expressly clear on the booking but the shower made up for it.

Lovely location and the stoep was especially lovely.

Chipped basin in the bathroom

The environment and beautiful garden and fire pit our most favorite.Kirsten was very welcoming what a lovely happy lady.we felt welcomed and we are definitely coming back.Thank you laughing waters and l will recommend anyone who is looking for a quite,peaceful and calm place laughing waters is the place to be.

They should only consider putting a microwave and tv.

Relaxing getaway - fresh outdoors

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We loved the location (very quiet and peaceful), and the cottage was cozy and comfortable. There were fresh flowers all over the cottage! We loved being able to bring our dog. Hosts were super friendly and accommodating. Lots to do close by as well, and you can do horse-riding on the farm as well. We also went hiking and swam in the dam, which was a lots of fun.

Some utensils were missing from the kitchen, like a spatula, but overall very well equipped!

The views are fabulous. I love the rustic cottage. The kitchen and fridge is big enough for a bigger family.

The river should be cleared of the reeds.

We had an amazing stay. Enclosed garden was perfect for our two dogs. A beautiful walk through protea fields to a private dam to swim. Truly a great holiday, we will most definitely be back.

So peaceful, great escape from the rat race. Beautiful farm of Proteas. Lovely hikes.

Peaceful and quiet

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The cottage was beautiful decorated with fresh flowers in all the lounge areas. Our dogs loved the freedom to run around (even though the cottage/property if full fenced up). The water (spring water according to property owners) was amazing. Fresh & delicious. You can see thought went into the making our stay comfortable (matches, reading materials, electric blankets, ice, first-aid kit, candles/lamps etc.). Thank you. And, of course, the peace & quiet had us relaxed to near comatose levels. 😂

I would’ve liked more storage space in the kitchen. We travelled with groceries for 2 days & the items that didnt go in the fridge kinda just stacked up an already crowded counter. Also, it’s on me, but I didnt realise the farm was such a distance (approx 20min drive) outside of the town. It’s perfect for a remote farming experience though.

We enjoyed everything about our stay

We had no problems

Bliss, loved the country feel. The dogs coming to visit was so sweet! Super friendly host.

Environment. !