Ta Mala's Cottage

I absolutely loved the unit. It is build exactly how I want to build my house one day. The outside shower was a winner for me too.

Nice bathroom and main bedroom.

Extremely cold. No firelighters to start fire in fire place for warmth. Bedding for children need attention.

Supershosts!

Beautifully renovated building but still maintains the authentic Karoo feeling. Well equipped and lovely private patio and braai area.

We really loved everything about the property and was exactly what we were hoping for.

No complaints

Beautiful cottages, well equipped, close to everything, nice braai, kaggel and warm beds!

Very helpful staff

Wonderful cozy, comfortable cottage 2 min walk from the Main Rd with restaurants, coffee shops and museum. Excellent comms with host. Highly recommend.

Historic apartment tastefully renovated with a quirky touch! Our welcome was warm and informative. Fully eqipped kitchen and lounge area with all necessary facilities. Spacious bedroom, very clean and comfortable with crisp linen and electric blanket [which we used for pre-heating] Large bathroom with walk-in rain shower and good water pressure. Highly recommended!

Nothing to fault with the property, but we were saddened to see the extent of the begging in Prince Albert, a clean and delightful historic town with beautifully maintained buildings

A lovely rustic Karoo stay with a warm and authentic atmosphere. The cottage suited the character of Prince Albert beautifully, and we enjoyed the peaceful setting and charming old-world feel. Conveniently located and overall a very pleasant overnight stop.

Nothing major — it was a comfortable stay overall and suited the rustic Karoo experience well.

The staff at the property were friendly and the location was very good. This is the reason for the 4 star rating - the property is in dire need of a new roof.

Major deferred maintenance- specifically the roof which leaked in both cottages we rented. I called the owner and she insisted that it was as it unexpectedly rained - which is simply not true as ‘out of towners’ we knew rain was forecast for our stay. She later admitted that she was aware with the previous weeks rains the roof leaked. We returned from a long day to a soaked bed and spent a very uncomfortable night. There are water stains on the ceiling indicating that this is not a recent issue and her argument and justification that the leaks are recent were unfounded.

It was quirky, well curated and peaceful. It was also easy to locate and very clean

I think it was a little cramped. I would suggest removing the table in the bedroom. Also, the sink, quirky as it is, should probably be plumbed in?

Cozy interior Good location Two big living rooms Powerful fireplace

Beggars knocking on the door. Very fragile door Hosts didn’t tell in advance about mosquitos, so they flew in the room in big number Cockroaches

The cottage had lots of space , good amenities and lovely decor.

Location, size and especially the fireplace . The mosquito nets worked well

The beds were way too hard as were the pillows

Perfect spot for a single or couple travelling. Great location. Neat, functional.

Nothing.

Beautiful, quirky and expansive loft, featuring some of Erika’s beautiful art. We had a very comfortable stay.

Superb stay ! Well equipped kitchen with everything needed , lovely bath & shower with great water pressure . The bed was exceptionally comfy. The cottage is comfy , tastefully decorated with the added bonus of a private braai area .

I cannot fault the accomodation. We had a perfect stay .

Excellent location, Erika the host was wonderful to deal with and very helpful with suggestions and tips for the area. Nicely decorated with all the amenities we needed - well thought out - very comfortable and private. We had one very rainy afternoon and were happy hanging out indoors on the sofas - plenty of space for two people. Was also interesting to read the owners' story and about the development an renovations of Ta Mall. Well done to Erika and her husband for creating such a lovely, homey environment! Easy walking distance to Hendry's Bakery, Jeremy's and the Prince Albert Cafe for dinners. We really enjoyed strolling up and down the main street.

We didn't realise that the bedroom/bathroom was a separate entrance from the main living space. On the rainy day, it was a bit slippery to go outside from one room to the other, although it was just a few steps. Not a big deal and we're certainly happy we chose the room called Windpomp but might choose one of the other rooms next time - they all looked interesting and quite private.

Location .Cleanliness

Gas braai facility

Very good, just unfortunate the drain blocked and thus the smell was bad. Also had to carry our luggage through the drain water

It was clean and comfortable. Nicely decorated and homely. Air conditioning in the bedroom was wonderful.

The bathroom door handle was loose fell out making glass fragments on the bathroom floor. Hard to clean up as we couldn’t locate a dust pan. Wifi did not reach the bedroom, would be a great help.

Great location, clean and spacious unit, fast and convenient check-in, friendly staff

Tolle Lage. Außergewöhnliches Cottage liebevoll hergerichtet. Mit Moskitonetz über dem Bett. Tolle Aussendusche . Schöner kleiner Pool in einem großen Garten.

Der Eisentisch im Gartenbereich

Cleanness and excellent assistance

A beautiful little cottage, really tastefully designed. The place has everything you need. There is a small coolpool. And you have your own private courtyard garden with braai. Erika is really friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. Thanks Erika! 🙏❤️

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Very cute place in the center of town Room had a great style and all you need

Properly was clean. Beautifully furnished.

No off street parking

Nesting in this beautiful 19th-century cottage felt almost like staying in a small museum. The attention to detail and the care taken to preserve a style that truly reflects the period are remarkable. At the same time, the kitchen and bathroom are perfectly functional and comfortable, which makes the stay even more enjoyable. Everything was super clean. Communication with the host, Erika, was very smooth for the check-in, and she was incredibly kind in sharing and documenting the history of the cottage. The surroundings felt very safe, and we enjoyed a lovely sunset walk through the village. We only stayed one night and wished we could have stayed longer.

Die Einrichtung ist ausergewöhnlich schön - wir haben uns sofort wohl gefühlt. Die Küchenausstattung ist peferkt - sogar inkl. Espresso! Am meisten nat uns das Bad beeindruckt. Absolute empfehlung.

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Awesome place tastefully decorated stylish yet simple.

Yes it’s sure is rustic but then probably fits in with the local ambiance

The Cottage is lovely, with a mix of luxury and a authentic Karoo charm

A lovely and interestingly renovated cottage , with a genuine Karoo feeling .

Perfectly situated, very clean and comfortable. Good communication

Nothing to dislike

De sfeer in het huisje was geweldig.

The accommodation was well suited to the gorgeous town of Prince Albert. Very cozy and decorated with character. The pool is a must have in summer and it feels like a dessert oasis.

That we only stayed for one night.

Heerlijk appartement, superlokatie

Gorgeous cottages. Beautifully decorated and so homely! I always love coming to stay and make a point of visiting every time I am in the area. Thank you so much!

Really well placed to walk into town. Own entrance, small but well maintained. Kitchen equipped enough for prepping meals but enough restaurants nearby for eating out. Stayed cool during hot weather and there was aircon if needed in the bedroom. Staff were lovely. Having a covered braai area was also good for staying out of sun. The pool was a small splash pool so good for cooling off. There was milk, tea and coffee (rusks) enough to get you started.

We were downstairs so could hear the upstairs flat as they walked across floor. We were out mostly and awake early ourselves so they didn't wake us - also, upstairs went to bed early so they were not a problem.

The old fashioned touches were special and we loved the area outside which was relaxing and cool in the hot temperatures.

The appliances and kitchen equipment did not match the accomodation style and could perhaps do with some upgrading or replacing.

Die swembad was heerlik in die warm weer.

Die tydelik aitcon in die kamer het baie geraas en geblaas

Great location, beautifully decorated and excellent facilities

The room was too close to the neighbouring room, you can hear all conversations

Nice internal layout

Parking in street, slow water outflow

Excellent kind host and lovely place

All good no problem

Es war so ein schönes gemütliches Zimmer. Was ganz besonderes und sehr geschmackvoll mit viel Liebe ins Detail eingerichtet. Schwer zu bescheiben und auch auf den Bildern so nicht zu erkennen, muss man einfach selbst erleben. Die Außendusche war auch noch ein absolutes Highlight.

Dass Mücken ins Zimmer kommen. Allerdings ist das Problem durch ein vorhandenes Moskitonetz sowie etliche zur Verfügung stehende Sprays, Stecker etc. gut gelöst und wir hatten eine ruhige Nacht.

Had a lovely stay. Units are private and well equipped. Staff very friendly and helpful. Value for money. Would highly recommend.

Awe, where to start....WHAT A GEM OF A PLACE!!!! This place is so unbelievable well designed and set up. We really enjoyed the quirky mix of old and new. Every apartment is unique and has its own charm. Loved our outdoor shower room. Transporting you to a different era. You have to stay here to experience it!! Definitely going back to this one again!!!

Calme, confortable et décoration très agréable

We stayed in the Windpomp cottage which offered a fantastic, well equipped kitchen and separate en-suite bedroom. This tranquil property offers a lovely refreshing pool, which was most welcome in 35+ deg weather

Mozzies, mozzies, mozzies - OMW! We highly recommend spraying the room thoroughly with insecticide a few hours before going to bed

Beautiful property which is well maintained and hosts are very welcoming.

We had a power failure so it was very hot at night but this was not the fault of the hosts. They were very accommodating in advising it was a Eskimo power failure.

Very beautiful property and so well maintained

We tried to make the most of our stay and somewhat enjoyed the outside braai area.

The listing was misleading. Because it is called TaMala’s Cottage (singular), and not TaMala’s Cottages, we reasonably assumed that the images shown on Booking.com were of the accommodation we would be staying in. Upon arrival, however, we were informed that there are multiple cottages on the property, and we were placed in the Meerkat unit, which looks nothing like the main images advertised. This was by far the worst stay of our holiday. The space was extremely uncomfortable — the bed is only accessible from one side, making it impractical and awkward. Although the unit is listed as self-catering, there is no functioning kitchen basin with a tap, which felt unhygienic and unacceptable. While we understand that the accommodation aims to have “character,” this should not come at the expense of basic comfort and functionality. For the price we paid, the experience was deeply disappointing. We believed we were booking a beautiful house in Prince Albert, but instead ended up in a cramped backyard cottage that felt more like a novelty hobbit-style structure than a comfortable place to stay.

Beautiful, very special place

En excellent choice for a spacious, comfortable, convenient stay within walking distance to all there is to see and do in the village. The cottage was very well equipped and very user friendly.

It was very quaint and had everything we needed including air conditioning. Lovely splash pool and nice outdoor seating. Great to have the outdoor shower.

The only thing I think could be improved is the kitchen sink area.

Perfect accommodation Perfect location

Aloe Cottage is a beautifully restored and renovated cottage whilst retaining its Karoo cottage origins. Modern bathroom and comfortable bed. It’s centrally located in a safe area. We have previously stayed in Windpomp cottage which was nice but Aloe cottage is even nicer.

We loved the style and history of the building.

Nowhere to put your suitcase.

What a beautiful cottage this is! I stayed in the Aloe cottage and enjoyed every minute there. They did such a great job in refurbishing this old building, decoration is fantastic, every detail matches and is nice. Plus - the kitchen, bathroom and also living room and sleeping room are perfectly equipped with all one needs for a comfy stay, and even more. it definitely is a „home away from home“. And communication with the hosts was perfect - always!

De autentieke ervaring van een Karoo cottage, comfortabel en met veel smaak en respect ingericht. Voor ons een echte thuis. We bleven langer dan voorzien. Ook de centrale ligging.

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