10/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026The views are truly spectacular- every morning I woke up to breathtaking mountains that photos just don’t do justice.
The cottage had everything needed for a comfortable self-service stay.
So much to do! Swimming pool, dam and scenic hiking trails are some of the highlights.
What makes this place extra special is the staff- so friendly, helpful and welcoming from the moment I arrived….going the extra mile of carrying my top-up wood to my cottage when my hands were full.
I also loved having the convenience of a shop right inside the reserve. You can pre-order wood etc and your order will be waiting for you at your cottage when you arrive 😄.
I can’t wait to return.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2026Pat Busch Mountain Reserve is nestled in a fynbos valley at the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains. We explored one of the hiking trails which was an awesome experience connecting with nature. Our cottage had a wood fired hot tub which was very relaxing after the hike. At night some deer can be spotted roaming.
Everything was great.
The peace and quiet and privacy.. well stocked and the hot tub was a treat!
No views from our cottage
10/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026Beautiful views and very peaceful with very friendly staff especially the receptionist
There was nothing not to like
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026We loved the coziness and the tranquility of the surroundings
The exit from Hadeda driveway to the main lane needs attention/restoration
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026Location
Friendly staff
Good communication
Accommodation very well equipped and planned.
N/A
10/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2026We enjoyed the Executive Oak Cabin a lot. The space was big enough for me and my partner. We made use of the fireplace and slept warm every night. We enjoyed the view from the porch, and the braai & hot tub was definitely used every day. It is quiet and relaxing in the mountains, and we enjoyed fishing in the dam and taking nice walks on the farm.
We would definitely visit again.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026The open space and play areas especially for the kids.
Perhaps a gate (to keep the kiddos safe) before leading off down the steps at the Hadeda cottage. But really this is not all that necessary but just a thought to keeps parents at ease.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Finaly a place.where you just totally relax...
Natural beauty, quiet, privacy...absolutely stunning views, surrounded my mountains and nature
Beautiful place
We had a lovely hike and enjoyed the hot tub a lot in the cold weather
Hikes could be marked better
I loved the peace and quiet of the stay. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and fully equipped with all the kitchen pots and pans we needed. The appliances and bedding were spotless, fresh, and well maintained.
I enjoyed every bit of my stay.
such a great area - the Nature and walks are just beautiful
The unit we stayed in , is very close to the outside wedding venue, so our privacy was disturbed a few times by families and brides coming to inspect potential wedding venue. Was a bit awkward when we were in the hot tub and people just walked into the garden in front of the unit
9/10
Reviewed May 27, 2026"The location was beautiful and peaceful. The hot tub was warmed before our arrival (a paid service), the room was cosy, and the kitchen was fully stocked with condiments. I loved this place and would definitely go back."
The braai service food was tasty but felt a little light for the price. Breakfast, however, was filling with a great variety. Thank you, Pat Busch
10/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026Beautiful location and view from our room. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment for cooking or a braai; the stoep had a braai and hot tub with a stunning view to enjoy. Our room was private and quiet, perfect for a romantic getaway.
The hot tub takes very long (almost 3 hours) in winter to heat up even with a good fire, so plan ahead and leave enough time for preparing the hot tub.
8/10
Reviewed May 19, 2026We did find the lighting very dull. There need to be extra lighting in all the rooms.
5/10
Reviewed May 18, 2026le calme
l’odeur de fumée froide dans le séjour ce qui nous a contraint de dormir dans la chambre d’enfants, pas de soleil dans le logement.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 27, 2026An absolute gem of a property, ticked away at the bottom on the Langeberg mountains. Most beautiful views from Oak Cottage - with hot tub! We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Manager Craig and all staff super friendly and kind, cottage very well equipped and comfortable, shop on site had most of what you need except fresh produce. Their breakfast and break baskets were delish! Note: No MTB trails on the property. Wonderful restaurants in the area - recommend Succulent & The Lab! And do not miss a visit to the succulent nursery down the road, incredible variety!
Wifi mostly intermittent or didn't work
Viel Natur, Ruhe, schöne Umgebung, gute Küchenausstattung
Wifi extrem wechselhaft, hat häufig nicht gut funktioniert. In der Nacht sind dauernd irgendwelche Teile auf unser Dach gefallen, was extrem laut gescheppert hat und einen jedes Mal aus dem Schlaf gerissen hat.
400 Rand (ca. 21€) für eine Wäsche in der Waschmaschine sind m.E. Fast schon unverschämt.
Die Poolliegen lassen sich nicht flach stellen und sind seh schwer, da aus Holz.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2026Breathtaking location.
Refreshing dam.
Child friendly pool.
Very private
Friendly efficient staff/ management.
Well stocked small shop.
Grounds are well landscaped and cared for
Cottage was well equipped with all the necessities
AirCon (for hot summers)
Comfortable beds. Crisp white linen.
Outside hot tub.
Indoor jacuzzi bath
Hammocks (x2) (for relaxing with a book or glass of wine).
We stayed in "NightJar" Exclusive Cottage (not the AfriCamps glamping tents)
Nice Touch:
Management Wazzaped info pack prior to arrival
Offered to pre-stock wood for braai/hot-tub
A good 2+ hours drive from Cape Town (but worth it once you arrive)
Pool is a bit small (if there are lots of guests)
Pedantic about checkout time
9/10
Reviewed Jan 11, 2026We verbleven in Oak cottage met een mooi wijds uitzicht, hottub en braai. De cottage is leuk ingericht.
De badkamer is erg gehorig omdat het plafond heel hoog is van de cottage en er, als het ware, geen plafond zit bij de badkamer.
Beautiful surroundings. Great braai baskets. Spacious and comfortable.
Our cottage, Hadeda, did not have great views. The trees are quite overgrown. It is great for privacy but if you want the mountain views, request another cottage.
Very peaceful and relaxing , off the beaten track
7/10
Reviewed Sep 29, 2025great place, love hiking there. strange experience though with cows escaping the kraal and moo'ing throughout the night twice
the cows and calves seemed to be left on their own moo'ing throughout the night two nights in a row. i had to go herd them myself. would've thought a caretaker would hear it and address the problem
10/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2025Loved the serene atmosphere. The staff was wonderful. Safe, nothing to worry about. The place is absolutely fantastic!
Nothing to dislike! 😁
10/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2025The view was superb. Facilities was perfect.
We loved the hot tub as well as the inside fireplace.
We could not negotiate a little later check out time without an additional charge
9/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2025Pretty setting. Tranquil and relaxing.
No real negatives - toaster could do with an upgrade maybe.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2025Tucked away at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains, this mountain reserve provides balm for the soul. Far removed from city noises, with just the birds and beetles providing background music, this is a true gem. The chalets were well-equipped, and all facilities were great, and the friendly staff members were always willing to assist. Sitting in the hot tub under the canopy of stars at night was a highlight.
The mountain trails are all very challenging - perhaps the owners & management could look at creating a 1-2 hour trail that is less strenuous for those of us who are not seasoned mountain hikers.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 11, 2025The hot tub was fabulous. All the facilities were perfect.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2025Amazing location
Very peaceful and quiet
Lots of animals
Needed some guidance for indoor fireplace
Great getaway. Nice a quiet. Lovely scenery. The inside bathroom was good.
The outside hot tub took forever to heat up and was slimey. Needed a good clean out. We didn't actually use it in the end.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2025Fantastic, well stocked & furnished old farmhouse in beautiful nature.
Loved everything
7/10
Reviewed Jul 28, 2025The pool
The hot tub,takes a long time to heat up
8/10
Reviewed Jul 28, 2025Nice tranquil location in between the mountains. Loved the birdsong in the mornings and throughout the day.
The access road to the accommodation inside the resort was not in the best condition. The jeeptrack from Nightjar cottage to the main road in the resort was badly eroded in places and the main road inside the resort could benefit from grading with a grader or at a minimum filling in some of the corrugations.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2025The manager, Johan, was very hands on with our inquiries, which made us feel looked after. Great management & service!
The overall cleanliness was okay, however the bed side tables were slightly dusty.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2025Stunning property, we had a lovely stay.
Kitchen had everything we needed. Rooms were very comfy.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2025We had a beautiful, quiet weekend! Everything was so clean and comfortable. We loved the little cottage with a fire inside, so cozy in the winter.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 23, 2025Everything is always superb
With all the wood available around the property and knowing how long it takes to heat up the hot tub, every other facility we have gone to either get the hot tub going, or they offer a bag or crate of wood with the stay. One would think they would supply at least one crate of wood for free to get the hot tub going considering it takes almost 3 crates of wood to get it started.
We also expect the facilities that is used most to be cleaned properly before we arrive. The bath still had old candle wax on it and was not cleaned properly, that is really a big no no for others coming in and have to clean before using. Because of that we washed all the cutlery, dishes and mugs before we used them just in case.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2025Beautiful, above expectations
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2025My partner Rosa and I stayed for three nights for our mates wedding at this glorious location. I cannot give enough praise for how beautiful PBMR is and how welcoming the staff are here.
Such a chilled and relaxing place to stay. Would come back to stay here every year if I could, just to be away from everything and "exhale".
Well done and many thanks to you all at PBMR ❤️
8/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2025Needs comfortable chairs on the patio.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2025Location and Tranquility
9/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2025Excellent location, swimming opportunity and strenuous hikes. Loved it
A bit outdated furniture, slightly dark. Adjacent house with shared wall.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2025Loved the hot tub, the braai facilties, the ambiance, and location, and absolutely loved
the fishing...
Our stay was too short. I
could have done with another 2 nights...
10/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2025Nice peaceful and relaxing. Awesome scenery.
Nothing to add here
8/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2025Great character. Two great hikes on the property. Beautiful views, peaceful, total silence other than bird songs, the wind in the branches and on top the hills. One feels so close to nature. A great place to recharge one’s batteries.
Proximity to Robertson and other little towns.
Wifi is not good. Barely any access in the cottage.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 18, 2025Magnificent nature, especially the lake. Super friendly staff.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 16, 2025Beautiful location
Very well equipped cottage.
Hot tub
Spotlessly clean cottage with quality bedding.
Friendly staff
Small shop onsite very convenient.
We liked everything!
10/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2025Clean environment and well thought out cabin tool, extra firewood and the cabin is private.
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2025We had a lovely comfortable cottage, nice and private with good views. Great shower, well stocked kitchen. The Braai & breakfast hampers were brilliant. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub too. Everywhere was immaculate and the swimming pool & area was lovely.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2025Everything about the property and our stay was amazing. It's the perfect spot for those wanting to break away from the everyday and unwind and reconnect in nature. With limited signal and no TV in our unit, we could truly switch off.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 28, 2024Tranquil
10/10
Reviewed Dec 5, 2024Everything was amazing
Everything was amazing
We ordered a breakfast basket which was delivered by 8.30 and contained everything needed including fresh fruit cocktail.
Loved the dam to swim in.the wood fired hot tub was a good experience
This is a super reserve in a fantastic location. The cottage was large and well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, and it was super quiet and relaxing, we wished we had booked longer, there is so much to do in the area, and we had some great meals in the local restaurants. Lots to see and do in Robertson and plenty of vineyards to visit
Nothing
Beautiful setting with very comfortable cabins - all attention to detail given. Food baskets were excellent with generous portions and lovely produce
No detailed map of hiking trails
6/10
Reviewed Oct 27, 2024It was rustic, and relaxing.
The facilities could do with an upgrade. Chipped crockery, kitchen knife so blunt it was not possible to sharpen it.
Numerous bugs that bit me 😵💫
10/10
Reviewed Oct 19, 2024The setting and location of the cottage, surrounded by birdlife, amazing. Quiet and serene. The friendly people, well greeted by Johan.
The outside setting is uncomfortable. Suggest more comfortable seating with cushions and back rests.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2024We enjoyed the hot tub!
Absolutely loved the break away from City life, very friendly lady at the Shop and spectacular views.
Missed the hammock?
10/10
Reviewed Aug 30, 2024We loved the small touches. The electric blankets, the kitchen was well stocked, the hot tub (including the valuable instructions!), the shop and the staff.
It is so private and the perfect place to relax.
The fact that we weren’t able to stay longer.
Other than that, is was perfect.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 29, 2024Beautifully maintained with exceptional views. The bungalow had everything you need and we throughly enjoyed our stay.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 22, 2024Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
Cottage is cosy and had all the necessary items and amenities. They even had electric blankets.
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Johan came to help us when we had queries regarding the gas stove and even brought us an electric kettle in case we needed it
Nothing. Would definitely stay here again
