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River Cottage Lodge

15 reviews
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Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 15 reviews for River Cottage Lodge
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5
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Jos N - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jos N
With spouse/partner

Prachtige stoep aan Krokodilrivier waar jy olifante en seekoeie kan sien.

Ons het lekker gebly. Rustig. Mooi verzorgd.

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Beautiful veranda on the Crocodile River where you can see elephants and manatees.

We had a nice stay. Restful. Nicely cared for.

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Soren J - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Soren J
Individual traveler

A hidden gem.

To get here, you pass the train tracks and a sugar refinery! What will you discover? Despite this, it is a hidden gem, with old trees, an ancient baobab, and great views of Kruger (elephants, lion, buck, crocodiles). Feels like a bit of the old colonial world--don't modernize it too much. Really enjoyed the personal touch--and many fellow guests say they return every year. Only downside: stayed in two rooms, and the second smelled strongly of smoke.

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Trudie H - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie H
With spouse/partner

Plek waar mens vir 'n week of wat kan bly en elke dag inry Kruger Park toe ook.

Ideaal geleë op die Krokodilrivier! Sien Kruger Park se diere vanaf jou blyplek. Gasvry en mooi omgewing. Die toerusting in die kothuis/kombuis was net beperk en opgradering/konstruksie rondom woonareas is onvoltooid. Sodra dit in plek is - perfekte bestemming!

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Place where you can stay for a week or so and drive into Kruger Park every day as well.

Ideally located on the Crocodile River! See Kruger Park's animals from your accommodation. Hospitable and beautiful surroundings. The equipment in the cottage/kitchen was only limited and upgrade/construction around living areas is unfinished. Once in place - perfect destination!

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Martin V - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin V
Family with teenagers

Sien River Cottage Lodge weer volgende jaar.

Baie lekker gerus. Baie vriendelike bestuurder, Greg. Ongelooflike uitsig oor die Kruger. Malelane hek uitstekend om Groot 5 raak te loop.

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See River Cottage Lodge again next year.

Very nice please. Very friendly manager, Greg. Incredible view of the Kruger. Malelane gate excellent to run into Big 5.

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Jacques M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques M
With spouse/partner

Sal die plek definitief aanbeveel. Rustige omgewing en pragtige uitsig oor die Kro.

Heerlik gekuier vir 12 dae. Eenhede netjies en skoon, en het alles wat mens nodig het. Ligging is uitstekend om in te ry wildtuin toe by die Malelane- of die Krokodilbrug-hek. Swembad altyd skoon en pragtig om in af te koel, en tuine pragtig. Uitsig oor die Krokodilrivier is pragtig, en het baie wild gesien oor die rivier vanuit die uitkyk by die swembad. 'n goeie bestuurder van River Cottage Lodge, altyd behulpsaam en vriendelik, en help uit met enige ekstra versoeke of nodige inligting!

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Would definitely recommend the place. Quiet surroundings and beautiful view of the Inn.

Had a great time for 12 days. Units neat and clean, and have everything one needs. Location is excellent for driving into the game park at the Malelane or the Crocodile Bridge gate. Pool always clean and beautiful to cool off in, and gardens beautiful. View of the Crocodile River is beautiful, and saw a lot of wildlife across the river from the lookout by the pool. a good manager of River Cottage Lodge, always helpful and friendly, and helps out with any extra requests or necessary information!

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David A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
David A
Large group

Everything you need for a stopover and fantastic views over the river with hippos.

Only a single evening with a large bridal party en route to Kruger Park but an excellent stopover.

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Amaro D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Amaro D
With friends

Diep teleurgesteld en glad nie aan te beveel vir enige iemand nie.

Nee, die eenheid is uiterswak toegerus. Geen oond, net tweeplaatstoof. Geen slaaibakke. Geen kasserol. Geen slaailepels. Braaipan met gebreekte handvatsel. Geen eierspaan. Geen kurktrekker. Geen braaigereedskap. Geen kruidenierskas. Jy moet uit 'n koelbox leef. Geen skottelgoeddroograk. Seephouders in bad en stort is stukkend.

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Deeply disappointed and not at all to recommend to anyone.

No, the unit is extremely well equipped. No oven, just two plate stove. No salad bowls. No casserole. No salad spoons. Frying pan with broken handle. No egg yolk. No corkscrew. No grilling tools. No grocery store. You have to live out of a cooler. No dish drying rack. Soap holders in bath and shower are broken.

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Karen L - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen L
With spouse/partner

Ideale oorslaapplek as jy op pad Wildtuin /Mosambiek toe is.

Vriendelik ontvang. Mooi uitkykpunte oor rivier en Wildtuin.

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Ideal place to stay if you are on your way to Wildlife Park/Mozambique.

Friendly welcome. Beautiful viewpoints over the river and Wildlife Park.

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Mike L - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mike L
With spouse/partner

Fine ok fine ok fine.

Fine fine ok fine ok fine fine ok fine ok fine.

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Pippa S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pippa S
With spouse/partner

Very pleasant.

Lovely view over the river.

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Gary F - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gary F
With spouse/partner

The most amazing location, incredible views into Kruger with game viewing all day!

Absolutely perfect for a cosy, self-catering, base camp. No reason to stay in Kruger, gate around the corner! Our host Greg was super and went out of his way, more than just the extra mile, to ensure our stay was incredible!

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Nic W - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nic W
With friends

Great little place, will be amazing when all the renovations are finished.

We saw amazing game across the river.

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Gerhard L - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhard L

Baie lekker, rustig geslaap, mooi natuurskoon.

Baie lekker gebly, net slaapplek gesoek vir 2 aande, my seun het gholf gespeel vir die naweek vir die mpumalanga foundation, plek was mooi skoon en netjies.

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Very nice, slept peacefully, beautiful scenery.

Very nice stay, just looking for a place to sleep for 2 nights, my son played golf for the weekend for the mpumalanga foundation, place was nice clean and tidy.

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Herman M - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Herman M
With spouse/partner

Lekker gekuier.

Plek was skoon en netjies. Sal weer daar slaap.

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Have a nice time.

Place was clean and tidy. Will sleep there again.

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Willem N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Willem N
With spouse/partner

Dit was heerlik om op die oewer van die Krokodilrivier te kuier.

River Cottage Lodge is gerieflik geleë. Ons het dit geniet om in die tuin te sit en die olifante in die rivier dop te hou. Die eenheid self is gerieflik, ruim, silverskoon en netjies. Gereedskap in die kombuis was ietwat beperk en dit sal handig wees om 'n snybord en rasper te hê. Personeel was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Ons sal enige tyd weer daar kuier!

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It was lovely to hang out on the banks of the Crocodile River.

River Cottage Lodge is conveniently located. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and watching the elephants in the river. The unit itself is comfortable, spacious, clean and tidy. Tools in the kitchen were somewhat limited and it would be handy to have a cutting board and grater. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We would visit there again anytime!

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  • Capacity: 16 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Kudu Road, Malelane, 1320, Mpumalanga
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