Numbi Valley De Rust Farmstay

Reviews

• "Everything"

  01 April 2020

  "What a fantastic place to relax and unwind. <br/><br/>We stayed with our 2 young children for 6 nights at the house of Kathryn and Ross. Both are really great persons and were always available for us. Kathyn and Ross have created a little paradis in the middle of nowhere that we didn't want to leave. <br/><br/>We just liked everything: the lush green garden with the delicious vegetables and fruit. The calm and seclusion. The inviting pool and the gigantic view. And of course the super cozy house. Also the pizza is amazing as well as the massage an yoga class. <br/><br/>We will come back one day if we make it to South Africa again!!!"

• "Everything together"

  17 November 2019

  "We loved staying with Ross and Kath, they do everything to feel you like home. We love the way they live, and we wish we had more time to learn about there permaculture farming. It is a way of living that make you think about the way you live your life. It is unbelievable, what they have been created in the years that they live on these farm. They built it up from nothing to make a little paradise with many birds and animals and with respect for the nature. If you want to spent your day off in a place where you wake up with the sound of birds singing and to go to sleep with a sky full off stars and find you self again these is the place you must go to and you wont be disappointed."

• "Breathtaking scenery..."

  03 September 2018

  "Breathtaking, out of this world experience..."

• "Peaceful friendly oasis"

  03 August 2018

  "Perfect spot to recharge batteries, beautiful unspoilt views of mountains, lovely pool to dip in and outdoor bath looking at the clear night sky. Fantastic massage and yoga with Kath. We saw a different side to South Africa and would love to come back."

• "A Unique and Wonderful Place!"

  06 July 2018

  "Everything about the cottage at Numbi Valley has been carefully considered and curated; from the lovely cotton bed linen to the calabash light fittings, to the gorgeous little kitchen details and the lovely pool and hammock in the gazebo overlooking the valley. Everywhere you look there are beautiful design and decor details, all natural and mostly handmade. The view is lovely and the walks around the farm are too. We loved the firebath after Cape Town's drought too - what a treat to lie in a hot bath under the stars. The organic vegetable basket is a definite must too.This was our second visit and we will definitely be back. Numbi Valley is one of those very special places."

• "The whole setting"

  14 May 2018

  "This is a magical place for those who want to immerse themselves in nature. Tastefully designed to give the feeling you are alone with the world, but in the knowledge that Kathy and Ross are nearby to make sure that you are comfortable and happy. Vegetables from the abundant garden are delicious and we both had a great massage from Kathy. A unique place in the world."

• "TOTAL BLISS"

  11 February 2018

  "THAT WONDERFUL VIEW....OUR HOSTS....THE COTTAGE....THE STARS.....THE TOTAL SILENCE FROM ANY CITY SOUNDS....FEELING OF JUST SOMETHING AMAZING....SLEEPING WITH EVERYTHING OPEN....AND THE BEST PIZZA IN SA....THANK YOU ROSS AND KATHRYN......BATTERYS FULLY CHARGED<br/><br/>Establishments response:<br/><br/>Thank you so much Nienie and Nicolas for this wonderful feedback! It is always appreciated, and makes our efforts worth while. We hope to see you both again. love Kath"

• "Enjoy the silence"

  31 July 2017

  "Great location, good facilities -- generally the perfect place to unplug (though wifi is available). The hammock is a lifesaver. Kathryn is a wonderful hostess -- helpful but discreet."

• "The peace a"

  07 April 2017

  "Interesting owners who have the courage of their convictions"

• "Karoo Bliss"

  18 February 2017

  "My partner and I spent an amazing 3 nights at Numby Valley. Such a beautiful and peaceful setting. The house is equiped with everything you need. We spent everyday by the pool, went for walks and had a few braais watching the spectacular karoo sunsets. We bought a veggie basket which was delicious; I highly recommend staying here if you feel like getting away from the hustle of the city to a place of relaxation.<br/><br/>Kathryn is a stunning host. Looking forward to coming back here. Wish we could have stayed longer!"

• "A Happy Valley experience"

  22 January 2017

  "We enjoyed a short two days recuperating from the December seasonal rush, and what a wonderful space to unwind. Our dog Merlin was welcomed by our host Ross, and we thank him for his friendly acceptance of Merlin the big puppy.<br/>We enjoyed the quiet Karoo heat, the bird sounds in the morning, the delicious warm private pool, and Ross's superb pizzas.<br/>A place of simplicity, green energy, healthy organic vegies .... we loved it and will be back. We only wish we could live like this everyday."

• "A very peaceful and relaxing stay!"

  05 December 2016

  "Great guest cottage with a beautiful view over Swartberg. We enjoyed our stay at Numbi Valley very much, it was everything we hoped for and more! Will definitely be back!"

• "Carol and Dave Pietermaritzburg"

  09 November 2016

  "The comfortable and well-equipped self-catering cottage at Numbi Valley, on Kath and Rosss permaculture farm is a great getaway spot in the Klein Karoo. The setting, overlooking the valley and the olive trees, with all its birdlife is very relaxing. Being entirely off grid certainly adds to its appeal. Kath is happy to show you around her garden and tell you how they transformed this once desolate former ostrich farm into a productive garden. She also showed us around their self-built cob house. We loved our stay there and recommend it to anyone looking for genuine peace and quiet.<br/>Thanks Kath and Ross."

• "Perfect Peace"

  26 October 2016

  "My husband and I took a few days break, with our 2 Border Collies, at Numbi Valley. The cottage was lovely and spacious with everything we needed. We even used the fire geyser on our first morning when it was overcast (but more to try it out I think). The pool was lovely for a cooling dip and we enjoyed the firepit for our braai's. The area is so quiet and was a great break from the city. <br/>Kath and Ross are fantastic hosts and love chatting about the farm and surrounds. I had asked Kath before we went up if there were any trail running routes where we could take our dogs. She organised and mapped out a few routes for us which we thoroughly enjoyed. We also had a lovely basket of goodies from the veggie garden, which we polished off and bought some of their delicious olive oil. On our last night we had pizzas made in the cob which were delicious!<br/>We hope to go back soon."

• "Numbing Valley Farmstay"

  16 August 2016

  "Fantastic. Peaceful. Inspiring. Healthy. Everything one should live by.<br/>Learnt a lot. Ate the best broccoli ever...and spinach... peace for the mind and soul.<br/>Accommodation perfection... loved everything about it.<br/>Leason 1 ..... less is more xx<br/>If you want to get away from the material world and get back in touch nature and the way we should live this is it.<br/>Thanks Kath and Ross we will see you again"

• "A HIDDEN GEM"

  03 April 2016

  "ITS THE ROAD LESS TAKEN THAT YOU OFTEN COME TO FIND THOSE REAL GEMS TO STAY OVER IN. NUMBI VALLEY IS MOST DEFINITELY ONE OF THOSE.IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT GETTING OFF THE GRID, GO AND SEE WHAT KATH AND ROSS ARE UP TO. MAGIC AND WONDERFUL TO SEE IT CAN BE DONE.ACCOMMODATION, THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE SURROUNDS, AND WONDERFULL HOSTS ; COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR MORE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

• "Gorgeous setting!"

  15 March 2016

  "What a lovely find! The setting of the cottage is stunning: there are views over the Olifants river valley and the Swartberg mountains from the cottage, pool and braai area. The accommodation was more than expected: spacious, very clean and with a lovely artistic and individual flare. There is a self catering kitchen and delicious inexpensive organic fruit and veg to buy freshly picked from the abundant garden.<div>I enjoyed walks in the surrounding hills and chats to the wonderful owners about living off the grid and self built cob houses. With only one guest cottage on the beautiful farm you are made to feel very special and well taken care of. If you are looking for a great farm stay this one comes highly recommended!</div>"

• "Peace and quiet in beautiful De Rust"

  07 December 2015

  "We we taken by surprise at the beautiful surroundings which greeted us on arrival at Numbi Valley. Kath and Ross welcomed us and were such brilliant hosts. We took advantage of everything on offer, a veggie garden tour, pizza making in an outdoor wood fired oven, walks and a dip in the rustic pool. We can't stop talking about this place. The cottage was very comfortable, crisp cotton sheets, fully equipped kitchen and a well stocked book shelf. There is much to see and explore around De Rust too. We were so inspired by Kath's vegetable garden that we have stared our own. Book now you won't be disappointed. <br />"

• "Inspiring"

  20 September 2015

  "Beautiful location, very well designed, clean cottage with a fantastic view. Excellent hosts whose wholesome attitude to life was inspiring. Excellent place to get away from the rat race."

• "A rare gift"

  21 April 2014

  "Numbi Valley is one of those places you selfishly don't want to tell anyone about. Private, tranquil, comfortable... I didn't want to leave. Next time will be a longer stay with hours to swim, walk and gaze at the magnificent surrounds. This is perfect if you want to experience how one can live in harmony with nature in an environmentally sensitive way... the permaculture gardens were fascinating too."

• "Little piece of Eden"

  27 February 2014

  "We spent 2 nights at this lovingly restored little house in February and had a wonderful time. The house shows so much love to detail, beautiful decorative skills, the view is stunning, the vegetable garden inspiring and the hosts such lovely people. Make sure to ask them to bake you a pizza in their wood-fired oven - it is unparalleled! We brought our dogs and had nice walks with them and they enjoyed running freely with no farm animals or other dogs around. We will be back! Thank you Kathryn and Ross for this lovely time!"

• "Pleasant experience"

  17 February 2014

  "A lovely escape to a beautiful farm and a good way of getting back to your roots. Perfect place to capture a star trail and appreciate nature. Comfortable accommodation and the pizzas are a must!"

• "Peaceful slice of Heaven"

  06 January 2014

  "We were so impressed by the accommodation at Numbi! We made pizzas in their pizza oven and spend the hot Karoo days splashing in the beautiful pool. I cannot recommend it enough!"

• "Lovely stay"

  30 December 2013

  "We had a lovely stay and a warm welcome at Numbi Valley. If you want to get away from city noise, this is the place to stay. I would love to visit during the colder months - to make use of the fireplace!"

• "A little slice of bliss"

  12 May 2013

  "We had the most incredible stay at Numbi earlier this month. Kathrine and Ross have created something really special on this farm - from the amazingly abundant food garden to the little details in the beautiful cottage. The outdoor bath under the karoo night sky will be long remembered. We'll be back... for longer next time!"

• "Get away from the hustle and bustle of life"

  08 April 2013

  "Eco friendly accommodation on a farm in a stunning area. The quiet, the air and the freedom to walk anywhwere safely all adds to the ambience of this place. Kathyrn made us some lovely meals straight from their permaculture garden and my dog was able to run freely. All in all a delightful getaway."

• "Pleasant Surprise"

  02 April 2013

  "Really enjoyed our short overnight stop at Numbi Valley. Immediately wished we had booked for a couple nights on arrival. Perfect location to escape the craziness of the big cities. Warm welcome from the owners with a quick explanation on the how to's for the solar power electricity and hot water. Loved it!"