Kwa Manzi Guest Farm

Reviews

• "Kwa Manzi"

  29 November 2013

  "Very peaceful and the animals are cute. Chalet not ready and owners not even aware of our booking when we arrived. Put us in another chalet. Fridge didn't work and sheets were stained. Needed a good clean. Enjoyed our stay though. Animals and location great."

• "Good host"

  14 January 2013

  "Our family had a lovely time away at Kwa Manzi. Our 6 year old daugter was most impressed with the farm animals: goats, ducks, pigs, chickens, horses and geese. It was just what we needed, a rustic get away. Thank you Craig for being such a good host."

• "Rather skip this one"

  31 December 2012

  "On booking, the owners require you to sign a form where you agree that they won't give you a refund under any circumstances. This should have been the first warning. Problems; The taps were broken and the base of the toilet was shattered, for a lack of a better word. It did not look safe to sit on. The toilet seat looked so grimy my wife refused to sit on it. Then there was the bathroom door. There simply wasn't one. Let me repeat that, there was no bathroom door in a more or less open plan cottage. The sink and the shower looked dirty and covered with mildew. The bathroom towels smelled musky and off. The bedroom. The bedding smelled like old sweat and body-odor and there was dust and cobwebs throughout the whole unit. The furniture in living-room looked stained and dirty as well. Outside, the pool was green and murky. The units where also so close together that you could actually hear your neighbors having conversations and hear their radios well into the night. If you're looking for accommodation in Magaliesburg, I'd recommend going someplace else."

• "Will and Busi's wedding anniversary"

  31 August 2012

  "The visit was serene, tranquil and exactly what we needed. The privacy was good because it seemed that we were the only one on the property as there was absolute no disturbance. I am going to visit again later with the kids for a family outing. The place is also close to a lot of activities."

• "Our stay at Kwa Manzi"

  13 August 2012

  "We have a good time but hot water for bathing was not enough to cover all of us. The path/road to the farm gate is a bit scary especially the bridge. We were not impressed with the room service as well."

• "Very relaxing"

  10 April 2012

  "I had an awesome, relaxing time at Kwa Manzi. Thank you so much. I would like to come back some time. Just a pity there was no horse riding and the cottages were a bit too close to each other. I would love to stay in the Aloe Cottage next time! Thank you again."

• "Good"

  04 January 2012

  "We had a good stay. The farm animals provided good entertainment. The staff are very friendly."

• "Private and safe"

  27 December 2011

  "Very private and very safe! Craig, the owner, is a true gentleman."

• "Wish I had stayed a few more days"

  17 October 2011

  "I enjoyed every minute of my stay on the farm. It was very welcoming, quiet and catered to my needs. The owner, Craig, was very welcoming and patient. I had a blistering birthday party and many thanks to my cronies and friends."

• "Fantastic"

  19 September 2011

  "Weather was fantastic. Venue was the perfect getaway for a weekend . Craig was excellent. Farm animals were delightful."

• "Back to nature"

  11 July 2011

  "Lovely weekend getaway - our host, Craig, was very friendly and all the staff we encountered were very polite and helpful. The units were clean, spacious and had ample cupboards and all necessary utensils, appliances etc. Peaceful surroundings with all sorts of farm animals roaming around, really back to nature. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, especially our children, who asked to stay another night. The electric blanket and fireplace were just perfect for those cold evenings. Will definitely return during the summertime and have a braai next to the river!"

• "Loved it"

  04 April 2011

  "We absolutely loved it! The room was spacious and very comfortable. We were grateful in the end that there was no TV. Beautiful and peaceful. Would definitely return there soon. Thanks to Liz and Craig for their hospitality."

• "Kwa Manzi Guest Farm"

  01 November 2010

  "This place have a farm atmosphere and it is nice to have all sorts of animals roaming around your cottages. I was surprised when a goat was in the sitting room waiting for attention.Liz is a wonderful hostess and a down to earth person which made us feel most welcome. The wake up to bird song in the morning was very nice and not to talk about the beautiful sunsets."

• "Getaway"

  11 October 2010

  "If u want to just escape from your hectic life, TV and trimmings, Kwa Manzi is the place. You really unwind and spend quality time. We had a great chilled time."

• "Great for toddlers"

  29 September 2010

  "The farm was fantastic for my daughter. It was amazing to see her so comfortable and carefree in that environment with all the animals.For the unit that we stayed in, the price is over-rated. The description and photos of the unit and the reality of what we got is totally different, and very disappointing."

• "Stay at Kwa Manzi"

  04 January 2010

  "It was a different experience to other vacations. It was a farm, which was nice because of the animals, especially the peacocks. However the unit we stayed in disappointed me. I will go back again, but will not stay in the same unit."

• "Relaxed environment"

  17 December 2009

  "We enjoyed the relaxed environment.We were happy with the cottage and the facilities.We were disappointed that the swimming pool was green and we could not go for horse riding.We will recommend it to our friends."

• "We really enjoyed our stay"

  31 August 2009

  "I couldn't believe how beautiful and relaxing the place was. Everything is neat and clean. The atmosphere is to die for. WoW!!!!!! Keep up the good job of keeping the place looking good. I cant wait for my next visit."

• "Kwa Manzi Lodge"

  08 June 2009

  "It was lovely to see my son (3yrs old) interact with the farm animals. He loved walking among the geese and patting the horses and donkeys. Thanks."

• "It was great."

  16 March 2009

  " It rained on Saturday but that only made our weekend all that much more fun and adventurous."

• "Enjoyed"

  02 March 2009

  "A lovely break away from the hustle and bustle. A quiet weekend which was well enjoyed."

• "IT was great place to stay at."

  01 December 2008

  "The Cabin very nice. Everyone enjoyed their stay.Farm animals were a treat.......we had loads of fun looking forward to visiting soon!!!"

• "Recommended"

  28 May 2008

  "Relaxing"

• "Not too bad"

  14 April 2008

  "It was not too bad, you get what you pay for..."

• "TLC needed"

  14 April 2008

  "it was lovely an quiet , however the unit was falling apart. Paint peeling from the shower floor blocked the drains ,towel rails kept falling offf the wall .There was no toilet roll holder and one bathroom door did not close. I the kitchen we had to remove a cabinet door as it kept becoming unscrewed . I do think its a good idea to leave guests a mop and broom as our unit became very muddy due to all the rain , and we had no way of cleaning it up. My kids did enjoy the pool .Reply recieved from Establishment:With regards to the comment from the guest, there is no paint in the shower or on the floor it is all natural products used, we have found that from time to time guests use the towel rails as leaning posts and are constantly fixing it. The toilet holder is not on the wall but part of the toilet stick which stands next to the loo. All the things that the guest has mentioned it just a little TLC which need to take place every now and then. That's why I stay in the units every sec week.Chantal, Kwa Manzi Guest Farm"

• "Very good"

  03 March 2008

  "We had a lovely and relaxing weekend.Kids enjoyed the animals and the pool.We will definitely go back again."

• "Recommendable"

  04 January 2008

  "Three days was really just too short - we had just started to really relax and unwind when we had to leave the tranquility of the farm and return to the hustle and bustle of city life.The absolute peace and quiet is what we appreciated the most - even the youngsters! The sunrises are awesome and the sunsets are spectacular.Pine Cottage comfortably accommodated 6 adults, was clean and tidy and the staff are really very friendly and willing to assist when and where necessary.Kwa Manzi is recommended and we WILL be visiting... again... and again... and again...!!!"

• "Really enjoyable"

  07 December 2007

  "Great view and private.Horses, sheep, peacock, rabbits etc. roam in the field in front of your unit.It was fantastic!!"

• "Recommended"

  05 November 2007

  "Very good venue, and good value for money. Really enjoyed the stay and would return."

• "Very good"

  05 November 2007

  "It was wonderful - just what I needed, all the comforts that you needed, but still very down to earth. Loved having all the animals wandering around, very tame and friendly. Beautiful wandering country, not too hectic hiking!!My Five year old loved it."

• "Delighted"

  13 August 2007

  "We enjoyed our stay at Kwa Manzi guest farm.It is truly a home away from home."

• "Very Very relaxing"

  30 July 2007

  "Hi Guys, we had a fantastic time and feel very relaxed after staying with you. The only thing I would suggest is that in Winter maybe you could put a small fan heater or something in the room.We will be returning in Summer."

• "Honeymoon"

  25 July 2007

  "We enjoyed it very much, we will have to visit again with the kids!"

• "An excellent retreat"

  28 May 2007

  "We had a fantastic time at Kwa Manzi . The farm was a wonderful getaway and my kids thoroughly enjoyed the stay. The cottages were well maintained. We will definitely be visiting again. "

• "Picture Perfect"

  17 May 2007

  "What a beautiful little cottage will definitely make use of the resort again. "

• "Family get-away"

  04 May 2007

  "We really had a fantastic time ! It was peaceful and relaxing but most important of all...... Our kids loved every minute of their stay. Thank you for a great weekend!"

• "KwaManzi Guest farm 20-22 April 2007"

  27 April 2007

  "Our stay at Kwamanzi was fantastic. Relaxed atmosphere a home away from home. The surrounding area as well wasgreat, the candle dipping store at the station brought out the artist in my boyfriend."

• "Nice and tranquil"

  02 April 2007

  "The bathrooms with the double showers and Victorian baths are really a treat.Very spacious even with the sleeper in the living area there is still enough space.Close enough to the village to quickly get something but also far enough to be peaceful and quiet. "

• "Enjoyed"

  04 September 2006

  "Enjoyed the stay Kwa Manzi."

• "Great Stay"

  22 March 2006

  "A great place to escape and do nothing.The walking trails are not the best.The farm animals are lots of fun.Definitely worth a trip out there to escape the rush of everyday life and enjoy some fresh air."

• "Terrence"

  09 January 2006

  "Very good value for money. The ammenities are very good & the whole family enjoyed the farm atmosphere."

• "Family weekend"

  11 October 2005

  "As a large family we do not always get time to spend together, as we all have full time jobs.this weekend was wonderful especially the farm yard where Tristan (grandson) enjoyed himself with the baby sheep and goat.We will definately come back some time with the rest of the family."

• "A Great Weekend"

  03 October 2005

  "Good old fashioned cottages at good old fashioned pricesFantastic value for money"