New Horizons Self-catering Private Accommodation

Reviews

• "Stunning cosy cottage"

  24 September 2019

  "The stunning fitted cottage for 2 gave us the well rested experience that we were looking for. Everything that you need nestled in the middle of the farm lands. Safe and secure. Peace and tranquility not too far from home. Friendly staff. Thank you, Una, Margaret and Louwe.Definitely recommend this cottage for your next stay. Absolutely amazing"

• "Calm, quiet, comfortable break-away"

  05 August 2019

  "We had a very nice stay @ New Horizons, the staff were friendly on arrival, and we enjoyed what we wanted - peace and quiet away from the city. The house was clean and spacious, and we enjoyed the indoor fireplace and the heater in every bedroom was much appreciated in the cold winter!"

• "Improvement on facility"

  11 October 2018

  "Improve the road to the house, there must be a swimming poolthe house outside needs paintinghave a lawntoo many trees close to the house (cut)"

• "Comfortable house"

  12 August 2018

  "Loved the facilities, available of warning equipment was the highlight"

• "Peaceful & tranquil"

  04 March 2018

  "Was a good peaceful place to chill for the weekend. There are a few things that need to be fixed (bathroom fittings for one & the speed of water in the bath) or upgraded. The small things like having tea & coffee available to the guests for their stay."

• "Beautiful location"

  18 February 2018

  "Had a fantastic time at New Horizon. Was very comfortable and the perfect location to relax and forget about the city. Will definitely return!"

• "Weekend away at New Horizons"

  14 December 2017

  "Una was very accommodating allowing us to stay in this house for one night only as normally this is reserved for a minimum of two night. I really appreciate this. It is beautifully located if you want a private weekend away. Thank you Una."

• "the highlight of my stay was definitely the accommodation"

  20 November 2017

  "we absolutely loved the deco and the quiet, the hot tub needs to be fixed though...it would have made everything perfect. we had no hot water but were given a place to shower which made everything so much better. we will definitely be coming back!"

• "The silence"

  14 July 2017

  "The only issue is the stove, only 1 plate, right front works and the right back plate trips the power."

• "Lovely weekend stay"

  14 June 2017

  "The drive to the Farmhouse was unexpected - the establishment doesn't warn visitors that there is a really rough gravel road. They should caution this for travelers with passenger cars that are relatively low and close to the ground. Otherwise, the Farmhouse and cottage were lovely to stay in - good facilities. We enjoyed the fireplaces and using the braai facilities. The DSTV didn't work in the Farmhouse though. There was also only one bathroom with a shower in the Farmhouse. We brought our own electric blankets for the beds because it gets extremely cold at night. We enjoyed our stay and made the most of the peace and quiet around us."

• "The beautiful view"

  06 June 2017

  "I loved the decor, it was beautiful and simple. Since we went towards winter it would have been nice to be told to get fire place wood earlier so we wouldn't have to drive back to the shops which was quite a distance and also feel they should have advised on the type of road needed to get to the location, it was not comfortable for a normal low car. Other than that I had a wonderful and peaceful stay"

• "Awesomeness"

  04 May 2017

  "Atmosphere was great romantic.secluded"

• "The sunrise, peace and quite and the fact that our fur babies had a jol not just fun ;-)"

  24 April 2017

  "No complaints, we enjoyed every minute of it..."

• "Charming and cosy"

  23 March 2017

  "We thoroughly enjoyed our two day stay at the New Horizon cottage.The cottage itself is absolutely charming and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The setting is so beautiful and peaceful, with pretty views in every direction.The highlight is the loft bedroom's beautiful windows which allow you to watch the sun rises from bed each morning. The bedroom has almost a tree house feel with view of the tree canopies. We look forward to our next stay."

• "Wonderful weekend away"

  13 February 2017

  "What a wonderful weekend away! The unit we stayed in was beautifully decked out with everything we could have wished for. Una has really thought of everything! The view was lovely and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. We'll definitely be back."

• "Thank you"

  16 January 2017

  "We had an amazing restful weekend. We enjoyed the accommodation and surrounding scenery and walks!"

• "Privacy for sure."

  11 December 2016

  "What a great escape for privacy. Clean, private, self catering for two."

• "Hidden Gem"

  24 November 2016

  "We had a pleasant two night stay at New Horizons Guest House, the place itself is exactly what one would look for in great value self-catering accommodation. There are however a number of pain points that need to be addressed to guarantee repeat customers. Flies were a real issue (could have been warned or at least given some repellent), hot water disappeared on the second night, kettle was broken, hangers were scarce (and wire) etc. With a bit more attention to detail this place can be truly amazing. <br/>"

• "Relaxed and rested"

  27 September 2016

  "Our stay was wonderful. The place is very clean and well kept."

• "New Horizons Farm House"

  23 September 2016

  "We were very disappointed in the general upkeep and facilities at New Horizons.<br/>I really believe it is misrepresented on your site . Its the small things that matter when making a stay comfortable for guests . <br/>The photos on the site makes it appear very glossy and well kept ; the reality is however that the owners do not maintain the facilities .<br/>Its affordable yes , but if I had known the below mentioned I would have taken my business elsewhere .<br/><br/>For example :<br/>Stove plates and Oven not working .<br/>Wooden patio furniture falling apart.<br/>Kitchen cupboard doors falling off hinges .<br/>Crockery chipped and mismatched.<br/>Cracked skylights.<br/>Broken Television.<br/>No power outlets in one bedroom<br/>Very uncomfortable mattresses and beds<br/>Bathtub leaking water .<br/>Shower head barely spraying water .<br/>3 clothes hangers per closet ..<br/><br/>Hundreds of flies and no provisions made to dissuade the unhygienic nuisance (Fly traps , or UV Bug lights, a can of doom ) it became absolutely intolerable You expect some flies on a farm to be fair , but not to the biblical extent we experienced.<br/><br/>There is really no view except for a tractor plowing manure into the ground and the stench that the wind carries with it . Walking trails .. there are none .<br/><br/>I could carry on... lest to say overall the experience was just not pleasant . <br/><br/>I would not return nor reccommen it .<br/><br/>"

• "Slice of heaven"

  29 August 2016

  "First thing i have to comment on is the house itself. the pictures don't do the space justice. Its beautiful, clean and tastefully decorated . My partner and i were quite impressed. We had a lovely time in this gorgeous and tranquil space. it had all the amenities we needed. Una and her staff made sure that everything we needed was at hand so that we can enjoy the privacy to unwind. I would recommend it to everyone who needs a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. We definitely will be staying here again!!!"

• "Great weekend getaway"

  27 June 2016

  "House and cottage accurately presented on the website. Clean, well equipped, cosy and beautiful.Beds comfortable and warm, and heaters available in all bedrooms. Una provided a great and friendly service. Highly recommended."

• "Wonderfully Relaxing"

  16 May 2016

  "We Had a wonderful and relaxing time at New Horizons. It was a cold and rainy weekend and the fireplace really came in handy. Pity that the DSTV wasn't working (the staff didnt seem to be very helpful in this regard) which made it difficult seeing that we were boxed in with two toddlers. Other than that, the place was exactly what we were looking for."

• "Best weekend break away"

  03 May 2016

  "The best place to get away and rest. Still close enough to town. Very lovely setting and awesome design of the house. We enjoyed the stay and will visit soon again."

• "Amazing stay!"

  29 March 2016

  "Had a wonderful stay at New Horizons. Really peaceful and quite place to excape from the city. Would definitely return. Only unpleasant part of the experience was the shower, big let down of the trip."

• "Lovely getaway"

  14 March 2016

  "We very much enjoyed our time at the Couples retreat - just what was needed! We will definitely come again."

• "Amazing stay"

  18 December 2015

  "Thank you to Una and her staff. this is the perfect place to relax and reconnect. we loved our stay and plan on going back every year. <br /><br />Gizela &amp; Severino <br /><br />"

• "Perfect mini honeymoon"

  31 August 2015

  "The cottage &amp; surroundings were calm &amp; relaxing. Exactly what we wanted. It was great having our dog with us too."

• "New Horizons"

  01 July 2015

  "A lovely getaway for a weekend.&nbsp; Compact, quirky house with a view and all the comforts.&nbsp; I highly recommend it for a weekend.<br />"

• "Lovely get-away venue"

  07 April 2015

  "Lovely venue, quaint and peaceful, well looked after. Only issue we had was that the fencing surrounding the Couples Retreat cottage was not nearly sufficient enough to keep pets inside. Hope this may be addressed in future as we would love to return."

• "Lovely break-away on a quiet farm"

  02 February 2015

  "Well appointed, lovely cottage with everything you need for a short stay. Lovely setting on a quiet farm, away from the main roads. Love the funky architecture and dcor. Hope the pool/Jacuzzi will be working soon!"

• "Lesetja & Neo"

  10 December 2014

  "Beautiful stay and peace of mind from all the hectic city life. Clean and good open space with all the rooms. Hope by the time we come back the Jacuzzi will be working, or even better have a pool. Bring all u need cause shops are far."

• "Relaxing weekend away"

  08 September 2014

  "We had an awesome time at New Horizons and would gladly recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for a relaxing, quiet breakaway. The house was very clean and well equipped with everything that we needed. It is a child friendly establishment with lots of space and we will definitely return for another visit!"

• "Calm and serene"

  05 November 2013

  "We really enjoyed our stay at New Horizons. We brought our 3 furry children along and they had and absolute ball! The energy here is magical. Comfortable and secluded! If you want to get away from it all - and just read or do nothing - this is the place. Also noticed many different bird species. Interesting, pretty place!"

• "Fantatic!"

  17 September 2013

  "We had a great time and everything was on point. Home away from home!"

• "Stress free Haven"

  19 August 2013

  "Bliss, sheer bliss with the necessary frills.A lovely, clean & tranquil retreat."

• "Charming, but be aware"

  29 May 2013

  "Whilst the site does mention that two bedrooms share one bathroom, I had incorrectly assumed that the bathroom was between the two bedrooms. This was not so. The configuration is bathroom, bedroom, bedroom, in other words the second bedroom can only access the bathroom by walking through the first bedroom. indeed, it's the only way to have access to the rest of the house without walking outside. I feel that this configuration is ideal for families where you are able to have young-ones right next to you. In my case though we were three adult couples, who are used to their own privacy, and if I had known before booking I would have elected to find another place to stay. I'd like to re-iterate that apart from this the accommodation and site was very pleasant, and staff very helpful. And, if and when I have kids, I may well come back now that my expectations are properly set. I'd give this 4 stars out of 5, but am removing one star for it not being made clear what to expect in terms of the bedroom layout."

• "Loved it"

  04 March 2013

  "Place was nice, place to relax when you have a lot on your mind, stress indeed you will be blown away if you visit the place. Nothing fancy thats what we love since we always working a lot."

• "Awesome holiday"

  15 January 2013

  "Talk about tranquility, New Horizons will give you that. We loved our stay there and wouldn't mind going back anytime. This is what I call a Home away from Home. Sandro you have outdone yourself there, beautiful house,decor and ambience, I am mos def recommmending your holiday house to friends. Margaret and Chico very helpful,made our stay an unforgottable experience. Thank you."

• "Awesome"

  07 January 2013

  "Loved everything about it. I will be returning there very soon. Thanks to Sandro and his team for making our stay awesome!"

• "Girls weekend outing"

  10 December 2012

  "New Horizons was just what we needed. Enough space for all 5 of us, there was nothing that we ran short of.................perfect. A swimming pool would complete the package though. Thank you Sandro, Margaret and Chicco."

• "Loved it"

  12 March 2012

  "Peaceful, beautiful and freindly. All the right ingredients for an enjoyable and laid back weekend. Just what the doctor ordered. Thankyou Sandro."

• "Great family getaway"

  05 March 2012

  "We had a wonderful stay at New Horizons. The accommodation is great, very clean and tidy. It was so nice to have the farm all to ourselves. Also there is a lot to keep the children busy. We will definitely be back. Thank you Sandro and Margaret for your great hospitality."

• "Great, relaxing stay"

  27 February 2012

  "My family spent a long weekend at New Horizons and had a really great time there. It was very peaceful and relaxing. The house was very clean and had all we needed."

• "More than something different"

  16 January 2012

  "Fantastic venue and host (Sandro). It exceeded our expectations. We have very specific taste and the whole experience fit in with what we enjoy. New Horizons has been added to our very small list of favourites. We loved and spent a lot of time admiring and debating the stylish rustic design and the creativity of the houses décor - very refreshing and probably featured in a some or other home and lifestyle publication. We also loved the country feel and calming surroundings which automatically puts one into relaxation mode. Also, a great "all seasons" venue, hot or cold, rain or shine."

• "Awesome stay"

  12 December 2011

  "It's the perfect place to kick back and do nothing else but relax. It is a beautiful house in the most peaceful setting."

• "Beautiful"

  13 September 2011

  "Our weekend stay at New Horizons far exceeded our expectations. The tranquility of the farm was lovely and the beautiful rustic chic décor was elegant and comfortable. Sandro is the perfect host, friendly and accommodating. We look forward to returning soon."

• "A beautiful place to unwind"

  29 August 2011

  "New Horizons is a gorgeuos home and the perfect setting for a quite weekend away. Very child and pet friendly. We loved our stay."

• "Heaven is a place on Earth"

  25 July 2011

  "This was an amazing family weekend getaway! It was everything and more than we wanted. Needless to say the whole family, including our labrador, loved the farm feel with its tranquil background and the beautiful house - we had an outstanding time. Wish we booked for a longer period. Thanks Mapurisa and Sandro for being great hosts!"

• "Magical and genuinely pet friendly"

  10 July 2011

  "I spent the weekend away at New Horizons with my husband, my mom and our two large dogs to celebrate my 33rd birthday. New Horizons was everything and so much more than we had hoped for! The house is enchanting and beautifully furnished, catering to your every need. The enormous fenced-in garden was heaven for our two very energetic dogs. We were there in the middle of winter, but never noticed the cold, thanks to the many heaters and the lovely fireplace in the TV room, where we watched Super 15 rugby on the huge flat-screen TV. I took the dogs for a sunrise walk every morning and since there is only one house on the farm, we had the entire place to ourselves, which meant the dogs could run off-leash as far and for as long as they wanted. Pure bliss! We met the owner, architect Sandro Maag, whose personality and warmth was purely an extention of the beautiful house. He made us feel right at home and welcomed us like he had known us forever. This was the type of weekend getaway that dreams are made of and I can't wait to go back there!"

• "Beautiful"

  10 January 2011

  "It is the most beautiful place, we enjoyed our stay very much. We loved the place, especially just to rest. The house is beautiful and we loved die interior decorating. It was absolutely our place to be. We will most definitely go back again this year."

• "A lovely getaway"

  09 November 2010

  "Thanks we had a great time. New Horizons has been beautifully decorated with love and good taste, is very clean and is child friendly as well."