Dog's Folly

Along the road less travelled and nestled in the southern tip of the Drakensberg, lies the quaint village of Rhodes. It is easy to fall in love with the charm and tranquillity of a village that has been declared a National Heritage Site. With its 85 odd buildings including the post office, library and church, one is transported back in time.

Dog's Folly is conveniently situated on the main gravel road, Muller Street, and opposite the Rhodes Hotel. With its wooden flooring, original doors and sash windows, you relive the old-world charm combined with the comfort of modern luxuries.

The house has four beautiful bedrooms, each fitted with electric blankets. Warm blankets are stored in a blanket box at the foot of each bed, whilst quilts provide a cover for those slightly chilly nights. Panel heaters are installed throughout to take the edge off during snow-filled winters.

In the lounge area, the original fireplace stands proud and is a reminder of how many a folk have warmed up in its presence. A DStv bouquet with 10 channels is available. The dining room seats eight guests comfortably and the kitchen is fully equipped. The house is serviced daily and laundry can be done at a small fee.

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Reviews

  • "Lovely mountains and surroundings and visit to Tenahead!!"

    05 July 2018

    "Dog's Folly was warm and cosy. Very nice. The lady that came in every day was great. The fan in the bathrooms are very cold. A bit cold after a nice hot shower. And we could not get the oven to work because we didn't know how to use it. (Instructions would help)"

  • "Highly recommended"

    05 December 2017

    "This was a return visit to Dog's Folly and the accommodation is still very well maintained and recommended."

  • "Great stay"

    12 July 2017

    "The house was very spacious and comfortable. Fantastic fireplace and the electric blankets really came in handy. We had a great stay. Thanks"

  • "One Night in Rhodes"

    25 August 2016

    "We stopped over from oudsthoorn to break the journey to Durban and stayed at Dog's <br/>Folly. We found it quaint and very well equipped, thank you Johann We will be back, awesome place to stay."

  • "Awesome stay"

    15 July 2016

    "What an awesome stay in this Old world charm village. Dogs Folly had everything we needed and more. Fully equipped and the best of all was the 3 bathrooms ! The showers were the absolute best. Hot hot water enough for us 5 to defrost after cold days at Tiffindell ! The fireplace was magical with wood stocked up on arrival as well as a refill the next day ! Beds super comfy with electric blankets in all rooms. Highly recommended !! Loved our stay. Thank you !!"

  • "Good value - well recommended"

    09 November 2015

    "Beautiful, well equipped cottage and fortunately due to cold weather we were even able to use the fireplace in November!"

  • "Good value"

    22 September 2015

    "<p>A quaint place in a quaint village lost in time</p><p>Rhodes is a delightful venue but needs lots of new investment</p><p>House comfortable with everything one needed</p>"

  • "Cold cold cold!!"

    19 August 2015

    "The town of Rhodes is very quaint and we had a lovely time meeting the friendly people there.<div>One warning: the house was absolutely freezing when we arrived and did not warm up at all. We could see our breath inside the house! Luckily the beds were toasty with mattress heaters. Otherwise we would of frozen to death.</div><div><br /><div><br /></div></div>"

  • "Good"

    24 April 2015

    "Beautiful house, much character, wonderful beds."

  • "Good"

    23 May 2014

    "We enjoyed our stay at Dog's Folly. It has a well appointed interior with good linens and is well appointed in general. The one criticism that we have is that the lounge area requires more facilities for heating in winter. The Victorian fireplace is pretty but not efficient in heating the spacious area. A portable heater of sorts would add to comfort in winter. However the bedrooms are very warm and cosy with wall heaters that work well and electric underblankets. Fabulous showers! Thanks for the pleasant stay. Margie & Americo Afonso"

  • "Highly recommend"

    13 January 2014

    "Loved this house - warm, cosy, beautifully restored and furnished. Ideal for a large group with 3 lovely bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. Would love to return."

  • "Very cosy"

    19 October 2013

    "Neatly revamped old house. Everything we needed for the one night's stay. Will recommend it to anyone."

  • "Lovely stay and a lovely house!"

    14 August 2013

    "Thank you for an unforgettable stay at Dog's Folly. It was freezing outside but the cosy house with fireplace, heaters, warm blankets was great! Well equipped. A highlight of our trip. We will be back!"

  • "Charming Rhodes house"

    26 June 2013

    "We loved it! Clean, comfortable, has everything you need & ideal for overnighting in Rhodes - charming, delightful town up in the mountains! Thank you - we hope to be back again sometime!"

  • "Accommodation"

    04 March 2013

    "We really enjoyed our stay at Dog's Dolly and recommend it. Kitchen is well equipped and the house is neat and clean."

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