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Offering an outdoor pool, Buffelsdam Country House is located in the Crags. Free WiFi and streaming accessare available. This country house surrounded by fynbos and offers rooms in Cape Dutch style. The rooms on the first floor all have balconies with views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains or the garden. Some of them are adjoining. Each room has a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and shower with free toiletries. At Buffelsdam Country House you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk, an ironing service and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and horse riding. The property offers free parking. Local attractions such as Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Elephant Sanctuary are all within 10-minutes' drive. Plettenberg Bay is 22 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
5.0
Low score for The Crags
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean, charming host, friendly staff, fantastic swimming pool, amazing view.
  • Marlene
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful setting and friendly host, Bep was wonderful.
  • Gabriele
    Italy Italy
    The Buffelsdam staff were particularly nice and helpful: they gave us a tour of the garden and of the swimming pool area, they kindly booked for us a nearby restaurant where we had a fantastic dinner and they even contacted us after we have left...

Managed by Buffelsdam Country House

Company review score: 9.6Based on 86 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Buffelsdam is a family business. We, the Dutch proprietors, love to have guests and look forward to welcoming you! Of course we speak Dutch, but also English, German and Afrikaans. We are animal and nature lovers, with a good knowledge of our local area. We will do everything we can to make your stay unforgettable. It is our great pleasure to help guests plan activities in this beautiful area which we ourselves have come to love so much.

Property information

Buffelsdam Country House is located 5 min from the N2 in the rural area of The Crags 5, between Plettenberg Bay and Natures Valley. Rooms: The spacious rooms (50>80 m2 per room) are situated upstairs with beautiful views of the garden and/or mountains. Each room is individually designed and decorated and has coffee/tea facilities, Free WiFi and Free Netflix (flat screen tv). The en-suite bathrooms come with a shower/bath and free toiletries. 3-Bedroom Family Unit: The apartment on the ground floor offers a private lounge, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk, laundry/ironing service. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling, hiking, birding and horse riding. The property offers free parking. Pool & Pool area: There is a Guest Pool with shallow children's pool. Guests can find pool towels in the room. Dogs: Buffelsdam is the home of 3 friendly dogs (2 big ones and 1 smaller dog). Area: Local attractions such as Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Elephant Sanctuary are all within 10-minutes' drive. Plettenberg Bay is 22 km away.

Neighbourhood information

Buffelsdam is just 10 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Keurbooms Strand and 15 minutes from Nature's Valley. We are just 5 minutes away from the Sanctuaries, Birds of Eden, Monkeyland, Jukani, Tenikwa and the Elephant Sanctuary and it will take 15 minutes to the beautiful Goose Valley Golf Course..Guided hikes can be organised in the area, also for beginners. There are also many adventurous activities in the area, such as Bungee Jumping, Africanyon for abseiling and kloofing, swimming with the seals, deep-sea fishing, canoeing, Stormsriver Adventures and many more! The birdlife in this area is also quite remarkable and it is a popular haven for bird-watchers.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Buffelsdam Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Hearing accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules

    Buffelsdam Country House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 550 per person, per night

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Buffelsdam Country House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there are dogs on the premises.

    Please inform Buffelsdam Country House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Buffelsdam Country House

    • Buffelsdam Country House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours
      • Swimming Pool

    • Buffelsdam Country House is 0.8 miles from the centre of The Crags. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Buffelsdam Country House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Buffelsdam Country House include:

      • Triple
      • Double
      • Quadruple

    • The prices at Buffelsdam Country House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.