Happy Lands Farmstay

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

This B&B in the heart of the Addo Valley offers romantic accommodations on a working citrus farm. The surrounding garden has a swimming pool, and all rooms come with free WiFi. The rooms at Happy Lands are decorated with natural and white wood, mosquito nets and soft fabrics. Each offers a private bathroom with a shower. Breakfast is an optional extra served on the veranda overlooking our lush garden and tropical shrubbery. Happy Lands Farmstay can arrange full-day safaris, with a lunch time barbecue included, to the Addo Elephant Park. For the adventurous, Adrenalin Addo Zipline is a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Chiara
Netherlands Netherlands
“The owners of this property are adorable. They really love their farm deeply. The accommodation is beautiful, with great outdoor space. The room would need a bit of maintenance and the kitchen should be a bit more furnished but we had and amazing...”
Vanessa
Australia Australia
“Welcoming affable hosts, picturesque setting, comfortable sleeping and beautiful room, and so lovely to mingle with other guests at an intimate breakfast buffet setting.”
John
South Africa South Africa
“We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. Beautiful setting, lovely well equipped and comfortable rooms and great braai area. There's a jungle gym and lovely pool too.”
Amanda
South Africa South Africa
“Other than our beautiful room, we really loved the braai area with the very beautiful and convenient sitting area.”
Kim
United States United States
“Fabulous location, clean and beautifully appointed rooms, friendly and helpful staff. The playground was also fantastic. Rooms were spacious. Breakfast was excellent and a good value for money. A fabulous place to stay for the whole family!”
Taylarist
South Africa South Africa
“The farm was beautiful! The facilities were amazing. We were very comfortable. Just make sure your car can deal with gravel roads, and you will have a lovely time.”
Stuart
South Africa South Africa
“Great place to stay with friendly and helpful hosts. 3 lovely dogs aswell”
Justine
South Africa South Africa
“What a beautiful spot.!!We absolutely loved our stay. From the most hospitable hosts Mike and Nita to the delicious brekkie we so enjoyed and looked forward to each morning. The two precious labs that made our boys trip and that brought us such...”
Frederik
Netherlands Netherlands
“A wonderfully warm and welcoming place located near the Addo main gate. It had everything we needed and felt like home from the moment we arrived. The perfect base for exploring the park. Would absolutely recommend!”
Benjamin
South Africa South Africa
“Magnificent accommodation in a beautiful garden setting with child play area and inviting swimming pool. Great breakfast and hospitality.”

Managed by Mike and Nita Tayler-Smith

Company review score: 9.7Based on 117 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We have been welcoming guests to our farm Happy lands since 2000 and love our business. Mike and I enjoy meeting all our wonderful guests and chatting to them about their holiday. We love exchanging ideas and offering tips on what to do in our area! We are a family run business and enjoy sharing our property with everyone.

Property info

Being an owner-run B&B, Happy lands offers our guests a warm and welcoming vibe! We are a relaxed and family friendly place where our first priority is making everyone feel welcome and at home! Our large and fully equipped rooms offer complete privacy and seclusion. The large and lush garden has an enclosed swimming pool around which the guests can relax on sun loungers under the shady trees. The jungle gym with a trampoline for the kiddies as well as scooter bikes will keep the little ones occupied for hours!

Neighborhood info

Happy lands is a 20 minute drive from the main gate of the Addo Elephant Park. Situated on a working citrus farm , we encourage our guests to take a stroll through the citrus orchards and enjoy the country air. Adrenalin Addo Zipline is on our doorstep where guests can experience a never-to-be -forgotten ride down the longest double zipline in Africa. Go canoeing on the Sundays River or try out the Giant Swing - all to be experienced at Adrenalin Addo. Daily game drives to the Addo Elephant park are offered from Happy Lands where guests can enjoy game-viewing from the comfort of a high clearance safari vehicle. A swimming pool (enclosed) as well as a jungle gym in the garden is there for the kids' enjoyment.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Happy Lands Farmstay

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
7 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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