Wild Rescue Nature Reserve

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.3
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site

About this property

Elegant Holiday Home in Riversdale: Wild Rescue Nature Reserve offers a serene retreat in Riversdale, South Africa. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and a spacious terrace, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Living Spaces: The holiday home features a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a cozy balcony. Additional amenities include a fireplace, electric kettle, and kitchenware, ensuring a comfortable stay. Outdoor Activities: Guests can utilize the barbecue facilities and enjoy the outdoors. The property is highly rated for its proximity to nature and the quietness of the area, ideal for a peaceful retreat. Local Attractions: Stilbaai Golf Club and Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve are both 15 mi away, while Riversdale Golf Club lies 22 mi from the property. George Airport is 83 mi distant, providing convenient travel options.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Kaycee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful one-night stay at this wild nature reserve. The surroundings were incredibly peaceful, and we really appreciated being immersed in nature – it felt like a true escape. Gill and Brenda were fantastic hosts: very friendly,...”
Ciaran
Australia Australia
“Beautiful thatched cottage in semi remote setting The host and co were very welcoming sharing thier story and of the sanctuary , we met the resident tortoises and monkeys who are very well cared for Cottage reminds me of Connemara, not...”
Douglas
United States United States
“Wide open space. Wonderful star gazing. Less than 20 minutes to the Indian Ocean resort towns/restaurants.”
Lynne
South Africa South Africa
“The remoteness of the property and its location were amazing. Just a few kilometres off the main road, and you were in a remote, beautiful and quiet part of the world surrounded by nature. The host couldn't have made us feel more welcome, inviting...”
Jon
Canada Canada
“Unmatched serenity! Zero light pollution and vast starry night sky. Beautiful fynbos and walking trails. Cottage was very comfortable and made one feel like stepping back in time.”
Kalombo
South Africa South Africa
“the host is very friendly and efficient. Ready for the guest. This is the most appropriate place if you want to excape the vibrance of the city. i slept like a baby as no electricity availabe and i forgot my internet dongle. i had nothing else...”
Hall
South Africa South Africa
“For someone who enjoys being out in nature this place is great, being off the beaten track and surrounded by well managed natural vegetation with walking trails. The accommodation is so cozy and comfortable. The host Gill was very welcoming and...”
Michael
Bahamas Bahamas
“It is so peaceful and your are so close tp Nature. There are plenty of nature walks to take, ypu can get romantic by watching the stars and be off the grid to get food for the soul.”
Ryan
South Africa South Africa
“It’s quite and isolated and rustic with everting you need.”
J
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful old world accommodation in a beautiful, natural location.”

Host Info

9.3
Host Review Score
Wild Rescue NPC is on a privately owned nature reserve, and is busy establishing a wildlife rehabilitation facility and sanctuary. The 164 ha nature reserve is home to a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna which visitors can experience on the 5 hiking trails. There is no electricity available at these cottages. The cottages offer a unique back to nature atmosphere, and use candles and oil lamps for lighting, with gas for heating of water and cooking on hob. There is an indoor fireplace and outdoor braai. In summer guests can swim in a natural dam, fed by spring water.
Gill and her team are very welcoming and enjoy sharing their passion for conserving the indigenous plants and wildlife of Wild Rescue with interested guests.
Still Bay a popular holiday town and is 30 minutes away. It has blue flag status beaches. The Goukou River borders on Wild Rescue, and runs out in a beautiful estuary at Still Bay.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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Amenities of Wild Rescue Nature Reserve

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking

House rules

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From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children over 16 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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