Reviews of Phillipskop Mountain Reserve
Phillipskop Mountain Reserve Farm 627-1, 7210 Stanford, South Africa
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is magnificent, a real retreat experience.
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStunning views, chalets had privacy, magnificent views, books and information on the flora and fauna, hosts very friendly and full of information, eco friendly.
It was all good.
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLovely place to stay, very peaceful. There are several hikes that are available on the property, with lovely scenery and some interesting history. There is also well presented information detailing the different types of flora and fauna that can be seen on the property during different times of the year. Nice natural pool where you get to swim with the frogs :-) Chalet is well appointed with everything that you may need.
The road could be better, but then I guess you would be staying in town and not on a farm.
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewStunning location, absolute peace and quiet. Chalet had everything we needed and more. The games room for the kids was a great addition. The swimming pool was so beautiful. Wish we could've stayed longer. :)
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe pool was beautiful!
The bats in the house
Reviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe location and facilities were ideal for our family group for the weekend
Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewI am very excited to have found this absolute gem. The nature reserve has a few beautiful hikes,the most amazing views and is very close to wine farms and the town of Standford. The house is spacious,clean and fully equipped. It is also situated just above a natural swimming pool. Lovely experience all together.
Reviewed: 6 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe location and views was super. The unit had everything that you need, it was very spacious and clean. It is also close to Stanford, Hermanus and Gansbaai in case you need something from a shop or visit a restaurant.
Nothing comes to mind.
Reviewed: 30 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe loacation is fantastic
The electrical appliances, were old dirty and rusty we did not use their kettle,toaster. We were not informed that the facility does not have drinking water.
Thank you for taking the time to review us and that you enjoyed our fantastic views. Our water comes fresh from the mountain stream on the property and tastes lovely. We drink it ourselves on a daily basis. The colouration in the water is a result of tannins from the fynbos, just like tea, not rust. We have assessed the feedback regarding the appliances and made appropriate changes. Please bear in mind that you are welcome to contact the management at any time before or during your stay to ask questions – our contact details are in the chalets, and on your booking details, and we live on site.
Thank you for taking the time to review us and that you enjoyed our fantastic views. Our water comes fresh from the mountain stream on the property and tastes lovely. We drink it ourselves on a daily basis. The colouration in the water is a… Show more
Reviewed: 6 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe view is amazing.
1 ply toilet paper and a shower that doesn't work. The house is still set up as if we are in a drought, not only is the air-rator in shower contributing to poor flow the wind keeps blowing out the flame. Didn't have 1 decent shower. Do not appreciate a note that says it's not your staffs responsibility to wash the dishes. Actually, it is even though I will always leave a place the same way I got it. Your staff washes the bedding and clean the place once your guests leave, how is the dishes different? Place lacks finess, sunlight liquid in a shampoo bottle!
We aim to care for the environment in all we do, not just by looking after a nature reserve. Hence we prioritise sourcing our toilet paper from sustainable sources (you can even double up 1-ply to get 2-ply toilet paper) and yes we do repurpose bottles, which work just as well, rather than buy more plastic bottles that will be thrown away - that is all very intentional. If that is not you, then indeed we are not the right place for you. As regards our showers there is no water-reducing device in the showers, but what you are probably not used to is non-mains pressure. All our water is gravity-fed from water tanks, but it is perfectly good for having a decent shower. We do not understand why you say they did not work because we have plenty of guests through who enjoy lovely hot showers - maybe if you had asked us at the time we could have sorted it for you.
We aim to care for the environment in all we do, not just by looking after a nature reserve. Hence we prioritise sourcing our toilet paper from sustainable sources (you can even double up 1-ply to get 2-ply toilet paper) and yes we do repur… Show more
Reviewed: 25 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe basin plug in the en-suite bathroom in Lobelia cottage needs to be replaced as it could not hold water making shaving or washing one's face difficult. The sliding door to the en-suite bathroom should have some sort of locking mechanism. Very irritating having a 6 year old grand daughter opening/closing/opening /closing the sliding door for fun and peeping in when grand dad is trying to have a shower or when someone is on the toilet.
Reviewed: 12 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewAmazing 360 degree views and the silence, peace and tranquility of the surroundings. The fynbos and hiking trails are also superb! In terms of the home, the kitchen is really well equipped and the rooms are generous and spacious.
The house was quite stuffy and warm - and one wants to keep the windows closed because of the bugs that want to come in - so fans for the rooms would of been welcome. Patio furniture outside by the BBQ / braai would of also been nice.
Reviewed: 29 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewI enjoyed no TV ! The views were perfect The silence was perfect The mountains and walks were lovely. The beds and pillows were perfect
I like a spotless shower, and I just felt that the floor of the actual shower needs some attention. The water flows out too slow from the shower. The kitchen sink had a leak, so we had to use a bucket to wash the dishes and empty the bucket everytime. But nothing major !
Glad that you enjoyed the peace and the walks. Sorry about the tap in the kitchen, which had cracked, but is now fixed. As regards our showers, they are gravity fed from natural mountain water. The pressure is never going to compare to mains pressure one finds in a town. Our staff regularly scrub our shower bases but the fact that the water is not chlorinated like municipal water, inevitably means that the grout is more easily stained.
Glad that you enjoyed the peace and the walks. Sorry about the tap in the kitchen, which had cracked, but is now fixed. As regards our showers, they are gravity fed from natural mountain water. The pressure is never going to compare to main… Show more
Reviewed: 7 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewGreat property far away from busy life… a place for real rest
Reviewed: 18 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewI loved the fresh and fragrant fynbos air; the tranquility, expansive views and birdwatching opportunity. The cottage itself was also super spacious and comfortable. I also really appreciated the recycling and waste management efforts and eco-friendly systems. The eco-pool was a massive highlight.
Reviewed: 12 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewThe views were breathtaking and the house was very spacious and comfortable
The lack of basic things such as oil, salt, pepper, tea and milk
Reviewed: 4 August 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewBeautiful remote spot! A lovely variety of games for the kids.
Weather was bad so road was challenging. Broken branches lying across the road . Facia boards banging in the wind and also the doors rattling!
Reviewed: 19 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewAmazingly beautiful setting, spacious accommodation with absolutely everything you need. We were a group that accommodated 4 cottages, and each cottage had different games for the kids. They loved it! The nature walks were unforgettable. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed: 13 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewI liked that there are gas stoves and ovens, emergency lights and a fireplace.