You can choose between a breakfast for an additional fee or a free simple breakfast. The latter was perfect for us as a EU continental family. Dinner can be booked on request and was the best we had during our three-week stay in South Africa. The place was super cozy for us and our two kids, ages 11 and 13. It's right in the middle of the Panorama Route, and we spent two full days enjoying the gorgeous views and sights. Beautiful garden where you can enjoy walking around, plus a magnificent terrace where you can sit in the morning and afternoon. After booking, there was clear communication about what time we were expected, etc. The rooms are furnished with great attention to detail and comfort. The beds were wonderful and the luxurious bathroom had a shower and bath with hot water. As we were traveling in winter and the accommodation is located at a high altitude, there was a good fireplace with plenty of wood to keep the room at a comfortable temperature. The owner was wonderful. Many thanks!

Stayed in August 2025

Superb all round! Great hospitality, thanks Daleen!

Stayed in May 2025

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A wonderful place to be. House and rooms are very well equiped with love. Very good dinner on private fireplace. Hosts are so helpful and friendly, they even organised a birthday surprise. Thank you so much. Anytime again 🙏🥰🙏

Stayed in April 2025

So lovely to stay on a working farm - watched some planting happening at the edge of the garden. An exceptional supper under the stars

Stayed in February 2025

It will be nice to have mirrors in the rooms close to electricity sockets.

This establishment is situated in the most panoramic setting with a tranquil garden wrapped around the guesthouse. Daleen is such a friendly host and went out of her way to make our stay special. The decor is exeptional and the linen of good quality. The kitchen is well appointed and the honesty bar is a bonus. This is a serene getaway that comes highly recommended.

Stayed in September 2024

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We stayed at Ploughman‘s Rest for 3 nights and absolutely enjoyed it. The villa is very comfortable and nicely decorated. Daleen was just wonderful and spoiled us with a great breakfast and the best typical South African dinner every day. We enjoyed her ideas for exploring the surroundings a lot as well as talking to her about the farm. Ploughman“s Rest was the best place to start our roundtrip through the northeastern regions of South Africa. We would love to come back next time and highly recommend Ploughman“s Rest when visiting the Blyde River Canyon region

Stayed in July 2024

Beautiful, serene place, a hidden gem. Daleen - you are a wonderful host, and really made our stay relaxing and as peaceful as the place.

Stayed in March 2024

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Style of the house, location, warm welcome, food

Stayed in January 2024

So nice place to stay! We had a lovely time. We had booked a dinner that was very good, we sat outside in the evening, close to a small fireplace, the food and the expirience sitting there in the dark was magic. Very good breakfast, the owner, Daleen was very friendly and gave us great tips what to see in the neighbourhood. We traveled for three weeks in SA and this was our best guesthouse during the trip.

Stayed in January 2024

I enjoyed the breakfast, but I don't think that it could be everyone's "cup of tea".

The place is situated in an area that is calm and enables you to recharge and think. It is surrounded by greenery as an agricultural holding - it would be perfect especially for city children.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing. Everything was great

Everything was amazing , the view, the location , the design and also the owner was very helpful!

Stayed in December 2023

We had an exceptional stay at Ploughman's Rest! It was our first time to South Africa and Daleen welcomed us as if we were family. It was great to have not only two rooms but a kitchen, living area and a porch to relax as well. Daleen was very helpful in providing tips and information to help make our stay really special. We also took the option to have an evening meal which was fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend Ploughman's Rest.

Stayed in November 2023

This location could not be topped in every respect!

Stayed in October 2023

All perfect, nothing to complain about.

Great location for traveling from Johannesburg to Panorama Route/Kruger. Very clean, decorated nicely and Darleen was a great host. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. We would go again and will definitely recommend this place.

Stayed in August 2023

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Owner was very kind and helpful in sharing information about the environment, destination details, grocery stores etc. and prepared a delicious diner for us. Excellent communication before and during our stay. House is very clean, and perfectly located for trips in surroundings (Kruger, Panoramaroute). House is beautiful decorated and scenery is beautiful.

Stayed in July 2023

The host couldn't have been more thoughtful and helpful. The property has amazingly thought out decor in farm style. Rooms are all a large size and everything is thought of. The kitchen is large and is stocked with everything you need. The location itself is stunning and the gardens equally so. Stumbled across this property when passing through and would have loved to have stayed and enjoyed the serene location for many days

Stayed in June 2023

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The location is the most picturesque. The host, Darleen, has cooked a fabulous breakfast, and when we had a minor medical emergency, she came to our resque at night. The room/bathroom was very spacious and comfortable.

Stayed in May 2023

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Friendly personalized service. Delicious home cooked meals. Beautiful rustic decor. Lots of care placed in cultivating the garden into a beautiful landscape.

Stayed in January 2023

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Thank you. Overall hospitality was exceptional. My son was given an opportunity to experience ploughing with a tractor and he was very excited and will cherish for a lifetime.

Stayed in December 2022

Very nice accommodation in a great area. Very friendly an helpfull host. Even though we arrived late, we were still served dinner. Delicious breakfast. Parking lot directly in front of the guesthouse.It is a private paradies!

Stayed in November 2022

Great stay! The most beautiful structure that we ever seen in open country .... decor, forniture, food, wine, atmosphere and the kindless of Darleen will garantee you an extraordinary expirence!! Higly raccomandeed!!

Stayed in November 2022

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Beautiful location and accommodation.

Stayed in November 2022

Everything was more then perfect! We can highly recommend this place. The house, room and the garden is so beautiful. When you are sitting on the patio, you feel like in paradise. Everything is very clean and lovely decorated. Darleen cooked dinner for us and it was very delicious. She is a friendly and helpful host. If we have the Chance again, we definitely would book this apartment again.

Stayed in November 2022

location is so perfect, very good to do the panoramic route, it’s beautiful, it’s comfortabel, it’s clean, it’s perfectly decorated and the garden is like paradise. Evenings at the boma, enjoying bush tv and stars. Dayleen (and other staff too) is the perfect lovely host and a great cook! Our stay couldn’t have been better, just perfect 2.0

Stayed in September 2022