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 cosy balcony. Additional amenities include a fireplace, electric kettle, and kitchenware, ensuring a comfortable stay. Outdoor Activities: The property provides barbecue facilities, ideal for outdoor gatherings. Free on-site private parking is available for guests' convenience. Nearby Attractions: Stilbaai Golf Club and Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve are both 24 km away. Riversdale Golf Club is 36 km from the property, and Albertinia Golf Club is 45 km distant. George Airport is 133 km away. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips, the beautiful garden, and the quietness of the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Jaymin
    South Africa South Africa
    Just know that this is in Wild. It has gravel road, and Drive pretty slow in the last strech. There's no reception or Internet here, be prepared. There are no stores around it, Be prepared.
  • Emilia
    Austria Austria
    We stayed here on our way back to CPT from the garden route. It was very peaceful and quiet. You can do a lot on the premesis so id really recommend staying for a whole weekend and just relaxing there.
  • Dorothy
    South Africa South Africa
    Comfortable and cosy thatched cottage overlooking natural picturesque countryside. Just the sounds of birds and a gentle breeze. No lights at night, peace and solitude.
  • Bosman
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the earthy, close to nature, peace and quiet. And the view! The house have everything you need with extra blankets. Inside the house was spotless clean, not even a spiderweb to see. Lovely warm shower and comfy beds. The fireplace was a...
  • Mina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Nature Reserve is secluded and calm. Fresh, crisp morning air, a variety of birds, wild life and indigenous fauna. Gill was very kind and knowledgeable in conservation. Took us for a short morning walk to show the rescue tortoises and monkeys...

Host Information

9.4
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

Property surroundings

House rules

Wild Rescue Nature Reserve takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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