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Kinmel Guest Farm Stay
Mike Harrison - Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Very easy to access the property. Friendly and accommodating owners. A comfortable and relaxing stay was experienced at Kinmel. Proximity to Rhodes village is nearby, and access to fishing waters is just a 5 min walk away.
Fantasties
Sandra Hugo - Friday, 08 April 2022
FANTASTIES gewees!!!!!!
The peace and quiet
Quentin Doyle - Sunday, 11 April 2021
Throughly enjoyed our stay. Will be back.
Mountain passes and the Bell River
Barbara Robb - Monday, 13 January 2020
This was a comfortable cottage.
Stay over in Rhodes
Gideon Van Den Berg - Friday, 12 July 2019
This was value for money and the owner and his family is very friendly. The views is stunning and the silance even better
Peaceful and Relaxing
Colleen Borain - Friday, 08 March 2019
The cottage was very well equipped. Owners went out of their way to make us feel at home and gave us suggestions of what to do. Cycled part way up the beautiful Tiffendell road valley. Very happy with our selection!
Baie lekker plekkie om te oornag!
Alta Van Niekerk - Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Ons het baie lekker geslaap. Alles was baie skoon en netjies!
Trout fishing in Kinmel’s river frontage !
Dirk Swanepoel - Saturday, 06 January 2018
The accommodation was excellent - very comfortable unit very well equipped !
Very nice farm stay
ian Rademeyer - Tuesday, 28 November 2017
House was comfortable, location is great, and the hosts very friendly and knowledgable about the area.
Very Accommodating Stay
Craig - Monday, 17 July 2017
Im very impressed with this place as I find the owners are very accommodating. They take care of their guests and make sure we are okay at all times. The rooms are clean and cozy. Its quite peaceful so one can really get a lot of relaxing done there. The outside is beautiful if you enjoy walks and being outdoors. I have recommended the retreat to family and friends.
Kinmore Guest Farm
Lynette Lion-Cachet - Saturday, 15 July 2017
Photos of this venue on safari would be good. We did anticipate a separate bedroom and the bunk beds had no ladder or side on the top bunk, resulting in one of the children having to sleep in the bed with us. Suitable for 2 not 4 people.
Nice sdfsd
Mayank Rajput - Friday, 23 June 2017
Nice Weather sfdsf sdfsdf
Kinmel Mountain Retreat- Just what we needed
Obie - Tuesday, 09 May 2017
We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and the place was situated perfectly close to where we needed to be. It was convenient and the accommodation met all our expectations. We had a good stay.
Spacious and Comfortable
Magriet - Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Peaceful and well equipped. Walking distance to Rhodes. Very friendly and helpful host. Larger groups will have an enjoyable stay.
Kinmel
Carin Pelser - Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Ons het heerlik gebly by Kinmel. Bergstroom was skoon en die kaggel was 'n bonus. Willem en Wilna is baie gasvry en vriendelik. Die stilte, rus en vrede was fantasties. Sal voorstel dat die skoonmaker dalk elke dag uitvee en na die badkamers omsien. Sy het elke dag die bietjie skottelgoed gewas. Die ronde rottang stoele op die stoep was 'n groot bederf. Ons het lekker gekuier en Kinmel sal ons beslis weer sien!
The unit was very spacious and we had a very comfortable stay.
Dieter Kusel - Wednesday, 22 March 2017
The entry road to the property could be improved.
Absolutely Magnificent
Kobus - Thursday, 28 April 2016
We had such an impressive stay at the Kinmel Mountain Retreat. We received such a wonderful reception from the staff and owners, they came out to our car to welcome us and helped us to our room. Our room was in perfect order, it was fully equipped with more stuff than we expected. We were very happy. The Retreat is situated close to a small town and we were invited by the owners to come to the church fair that was happening that weekend that we were there. Despite the gravel roads the retreat was easy to find and had good signage. We enjoyed the amazing views that the retreat offered, we had a very relaxing peaceful time there. Thank you for the great hospitality, and I would go back anytime and recommend to others.
Nice, clean and Spacious!
Tiffany Huang, South Africa - Saturday, 18 July 2015
It is a very nice place to stay for Tiffindell and Naude Neck, we really enjoy our stay!!
Nice and Clean!
Tiffany Huang, South Africa - Saturday, 18 July 2015
This is a nice and clean place to stay as the halfway stopover.


Plaas hospitality at its best
Jackie de Klerk, South Africa - Sunday, 03 May 2015

Our stay at Kinmel guest farm was absolutely first-class. Directions to the farm were precise, the hosts were warm and welcoming and the 'house' that was made available to us was very well equipped, everything we needed was there. Photos of the farm and area in different seasons against the walls added pleasure to our stay, as did the great stoep, the beautiful view, the warm bedding (can get cold up there in Rhodes) and the cherry on top were the 16 adorable Labrador puppies we were allowed to play with. All in all a great experience and fully recommended to anyone making the trip to this outpost.

Pleasant stay
Twidale - Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Good accommodation with well equipped living space. Bedrooms a bit cramped.Very hospitable hosts. Well located.
A lovely overnight stop at Kinmel
Johann & Estelle - Monday, 30 March 2015
Thank you Willem and Wilma for an enjoyable overnight stop at Kinmel. Our unit was well equipped, spacious and clean. Pity we could not stay longer. Willem obviously knows the area well and was able to provide good advice on routes, road conditions etc. Will definitely make use of Kinmel again if we visit Rhodes again in the future.
Kinmel
SW - Thursday, 05 March 2015
If we go to Rhodes again we will make use of this establishment. The place was very lovely and the view superb. We enjoyed the stay.
FANTASTIC STAY!
Mr Aitken - Friday, 27 June 2014
Our Stay was a Fantastic one. Room was well set up with heaters electric blankets as it does get cold at night.
The Hosts where very Accommodating and Friendly.
Breakfast was Awesome!
Would recommend everyone to stay here if you ever find yourself in Rhodes.
Kinmel Review
Mr Douglas - Saturday, 07 June 2014
The hospitality of the owners is unsurpassed as they are warm, friendly people who are the salt of the earth.
Nice stay
Charles Petherbridge, South Africa - Sunday, 14 July 2013
We enjoyed our stay at Kinmel. The beautiful and quiet surroundings are perfect if you want to relax. We especially enjoyed the daily firewood provided for free as this warmed up the whole cottage at night. The cottage was very clean with everything (basic) we needed. We also enjoyed the open surroundings for the children to play. We were disappointed for the lack of snow, maybe next time?
Welcoming Willem
Vic Brink, South Africa - Tuesday, 25 June 2013
The rooms are small and compact, but the living room spacious, with the best fireplace. The owner, Willem is a great host. We enjoyed every moment!
Peaceful
Gerbrecht Cilliers, South Africa - Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Well equipped kitchen. Jetmaster good source of heat. Peaceful and quiet.
A truly pleasurable stay
Mercia Plenderleith, South Africa - Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Kinmel Guest Farm did not boast with brand name crockery or appliances, but we had absolutely everything we needed from teaspoons to towels. A pleasant spacious chalet, friendly staff and the star feature, the fireplace in the lounge with loads of wood. What a pleasure. We could not have been received with more warmth and hospitality even though we were so late arriving the night of the 9th. Highly recommended.
Guest Farm
Vicky Esterhuizen, South Africa - Monday, 13 August 2012
What a beautiful place to stay the hosts are so friendly and helpful. We throughly enjoyed the stay!
Nice
Pieter Onderwater, South Africa - Monday, 26 December 2011
It was nice. But keep in mind that Rhodes can only be reached by an easy gravel road, so plan your travel time well.
Basic but nice
Zurk Botha, South Africa - Monday, 19 December 2011
Very basic but neat and clean with a fantastic view.
Surprise!
John Briscoe, South Africa - Wednesday, 26 October 2011
What a wonderful one-night stay - great value and comfortable. The units are particularly suited to families and groups of people such as cyclists or adventure bikers.
Fabulous
Annalie Kachelhoffer, South Africa - Friday, 23 September 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kinmel. Hosts very pleasant and accommodation well worth the money spent. Will do it again if in that area.
Fantastic
Nick Collins, South Africa - Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Fantastic, a hidden treasure. I wish we had time to stay longer.
Met all our requirements
Mrs Cronje - Thursday, 14 July 2011
We had a lovely stay at Kinmel and will definitely go back there again. The chalet was well equipped and neat and the hospitality of Willem and Wilna was something we will never forget.
Great time
Tracey Kriedemann, South Africa - Friday, 29 April 2011
We had such a lovely time at the farm. We left well relaxed and refreshed.
Excellent location
Peter Johnson, South Africa - Sunday, 09 January 2011
Spacious accommodation and friendly host.
Very peaceful
Jean Paul Belliardo, Reunion - Saturday, 07 August 2010
Very peaceful place. The owners are very friendly. A good place for relaxing and walking around in the beautiful mountains.
A peaceful rural retreat
Mr Ross - Monday, 26 October 2009
Accommodation is comfortable without being luxurious. It consists of two semi-detached units, each with two smallish double bedrooms upstairs and two bathrooms, one of which is downstairs. Theres also an open-plan lounge and kitchen downstairs. The most pleasant part of the accommodation is a wide covered verandah, with a braai and a wonderful outlook towards the stream and over the mountains. They should get more comfortable chairs on the verandah.

Willem and Wilna are friendly and approachable. Kinmel is a working sheep farm, so expect to see (and hear) plenty of sheep. The walk we took went up to a beautiful waterfall, where we had a skinny dip that was nothing if not invigorating.

The variety of birdlife visible from the verandah added to the pleasure of sitting there - it included hoopoes, black eagle, lammergeier, finches and doves.

We spent two nights at Kinmel, and would certainly go back again.
Fantastic stay
steven le Roux - Thursday, 08 January 2009
We had a fantastic stay in beautiful and tranquil surroundings. We'd love to return and spend a few more days in the area. The children loved the farm setting.
Visiting the Eastern Cape
Mr Vermaak - Tuesday, 18 November 2008
The facility overall was neat and clean, which is essential to deserve points. The facility is well equipped for either a short or long stay.
Kinmel Mountain Retreat
Mr Rust - Tuesday, 15 July 2008
I was very impressed by the friendly and attentive service we received from all involved. We all had a lovely time for the duration of our stay. I will certainly be back.
We enjoyed it very much.
Marlene Bruwer, South Africa - Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Already started planning a repeat visit for next year. wonderful relaxing atmosphere with lots of outdoor activities nearby.


Kinmel Guest Farm
Kinmel guest farm, a place to break away, reflect and rejuvenate! Come visit and enjoy the magnificence of the Southern Drakensberg Mountains.

Just past the picturesque town of Rhodes, recently declared a conservation area, you will find the outstretched fields and mountain slopes of the farm Kinmel. We offer a complete break away from it all, as Kinmel is only reachable by gravel road.

The old barn were transformed and divided into 2 comfortable, private, fully equipped, fresh and easy to live in chalets. Each offering: full kitchen, 3 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (bath and shower), perfectly furnished and spacious enough for groups of up to 8 per chalet, and at the same time, still cosy enough for a break away weekend for 2.

Combine both chalets for a relaxing getaway and get-together for the whole family.

Kinmel is perfectly situated at the heart of some of South Africa’s most spectacular mountain passes. Very near to the foot of Naude’s Nek pass and a mere 20km from the Tiffindell ski resort and mount of Ben McDhui (the highest peak in the Cape). Ten of the country’s top and most spectacular high altitude mountain passes are within easy reach from the farm.

Apart from our child friendly chalets, complete with fireplace, the perfect ‘stoep’ for a ‘braai’ and out-stretched lawn, Kinmel is also a fully functional and active farm. Many a sheep bleating away adds to the farm’s peaceful and refreshing atmosphere. Only topped by trout meandering in the farm’s crystal clear personal stretch of the Bell River, a mere 500m from the chalet, making Kinmel a fly fishing hotspot.

Daytime hiking offers a possible glimpse of the endangered Bearded Vulture as well as various other wild life and spectacular flora. Night time offers unparalleled star gazing.

Come Winter, Kinmel’s outstretched lawn can transform overnight into a white and snowy wonderland!

Kick your day of with an early morning hike, take a drive up some of our countries most spectacular mountain passes, spoil your fly-fishing rod with a scintillating sunset stroll down river…and as the quiet darkens settles….sit, breathe and put your feet up next to the crackling flames of a cosy fireplace.

Kinmel …where eagles come to stretch their wings!


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