Waterbessiebos Cottage

Firstly the cottage is situated in the middle of the bush and that makes it a perfect place to relax and forget about the outside world. The fence that surrounded the yard makes it very safe. The host Myra will make you wish you had your boss, mom, driver etc with the love and care like her's. She checked on us all times and before we get there she called to see if we are getting the way correctly. It is indeed a perfect place for a romantic getaway. The garden is amazing and her dogs are just so welcoming and friendly too. Our 5 days stay (July 2014) was so amazing and peaceful. We shall definitely check in again.

I could happily spend a week in this tree-house style cottage doing little other than watching the light move through the trees. This is a surprisingly comfortable spot from which to do so, with a spacious open-plan structure and unique architecture. The house on stilts is made up of interesting shapes, with a bow-like deck jutting out into the forest garden. Sitting at the pretty round table and chairs on the deck one may enjoy warm tea and buttery toast as you sink into a simpler way of being. Inside Waterbessiebos Cottage, there is no treehouse grunge here – the fittings are modern, with a well designed kitchen. Zig-zag cupboard handles in brushed silver contrast with the rich grain of the wood. The floors have a laminate wood finish and the walls all end in glass skylights. An artistic eye has combined grey and red in the corner lounge which makes the most of the forest views with full height windows. In the en-suite bathroom there is a wide, deep stone bath, with matching basin and tiles. A pair of luscious, thick, soft grey gowns hang behind the door. Accommodation Experience: It is night and an owl hoots softly outside. It is hard not to feel blessed when an owl chooses your home for the evening, and it is especially hard not to feel blessed when you are retreating in such a calm and beautiful space as this. After the busy excitement and travel of the past few days, this place is like a coming home to myself in silence and solitude. There is a satisfying circularity to the idea of leaving home to come home to oneself, and this is the mystery offered by a particularly characterful stay like this treehouse. I feel a gentle unwinding and I look forward to a long night’s sleep in the soft bed as much as I look forward to watching the morning light move through the trees.

Gorgeous setting and beautiful cottage. Had a wonderful break.

Beautiful surroundings. Cozy cottage. Owners however weren't home. The cottage was not cleaned properly before we arrived. Through our 6 day stay the cleaners came once. Our linen was never changed and our towels replaced once which we had to ask for. The pool was dirty! We especially selected a place with a pool and we couldn't use it. There is only a small bar fridge which is definitely not appropriate for a 3 sleeper.

Enjoyed our stay very much. Hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly. We'd love to stay there again.

A great breakaway for a couple living in the busy city of Gauteng, Waterbessie Cottage offers a dream breakaway. The purity of air and "one with nature atmosphere" gives way for positive thinking and peaceful thoughts. We recommend this cottage with absolute pleasure!