Essential Facilities: Springwater Cottages in Ficksburg offers a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and free on-site parking.
Comfortable Accommodations: The farm stay features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and balconies. Additional amenities include a spa bath, interconnected rooms, and tiled floors.
Local Attractions: Located 20 km from Ficksburg Golf Club, Springwater Cottages provides easy access to hiking and cycling. Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and scenic views.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“It was a very peaceful and relaxing location on a working farm. The facilities, views and friendly owners made for a memorable stay!!”
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Sarah
South Africa
“It was spotless, smelt beautiful and fresh, modern cosy and extremely comfortable, stunning setting and very peaceful”
Christopher
South Africa
“Springwater is a great place to stop for a few nights and enjoy the Maluti hills. Karien was really attentive and communicative, check in was a breeze and the unit was spacious, well equipped and comfortable. We had our dogs with us and they loved...”
Simone
South Africa
“Our cottage was surprisingly spacious, well decorated and clean. A lovely blend of ancient farm building and modern, clean interiors which provided a comfortable one night stay for our family of four, and everything we needed to make a simple but...”
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Candice
United Kingdom
“Lovely location, great little cottage, all you really need!”
Win
South Africa
“Beautiful location, nicely designed cottage. The hostess was warm and friendly. My dogs loved running around the fields.”
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Johan
South Africa
“In the middle of nature, facilities off the grid. We were welcomed by a beautiful electric thunderstorm”
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Johan
South Africa
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the accommodation was even better than the pictures! It was the perfect place for us to celebrate our anniversary in the peace and quiet of the surrounding sandstone hills.”
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Kiana
South Africa
“The cottage was nice and cozy, we especially enjoyed the view. Everything was clean and the space was inviting (chocolates, rusks, coffee, water, mosquito repellent, soaps etc. provided).”
Nthabiseng
South Africa
“The place is the hidden gem. Beautiful views and peaceful, I like the quietness.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Thys and Karien Nortje
Company review score: 9.8Based on 36 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Since our first visit at the cottages, Thys and I fell in love with the Eastern Free State Highlands. The fresh air, clear seasonal changes and sweet water makes for a paradise to live in or visit.
We were fortunate enough to buy this property from Anton and Sharon in September 2022 and our aim is to keep sharing this beautiful place with people who appreciate nature and who needs to revive their souls in tranquil surroundings.
Property information
Schoonzicht is the farm where Springwater Cottages is situated. We fell in love with this farm when our feet hit the ground and when we experienced the sunset on our first visit here. The place has that unique quality of feeling like you belong.
There is an atmosphere of peace here that invites you to want to stay. The beautiful, surrounding sandstone ridges around the property makes for eye pleasing scenery and our water comes from a spring 100m up in the mountain and the catchment area has never even seen any fertilizers or pesticides, as it is extremely rugged. I guess that is what makes the water so sweet - it is an experience to taste what water should taste like.
We are serious farmers and love the raw challenges that goes along with it! A farm is always a work in progress, and it is our passion. You are most welcome to share our piece of heaven here in the Free State.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans,English
Property surroundings
House rules
Springwater Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
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 of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 09:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Springwater Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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