Magoebaskloof Birders' Cottages

Magoebaskloof Birders Cottages are located on Dragonwyck Farm in the Magoebaskloof on the edge of the Limpopo Drakensberg escarpment. Accommodation comprises two self-catering cottages surrounded by indigenous plants providing the ideal habitat for many birds and animals. The cottages are accessed by a 2 km dirt road. The road is not suitable for very low profile cars or drivers who are unaccustomed to dirt roads.

Narina Cottage is fully equipped for self-catering accommodation. The cottage is equipped with a gas stove, fridge/freezer, microwave and kitchen utensils. Linen and towels are provided. Narina Cottage has a double bed plus a large couch in the bedroom suitable for younger children. It has a portable braai stand and a built- in braai/fireplace in the rondavel. The rondavel braai is perfect for those cold and wet Magoebaskloof days. The unit has an inside shower and a private outside double bath. Narina is not serviced daily. Hot water is supplied by an electric geyser with a wood burning donkey(geyser) as back up. The units do not have TVs. Smokers are kindly requested to smoke outside. Regret no pets allowed. We supply a box of wood per day for the warming fire. Charcoal and braaiwood can be purchased on the farm.Trogon Cottage has a splash pool.

Trogon Cottage is fully equipped for self-catering accommodation with a gas stove, fridge/freezer, microwave and kitchen utensils. Linen and towels are provided. Trogon Cottage has a single bedroom. Trogon Cottage has a King size bed which can be converted into two single beds depending on guests requirements. Please request the single beds if required .
Use the inside fireplace as a braai when it is cold and wet . Trogon has a portable braai. Trogon Cottage has an inside shower and double bath with a private double bath outside. Trogon is not serviced daily. Hot water is supplied by an electric geyser with a wood burning donkey(geyser) as back up. The units do not have TVs. Smokers please smoke outside. Regret no pets allowed. We supply a packet of wood per day for the warming fire. Buy charcoal and braaiwood on the farm.

Robin Cottage offers self catering accommodation with two bedrooms. Both bedrooms have double beds. The cottage can be booked by a couple or a family. The cottage has an outside and indoor bathroom. The outside bathroom has a double bath, shower and toilet. The inside bathroom has a shower and toilet. The second room has a double bed on the mezzanine level with two single beds on the lower level. Linen and towels are provided. The cottage is not serviced. Hot water is supplied by an electric geyser with a wood burning donkey(geyser) as back up. The Robin Cottage self catering kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, fridge/freezer, and microwave oven. A braai stand is supplied. We supply firewood for the indoor fireplaces, please bring your own braaiwood or charcoal. The cottage is a no-smoking zone; smokers are kindly requested to smoke outside. Regret no pets are allowed.
Indigenous and bird attracting plants surround the cottage. Because of this many of the farms birds can be seen from the veranda. Excellent birding can be had walking on the paths that follow the streams and go into the forest
Dragonwyck Farm is a working farm producing avocados and indigenous plants. Various walks can be enjoyed on the farm which follow the streams and provide access to escarpment forest. Woodbush Forest, one of the premier birding spots in South Africa, is also a short drive away and there are a number of scenic drives in the district for excellent bird watching opportunities. Fishing and adventure activities are available in the Haenertsburg area.

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Reviews

"Spectacular!"

07 April 2021

"Absolutely beautiful - serene - quite and revitalizing!"
"Secluded"

22 February 2021

"Secluded serene idyllic mountain view with the birdsong and the waterfall constantly reminding you of its presence. The cottages is well prepared and cater abundantly for the self service guy. Not for the hotel hands on waiter guys. Would go back any time specially when its foggy and cool. The getaway of getaway's. Thanks Mark!!!"
"The radox outside shower and bath"

29 October 2018

"Everything peace and tranquillity it was just perfect we enjoyed every moment of our stay; the staff is very friendly and the owner mark just awesome experience was just perfectly awesome."
"Magical stay in Magoebaskloof"

02 May 2018

"This was truly unforgettable, the cottage was fully equipped and the surroundings was breathtaking. Really appreciated the attention to detail, such as bubble bath at outside bath (GLORIOUS) and emergency lights in every room. The hike along the river around the property was incredible. Will definitely be back for a long stay."
"Private beautiful, cozy and comfortable cottage."

24 April 2018

"Bruce and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our far too short stay at this attractive, well appointed and clean cottage. Thank you for all the thought that has gone into ensuring that visitors want for nothing. Brilliant little place and we shall most definitely stay again and recommend that our friends stay there."
"Truly spectacular"

19 January 2017

"The Robin Cottage that we stayed in was amazing. The scenery was spectacular. The cottage couldn't have been better and the outside bathroom was a surprising bonus. A great experience overall, just be prepared for a really rough road into the property."
"Dont tell everyone"

17 December 2016

"We stayed at the Trogon cottage. It was magical, magnificent and I actually want to keep this place for myself... Extremely private, especially the outside bath! Spacious with a fully kitted kitchen. Do take a walk along the river. Thank you again for the carefree stay."
"Magical Piece of Heaven"

24 August 2016

"After a frightening drive, we arrived to the cutest cottage in the forests and loved the charm of the Robin Cottage. We spent a night and wished that we had booked for longer. What a delight the outdoor bath was. A restful and peaceful haven."
"Mountain Magic"

25 April 2016

"<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Trogon Cottage was an absolute delight and pleasure for Merry and me. It is extremely well equipped, right down to aprons in the kitchen. The personal touches were also superb bubble bath at the outside bath, strip of candles in the main bathroom etc. The plunge pool was perfect for a hot day braaing outside. The peace and solitude of the cottage setting were just what we needed.</span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri;"></span></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Will we return ? next booking underway! Thanks Mark and Bridget.</span></p>"
"Unforgettable"

24 March 2016

"<p>We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Magoebaskloof Birder's Robin Cottage.</p><p>The cottage itself is very spacious, well furnished andset in the most idyllic,panoramic environment. The highlight for all of us was the outside bath which gave one the impression of actually being in an indigenousforest whilst bathing.</p><p>We would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for a stress-free environment and a little bit of soul cleansing.</p>"
"A pleasant surprise"

11 August 2015

"We were pleasantly surprised by the beauty and simplicity of the cottage, the unexpected romance of a nearby waterfall, outside bath and remoteness. Will definitely be returning soon!"
"Getaway"

22 June 2015

"We planned a short, much needed getaway. Just for 2. It was fabulous! We had a wonderful stay. Surroundings so tranquil. Nothing comes close to this atmosphere. And so well equipped! Thank you very much!! Willem & Lisa"
"Very nice cottage, relaxing place and nice birds"

14 March 2015

"This cottage was very nice, clean and larger than we expected. The place has been well designed to provide you with lots of windows to look out in different directions. I loved the kitchen which was very well appointed. Seed was provided to feed the colorful birds. The samango monkeys came by briefly but did not bother us.<div>Very quiet and relaxing. The road to the cottage is a bit rough but with the right vehicle it is ok.</div><div>Did not have time to explore the trails nearby. We would return and stay longer if we are in the area.</div>"
"Fantastic!"

01 December 2014

"I recently enjoyed a week in Trogon cottage and can't recommend it highly enough. Very comfortable accommodations, and fantastic birding, too!"
"Fantastic escape"

25 November 2014

"This place is just the best."
"Exellent!"

10 November 2014

"What a little gem! Will recommend to anyone. Excellent facilities and the hosts thought of every last detail.This is in fact a little piece of heaven!Thank you so much."
"Everything you need"

21 September 2014

"I cannot add to the glowing reviews that already exists. The only thing I can add, is that the cottages, at least Robin, where I stayed, is equipped with every possible thing you can imagine for your stay. This is not clear on the website. But from any type of cutlery, wine glasses, roasting tins, sunlight liquid, wood, firelighters, blankets, cards, games, bodywash, any kind of utensil, pillows, bug repellent - you name it, they've got it. So don't bring anything. Bring yourself, your food and some clothes. And enjoy. It truly is worth every moment."
"Stunning stay"

03 June 2014

"We loved the venue and all the waterfalls and walks were really enjoyable. We even saw a honey badger which made our day. So peaceful.Well done to Mark and Bridget"
"Stunning"

26 January 2014

"What a beautiful little piece of paradise... we will definitely be back soon! :)"
"Neat little place in a beautiful setting"

28 November 2013

"This is a very neat little cottage which is well equipt with everything you need from bedding to a coffee plunger. Tucked away in the beautiful Magoebaskloof pass, this is the perfect setting to get away from the city and explore the surrounding forestry."
"Amazing place"

12 November 2013

"What an amazing place, we enjoyed every second! The cottage is very well equipped, we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The farm is breathtaking, we especially enjoyed the waterfall in our backyard. We will definitely be coming back for a longer stay!"
"Fantastic weekend"

12 August 2013

"Well equipped with all you need from a self catering break away - flowers on the table made us feel as if we arrived home (if only home could have been in this beautiful magical place). Cant wait to return back to the Birders' Cottages ASAP!"
"Brilliant"

15 July 2013

"We enjoyed our stay and will go back there!"
"Excellent peaceful place to relax"

11 June 2013

"We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful well equiped cottage so much, and wish we could have stayed longer. This is one of the best equiped self catering places I have ever seen, with lots of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans to make a huge meal in the large farm-style kitchen. The bathroom is modern with a huge shower and the water stayed hot in the geyser even when the electricity went out. The cottage is well equiped for power outages, with a cosy fireplace, lots of lamps, candles and a gas stove.There are large windows with an excellent view of the mountain. One could bring lots of books and just relax here in front of the fireplace for weeks. Thanks for a lovely stay."
"Beautiful"

02 May 2013

"Lovely cottage, beautiful surrounds."
"Trogon Cottage"

03 April 2013

"Absolute heaven!! It was like staying in paradise. We woke up with the sound of birds and the waterfall. Thoroughly enjoyed the walking trails. The cottage was well equiped and we didn't come short of anything."
"Great getaway"

31 December 2012

"A truly lovely, extremely well equipped getaway cottage. Birder's paradise. Beautiful views. Stunning walks. Above all incredible peace. A fantastic soul restoring experience. Thank you."
"Beautiful"

19 December 2012

"Beautiful surroundings. Attention to detail in cottage. Love the outside bath. If you love nature/birds and want a bit of peace and quite - highly recommended!"
"Unbelievable!"

03 September 2012

"Its an awesome place with great attention to detail. The scenery is amazing, the house itself is a dream; its just indescribable. However, we were driving a smaller car and we arrived there pretty late so the drive up was unpleasant. Its easier in daylight but its definitely better to drive a bigger car. A big thank you to our hosts, Mark and Bridget. We're definitely going back there."
"Birders' Cottage"

24 August 2012

"Accommodation is excellent. Very pleasant surroundings."
"Robin Cottage"

04 July 2012

"Awesome experience! Nature at her best! Body and soul revived. Thank you for the privilege."