Blue Hill Escape
Hébergement et Réserve Naturelle
Cap-Occidental, Afrique du Sud
Commentaires de Visiteurs
Everything we loved was here. Lovely clean cottage, magnificant bird-watching, awesome hiking and rock formations, plants, etc, etc. Thank you very much.
4 May 2014 - Danny and Christine, Somerset West
The silence is so "still". Lovely spot hope we can come back and do some walks. Thank you!
19 April 2014 - Mike and Carol
Dette er virkelig et fantastisk omrade og fantastiske folk. Anja og Alan (+ Elena og Charlie) er opriktige og äbne. Mens vi var her oplevede vi stor natur og god mach. Vi häber engang at vi kan returnere hertil. (Danish)
Dear Anja and Alan, you are both wonderful hosts and sincere people with a foolproof attitude towards life and living in the "wild". We enjoyed our stay very much. The nature around here withholds many adventures not yet discovered and realized. Beautiful light, "mystical" animals luring hither and dither. Birds singing high and low, the eclectic feeling of observing a wildcat! The cottage was a fantastic place to relax and set back time, living a life with few worries and fresh air ad libitum. We had some intriguing walks around the area, scouting for wildlifeand feeling the heat drenched air penetrating both our clothes and minds. The believe here - we think - is that cold times are coming. With winter nights lacking centigrades, curtains drawn to preserve heat, firewood continuously heading for the burning furness of the oven, animals retracting to a cold mode of survival. This we would like others to experience!! As Northerners (Norway and Denmark) cold is an attraction :-), the constant thought of keeping warm that demands attention, night and day, yet when resolved the life out here gives one so much in return, an inner sense of calmness and tranquility that quickly fills the hours. We are definitely coming back, and hope for others that they also take the chance of living this life of simplicity.
10 April 2014 - Bente Siv Steinhovden and Knut Hillers
Bernhard, Helmut und Udo fanden dieses wunderschöne Tal trotz Navi. Was für ein Glück, denn die Freundlichkeit und Herzlichkeit der Wirtsleute haben uns für alles entschädigt. Zu erwähnen sind noch die nette Unterkunft und das gute Essen. Wir wünschen den beiden für die Zukunft immer ein volles Haus. Ich komme wieder!
19 January 2014 - Bernie aus Somerset West
Wonderful. One night is not enough. We really hope to come back in future!
27 December 2013 - Blackie, Edith and sons, Rustenburg
SUPER SUPER, from the moment we arrived we were at home, the Swartberg is the home away from home, we enjoyed our stay and will surely be back. Thank you for the friendliness and chats. Elena and Jessica and James sure had some fun. Sorry for the broken shells. We hope to see you guys soon.
16 December 2013 - Dorian, Mariette, Mare, Jessica and James Phillips, Benoni, Johannesburg
Really great breakaway for us - thanks for your hospitality! Highlight was to find those elusive rock art pictures... - wonderful. Hope to see you (in de Rust?) again.
26 November 2013 - Ruth and Jeff
Vielen Dank für drei erholsame Tage bei Euch, eine tolle Geländewagen-Tour (Chris), nette Gespräche und tolle Pasta. Wir empfehlen Euch weiter.
11 November 2013 - Katrin, Tichi und Baby Sophie
Wir hatten wunderschöne Ferientage mit Euch. Das Cottage hat viel Atmosphäre. Tritt man vor die Türe, dann ist man mitten in der Natur. Man kann morgens um 7 Uhr bereits seinen Morgenkaffee in der Morgensonne auf dem Bänkchen auf der Terrasse genießen, den Vögeln lauschen und dem Gesumme der Bienen. Am Abend kann man den grandiosen Sternenhimmel auf dem gleichen Bänkchen bewundern. Herrliche Wandertouren, die gute südafrikanische Kost und der exquisite Wein hoben unsere Stimmung. Dazu rundeten die freundlichen und aufmerksamen Gastgeber unseren erholsamen Afrikaurlaub ab. Dazu kommt, dass nach einem Regentag schnell die Sonne wieder trocknet und wärmt. Bestimmt kommen wir wieder.
4 November 2013 - Karl und Elfi
Beautiful and peaceful! Quiet and serene! Lovely walks and cozy fireplace! Thanks for your hospitality!
22 September 2013 - Lidia and Micky Milne, Hermanus
We have really enjoyed ourselves! The hut is really clean and cute and the fireplace is really warm! Didn't have time to do all the walks, we'll have to come back and do them some other time. Love the hot water bottles and the view. Nice and peaceful out here, WILL BE BACK!!!
8 July 2013 - Peter, Colleen and Molly Ryan
It was a wonderful 2 days. Very excited by finding Leucadendron
sorocephalodes and Paranomus esterhuyseniae. New to the current Outramps
Group. Climbed Mt 1496 m instead of Blue Hill which leaves something for
next time. We'll be back in spring. Thanks to Chris, Elaine, Anja and
Alan for your great hospitality. Good luck with the new baby, Anja, and
"sterkte" to Elena.
15 May 2013 - Di, Jean, Bill, Gail, Rusell - Outramps CREW
Group, Southern Cape
What a lovely break away! The silence certainly has healing
power, birdsong and nightsounds sweet lullaby. Stars a mindblowing roof
and mirror to our small existence. Keep up the conservation and rehabilitation
work.
8 April 2013 - Elana and Robert
Thanks for a lovely stay, we enjoyed your hospitality and
food. The Baviaanskloof was beautiful!
3 April 2013 - The Oosthuizens
Baie dankie vir wonderlike paar dae. Dankie vir heerlike
ontbyt en aandete, veral vir die lekker gesels. Sterkte vir julle voorneme
en sterkte vir jou met die nuwe baba wat oppad is. Liefde Groete.
24 March 2013 - Jean + Annetjie Nel, Bloemfontein
We had a great relaxing time in temperature extremes, certainly
an experience. We got what we came for - naure - impressive! Thank you
for caring for us with good food, advice and patience with our questions!
Take care and have a good holiday yourselves - starting now!
2 March 2013 - Franziska and Gareth, Berlin
A great opportunity to learn ringing birds - long days in
field, tough but enjoyable! Thank you Alan and David! And Anja - you are
a jewel!
18 January 2013 - Pirjo, Finland
This is truly a remarkable home away from home. The atmosphere
and hospitality will be missed!! Dit was 'n groot voorreg en plesier om
Blue Hills te ontdek. Bayete!
30 December 2012 - Diane en Ivan Claims
A wonderfully tranquil start to our holidays - thank you!
Birds, flowers, mountains... AIR! Thanks too for a luxurious bath... open
windows, incredible view and wallowing!
17 December 2012 - The Pretorius family
Die veldblomme is voorwaar pragtig!
8 December 2012 - Amanda and Neil, East London
This is paradise - at least for the Outramps CREW Group.
Three rares in the pouring rain and the prospect of more to come today.
We would love to come back.
17 October 2012 - Di and the Outramps CREW Group
Thank you for your lovely hospitality. Great walky!
9 October 2012 - Elisabeth, Peter, Nancy and Fi
On behalf of Graaff-Reinet Bird Club: Thanks for the tremendous
time!!
9 October 2012 - Leonie Fouche
Our first birding outing. When Percy said: "Waar is
hy, waar is hy?" (the bird) I knew he was hooked as a new birdwatcher.
I'll always remember Blue Hill Escape for that!! Your hospitality and
the love you put into preparing the meals. We thank you! A most exciting
weekend.
8 October 2012 - Percy and Sarie Reynolds, Murraysburg -
We await your visit!
We had a wonderful birding weekend - excellent hosts, great
food, marvellous walks - Thank you!
7 October 2012 - Graaff-Reinet Bird Club - Judy and Zorb
Many thanks for your kind hospitality and friendly welcome.
Good luck with your venture in the years ahead.
10 May 2012 - Des, Eugene, Peter, Winston, Chris and John, South Africa
Herzlichen Dank fuer eure Gastfreundschaft, die tolle Unterkunft,
das leckere Essen, den tollen Ausflug mit Alan, die Bildershow... Es hat
uns sehr gut gefallen und wir kommen gerne wieder. Danke und alles Gute!
6 May 2012 - Thomas und Katrin, Germany
An unforgettable stay: excellent birding, awesome sceneries,
scary mountain passes with vertical red, green, yellow mountain walls,
blooming proteas!! I could have stayed longer, but the European summer
is calling! Thank you for everything!
19 April 2012 - Pirjo, Finland
Thank you for a lovely stay and your hospitality. It was
a great experience.
6 April 2012 - The Potgieters, South Africa
Wir sind begeistert von der herzlichen Aufnahme und der
Freundlichkeit von Anja, die uns liebevoll betreute und jeden Wunsch erfuellte.
Wir fuehlten uns hier sehr wohl in dieser beeindruckenden Landschaft und
haben die Ruhe und Einsamkeit genossen. Nochmals vielen Dank fuer alles.
Wir kommen gern wieder.
11 March 2012 - Peter und Regine, Greifswald / Germany
Anja, thank you so much for making us feel so at home. You
have a good and worthwhile project here, and it is great to see success
being achieved so well. Good luck to you three and next time we see her,
no doubt Elena will be talking.
8 February 2012 - David and Elsabe, Farnham / UK
Herzlichen Dank fuer die wunderschoenen Tage, welche ich
hier verbringen durfte, fuer eure Gastfreundschaft, fuer alles! Ich wuensche
euch weiterhin alles Gute!
4 January 2012 - Dorli, Switzerland
Awsome! What a way to start a new year. This is a place
to recommend, friendly people, good food, a neat cottage and beautiful
scenery.
1 January 2012 - Len and Anina, South Africa
Thank you for a lovely stay, we enjoyed it very much! A
happy new year to you and the family.
30 December 2011 - Ronnie, Ansie and Johan van Nispen, South Africa
Es war wunderbar hier. Tolle Natur - schoene Wanderung,
und sehr leckeres Fruehstueck. Wir waeren gern noch den einen Tag laenger
geblieben!
21 December 2011 - Claudia und Johannes, Germany
Coming here makes one feel as if we're on another planet!
How wonderful to feel that deep sense of peace and complete isolation!
A very quaint, cosy and comfortable cottage. Wish it was a longer stay.
20 December 2011 - Jenny and Anton Zwiers, South Africa
This is a really great place! The cottage is so neat and
well appointed. We will be sure to recommend this as a destination and
not just as a "stay over". Well done and good luck.
16 December 2011 - Chris and Ilona Altenkirch, South Africa
Thank you so much for being so welcoming and accommodating!
It truly has been a blessing for us to stay here. We also appreciate the
beautiful environment and the very neat and pleasant accommodation. We
wish you and your family everything of the best!
15 December 2011 - Donovan and Gaelyn, South Africa
Fantastic! Enjoyed it beyond belief! Lovely cooking and
accommodation. We learnt a lot even on the 2 hour walk. Will definitely
come here again! Will recommend it further afield. Thank you! Keep up
the excellent work!
7 December 2011 - Bryony and Peter, UK
Der afrikanische Sommer zeigt sich von sener kuehlen Seite,
doch immer wieder scheint die Sonne und wir koennen wunderbare Wanderungen
machen. Danke Anja, fuer die Fuehrung zu den Buschmaenner-Zeichnungen.
Zwei erholsame Tage, fern vom Touristenrummel.
4 December 2011 - Brigitte und Eberhard, Germany
Leckeres Essen, froehliche Gastgeberin, lustige Schafe,
blumige Wanderwege und blauer Himmel - was will man mehr. Wir werden uns
immer erinnern, auch an nicht oder fast gesehene Kobras. Alles Gute fuer
eure Zukunft! P.S.: Bitte nicht Hansi und Sally essen!!!
26 November 2011 - Die vegetarischen Berliner Christian und Antje, Germany
Dear Anja and Alan, thank you very much for a lovely - much
too short - stay! We loved the hike to Sugarbird Valley and the fire in
the evening! Life can be so great without electricity!
25 November 2011 - Susanne und Joerg, Hamburg, Germany
Dear Anja and Alan, Thank you so very much for your kind
hospitality - 4 kings in 1! A delish breakfast, thank you!
13 November 2011 - Sally, South Africa
Thanks for a wonderful stay! Very relaxing stay and comfortable.
Stunning surroundings / settings.
13 November 2011 - Charl, Desiree and JM de Coning, South Africa
Wer die Ein- (oder Zwei-)samkeit, die Natur, die Ruhe liebt,
so wie wir, ist hier am Blue Hill genau am richtigen Ort. Danke fuer alles!
9 November 2011 - Anneliese und Hans-Juergen, Germany
We enjoyed our stay here very much, our ride to Hidden Valley
with Alan and our walk up the South Road, with interesting flowers and
birds. Our "Swartberg" house is really "cool" in all
ways, and Anja's suppers were delicious. We wish you the best for the
future.
30 October 2011 - Mariam (USA) and Gunther (Germany), living in Switzerland
A brief but very tranquil stop over. Woke this morning to
a multitude of birds - absolutely beautiful. Love the environment! Thank
you!
23 October 2011 - Anthony and Kirsty, South Africa
We came here totally unexpected but the hospitality to stay
here was unbelievable. Thank you for everything. PS: The sky in the night
was exciting, so many stars!
23 September 2011 - Thom en Peter, Holland
Ein absolutes Naturparadies. Wir haben hier Ruhe und Erholung
gefunden, die Natur genossen und eure Gastfreundschaft. Vielen Dank, wir
kommen wieder!
17 September 2011 - Martina und Philipp (Germany), living in South Africa
Merci pour l'acceuil, je me suis excellement amuse et ai
adore partager un peu de votre temps, de vos experiences et de votre bonne
humeur de tous les jours. J'espere repasser en Afrique du Sud rapidement
et vous revoir par la meme occassion - plein de bisous smack et un grand
smile pour Elena.
16 September 2011 - Henri, France
Wonderful break away in a tranquil surrounding - an artist's
dream. Thank you!
12 September 2011 - Sue, South Africa
Much nicer than being in the city!
12 September 2011 - Shania, South Africa
Beautiful environment and lovely company!
12 September 2011 - Ros, South Africa
Thanks Alan and Anja for your hospitality, wonderful place
you have, hope to see you soon!
20 August 2011 - Antoinette and Jerry, South Africa
Thanks Anja – good luck with your venture –
may it be fruitful. Next time we will go into Baviaanskloof!!
4 July 2011 – Mel and Lucy, South Africa
Many, many thanks for making our daughter Amy's birthday so special –
it is the small touches that make the BIG differences – we will
definitely be back once the "Kloof" road is repaired!
1 July 2011 - Andrew, Rhona and Amy, South Africa
'n Stukkie hemel op aarde! "The sky is the limit" Dankie baie
vir die gasvryheid en die lekker kuier! Alles van die beste met julle
gastehuis.
29 June 2011, Johan en Elna, South Africa
Thank you for a very comfortable overnight stay with warm beds on a cold
night and lovely food!
24 June 2011 - Gene, Willem and Oscar, South Africa
Danke fuer die wunderschoene Zeit hier. Die meisten Wintertage waren
sonniger als viele deutsche Sommertage! Wir genossen die Ruhe, den Service
und die Natur pur sehr. Besser haben wir uns selten erholt. Wir werden
wiederkommen!
10 June 2011 - Karl und Elfi, Germany
We came from Namibia to help Alan towards qualifying for his ringer's
license and to see a part of southern Africa we had not visited before.
A beautiful tranquil place, a number of bird species we had not ringed
before and a most enjoyable few days.
19 May 2011 - Neil & Gudrun, Namibia
Thank you so much!! I had a splendid time – needed the peace! Enjoy
every day in your paradise. I'll be back in October.
30 April 2011 - Eunice, South Africa
The hospitality was great. Thanks for a lovely stay over.
28 April 2011 - Julie and Jared Shear, South Africa
Beautiful tranquil setting. Would have loved to explore a little more.
Best of luck with your venture here. Good luck with your little baby girl!
23 April 2011 - The Haywards, South Africa
Ons het lekker gebly. Als is baie netjies en buite is dit pragtig met
die wit ryp. Baie dankie.
21 April 2011 - Kruegers en Barnards
After a three hour drive we ended up in this unusual place. We were very
excited to get to the house as they caught a leopard for it to get a radio
collar on and to free it afterwards. Sorry that we missed it by one hour,
especially as my husband is going to stay three weeks with the "Cape
Leopard Trust" as a volunteer and sponsor. Another bonus was that
a ringer stayed on the farm to teach Alan how to ring small birds, this
was quite interesting for us. So we decided to extend our stay as we liked
it so much. Did some very interesting birding with Alan, made beautiful
walks and enjoyed the hospitality of Alan and Anja. A pity we had to move
on.
18 March 2011 - Luc and Liz, Belgium
Sehr schoene Zeit, viel Ruhe und gutes Essen. Thank you!
3 March 2011 - Rosalinda und Rolf, South Africa
Beautiful isolation, peace, nature and scenery – we had a lovely
dinner and a lovely stay – Thank you!
2 March 2011 - Letizia and Ric, Canada
War superschoen hier, ein herrliches Fleckchen Erde! Wuenschen euch fuer
die Zukunft alles Gute, viele freundliche Gaeste, die sich gerne an diesen
Ort zurueckerinnern!
2 February 2011 - Conni und Siegfried, Germany
Really enjoyed ourselves. Alan and Anja terrific hosts. Great food, beautiful
area. Only regret not finding or catching the leopard. To our hosts, good
luck with the baby, your projects and catch that b....... leopard!!!
20 January 2011 - Vicky and Peter, England
Thanks – we had a lovely stay in a beautiful part of SA.
2 January 2011 - MC and Jo, South Africa
Number one place to start off a new year. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
– comfortable and picturesque! Thank you so much!
1 January 2011 - Rainer, Mariette, Linde and Richard, South Africa
Pragtige plek, vriendelike mense, herrlike etes! Rus vir die siel.
27 December 2010 - Annamarie and Louise, South Africa
Stunning! Being a winter person made it even more worth while! Walking
in the rain (NOT to hubby's delight) brought back old childhood memories.
And the best of all was no cell phone reception, so no one could get hold
of us!!! Thanks so much!!
12 December 2010 - Locus and Julie, South Africa
Lovely to be back here again! Marvellous walks, stunning scenery, warm
hospitality, and, most of all, total tranquillity. Thank you so much!
28 November 2010 - Lee and Barry, South Africa
I volunteered here at Blue Hill for a wonderful ten days. I will always
remember the immense natural beauty of this place, it is true wilderness.
Alan and Anja were fantastic hosts and I wish them the best of luck with
all of their future endeavours. Thank you for everything, coming here
was an invaluable experience, I learnt so much.
21 November 2010 - Ben, England
Bliss! Thank you! Loved the loop mountainbike ride and for the rest of
it – relaxation like never before! We'll be back. Take care and
all the best with baby Lee :-).
7 November 2010 - Sam and Jacqui, South Africa
Wir haben die Zeit hier bei euch sehr genossen! Zwar haben wir mit unserem
Sohn Samuel (21 Monate) nicht viel Gelegenheit gehabt, euer Land gross
zu erkunden, dafuer haben wir die Gelegenheiten Stachelschweine oder Klipspringer
nah beim Haus zu sehen um so mehr genossen. Wir sind euch sehr dankbar
fuer eure Gastfreundschaft und fuer das wirklich SEHR leckere Essen.
17 October 2010 - Sabine, Daniel und Samuel, Germany
What a lovely, special place. We have really enjoyed it. I hope you go
from strength to strength.
14 October 2010 - Heather and Robin, England
An amazing place and fantastic hospitality! We wish you both much success
in your multipe endeavours.
10 October 2010 - Maggie and Eric, South Africa
We were made very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our few days in this
remote and beautiful spot. Many thanks!
10 October 2010 - The Bosmans, South Africa
First thanks go to Kay for getting married and suggesting your place,
but after that the thanks are all yours – for the welcome, all the
interesting local / biological information, the chats and the wonderful
cooking! The walks, scenery and flowers were amazing and will be recommended
further afield. Finally thank you for putting up with this accident prone
guest! All the best for the future of Blue Hill Escape, for the viva,
etc.
8 October 2010 - Gillian, England
What a shot in the arm! Thank you for the wonderful stay, beautiful views
and the most interesting slide show!! All the best.
25 September 2010 - Greta and John, South Africa
Thanks for a wonderful stay, all be it short, good luck and see you soon
again.
14 August 2010 - "Katy Party", South Africa
What a fantastic place and even more wonderful people. Cannot wait to
come back.
14 August 2010 - "Pretorius Party", South Africa
Great hospitality in wonderful setting.
4 July 2010 - Viera and Magnus, South Africa