ECO Lodge Villa Villekula

Be 18, 6600 The Crags, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>226</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
225 reviews

The dogs and other animals, the sunsets, the breakfast. attention to detail, taste in decorating. Everything. It is like being in paradise. The owners are very lovely and helpful. If you can, please eat dinner there - they are gourmet cooks. Simply a magical place. Stay there!

Ana United States of America
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ECO Lodge Villa Villekula

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ECO Lodge Villa Villekula enjoys a location in The Crags, 8.9 miles from Goose Valley Golf Club and 12 miles from Bloukrans Bridge. With mountain views, this accommodation features a terrace. The bed and breakfast also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a patio. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in all units, along with slippers and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. There is an on-site traditional restaurant and coffee shop. Sightseeing tours are available in the surrounding area. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Robberg Nature Reserve is 15 miles from ECO Lodge Villa Villekula, while Pezula Golf Club is 30 miles away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 15 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Ana
    United States of America United States of America
    “The dogs and other animals, the sunsets, the breakfast. attention to detail, taste in decorating. Everything. It is like being in paradise. The owners are very lovely and helpful. If you can, please eat dinner there - they are gourmet cooks....”
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    “This was a magical place to spend time on our South Africa vacation. The Villa is outstanding with the lovely rooms, resident animals/friends who gave us lots of cuddles, fabulous food and the host are very caring. I felt like I was wrapped in a...”
  • Omer
    Israel Israel
    “Beautiful and spacial stay in the cargs! Delicious food that cooked with a lot of love and passion. Go and stay there and don't miss the dinner!”

Managed by Daniela und Willie Gouws mit Max und Fran

Company review score: 9.7Based on 223 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We both spend most of our lives in the hospitality and are both passionate chefs. With our Eco lodge we fulfilled a lifelong dream to combine Passion for food and our love for secondhand finds in our business . We spend 2 years finding and collecting retro and vintage furniture,old windows,doors and decoration pieces and build the Eco lodge in 10 months ourself with the help and advice of our Eco Architect. As we also live on the property it shows off personal history and all our treasures displayed in and around the house for guests to enjoy.

Property info

Designed by Eco Architect Dirk Hanekom our Eco Lodge is 100 % of the grid with solar electricity, rainwater &gasgeysers. We offer 4 on suite double rooms ,each with it's own unique theme. Rooms overlooking either Forest or a dam with a variety of bird life and mountain s framing the horizon. Villa Villekula is an eclectic mix of Vintage and Retro furniture combined with a steel/glass and Wood building. The north facing Veranda,lounge & Dinningroom is the perfect place to unwind and relax. We have a variety of animals living with us on the Farm, meet Cara and Stephanus the friendly donkeys Rusty and Pepper our rescue Dogs and a Cat named Sokkies. Free range chickens which produce your breakfasts eggs are roaming free on the farm. The dam attracts a variety of birdlife to watch. Our inhouse Restaurant is open from Wednesday to Saturday night . The menu changes every day and every week and is carefully selected every Mondat afternoon and will ve send to our booked guests.

Neighborhood info

Convenient situated in the heart of the crags,home to a fascinating variety of winefarms,wildlife, local artists,adventure challenges and the prestine beaches and forest of Natures Valley ,all these destinations including Plettenberg Bay are within 15 km radius of Villa Villekula.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Villa Villekula
    • Cuisine
      Dutch • French • German • Local • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of ECO Lodge Villa Villekula
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules

ECO Lodge Villa Villekula takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash ECO Lodge Villa Villekula accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform ECO Lodge Villa Villekula of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about ECO Lodge Villa Villekula

  • ECO Lodge Villa Villekula has 1 restaurant:

    • Villa Villekula

  • Check-in at ECO Lodge Villa Villekula is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at ECO Lodge Villa Villekula may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • ECO Lodge Villa Villekula is 0.9 miles from the center of The Crags. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at ECO Lodge Villa Villekula include:

    • Double

  • ECO Lodge Villa Villekula offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Horseback riding
    • Themed dinners