My partner and I loved everything about Little Forest Farm. The farmstead is exactly what we expected - out in the sticks, far enough away from cities that you can enjoy the milky way at night and breath fresh farm air during the day. We stayed in the cottage, which was perfectly geared for a long weekend stay. The kitchen had what we needed, there was a braai facility for our evening meals and the joy of having no TV meant we could use the time to read, play cards and enjoy one another's company. The best part of our stay was the breakfasts. Freshly baked bread every morning, to accompany a full house breakfast (you won't go hungry!) along side jams made from fruit grown on their farm and honey from the beehives they accommodate at the lower end of the property (on your way to the dam!). Lastly, our host was a gem. Rodney is a lovely, out going and caring host; making sure we were comfortable and happy at all moments of our stay.

Mosquitoes :( I know it's just a part of nature, and the pond outside probably hosted the majority of the mozzie population, but adding some mosquito nets to the beds will be a big step towards continued improvement of the accommodation. Additionally, if you are travelling there on your own steam, be prepared for the gravel road. In summer, with all the rains, the quality of the gravel road goes down quite a lot making the last stretch of the journey (~3km's) a little too bumpy for some (humans, cars or otherwise).

Rodney's interaction with me from the time our reservation was confirmed. He was able to send me all relevant information about Little Forest to ensure a seamless and happy stay. The Loft is clean and well designed. It's also equipped with all necessary amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Even though our unit is a self-catering unit, we were provided with milk, coffee/tea and sugar. We ordered our Saturday meals and they were well prepared and delicious.

Nothing. We were well taken care of. Rodney is a warm and attentive host. Due to the design of the Loft it can get very warm in summer but 2 fans were provided to keep us cool. Thank you for that.

We loved the rustic living. The fireplace beside the bed was the highlight of our stay; which lights and warms up the place (the cottage can get a bit chilly in the evenings). They provided us with wood for cooking, heating, and water. The hospitality was excellent, Rodney was awesome. For someone who didn't go to culinary school, Rodney is a great cook; he was honest and catered to all our needs. Both my husband and I are gluten and lactose intolerant, and he provided us with the perfect meals. You would have to enjoy that type of holiday to really take in that sort of experience. My husband absolutely loved the donkey geyser; an extremely efficient way of warming the shower water and one of the best showers I've ever had. Dont expect a fancy chalet; this is exactly what we were looking for. I didn't quite expect it to be as rustic, judging from the online pictures, but we really enjoyed the ambiance and the look and feel.

The security was a little light; the front door can be fixed so that one can feel a bit safer. The bed was a little too soft for us, but we had a good night's rest nonetheless. It's a place limited to short duration stays, as there is not much to do, although we thoroughly enjoyed walking to the picnic stop, down at the dam.

We stayed at Little Forest Farm for a week. The owner, Rodney, made us feel right at home. The unit was very spacious and clean and the bed comfortable. We had dinner at the restaurant the one day, it turned out that Rodney is a master chef as well. Starters was roasted sheep's tail, mains a deliciously spiced Butter Chicken and the desert one of the best Crème Brûlée we ever had... Amazing!!

I liked that it was an hour way from joburg, off the grid and just quiet and peaceful. Rodney does do meals I'd you ask in advance but also has everything for cooking on gas or braai. it's ment yo be an off the grid shut down and find your space moment which was exactly what we wanted and got. a little cute walk to a dam near by that you can go sit by and just chill and enjoy the quiet and peace.

Definitely the host. Rodney is such a warm and welcoming person. We really enjoyed staying at the property. The food was amazing. My kids calls it “the farmers house “, and they would visit the farmer any day. The daily walks to the dam were the best.

Nothing. It’s a farm house. Just the way I expected.

Home is where Rodney and Francois are at 🏡❤️❤️❤️, theee best hosts for 2023🎉🎉🎉 The area is tranquil, listening to the birds singing and sounds of animals is something else😃 I appreciated the homey feel of home cooked breakfast and dinner😋😋😋 Ooh dining by the boma was amazing! The drive to the dam and experiencing that 'little forest' was spectacular! I rate the place 20/10!!! The extra care they had for my mother was beyond imagination😇😇😇 Did I mention that Rodney makes killer ice-cream?

Nothing!

amazing view when you go to the lake and modern designs in the loft

nothing we didn’t like

We requested a halal diet. Not only did Rodney go out of his way to meet it, he enthusiastically exceeded our expectations with his fine dining offer. The place is off grid. Much of his herbs and vegetable are either grown on site or sourced locally.

What a hidden gem. We were welcomed with such warmth and really felt like we were at a home away from home. Rodney's cooking was just on another level and he went out of his way to make us happy. We will definitively be back and couldn't recommend it more! What a way to detox from technology and the stresses of work and life.

We should have stayed longer.