Stone Castle, Dullstroom Country Estate

We loved the serenity, the peacefulness and the fresh air

Well, shops are about 20km away and a high clearance vehicle is a must, also the pool was not as clean as we would have wanted it to be .

Property was secluded and big enough for the amount of people

The downstairs area furniture was worn out, needs attention.

Good

Yes

The views are absolutely stunning. The setting is calm, serene and surrounded by nature, with wild animals roaming freely. It has the potential to be a truly beautiful and tranquil escape.

The property is in serious need of maintenance. A toilet flush lever broke on first use, and there was visible mold in the bathrooms. The two downstairs bedrooms smelled strongly of damp and were unusable. The listing advertised six double beds, but only two of the rooms had double beds; the rest were singles. There was no upfront warning that a 4x4 vehicle is essential)seriously, do not attempt without!). We were only informed the day before arrival that rain could make roads inaccessible, with no refund option and no assistance. Two of the five vehicles (both SUVs) had to be towed out. The address listed on Booking.com showed an in-town location, but the property is actually about 20km outside town on a very poor road. A R5,000 breakage deposit is also required, which was not clearly communicated beforehand. The guys that had to tow us out complained about the nonchalance of the owner and the fact this was not the first time they had to tow out guests. Thanks to the Highland Meander team that assisted us!