Situated on the slopes of the majestic Magliesberg, The one-of-a-kind Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf offers comfortably furnished self-catering accommodation on a working donkey farm, only 16 km from Hekpoort and the town of Magaliesburg. The property is powered by solar energy.
The farm is home to alpacas, miniature donkeys, horses, chickens, rabbits, chinchillas, goats and cows, and the accommodation is offered in a separate cottage located but near the main house.
Ideal for 2 adults and 2 children of 15 years and younger, the cottage has a private entrance, and comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a kitchenette. The bedroom is furnished with a double bed, as well as a sleeper couch for 2 children, and has a large walk-in closet. Free Wi-Fi and a TV with Netflix are also available.
The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. For convenience, linen, bath towels, toilet paper and a bar of natural, donkey-milk soap are provided. Guests please need to bring their own swimming towels.
The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, a bar fridge-freezer, pots and pans, cutlery and crockery, tea- and coffee-making facilities, as well as an iron and ironing board. Complimentary coffee, tea, milk and home-baked rusks will be available upon arrival.
The cottage opens onto a verandah with a dining table, and outdoor braai and boma area with hammocks for guests who want to enjoy the starry sky, and a small private pool to cool down in. Covered parking is provided.
The Mini Farm Shop offers guests soft drinks, sweets, homemade jams and rusks, as well as the well-known Donkey Dairy products such as milk, soap and face creams.
Guests will have full access to the 35-hectare farm, and are welcome to interact with the farm animals and participate in farm duties such as feeding the baby goats. The farm offers a family-friendly hiking trail, Brayer's Eye, with the mountain donkeys and is 2 km long. Picnic blankets and backpacks for the hiking trail will also be provided. For romantic couples, a hike to Long Ears Lookout, will offer a lovely view of the Magaliesberg plains while enjoying a glass of sunset wine.
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The Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf
The Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf
The Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf
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The farm is home to alpacas, miniature donkeys, horses, chickens, rabbits, chinchillas, goats and cows, and the accommodation is offered in a separate cottage located but near the main house.
Ideal for 2 adults and 2 children of 15 years and younger, the cottage has a private entrance, and comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a kitchenette. The bedroom is furnished with a double bed, as well as a sleeper couch for 2 children, and has a large walk-in closet. Free Wi-Fi and a TV with Netflix are also available.
The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. For convenience, linen, bath towels, toilet paper and a bar of natural, donkey-milk soap are provided. Guests please need to bring their own swimming towels.
The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, a bar fridge-freezer, pots and pans, cutlery and crockery, tea- and coffee-making facilities, as well as an iron and ironing board. Complimentary coffee, tea, milk and home-baked rusks will be available upon arrival.
The cottage opens onto a verandah with a dining table, and outdoor braai and boma area with hammocks for guests who want to enjoy the starry sky, and a small private pool to cool down in. Covered parking is provided.
The Mini Farm Shop offers guests soft drinks, sweets, homemade jams and rusks, as well as the well-known Donkey Dairy products such as milk, soap and face creams.
Guests will have full access to the 35-hectare farm, and are welcome to interact with the farm animals and participate in farm duties such as feeding the baby goats. The farm offers a family-friendly hiking trail, Brayer's Eye, with the mountain donkeys and is 2 km long. Picnic blankets and backpacks for the hiking trail will also be provided. For romantic couples, a hike to Long Ears Lookout, will offer a lovely view of the Magaliesberg plains while enjoying a glass of sunset wine.
The farm is home to alpacas, miniature donkeys, horses, chickens, rabbits, chinchillas, goats and cows, and the accommodation is offered in a separate cottage located but near the main house.
Ideal for 2 adults and 2 children of 15 years and younger, the cottage has a private entrance, and comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a kitchenette. The bedroom is furnished with a double bed, as well as a sleeper couch for 2 children, and has a large walk-in closet. Free Wi-Fi and a TV with Netflix are also available.
The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. For convenience, linen, bath towels, toilet paper and a bar of natural, donkey-milk soap are provided. Guests please need to bring their own swimming towels.
The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, a bar fridge-freezer, pots and pans, cutlery and crockery, tea- and coffee-making facilities, as well as an iron and ironing board. Complimentary coffee, tea, milk and home-baked rusks will be available upon arrival.
The cottage opens onto a verandah with a dining table, and outdoor braai and boma area with hammocks for guests who want to enjoy the starry sky, and a small private pool to cool down in. Covered parking is provided.
The Mini Farm Shop offers guests soft drinks, sweets, homemade jams and rusks, as well as the well-known Donkey Dairy products such as milk, soap and face creams.
Guests will have full access to the 35-hectare farm, and are welcome to interact with the farm animals and participate in farm duties such as feeding the baby goats. The farm offers a family-friendly hiking trail, Brayer's Eye, with the mountain donkeys and is 2 km long. Picnic blankets and backpacks for the hiking trail will also be provided. For romantic couples, a hike to Long Ears Lookout, will offer a lovely view of the Magaliesberg plains while enjoying a glass of sunset wine.
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26 guests' feedbackQuiet wonderful place with the best donkeys.
My mother and I had a wonderful stay.
Living the farm life! What a wonderful stay, I will be going there again. The staff made it extra special by being so welcoming during our stay.
Wow! Once again one for the books, already had to promise the children to come visit again soon. If you drive away from a place and your children cry for almost 15 minutes then you should know, they enjoyed every moment. Jesse, Martyn, Amanda and all the other staff, thank you very much for a wonderful time with you on the farm. Children again could not get enough of all the animals, nor of all the dog children.
Very nice weekend for us and our children. Will definitely go again.
A wonderful and very comfortable stay at The Donkey Dairy Kothuis - Plaaswerf Verblyf. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful. The premises are well-suited for all the activities on offer. We felt like VIP guests. We will absolutely be back for another stay.
It was special. My mum has MS, so she struggled a bit with the stairs, which are not many. However, for anyone with access issues, the cottage has two steps down to the kitchen and bathroom and one outside the front. The cottage has character and a good rustic feel. We had friendly peacocks and farm dogs visit, which made us feel right at home. Our host was an angel and ever so accommodating. She very kindly went on standby to keep an eye on my mum while I hiked up the mountain at the back. We dipped into farm life for a day and it was wonderful. All farm staff were really helpful and friendly. Our host even arranged for his maintenance man to fix our car. On our drive there, the plastic under the engine popped loose in one corner, which has happened before to this car. We drove a bit on a dirt road which loosened it, so if you don't have a 4x4, drive carefully through the game park where we saw zebra, springbok, kudu and a huge legavaan. P.S. The donkey milk tastes great with rooibos and we highly recommend the farm rusks and donkey ice cream. We wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you, our hosts, for a well-needed and revitalising break at the accommodation.
Very nice stay. A recommendation from my end would be to put a full size fridge/freezer in the cottage. Because it is far from everything and is a dirt road, you have to take everything with you, but the small fridge is not at all sufficient to keep meat frozen and perishable food cold.
We had a great time and will definitely organize a visit again! The staff were so friendly and helpful. A quiet weekend getaway in nature.
It is very safe, peaceful relaxation and the most beautiful views with the hiking trails.
The tranquility on the farm is just what one's soul needs from the busy city life. The farm is beautiful and the cottage is well appointed, neat and clean. The workers and owner are so friendly and helpful and you immediately feel at home. There is plenty to do on the farm and in the surrounding areas to keep you busy. The animals are so tame and every interaction with them, whether it is the dogs, donkeys, cows, alpacas, horses or goats, is a moment that is an incredible experience and only brings total fulfillment and love to one's heart . Would definitely recommend the Donkey Dairy cottage!
This was our second visit to the Donkey Dairy Cottage. Very good value for money, nice privacy and a peaceful getaway. Our two teenagers also enjoyed it, especially the dogs that come to visit and all the animals on the farm. Would highly recommend it!
Everyone was so friendly, kids had a great time! Will definitely go again!
The peace and bliss that one experiences here is good for the soul. There is plenty to do on the farm and in the surrounding areas to keep you busy. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The animals are very tame and every interaction with them brings total tranquility. At night, you can have fun around the boma and look at the stars while taking in the soundtrack of the night. Thanks for the wonderful experience!
Wow! What can we say about our stay with you guys at The Donkey Dairy Farm. 13-16 of July 2023. You guys were so accommodating from the word go. We had no complaints, everything was clean and neat, the animals well looked after, and Lucas the dog stole our hearts from the first moment he came to greet us, love at first sight. The whole experience and the stay definitely one for the books. We had a photoshoot with Natasha, to capture memories on your beautiful farm. Our kids had a ball, and when we left on Sunday both of them were in tears, and we had to promise them that we will come to the farm again. Zac, Jesse, Zelda, Martain, Jacqueline and all the rest of the friendly staff keep up the excellent work you do, you really have a piece of heaven on your farm. See you again soon the Potgieter Family all the way from Nigel.
The people are very nice and really went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We really enjoyed it. It's something different and people should check it out, especially if you love animals.
Pleasant stay with friendly staff. The cottage and braai area need some TLC.
Wow, that's all I can say. We and our children enjoyed it incredibly much! It was a special experience, all the animals and the hiking trail. And the best of all is the silence. We are definitely going back again!
A great farm experience with actual close interaction with the animals in their own environment.
We had a wonderful stay. Top notch hospitality. Nice to be able to see and hear all the farm animals. Very much enjoyed walking route with the most beautiful view.
Pragtige plek, die kinders was in die hemel saam met al die perdjies, bokkies, varkies, donkies. Ag, dit was net wonderlik. Kon regtig rus en net ontspan. Die huisie is baie mooi ingerig en netjies. Die uitsig van die berge is wonderlik. Sal beslis weer teruggaan. Die eienaars is baie behulpsaam en het ons soos deel van die familie laat voel.
Almal is vriendelik en gee 5-ster gasvryheid. Ideale plek om net te gaan rus en weer te kan asemhaal, 'n belewenis tussen al die diere! Sal vir seker weer gaan.
Lovely place to just relax and have an amazing farm experience. Road there was easy driving and scenic and Zak and Jesse was very very friendly and helpful. The animals are just lovely to see and adorable. Loved the baby goats. Communication from start to finish fantastic.
Lovely area, wonderful people, tranquility and animal sounds. What more could one want?
A child's dream weekend.
Absolute picturesque farm with the most beautiful, happy, healthy, much loved animals. The donkey products are heavenly and a definite must to purchase. The hikes are magnificent. Jesse and Zak where the ultimate hosts. I will definitely be back!
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Guests please need to bring their own swimming towels.Wi-Fi access can be limited due to the weather.
Smoking is only permitted in certain designated areas.
Children must be supervised by their parents at all times when swimming.
No jumping or hanging on the sides of the pool.
The use of the facilities, interactions with the animals, or any other activities on our farm, are done at guests’ own risk, and the host is not responsible for any losses or injuries.
Firewood and firelighters are available at an additional cost.
Frozen food parcels are available to order; please ask the host for a price list.
The owners live on the premises with their pets, and other pets are, unfortunately, not allowed.
For travelling farmers with animals in transit, safe accommodation for animals can be provided, as well as bales of grass at an additional cost.
Please note, there is a gravel road leading to the accommodation. Guests are required to enquire about the condition of the road, before arrival, as it could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
The farm is home to alpacas, miniature donkeys, horses, chickens, rabbits, chinchillas, goats and cows, and the accommodation is offered in a separate cottage located but near the main house.
Ideal for 2 adults and 2 children of 15 years and younger, the cottage has a private entrance, and comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a kitchenette. The bedroom is furnished with a double bed, as well as a sleeper couch for 2 children, and has a large walk-in closet. Free Wi-Fi and a TV with Netflix are also available.
The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. For convenience, linen, bath towels, toilet paper and a bar of natural, donkey-milk soap are provided. Guests please need to bring their own swimming towels.
The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, a bar fridge-freezer, pots and pans, cutlery and crockery, tea- and coffee-making facilities, as well as an iron and ironing board. Complimentary coffee, tea, milk and home-baked rusks will be available upon arrival.
The cottage opens onto a verandah with a dining table, and outdoor braai and boma area with hammocks for guests who want to enjoy the starry sky, and a small private pool to cool down in. Covered parking is provided.
The Mini Farm Shop offers guests soft drinks, sweets, homemade jams and rusks, as well as the well-known Donkey Dairy products such as milk, soap and face creams.
Guests will have full access to the 35-hectare farm, and are welcome to interact with the farm animals and participate in farm duties such as feeding the baby goats. The farm offers a family-friendly hiking trail, Brayer's Eye, with the mountain donkeys and is 2 km long. Picnic blankets and backpacks for the hiking trail will also be provided. For romantic couples, a hike to Long Ears Lookout, will offer a lovely view of the Magaliesberg plains while enjoying a glass of sunset wine.
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