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What the reviews say
Roy runs this container stay outside Franschhoek, and the room looks directly out at the animals and mountains. The bed is a mattress on the floor, though the bench seat is wide enough to sleep on if that bothers you mid-night.
- One reviewer returned specifically for an overnight stay after a day trip, choosing the Unique Farm Stay container accommodation and describing Roy as a fantastic host who runs the property well.
- Feeding the animals and walking the grounds as highlights, with staff noted as consistently friendly and engaged.
- One guest flagged a practical issue with the bed: it is a mattress directly on the floor, though she found the bench seat large enough to sleep on as an alternative.
- One reviewer noted the hotel room had a direct view of both the animals and the surrounding mountains, and described it as very clean.
- The container accommodation is rustic by design, with the main drawback being a mattress on the floor rather than a raised bed.
- The sanctuary houses rescued animals including pigs named Pigasso and Baansky who produce artwork displayed in the barn alongside affiliated merchandise.
- The property works as either a day visit of around an hour or an overnight stay, with coffee available on site.
- Staff actively talk visitors through the animals and the sanctuary's mission during their time on the grounds.
- Accommodation options include a container stay, a cube, and a barn experience, each described as distinct.
A read of 234 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.
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Where it is
63 Dirkie Uys St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
The sanctuary sits between Villiersdorp and Paarl, making it a natural detour rather than a destination within a town centre. It is set in open farm surroundings with mountain views.
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Rooms are arranged around a swimming pool courtyard.
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