Pat Busch Mountain Reserve

A single bed sized electric blanket in a double bed? A microwave oven out of reach on top of the fridge. A bathroom basin so high that I had to brush my teeth in the kitchen sink. A toilet squashed in between a giant bath and the shower cubicle - not enough space. The bathroom so squashed that one had to stand in the kitchen to dry oneself. To use the toilet during the night, we had to walk through the kitchen. An outside shower that splashed all over the decking - we did not use it. For the price one would expect a laundry list and prices - but no. We paid R250.00 for 8 garments to be washed and no, we were not buying a new washing machine. For the price, we also expected the cottage to be serviced daily but this came at an additional charge way above the hourly rate paid to the staff. A pensioners discount was advertised but we did not get it when booking on Nightsbridge and no effort was made to refund us. The much vaunted hot tub was filled with dubious-looking water. To use it, there was an additional charge for wood to heat the water. We have nothing but praise for the 5 other places we stayed at on our road trip. It is really sad that our stay in Robertson was so disappointing. We definitely won't be back.

My experience at Pat Busch Africamps was absolutely awesome. Management bent backwards to put me in the best tent far and away from any other visitors, which was my luck as my visit was during the week and in Winter when there is more of choice than in Summer. I suppose one would not always be able to 'pick a tent' but all the tents have a view on the beautiful Langeberg Mountains and are exactly the same inside. Fireplace outside and in, white bedlinen, warm electric blankets and even aircon ! Luxorious camping indeed! The greatness of Nature surrounds you and even though travelling on my own I could never be lonely there. In this place of solitude, you can walk many beautiful paths in the mountains with the sound of rivers and birds and silence in your ears! I must do if you care to get away from city life and it's madness. Though there is wifi, you will feel guilty to use it. The mountains and nature call, and you must answer! Follow your heart there,not your head!