"Thank you Hettie for the lovely and fully equipped cottage. Our stay at the cottage was extremely pleasant and the cottage has everything one needs.
We will most definitely be staying there again."
"Birdsong Cottage is luxuriously and thoughtfully appointed, with numerous personal touches and "spoils" (besides Ferro Rocher chocolates on our pillows, more chocolates were hidden for us to find!). The bedrooms are supremely comfortable - feather duvets and pillows, aircons and fans, with large bat..."
more"Thank you Hettie for such beautiful and comfortable accommodation. Everything was very neat, tidy and clean. Thank you for the lovely bottle of complimentary wine and sherry on arrival.
All the personal touches made our stay so much better."
"Lovely stay so comfortable and everything you need. Hettie has spoiled us with chocolate and wine, not to mention the plunger coffee. Will stay in Birdsong again.
A wonderful place to recommend."
"We stayed at Bird Song Cottage over the Heritage day long weekend. The cottage is Fully equipped for self catering and we wanted for nothing. From the complimentary welcome wine and chocolates and the briquettes for our first braai every thing was amazing. The private courtyard was awesome for priva..."
more"We were met by the owner and she made us feel so welcome. The place is super neat and clean and also has upmarket finishes. We even received a complementary bottle of red wine."
"Openness, welcome by host, ample tea, coffee and even green tea."
"We had a awesome weekend at Bird Song Cottage we felt at home and enjoyed every min of it. The accommodation had everything we needed and more, the rooms clean and tidy. The hosts went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. The river walking distance form the cottage. I would definitely re..."
more"This is 5 star all the way. The amenities and facilities are matchless and the decor understated class. Incredible value for money."
"We really enjoyed our say at the Birdsong Cottage. The facilities was amazing. We felt at home and enjoyed all the bells and whistles. Thanks Hettie, the stay was fantastic. We will be returning soon."
"We had an awesome stay at Bird Song Cottage. Walking distance to the river, beautiful scenery close by. The accommodation had everything we needed and more!
Clean, tidy, modern with all the bells and whistles.
The hosts went the extra mile, and the devils in the detail, every detail w..."
"We booked a two night stopover at Bird Song Cottage on the way to Joburg after reading the very positive reviews. We are very regular travelers preferring self catering accommodation.This Parys accommodation must be 'the' best we have experienced. We will be back for sure. Thank you Hettie. Richard ..."
more"We had a wonderful time and everything was just 100%
Thank you!!"
"Een van die beste en mooiste plekkies waar ons nog gebly het. Die plekkie is absoluut beautiful en n huis weg van jou huis.
Baie dankie vir n amazing paar dae en vir julle gasvryheid"
"Clean and cosy, close to town, great service, well prepared for load shedding, and the full DSTV was an added bonus on a cold Saturday afternoon."
"Five star service and stay. Thank You Paul and Alan, you made our stay there a wonderful and pleasant experience. And all the little extra's did not go unnoticed. Will definitely recommend it to anyone."
"Paul was the best host I have ever experienced. The cottage was centrally located and easy to find. All amenities including air-con, full PVR, weber and everything you would require kitchens wise. Immaculately clean and neat. Crisp high thread count sheets and proper wine glasses sets them aside. Ex..."
more"We had a fantastic stay at Bird Song Cottage recently.
The Cottage is very clean, tastefully decorated, full equipped with everything you need to feel at home, and is not too far from the best shops and restaurants in Parys.
Both the bedrooms have comfortable extra-length beds and mod..."
"Wonderful place to stay, everything one could wish for and more. Fully equipped and furnished, centrally located.
Nothing was too much trouble for our host Paul, and we will certainly be back."
"The accommodation is all one could wish for and more. Very thoughtfully and tastefully equipped and decorated. Very caring hosts - thank you both!"
"we had a wonderful stay at the Bird song cottage this weekend. The accommodation is stunning and really felt like our home for the weekend. The cottage itself was clean and everything from the best quality. Paul was amazing and was really there for anything. We felt so welcome and they really make y..."
more"Bird Song Cottage is cosy and clean with extremely comfortable beds with a beautiful interior. Great walking distance from CBD.
We loved it, it was awesome. We would definitely stay here again and happily recommend this to others... once again thank you very much."
"We loved spending time at Bird Song Cottage, the interior speaks of good taste and thoughtful planning. We'll definitely be back."
"The cottage was lovely, modern, clean, comfortable and completely self sufficient. Thank you Paul for a wonderful stay! We will definitely be back"
"Paul was a wonderful host. We arrived to find a fabulous two bedroom unit, tastefully furnished,and including a bottle of wine, chocolates and snacks. The kitchen was fully furnished and a pleasure to utilize. Absolutely one of the best self-catering accommodations in South Africa and good value to ..."
more"What a lovely place to stay with a warm welcome and stunning dŽcor! The taste in artwork and the small surprises hidden around the unit made it a special treat! A short walk down to the River also made for a relaxing meander. Thank you for everything - we will be back!"
"What an amazing stay!! Thanks so much for the hospitality and especially the hidden snacks which came in very handy after our late night party!! Paul is also very helpful with info about Parys and surroundings, which probably makes this one of the best places to base yourself when exploring! I will ..."
more"What an absolute pleasure to have stayed at Bird Song Cottage. From the warm and friendly hospitality, to the impeccably clean, neat and stylish cottage, I cannot give it enough praise. Thank you to Paul for giving us five-star treatment. We will forever remember our weekend with you as one of the b..."
more"What a wonderful host and location! It feels as if we were given a little piece of heaven. Thank you Paul, we really appreciate everything you do. "
"We had such a wonderful stay!! The decor was stunning and we appreciated the extra little details so much.
Can't wait to revisit this little cottage!
Thank you for making it an extra special getaway for me and my fiance."
"WOW!!! What an awesome experience. The weekend was magnificent with the best hosts ever. We will definitely visit again. "
"Our stay was awesome; from the time of arrival everything was just perfect. There was no need to haul the small items along as everything we needed was there. Very comfortable. Paul is a wonderful host. We would recommend anyone to stay over for a romantic weekend."
"Paul, you are the most amazing host!! The cottage was super clean, tasteful and neat. We visit Parys annually and this was the best accommodation we stayed in so far....no need to search for something better again!! Can recommend it to anyone. "
"What an awesome experience. The weekend was superb and the hospitality excellent. We will definitely be using the accommodation again. Thanks Paul for making it so special.
Linda And Sharen"
"Pragtige plekkie, wonderlike gasheer en baie bederf! Wat meer kan 'n mens vra? 'n Bird song cottage in elke dorp of stad in S.A. asb?"
"Very nice accommodation and a pleasure to stay there."
"The most magnificent stay. Attention to detail impeccable. Service outstanding. I cannot recommend Birdsong enough."
"Is a beautiful accommodation with superb attention to detail and quality finishes. Loved every minute of our stay."
"We booked into the Bird Song Cottage on the Friday afternoon. What a surprise. Pictures can never do justice to the efort that has gone into this cottage.
It is beyond 5 star. All the complimentry items aside (and they are many), it was such a well thought out and presented place with all the..."
"In my 20+ years of traveling in South Africa and abroad and being the perfectionist I am, I have never come across a place as perfect as this.
Luxury at it's best and tastefully furnished.
As for the full DSTV/PVR package offered, I've paid in excess of R1000 per night at a 5 star ho..."
"Very good."
"Great cottage, fabulous time, home away from home. Customer is king."
"Five Stars are not enough to rate this establishment! From the decor, to the tasty little treats, to the overall hospitality, Bird Song cottage is by far the best place IÕve visited. Even before we arrived I knew that this was going to be an awesome trip. Paul your personal touches and detail to the..."
more"This was the most divine place. Clean and neat and all the little extras made it extra special. Thanks Paul for your hospitality. You will definitely see me there again."
"My stay at bird song cottage was great,excellent reception,decor of taste and and very relaxing. I can definitely recommend this facility."
"Bird Song cottage is amazing. It is brand new, spotless and tastefully decorated. Paul adds to this with warm hospitality and personal touches that make you feel at home without being intrusive. I would not hesitate to recommend Bird Song Cottage to the most discerning individual. It will exceed you..."
more"Decor fantastic, very clean and neat, Paul was a fantastic host. We will most certainly go back"
"Delighful and extremely pleasant accommodation. Furnished with real care and there are so many pleasant small touches which really made it special. It was a true find!"
"An absolute little gem in Parys, the attention to detail perfect, we enjoyed it thoroughly and it lacked nothing. Paul is also a gracious host and goes out of his way to make the stay memorable with all the extra care and little touches."
"Hierdie is een van die beste oornaggeriewe wat jy in Suid-Afrika kan kry. Die aandag aan detail onderskei hulle van ander gastehuise. Geluk Paul, jy verstaan waaroor die gasvryheidbedryf werklik gaan."
"The cottage is very well appointed with everything that you need. The amenities in the bathroom are also a very nice touch and all the linen really felt luxurious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage."
"Fantastic stay in a beautiful cottage and hosts that made our wonderful stay even more special with great hospitality. Very recommended."
"The place was very very clean, the chocolate treats :-)). Money worth spending wished we could stay longer but that's our place whenever we have to sleep at Parys. The host (Paul) very kind warm and welcoming. Oh one thing, their DSTv is the premium version, feels like home. Thank you."
"Wow, what an experience! The quality, neatness and attention to detail was amazing. And to top it off, Paul is a host of note who will leave no stone unturned to make it a personal and great experince. Thank you so much!"
"The owners had nicely surprised us by leaving a complementary bottle of wine and box of chocolates in the bedroom when we arrived. It was a very kind gesture. The room was spotlessly clean and tidy. Beautiful bedding and decor. It was well equipped and had everything we needed. We were very comforta..."
more"My 14 day stay at Bird Song Cottage was so comfortable and pleasant thanks to the owners Hettie and Steve who were so kind, gracious and welcoming to me. The cottage is luxurious, well-appointed and has everything one could possibly need for a stay in this little town on the banks of the Vaal River."
"We had a fantastic weekend at Bird Song Cottage.
We have been fortunate enough to stay in many B&B’s, Guesthouses and Hotels and for what we wanted out of the weekend, we got and much more.
The cottage stands out by a mile as far as good quality finishes in all the bedrooms and bathrooms.
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"Bird Song Cottage was everything we could have asked for and more. Great attention to detail. Would not hesitate to return. Conveniently located and reasonably priced. "
"I had a fantastic stay, I would definitely go back and recommend it to my family and friends. It’s a very nice place to stay at."
"Had a wonderful stay! Cottage is fully stocked with everything you can think of or would need! Hosts were very friendly but also respected our privacy. I would definitely return to this place. The bathrooms had corner baths and the whole cottage was just superb! Real value for money. "
"We had a really wonderful stay at Bird Song Cottage, it’s such a lovely place. The owner was exceptional, she took such great care of us, always made sure we were happy and had everything we needed and more, she put little chocolates and snacks in our room, she really went the extra mile. I highly r..."
more"Amazing little place with two very gracious hosts. The unit was very clean and everything in the unit was of high quality. From the goose feather duvet to the full pvr DSTV, we could not ask for more. We will most definitely be back here in the near future. Thank you again for an amazing weekend."
"I have to compliment Rooms for Africa on their outstanding service. They were in contact with me immediately by email after my booking, confirming my reservation and providing me with details about payments. Two days prior to my arrival i receive an email from Hettie le Roux confirming my stay and e..."
more"I decided to spoil my fiance with some r&r for his birthday. WOW!* We couldn't have gone for a better place. We had the whole cottage to ourselves and felt at home immediately. Our hosts, Hettie & Stephen were really friendly and accommodating. The cottage was filled with little suprises and treats-..."
more"Spent a long weekend at Bird Song Cottage. Wow! What lovely accommodation. Unfortunately our host was away unexpectedly and so we never got to meet Paul and Hettie, but we still thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very private and everything was clean, tidy, and the beds had fresh crisp whi..."
more"What a lovely place. I had a great stay and was very happy with the establishment. "
"The four nights I, my husband and two friends spent at the Bird Song Cottage will be kept in the album of our good memories. We felt that we were in our comfortable home (Johannesburg)and enjoying the advantage of being far away from the fast lane.
The good quality of linen and towels,the kitche..."
"The stay here was really lovely. The host was fantastic and the attention to detail was good. I highly recommend it. I would visit again as well."
"What a pleasure and privilege to stay @ the Bird Song Cottage! Comfortable, convenient and stylish, as one would expect; however what puts it in a class of it's own is the attention to detail and personal touch from our host, Paul, who went out of his way to make recommendations and bookings regardi..."
more"My parents and I had the pleasure of staying at this simply divine 5 star cottage in Parys for 3 nights. The layout is perfect, the furniture and décor stunning.
Luxurious, attention to every little detail by Paul who is a top class host. A perfect unwind and would have stayed longer if..."
"I really had a beautiful stay here as everything was wonderful. I have already recommended it to people and will surely return for another stay. "
"Stay at Birdsong Cottage
For once what you see is what you get . Really had a great time and will go back. Highly recommended.
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"Our weekend stay at the cottage was awesome and above our expectations. It is a very well equipped self-catering cottage close to the Vaal River and also walking distance to various Restaurants in town. Paul, the owner is tops! He went out of his way to let us feel welcome, gave us a quick tour to..."
more"Paul & Alan, omdat ek 'n "handy man" is, kyk ek altyd na goed was skeef is, lek, gebreek of nie werk nie. Daar is nie so-iets in Bird Song nie. Julle gasvryheid se gelyke word nie maklik ervaar nie. Tot in die fynste detail het julle ons verwagtinge oortref. Dit was 'n lekker ervaring vir ons om daa..."
more"We enjoyed and appreciated such luxury away from home. Can't think of anything that can be improved. 5 Star accommodation at affordable prices."
"Ons het heerlik gebly! Alles was silwerskoon en baie mooi! Dankie Paul vir al die klein bederfies! Julle sien ons defnitief weer!
[English Translation]
We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotlessly clean and very nice! Thank you Paul for all the little treats! We will see you ..."
"A 5 star stay over with a 3 star price! The unbelievable hospitality of Paul taking us into a cottage neat as a pin, stylish and chic furnishings, all done by the hand of an artist and someone who loves the good things in life cannot be overlooked.
This was the very best accommodation we ..."