"Very friendly hosts and beautiful location. Highly recommended for those that enjoy the outdoors and birding!
The cottages are very comfortable and neat!
Will definitely be going back again."
"Lovely place with stunning surroundings.
The cottage is beautifully furnished with lots of extras provided. Owners were very friendly as were their staff. "
"The stay at crab apple was great
Location was good
The owners thought of all the home comforts"
"The owners Helen and Barend made our stay unforgettable. We felt part of the family right from the start, the cottage was tastefully decorated, the rooms cosy despite a distinct nip in the Midlands air and the environment perfectly suited to feeling calm. I was able to be active, taking the 10km MT..."
more"I had a wonderful time at the crab apple
Helen and her husband made my partner and I feel soo at home
I had the most magic weekend get away
The atmosphere is so warm and so welcoming
I enjoyed every moment
Thank you Crab apple for the Great service and hospitality
I will definite..."
"Well equipped for self catering. Great ambience and beautiful location for all the guest cottages. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend."
"The accommodation is super, the owners are very welcoming, and the forest is a piece if the garden of Eden. Was really relaxing, highly recommended "
"A really special place.
If you are searching for the ideal spot in the midlands to rejuvenate your soul, this is the place to stay.
Generous, warm hosts, awesome accommodation, and an amazing setting overlooking the Kilgobbin Forest.
Could not ask for more.
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"There are no words which can actually express the absolute sense of 'peace & well being' I experienced during my stay at Crowned Eagle Cottage.
I could just as well have been perched on the edge of an Enchanted Forest with only the magical creatures therein for company...
The Cottage excee..."
"We had such a lovely stay at Crab Apple cottages. Everything was just perfect!
We took our two Toy Poms with and they absolutely loved it!
Thank you to Barend and Helen for such a relaxing stay.
Love Quentin & Marice"
"This is just to report to you that we had an absolutely super time at Crab Apple cottages. We had friendly greetings from the owners and their pets. A letter, a vase of roses and a chocolate greeted us in the unit.
The unit was very clean and we were provided with toiletries in the bathroom..."
"Crab Apple Cottages was definitely the 'best for last'. As the last place on our holiday, Crab Apple Cottages left us wanting to extend our stay longer than just one night. We felt welcomed from the first meeting with Barend and left feeling like family after watching Helen and her horses. The cotta..."
more"What an awesome special little piece of paradise! We had a thoroughly relaxing stay at the beautiful Crowned Eagle thatched cottage. The well-equipped and very private cottage has a stunning view over the valley and forest, gorgeous fireplace and even underfloor heating! Plus extra touches everywher..."
more"Very comfortable and very well equipped. Tastefully furnished and homely. Every need is catered for. Spotlessly clean. Our cottage was Stared Robin Cottage."
"Helen was so amazing. Such a helpful lady and was accommodating in the fact that we had a wedding in the afternoon and she let us book in earlier. The cottage was neat and tidy and had a beautiful view. Definitely very tranquil and peaceful. Cute little fire place and we had coffee tea and hot choco..."
more"Awesome experience.
The cottages are spotless and super comfortable.
The Hosts make one feel that you are part of the family.
Loved every minute of it. Thanks you."
"Absolutely fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay and the beauty of the surroundings. The cottages was well equipped and the attention to detail is excellent. This is exactly what we needed to switch off and get away from the busy city life. Can't wait to go back for more!"
"One of the most amazing places we have stayed at. Will be back for another visit. Your cottages and hospitality were incredible."
"Thanks for the great accommodation at Crab Apple. Will definitely stay there again. "
"If you are looking for the best place to unwind and be looked after to your every need, Crab Apple is the place to go. This is a home away from home with the benefit of being in nature. An absolute treat! Everything you need and more."
"We unfortunately only spent one night, but what a fabulous time we had. We were made to feel so welcome. The cottage was most comfortable and the walks were amazing. Underfloor heating was on and the electric blankets had even been switched on for us! Helen & Barend truly care for their guests. Than..."
more"This place is a gem if you need peace and quiet and you love nature. You can watch the sunrise from your bed, you have a fireplace and forest walks! Very secluded. The owners are so kind! A place I can recommend and so close if you do want to meander and buy a few things.
I will go again."
"I enjoyed my stay. The location was pretty, it’s isolated and well equipped. The owners was friendly and they received us well. The bedrooms was spacious, comfortable and just what we needed."
"Great hospitality, perfect setting, tranquility and serenity at its best. The cottages are well equipped, spacious and well kept. Helen and her team went the extra mile to make our stay pleasurable. A perfect setting to relax and unwind. We loved that each cottage had its own ambiance and character..."
more"The Crab Apple Cottages are beautifully decorated and comfortable, with wonderful attention to detail. The cottage we stayed in was tastefully furnished, containing everything one needs for a weekend break. The cottage is private having an outlook of an indigenous forest on the one side and the beau..."
more"Thank you so much to crab apple cottages for the truly special stay that we had there! You can really see the passion, love and thoughtfulness that has gone into these special cottages! And what a beautiful location! We will definitely be back! We left with our souls glowing and our hearts full of l..."
more"Our stay in Crowned Eagle Cottage at Crab Apple was two days of pure delight. Sitting out on the wooden deck, high up in the tree tops, one began to feel like the mighty kites and eagles soaring around us - totally liberated. The cottage was comfortable and had everything one needed; charmingly deco..."
more"Our stay at Crab Apple Cottages was absolutely fantastic. The hospitality was exceptional, the rooms were neat and clean. Definitely a place I would recommend to family and friends."
"A happy troupe of dogs welcomed us to Helen & Barend's warm & quaint cottage that really felt like home from the moment we arrived.
Crab Apple cottage is a gorgeous Midlands cottage that seems to have sprung from a picture book. With all you need including a little fire place, under-floor heati..."
"If you are looking for :-
*peace & tranquility
*cosy top class accommodation
*pristine indigenous forest walks
*fresh country air
*friendly dogs & visits from kitties
*beautiful Zulu chickens inspecting the gardens
*samango monkeys swinging through the trees
*friend..."
"It is lovely to know that there are places such as the Crab Apple Cottages that offer a comforting, unpretentious yet 'pampered in luxury' away from home stays that are so reasonably priced.
The views surrounding the cottages from the juxtaposition of indigenous flora to your delightful En..."