Hornsnek 68 - Boekenhoutkloof

Camilla J

1 night stay ⋅ With partner

2.0

Jan 2025

Not value for money but okay since we didn't have to be there for long. The place didn't match the photos online. There were no amenities like soaps. The shower did not work. The water tasted like rust. It was just not worth what we paid for it and we were disappointed. The power also went out, although this was out of the owner's control. However, Sonia was kind and friendly.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

2.0

Location

1.0

Safety

2.0

Value for money

1.0

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Sonia

Hornsnek 68 - Boekenhoutkloof

Camilla, thank you for sharing your experience, however unpleasant. I moved your reserved accommodation from the studio/1 bathroom unit to the 3 bedroom/2 bathroom house, hence the difference in appearance. I did apologise, but thought you may enjoy the additional space, etc. Regarding hospitality toiletries, we no longer supply these as we get penalised for contributing to excessive plastic waste. I do keep commercial essentials on hand should guests require anything. We did check the showerhead, which was found to be running a little slow. We have cleared it, restoring full pressure. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! The other two showerheads were working perfectly. As the rest of your ratings are in the public domain - I need to address these... Security (rated 2) The unit has lockable doors, burglar bars, security gates with double locks, alarm and panic button. On night shift, we had 2 roaming guards. The main gate is manually operated with 2 padlocks. There are additional security measures regarding assistance from outside. The staff and I live on the property and there were other guests present as well. In addition, the neighbouring 3 farms are meters away from us, well within hearing distance should there be a disturbance of any sort. Service (rated 2) We accepted your request for a 2-hour earlier check-in. Introduction to the house, keys and Wi-Fi code is standard procedure. The iron and board were supplied immediately upon request. The power outage was reported to you and the service reinstated within 2 hours. To yourself or any other future guest - it is easier for us to meet your expectations beyond the essential service delivery if these are specified in advance or on arrival. It is not only disappointing for you as a guest, but also for me and the staff to learn of this only after your departure. Location (rated 1) Our accommodation met your criteria for a single night’s stay-over based on the close proximity to the wedding attended. We are a smallholding in the Magaliesberg. We have space, nature, beautiful sunsets, livestock and many interesting creatures, etc. Some people book to stay here specifically for these reasons, whilst others avoid places like this. I am really sorry you did not get to share in feeding the donkeys and watching the bushbabies fly along the tree tops at dusk. It always is quite a show… In closing, I thank you for your assessment and will look into potential changes that can be made to address the issues you have highlighted. For all the prior guests who have rated us on all or most deliverables on a 4 or 5 rating, I thank you!

Tshepo Fortunate M

Short stay ⋅ With friends

5.0

Oct 2023

We enjoyed our stay. Staff friendly, nice, and quiet.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Stephan J

Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller

5.0

Oct 2023

Was a wonderful experience. The service and place itself is excellent. Will definitely visit again.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Carika R

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Jun 2023

Definitely recommend the piece of beautiful world. It is a beautiful piece of the world away from all the noise and stress of society. Nice and quiet, beautiful view, bird sounds, night owls zipping gently in the branches and the donkeys made everything worth it. Many thanks also to Sonia for all the care and effort.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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Sonia

Hornsnek 68 - Boekenhoutkloof

I am so pleased that you discovered the heart of this little farm. Also that you were receptive enough to be able to become a part of it for just a short minute in time. I hope you carry this peace with you, and perhaps have you back for a longer period in the future. Warmest wishes, with thanks!

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Anita N

Short stay ⋅ With partner

4.4

Apr 2023

Peace of mind! If you love the farm like we do, this is the place. Friendly and quiet and clean!

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Cleanliness

4.0

Service

5.0

Location

4.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Frans K

Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller

4.6

Oct 2022

I actually just slept there because I was in a meeting from early morning until after 8pm. But I had a good time. Sonia is one of the most hospitable people I have come to know. She met me at the gate and accompanied me to my lodgings and went out of her way to accommodate me. The accommodation was extremely comfortable and clean and tidy. Real farm-style accommodation that I could enjoy early in the morning. However, two things that need attention (and I pointed this out to Sonia) are firstly there are no signposts or signs where you turn off the main road (GPS was not helpful at all and I had to call Sonia to get the right turn ) and secondly the access road from the main road definitely needs attention. Visitors must drive very slowly to avoid damage to tires.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

3.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Lebo M

Long stay ⋅ Family with young children

5.0

Jan 2020

The most amazing stay ever! The pictures do not do this place justice it's so much more gorgeous, spacious and so homely! My jaw dropped in amazement at the beauty of this place. My family and I had an amazing stay, we did not want to leave. The place exceeded our expectations and Sonia went out of her way everyday to make our stay as amazingly awesome as possible. When we arrived we found that she added beautiful extra touches which bought us so much delight! We were looking for a different yet fun experience and we really got that and a million times more! Our Christmas was incredible our new years eve even better. I don't think we will ever book anywhere else in Gauteng. Everyday we got little surprises from Sonia which added such a great and heart warming feeling. We felt so at home, I think we were all in tears on our last day there as we wished to stay longer. God bless Sonia's warm and caring heart. What an excellent stay.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Melanie D

Long stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Dec 2019

Had a fantastic stay. Sonia is an excellent hostess and her staff is very friendly. Hornsnek 68 is clean, tidy and peaceful. It feels like a second home.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0