La Galiniere Guest Cottages
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Lizette R - Sep 2023
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Goeie diens en gaan die ekstra myl.
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Great service and goes the extra mile.
My husband and son went to do the Race to the Sea. We asked for a hot shower after the time, even though we are not staying the Saturday. They were more than willing to accommodate us!
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Tyler V - Jan 2023
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Comfortable and lovely.
Kevin D - Jan 2023
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Lovely overnight stay.
Lise D - May 2024
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Excellent value for money in a very well-appointed cottage.
Elize W - Mar 2023
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Goeie verblyf.
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Good stay.
With load shedding it is difficult. Not only did we not have electricity with load shedding, but also no water. We feel such a place should cater for that.
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La Galiniere Guest Cottages 's response
Dear Elize, we apologise that your stay did not meet expectations. I'm sure you know that the load shedding situation is impacting a lot of businesses throughout the country, including the accommodation sector. We are looking at options to install solar power on the farm, but this does require substantial investment. As a three star self-catering accommodation, our profit margins are very limited, making it very difficult to put together the necessary funding. We will investigate what happened with the water supply, as this should not have been affected from the load shedding. Kind regards. Alan
Anonymous Guest - Mar 2023
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Emilie G - Nov 2023
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Flexible when it comes to checking out but sad about other things.
La Galiniere Guest Cottages 's response
Dear Emilie,
I'm sorry if you were felt that you were shouted at. At the time you arrived, we were undertaking routine servicing of the guest swimming pool - vacuuming sediment from the bottom. We kindly requested that you do not use the pool for a short period of time while the pool was being serviced, and suggested that you use another swimming pool on the farm for a short period of time. Your son, who was playing around the guest pool dropped a toy into the water, and you removed the pipe and pole with the suction head yourself without speaking to us, which then disturbed the sediment.
All swimming pools require regular servicing to ensure that they are well-maintained and clean. When guests interfere during pool servicing (intentionally or not), this can result in challenges to keep the pool clean. As a result, of you removing the pipe and suction head, we had to add more chemicals and run the pump for an additional period of time.
We had tried to clearly communicate that the pool was being serviced for a short period of time and assumed that you had understood this. I apologize if our communication was unclear.
Kind regards,
Conette D - Dec 2021
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Absoluut awesome - in Franschhoek maar buite Franschhoek! Daai 'in die wynlande tuis gaan' gevoel.
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Absolutely awesome - in Franschhoek but outside Franschhoek! That 'home in the wine country' feeling.
Will definitely visit again! Thank you Marietha.
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Tyla S - Dec 2021
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Beautiful gardens and location. Comfortable bed.
Le Roux R - Dec 2021
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Gemiddeld.
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Average.
Gas oven in unit is pathetic and should be replaced. One cannot tell at all what temperature he is at. Rest is ok. Ritha very helpful.
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Andriette B - Jan 2020
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Aangenaam.
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Pleasant.
Centrally located, but torn bedding. Free bottle of wine was very welcome.
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Elaine B - Apr 2019
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Lekker.
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Nice.
Friendly welcome. Good location and very neat.
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Retha B - Apr 2019
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Waarde vir geld.
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Value for money.
The place is centrally located. It's a neat place. We are satisfied.
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Michelle H - Jul 2019
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Too pricey.
Karen G - Oct 2018
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Gerief soos by jou eie huis.
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Comfort like at your own home.
We were surprised with the spacious cottage and had everything we needed. It is very centrally located and we were able to explore the area nicely from there. Will definitely book there again.
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Martie A - Aug 2018
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Sal my eerste keuse wees vir volgende Franschoek-kuier!
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Will be my first choice for next Franschoek visit!
Neat, clean, well located. The fireplace was perfect for the cold weekend weather. Thank you Rita for your hospitality and helpfulness. Hope to see you again soon.
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Eugene B - Jan 2018
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Pragtig, sentraal en waarde vir geld.
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Beautiful, central and value for money.
We had a wonderful stay at La Galiniere, the units are very well furnished, tidy and safely located. We would definitely use the accommodation again and would recommend it to anyone. Many thanks to Marietha and team, it was great!
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Michele K - Jan 2018
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Naby alles, pragtige uitsig en goed toegerus.
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Close to everything, beautiful view and well equipped.
La Galiniere Guest Cottages, has a beautiful view. The unit was well equipped. We had a great time relaxing by the pool among the wine fields. It was located on the main street which was a bonus point, close to everything.
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Sandrine M - Mar 2018
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Pleasant stay, was very handy to go around to visit vineyards and good restaurants.
Anonymous Guest - Sep 2018
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Comfortable, clean and tidy.
We were kindly received. Fireplace helped to keep us warm.
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Sanette S - Mar 2017
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Baie netjies en skoon.
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Very neat and clean.
La Galiniere is 1,5 km outside of Franschhoek and I would definitely stay there again. It is very neat and clean and ideal if you want to drive out, get to know the area and just need a place to sleep. We are people who love showering and having the shower in the tub was a bit irritating. Other than that, everything we needed was there. I really liked the idea of being between the vineyards - gives one that Franschhoek feeling.
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Hester H - Dec 2016
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Baie geniet.
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Really enjoyed it.
We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for the hospitality.
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Merike V - Dec 2016
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Rustige atmosfeer en pragtige view.
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Peaceful atmosphere and a beautiful view.
Cottages were neat and comfortable, the view makes you forget about the real world, staff are friendly and helpful, we will go back.
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Jackie K - Jun 2016
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Ongelooflike mooi plek, baie netjies!
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Incredibly beautiful place, very neat!
One of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed at. The units are incredibly well equipped and finished. The service we received was excellent. I would like to visit again in the summer so I can make use of their other facilities like the swimming pool and braai-areas. But for now, the fireplace was very pleasant.
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Liezel A - May 2016
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Dit was fantasties , absoluut perfek vir ontspanning ons tydjie was net kort . Ek sal enige tyd terug gaan en dit aanbeveel !! Baie dankie Groete Liezel
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It was fantastic, absolutely perfect for relaxation, our time was short. I would go back anytime and recommend it!! Thank you very much Greetings Liezel
It was fantastic, absolutely perfect for relaxation, our time was short. I would go back anytime and recommend it!! Thank you very much regards Liesel
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Juliet H - Apr 2016
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Lovely stay!
Esmaralda N - Mar 2016
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Mooiste berge en oulikste kothuis.
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Most beautiful mountains and cutest cottage.
We were kindly welcomed. This cottage is spacious and will definitely be big enough for a family of 4. Well equipped and well located, barely 1 km from town. We really enjoyed the tranquility and are sure to miss the beautiful mountains. Would recommend and visit again!
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Hesther D - Mar 2016
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Goeie waarde vir geld.
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Good value for money.
Not luxurious, but very clean and tidy with everything needed to feel at home. Lots of space and the most beautiful farm (vineyards and mountains). Very good restaurant about 200 m from the farm on the main road.
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Wilna B - Feb 2016
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La Galiniere het baie meer gebied as wat ons verwag het. Skitterend!
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La Galiniere offered much more than we expected. Brilliant!
La Galiniere offers simple 5-star accommodation and is well located. The communication with and reception by Rietha was fantastic, and she immediately made us feel welcome. We got much more than we expected. The price was perfect for the stay and the experience was nothing but positive. The unit is very large, excellently equipped, very neat and has everything and more that one needs. We can really recommend it.
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Pieter V - Jan 2016
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Waarde vir geld, veilig vir kinders met 'n beeldskone uitsig.
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Value for money, safe for children with a beautiful view.
Wonderful experience and value for money. Real destination for the family and everything you need for a self-catering unit.
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Penelope G - Oct 2016
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Perfect location and comfortable cottage.
La Galiniere Guest Cottages 's response
Dear Penelope,
Many thanks for your positive review. We're glad the cottage met your expectations.
I appreciate your comments about our dogs, but I'm sure you understand that on a small holding like ours, it's important to provide a high level of security for our guests.
Kind regards,
Alan
Anthonie B - Aug 2016
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Baie gerieflik en netjies!
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Very comfortable and neat.
Highly recommended.
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George D - Jul 2016
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Aangename verblyf - sal weer hier tuisgaan.
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Pleasant accommodation - will stay here again.
My wife and I found this place to be very pleasant. The kitchen is very well equipped and the owner thought of everything. Crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils were high quality. The nice closets have enough hangers so you can hang up your clothes and unpack the rest. It's a big improvement on other guesthouses that do not offer such facilities. The mattress in the main bedroom was a dream and the white linen was a pleasant surprise. The additional soft blanket in the cupboard was also welcome and we had to use it seeing as how it was incredibly cold. The carpet in the main bedroom hasn't been vacuumed recently and maybe that is something that could be paid attention to. The bathroom also needs a bit of attention like the taps above the bath that appears untidy. Otherwise a nice place and we will stay there again for sure.
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Danele J - Jun 2016
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Dit was heerlik rustig, baie netjies en cozy.
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It was lovely and peaceful, very neat and cosy.
Even though the house was neat, outside was untidy. They could have raked the leaves and cleaned the pool. I know that it's winter, but it felt unkempt and untidy as there were leaves everywhere and the pool was dirty. You see the photo's on the internet and you expect it to be as pretty and neat. The photos create an illusion and then you get there and it's dirty outside, that was a big disappointment. They would not advertise it the way it looks now.
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Wolfgang B - Mar 2016
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Goeie ligging en eenheid aan die binnekant.
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Good location and unit on the inside.
The premises are not maintained outside at all. The grass wasn't even cut. Inside the unit it is comfortable. In the four days we were there, the garbage container was never cleaned. Not once did they ask if everything was okay. The place does have a lot of potential if managed properly.
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La Galiniere Guest Cottages 's response
I'm sorry your stay did not meet your expectations. Please note that La Galiniere is 3-star self-catering accommodation. We therefore do not promise daily servicing of the cottages - particularly over a weekend. Please also understand that the majority of guests choose our property for the privacy it provides and have no interest in having contact with the owners of staff. Perhaps a 4 or 5 star facility, and a guest house or B&B might be more suitable on a future visit to Franschhoek, so that your expectations are met?
Regarding the grass, we have to keep it fairly long to keep it green - particularly because of the amount of shade around the property.
Stella F - Jun 2015
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Baie geniet!
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Have fun!
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Pieter V - Sep 2015
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Alles perfek.
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Everything perfect.
Warm welcome, dogs included. When the improvements around the chalet are completed it will be lovely.
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La Galiniere Guest Cottages 's response
Many thanks for your review Piet. Unfortunately, due to the weather, the swimming pool and surroundings were not completed as early as originally anticipated.
Marinda G - Jul 2015
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Wendy was baie aangenaam en vriendelik en het gehelp waar sy kon...
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Wendy was very pleasant and friendly and helped where she could...
It's a very nice and peaceful environment and the view is beautiful. I would suggest they put in fresh wood for the fireplace every day with enough Blitz and organize a cleaning service.
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La Galiniere Guest Cottages 's response
Many thanks for your review Cobus. As we indicate in our guest handbook, we provide one complimentary basket of wood at check in, then ask that guests provide their own wood or pay R40 for each additional basket. Cottages are cleaned at the request of guests - some like the cottages cleaned daily, others prefer not to be disturbed.
Koen K - Jun 2015
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Netjiese, goed versorgde akkommodasie.
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Neat, well maintained accommodation.
Nice fire and kitchen-living room for visiting. Staff and owner very helpful.
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Tanya S - Jan 2015
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Was baie lekker gewees en mense was behulpsaam en vriendelik.
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Was very nice and people were helpful and friendly.
Unbelievable, was fun.
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Estelle F - Oct 2015
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The owner could not be contacted.
La Galiniere Guest Cottages 's response
Dear Estelle,
I'm sorry that you chose to cut short your stay after your family had left. We always appreciate feedback but I feel some clarity is needed in relation to your comments. We were on vacation when you visited. However, our Cottage Manager was on site during the day, we had a friend house-sitting and were certainly contactable by email or phone. There was no building work taking place - the new guest swimming pool was just waiting to be filled and for safety reasons we placed red and white tape around the pool. Our address is Main Road, Franschhoek (most guests realize that a main road is likely to be fairly busy) and this and a map are clearly indicated on the website. We do not have a train behind the house - it is the Franschhoek Wine Tram. We have never had comments about security before so I'm not really sure what you are referring to. The property is fenced in and German Shepherd dogs roam freely.
Regards,
La Galiniere Guest Cottage management
Deon H - Jun 2014
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Lekke!
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Leaks!
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Wynand S - Dec 2014
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Het baie lekker gebly.
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Had a great stay.
There is everything one needs in the house to make it pleasant. The location is amazing; everything one wants to see is close to La Galiniere. Can recommend it with confidence.
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C K - Dec 2014
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Die tydperk was aangenaam
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The period was pleasant
Wonderful stay. Centrally located and private. We enjoyed the stay very much. On a less positive note: The entrance hall to the unit's carpet is dirty. The dogs on the premises appear to be neglected and they are electronically restrained from barking which I believe constitutes a form of animal abuse. Furthermore, a very pleasant stay.
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Fanie B - Apr 2014
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Ons het heerlik gebly en die drie honde het dadelik ons harte gesteel.
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We had a wonderful stay and the three dogs immediately stole our hearts.
It's a wonderful experience to stay on a wine farm like this.
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Neels D - May 2014
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Waardeer die stilte en privaatheid!
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Appreciate the quiet and privacy!
I only spent one night there. I appreciated the quiet and privacy - and a lovely bottle of local wine with no label.
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Elmarie B - Oct 2014
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Ideaal vir kinders.
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Ideal for children.
Comfortable and peaceful. Traffic noise also bothers a bit. Children really enjoyed it.
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Andries B - May 2014
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Goed.
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Well.
Please see the stars.
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Charissa V - Apr 2014
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'n Lekker oorslaapplekkie.
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A nice place to sleep.
See the stars below.
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Jenny H - May 2013
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Perfect.
Elta V - May 2013
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Net een aand wens was meer!
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Just one night wish it was more!
We were received very kindly and taken to a bigger place which was very comfortable!
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Marian R - Mar 2013
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Lovely location, comfortable accommodation, close enough to the village to walk.
Retha S - Apr 2013
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Skoon, netjies,prakties,ruim genoeg,netjiese badkamer,lekker kombuisie.
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Clean, neat, practical, spacious enough, neat bathroom, nice kitchen.
Pleasant stay in the cottage. The unit is close to the business center, yet you experience the landscape and nature. The cottage is well equipped. The coffee powder was hard and I think the container is not airtight. Or there should be no coffee, or better coffee. Good bedding, nice mattress. I would recommend the place.
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Ceronia J - Mar 2013
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Wonderful place and surroundings
Marie J - Jul 2013
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Goed.
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Well.
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Yvonne J - Apr 2013
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Won't stay there again unless the flat is cleaner.
Yvic B - Mar 2013
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Friendly,
Diane P - Jul 2012
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We were delighted with the accomodation and look forward to staying again, thank you.
Jessica V - Sep 2011
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Lovely spot for a weekend away, great service and lots of space.
- Capacity: 8 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: R45, Franschhoek, 7690, Western Cape
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