Old Watchmakers Guest House
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Doret B - May 2024
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Ons het oornag oppad Johannesburg toe van Kaapstad af.
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We spent the night on our way to Johannesburg from Cape Town.
We had a wonderful stay and the breakfast was fantastic. The place is beautiful, safe and centrally located. Walking distance from Die Kar restaurant.
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Neil F - Jan 2024
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The perfect stop over between Gauteng and the Cape. Good value!
Kotie V - Feb 2023
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Boere gasvryheid op sy beste.
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Farmer hospitality at its best.
Nice, peaceful town to sleep over. Had a great time! Nice, friendly reception. Very hospitable. Wendy is a star! Clean, tidy accommodation. Will definitely stay there again!
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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
Dankie baie sien jou weer.
Kathryn M - Jan 2024
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Clean, attention to detail.
Anebel B - Jan 2024
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Baie lekker gebly en lekker gerus.
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Had a great stay and rested well.
We had a very nice stay. Service was very good, room was nice and tidy. It is nice and quiet in the area. People are very friendly and the breakfast was a winner. Would recommend it for sure.
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Kathryn M - Jan 2023
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Wendy is a great host! Accommodation was clean and comfortable. Our dogs were welcomed.
Hendrik G - Dec 2022
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Wat 'n lekker verassing in Bethulie.
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What a nice cremation in Bethulie.
Very neat and well appointed place. The early morning breakfast was a big bonus. Hostess was very friendly and helpful.
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Simon B - Jan 2022
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Voel gou tuis hier.
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Feel at home here soon.
Wendy is a great hostess and makes you feel right at home. She makes an effort to make you feel at ease. Very clean and tidy place.
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Elna K - Jan 2022
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Baie gasvry.
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Very hospitable.
Beautiful place. Friendly reception.
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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
You are most welcome, hope to see u soon again. Have a wonderful day.
Ineke L - Dec 2022
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Ons is vriendelik ontvang, daar was voldoende geriewe en ons het 'n heerlike ontbyt gehad.
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We were kindly received, there were sufficient facilities and we had a delicious breakfast.
There was safe parking for the cars.
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Baie dankie aan julle ook.
Michelle M - Jan 2022
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Bethulie is pragtige dorpie met baie geskiedenis, Old Watchers Guest House het pragtige oudhede en alles wat nodig is vir 'n moeë reisiger.
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Bethulie is beautiful town with lots of history, Old Watchers Guest House has beautiful antiques and everything needed for a weary traveller.
My 2 Yorkies thoroughly enjoyed it and provisions were made for them to move around safely within the guest house's tiun. Breakfast was healthy, nutritious and just enough to face the long road again.
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Hugo J - Jan 2022
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Baie gasvry en aangenaam.
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Very hospitable and pleasant.
Wendy was very helpful and let us know ahead of time that there weren't any restaurants available on New Year's Day. Very pleasant place to stay and will definitely stop there again if I'm in the area.
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Wynand W - Jan 2022
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Interessante oorslaapplek.
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Interesting place to sleep.
Great to drive a different road for a change. Village but neglected.
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Tanya P - Dec 2021
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Enjoyable and very memorable.
Joan V - May 2021
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Excellent!
Albert M - Dec 2021
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Waarde vir geld, heerlike ontbyt, vriendelike gasvrou.
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Value for money, delicious breakfast, friendly hostess.
See stars.
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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
Morning, you both are most welcome, hope to see you both soon again. Have a great 2022.
Jan G - Apr 2021
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Uitstekende plattelandse gasvryheid
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Excellent country hospitality
Spacious, antique atmosphere. Excellent breakfast. Friendly reception. Secure parking.
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Shirley R - Sep 2020
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Very comfortable. Really pleasant people.
Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
It was our pleasure, hope to cross one other path again.
Pieter K - Dec 2020
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Friendly reception. Wendy is a star.
Elmarie T - Dec 2019
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Gasvryheid!
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Hospitality!
Wendy is a lovely, helpful, friendly host who does more than expected to make the visit special! Delicious breakfast and coffee shop!
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Baie dankie.
Daneel R - Jun 2019
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Ongelooflike gasvryheid deur Wendy, die bestuurder.
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Incredible hospitality from Wendy, the manager.
The accommodation was above expectations, rooms are spacious and the breakfast delicious. Wendy is an incredible manager.
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Kathy W - Mar 2019
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A very pleasant stay.
Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
Good day,
You are most welcome, hope to see you again. Have a super duper day :)
Roger R - May 2019
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Nice, quaint and comfortable.
Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
Thanks to you, so glad you had such a comfortable stay. :) Cannot wait to see you again.
Kind Regards,
Wendy
Graeme Adamson A - Jan 2019
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Good value and service.
Rentia P - Dec 2018
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Vriendelike en gasvrye ontvangs!
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Friendly and hospitable reception!
Thank you very much for the wonderful stay and the hospitality! Wendy went out of her way to make it as pleasant as possible.
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Francois R - Oct 2018
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Mooi karakter en huislike atmosfeer.
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Nice character and homey atmosphere.
Good value for money with neat clean room. Friendly service and delicious breakfast.
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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
Hi Francois,
Thank you also for staying at Old Watchmakers Guest House, hope to see you soon again. Have a fab weekend.
Kind Regards,
Wendy
Deon O - Aug 2018
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Kan net in een woord opsom: fantasties.
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Can only sum up in one word: fantastic.
What a fantastic hostess Wendy was. Felt like I was at my own home. Thank you, Wendy, you are a great person.
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Stephane D - May 2018
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Pragtige ou huis.
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Beautiful old house.
We were warmly received by Wendy, after we only got there at 23:00. We had such a good rest. Beautiful room and bathroom. Breakfast was delicious.
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Bob W - Mar 2018
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Charming old house.
Jolandi W - Jan 2018
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Net wat jy nodog het na 'n lang warm dag se ry!
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Just what you need after a long hot day's ride!
Beautiful rooms, exquisite breakfast and very helpful hostess. Nice place to eat for dinner within walking distance. Rooms have air conditioning.
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Christel M - Apr 2018
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Baie aangenaam en goed ingerig.
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Very pleasant and well appointed.
Old Watchmakers Guest House's stay was very pleasant with clean, tidy, tasteful rooms, very friendly service and a delicious breakfast. However, an adjustment must be made to the description: There is no bistro available! Luckily we planned a picnic dinner on the Hennie Steyn Bridge, it was incredibly beautiful with a breathtaking view!
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Trudie M - Dec 2018
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Vriendelik, netjies, waarde vir geld.
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Friendly, neat, value for money.
Restful. Really value for money.
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Caria S - Apr 2018
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Stilte, vriendelike diens, en as jy iets anders wil beleef is dit die plek.
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Silence, friendly service, and if you want to experience something different this is the place.
It is completely different and good experience. Was glad we were over there.
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You are most welcome, thanks.
Cathy S - Dec 2018
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Die kamer was pragtig en ruim.
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The room was beautiful and spacious.
The staff at Old Watchmakers are friendly and very helpful and I feel like I've known Wendy for years. She is truly a beautiful hostess. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast and it was really pleasant to spend the night there.
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Anton V - Dec 2017
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Make a plan to go!
Yolande T - Dec 2017
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Ons het baie welkom gevoel en het heerlik gebly.
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We felt very welcome and had a wonderful stay.
Wendy and her team are hospitable and friendly. The rooms were luxurious and tidy. What was very nice was the more than enough coffee, milk, etc.
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Wouter K - Jul 2017
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Aangenaam en rustig.
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Pleasant and peaceful.
Our second stay there. Warm welcome. Neat room and nice warm bedding. There was coffee on arrival and a delicious breakfast the next morning. Thank you LekkeSlaap's people!
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Monika R - Jan 2017
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Absoluut 'n plesier en belewenis. Enige tyd aanbeveel.
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Absolute pleasure and an experience. Would recommend anytime.
Once again country hospitality, friendliness, welcoming and safety one can only dream of. The welcoming we received from Wendy was excellent and the owner, M, is also a beautiful person.
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You are most welcome. I am so glad you both got home safe. See you again.
Jan M - Jan 2017
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Uitstekende vriendelike diens en goeie waarde vir geld.
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Outstanding friendly service and good value for money.
The friendly Wendy immediately made us feel at home and spoiled us with a delicious breakfast! Excellent value for money. We will be back.
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Rene M - Jan 2017
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We were made to feel extremely welcome. Lovely stay.
Werner B - Dec 2017
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Sakpasverblyf.
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Pocket-sized accommodation.
Very nice stay. Next time maybe stay a few extra days and explore the area instead.
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Willie B - Oct 2017
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Baie aangenaam en vriendelik.
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Very pleasant and friendly.
Really enjoy walking around the village. Had a nice rain. My wife complained about the dusty windowsill. Nice breakfast.
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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
Dankie vir jou eerlikheid, die vorige aand voor die reën was daar n wind en stofstorm. Sal verseker vensterbanke elke keer nagaan.
Groete
Em
Tiaan K - Jan 2017
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Baie netjies, skoon, privaat en alles wat nodig was om goed uit te rus na 'n lang tyd op die pad, met heelwat karakter uit die verlede.
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Very neat, clean, private and contains everything one would need to enjoy a well deserved rest after a long journey. The place has historical character.
LekkeSlaap was quick to reply to our accommodation enquiry. We were kept up to date all throughout and I would make use of their services again. We were helped on short notice which make things really easy for us. It was such a joy to be helped in Afrikaans, with friendly, speedy service.
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Sheelagh M - Sep 2017
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Nice restful night, not a sound at night.
Johan P - Apr 2017
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Stylvolle gastekamer.
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Stylish guestroom.
Guestroom stylish, hostess very helpful, needed medical help and she provided us with contacts etc.
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Philip J - Dec 2016
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Uitstekende ervaring.
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Excellent experience.
Really enjoyed my stay at Wendy's place. She is a wonderful host! Beautifully appointed guesthouse, homey, comfy, and clean. Delicious food! Will definitely stay there again if I find myself in the area. Just a stone's throw from the N1. Wendy you are a star. Keep shining.
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Amanda S - Aug 2016
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Ongelooflik!
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Incredible!
A lovely experience in a countryside setting, safe and beautiful. Meals were lovely and beautifully prepared. Thanks for allowing us to stay there, will definitely recommend it.
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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response
You are most welcome, call again, our door is always open.
Thanks,
Wendy and Em
Bevan R - Jul 2016
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Phenomenal!
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Thank you to you both. Remember our doors are always open.
Belinda J - Jul 2016
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Ontspanne verblyf.
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Relaxing accommodation.
The peaceful atmosphere definitely helped kick my holiday off on a relaxed note. The town can be explored on foot from the guesthouse.
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Kobus J - Mar 2016
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Uitstekend.
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Outstanding.
We really enjoyed it and their friendly service did it for us. Thank you very much, we will see you again.
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Steph N - Apr 2016
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Heerlik baie ontspanne atmosfeer.
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Lovely very relaxed atmosphere.
Very nice guest house - lovely stoep on which to hang out. Very good mattress, so you sleep great.
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Sonja B - Sep 2016
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All that you need.
Estelle V - Mar 2016
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Verstommende gasvryheid en die lekkerste ontbyt het ons heelwat later laat vertrek as wat ons beplan het!
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Amazing hospitality and the most delicious breakfast made us leave much later than we had planned!
Many thanks to the ladies of Old Watchmakers Guest House for the friendly reception and hospitality we experienced. The room and bathroom are beautifully furnished and we had a great rest! We will definitely visit there again one day!
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Wilna J - Sep 2016
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Vriendelike en gasvrye diens - goeie waarde vir geld en sentraal geleë.
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Friendly and hospitable service - good value for money and centrally located.
Very nicely restored old house with comfortable rooms, centrally located. Good value for money and delicious breakfast included. Unfortunately we couldn't get dinner at the Bistro, but there are other places to eat within walking distance. The service is friendly and hospitable - we would recommend it anytime.
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Dean V - Jun 2015
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Wonderlike atmosfeer en vriendelike diens!
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Wonderful atmosphere and friendly service!
We had a wonderful time at Old Watchmakers Guest House. The fireplace was already going when we arrived and Wendy made us feel welcome right from the 1st minute. The breakfast the next morning was also top notch.
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Johan V - May 2015
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Het vir een aand oornag. Baie goeie matras!
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Stayed overnight for one night. Very good mattress!
It is very safe and surprising that breakfast was included in price. Would go back anytime.
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Richard C - Jan 2015
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It was stunning. Beautiful old home. Lovely room. Outstanding food.
Wayne M - Jan 2015
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Gastehuis is netjies en het al die noodsaaklikhede om gemaklik te kan bly.
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Guesthouse is tidy and has all the essentials to be able to stay comfortably.
We were very kindly helped to move comfortably into the room. As there were no restaurants open in Bethulie on the holiday, she offered to prepare dinner for us. We didn't discuss at all and tried to convince her that we would manage ourselves but she didn't want to know anything. That evening she prepared a delicious dinner for just the 3 of us. The breakfast the next morning was also excellent, we will certainly use their services again if we want to spend the night in the Bethulie area.
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Theo W - Dec 2015
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Rustige oorslaap-opsie tussen Kaapstad en Gauteng.
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Quiet sleepover option between Cape Town and Gauteng.
Thanks for the hospitality!
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Nicolaas B - Nov 2015
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Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang en het sommer tuis gevoel.
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We were received very kindly and felt right at home.
Room was spacious and nicely furnished. Breakfast was deliciously prepared by Wendy and we would love to stay there again. Thank you very much.
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Annelise B - Jan 2015
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Bekostigbaar met heerlike aandetes!
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Affordable with delicious dinners!
Just what you want for a quick overnight stay: nice bed and bathroom, delicious food and friendliness.
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Ray B - May 2015
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We were welcomed very well.
Marlene E - Dec 2015
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Ons is hartlik verwelkom.
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We were warmly welcomed.
The lady who received us served us delicious fish and chips. All eateries were closed. The place doesn't look so good from the outside, but we were surprised with a lovely and beautiful room. We can only praise the lady who works there - she is so friendly!
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Tillie U - Dec 2015
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Baie gasvry, ontbyt en aandete was onverbeterlik. Baie goeie waarde vir geld gewees.
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Very hospitable, breakfast and dinner were unbeatable. Very good value for money.
We were scared at first, the streets looked dusty, it was dry and the surroundings were not nice, due to the fact that they had not had rain for about 2 years. However, the room was clean and tidy, the food unbeatable. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner there. Excellent value for money.
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Anne-marie B - Feb 2015
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Outydse, verwaarloosde gastehuis.
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Old-fashioned, neglected guest house.
Disappointing that bathroom/toilet is part of the room. No privacy.
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Kobie A - Dec 2015
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Dit was nie 'n goeie ondervinding nie.
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It was not a good experience.
I was the only person in the guest house in a small, deserted village. The hostess came to cook for me the night after I had to ask for it and charged me a fortune, R25 for a small bowl of ice cream. She then drove off again, leaving me all alone in the massive house. The next morning I left early and she said I could just leave the house open. Some of the locks are not secure and I was very nervous sleeping there alone.
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Aldi N - Dec 2014
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Die verblyf was vriendelik en gemaklik.
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The accommodation was friendly and comfortable.
After a long journey, the driver accommodated us around 9:00pm that night and served us a delicious dinner - a big plate of home cooked food complete with chicken pie. There was secure parking behind the gate, the bed was comfortable and a good breakfast was included at a reasonable B&B rate. We will remember the manager and owner because they are very friendly people who received us with hospitality - we appreciated the chats! Bethulie itself is stimulating and one of the more beautiful places in the area, filled with peacefulness and history.
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Ulrike K - Dec 2014
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Pragtige kamer en vriendelike diens.
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Beautiful room and friendly service.
Lovely stay in Bethulie, with spacious room and friendly hostess. Would definitely recommend it.
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- Capacity: 13 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 17 Joubert Street, Bethulie, 9992, Free State
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