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Protea Cottage

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4.7/5

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Reviews 140

On LekkeSlaap 6 years

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 44 reviews for Protea Cottage
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Niel T - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Niel T
Family with young children

Elsa (eienaar), was baie behulpsaam. Uitstekende plekkie en waarde vir geld.

Sien sterre.

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Elsa (owner), was very helpful. Excellent place and value for money.

See stars.

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Elana R - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elana R
Family with young children

Heerlik.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Kinders het dit vreeslik geniet.

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Delicious.

We had a great time. Children enjoyed it immensely.

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Ansell M - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansell M
Large group

Great location, clean and quiet.

My whole family really enjoyed their stay. Great location, clean and quiet. All the facilities you could ever need. Would definitely recommend the accommodation and would return in the future.

Zulfah S - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zulfah S
With partner

Rustig.

Dit was baie rustig gewees. Sal dit waardeer as daar wel 6 mense sou kom slaap het.

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Restful.

It had been very peaceful. Would appreciate it if 6 people would come to sleep.

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Gavin F - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gavin F
With friends

Pragtige omgewing, mooi uitsig en so rustig.

Dit was ons tweede keer by Protea Cottage en dit was net so lekker soos die vorige keer. Hierdie keer het ons 'n besoek van die bobbejane gekry, maar gelukkig het al die vensters diefwering en was ons voorbereid daarop. Dit was beslis die hoogtepunt van die naweek.

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Beautiful surroundings, beautiful view and so peaceful.

It was our second time at Protea Cottage and it was just as nice as the last time. This time we got a visit from the baboons, but luckily all the windows have burglar bars and we were prepared for that. It was definitely the highlight of the weekend.

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Rina G - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Rina G
Family with teenagers

Rustige wegbreek baie netjiese eenheid.

Ons het lekker gebly in Protea Cottage.

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Quiet getaway very neat unit.

We had a great stay in Protea Cottage.

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Marosane H - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marosane H
Family with young children

Such a relaxing week!

Thank you so much, Elsa, for allowing us to stay in your lovely place! The cottage is situated high up against the mountain, providing 180-degree sea views from almost every room in the house. The kitchen is extremely well-equipped with everything you need to prepare a meal. We had an amazing time and will definitely return. I haven't had such a relaxed holiday in a very long time!

Adrie D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adrie D
Family with teenagers

Heerlike vakansiehuisie.

Baie oulike, netjiese klein "pophuisie". Goed ingerig. Al wat dit nog kan verbeter is 'n TV. Dankie sal beslis weer daar bly.

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Lovely holiday home.

Very cute, neat little "doll house". Well appointed. All it can improve is a TV. Thanks will definitely stay there again.

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Annelia D - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelia D
With partner

Onwerklik mooie uitsig aan alle kante.

Die huisie staan teen die berg met onbeperkte uitsig op die see en berge agter. Dit is rus en vrede by uitstek. Als wat ons nodig gehad het was daar.

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Unreal beautiful view on all sides.

The house stands against the mountain with unlimited views of the sea and mountains behind. It is peace and quiet par excellence. Everything we needed was there.

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Rianda W - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rianda W
Family with teenagers

Stil aftreedorpie met 'n mooi ligging!

Mooi oorslaapplekkie vir 'n aand of 2. Vir langer verblyf sal daar 'n TV bygebring moet word omdat daar min vermaaak vir tieners in die dorp is! As mis in die aand unroll sal dit lekker wees Om 'n goeie fliek te kyk na 'n lekker braai en aandete!

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Quiet retirement village with a beautiful location!

Nice place to sleep for a night or 2. For longer stays, a TV will have to be added because there is little entertainment for teenagers in the town! If mist unrolls in the evening it will be nice to watch a good movie after a nice barbecue and dinner!

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Gavin F - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gavin F
With friends

Lekker knus winterswegbreek.

Ons het 'n lieflike naweek weg geniet. Die Vrydagaand was die wind baie sterk en het dit die wintersaand lekker verbeter. Die huis is net ruim genoeg en lekker knus veral met die kaggel en die lekker gemaklike wiegstoele. Dit was beslis 'n lekker verrassing. Sal enige tyd terugkeer.

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Nice cozy winter break.

We enjoyed a lovely weekend away. On Friday evening the wind was very strong and it improved the winter evening nicely. The house is just spacious enough and nice and cozy, especially with the fireplace and the nice and comfortable rocking chairs. It was definitely a nice surprise. Will return anytime.

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Melissa V - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
4/5
Melissa V
Family with young children

Lovely place.

Just a few suggestions. Maybe add a picture of the stairs. Add safety gates to top and bottom of stairs. Maybe add a splash pool in front of the house.

Bjorn J - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bjorn J
Family with young children

Absoluut fantasties!

Die kuier was absoluut fenominaal! Asemrowende uitsig en uitstekende ligging. Sal dit weer besoek keer op keer!

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Absolutely fantastic!

The visit was absolutely phenomenal! Breathtaking view and excellent location. Will visit again and again!

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Wayne E - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne E
With partner

This place never disappoints. This is like our second home.

The best house for breakaways. This is like our second home. The surroundings and location is perfect. Elna is just one friendly person. We just love this place.

Melanie S - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie S
With friends

Picturesque stay. Perfect cottage. Thoughtful touches throughout.

Suggestion: Available hairdryer and ashtrays outside.

Marguerite G - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marguerite G
Family with young children

Baie rustig.

Moet net kyk na die oprit voor die motorhuise. Sukkel om met 'n kar daar uit te kom weens baie klippe en los grond.

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Very calm.

Just look at the driveway in front of the garages. Difficult to get there with a car due to many stones and loose soil.

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Chanté G - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chanté G
With partner

Perfect that's all I can say.

Key was on time. House was neat and everything we needed was there. Hot water, good bathrooms and rooms were better than expected.

Sharon M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sharon M
With friends

Pleasantly surprised at the layout of the accommodation, very user-friendly.

The house is beautifully located. Everything was neat, tidy and very clean. The support from Elsa was fantastic. She was very accommodating which helped to make our stay memorable. My friends were very surprised at the affordability of the place. We loved the price for what we got. Thank you Elsa. We will definitely tell our friends.

Wina V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wina V
Family with teenagers

Net reg vir 'n naweekwegbreek.

Protea Cottage is die oulikste vakansiehuisie met alles wat jy nodig het om 'n wegbreeknaweek deur te bring. Ek sal dit net nie aanbeveel vir bejaarde of gestremde persone nie aangesien die trappies wat na die slaapkamers lei 'n bietjie steil is, maar vir jonger gesinne is dit perfek. Dankie Elsa vir die vriendelike ontvangs.

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Just right for a weekend getaway.

Protea Cottage is the cutest holiday cottage with everything you need to spend a weekend away. I just wouldn't recommend it for the elderly or disabled as the steps leading to the bedrooms are a bit steep, but for younger families it's perfect. Thank you Elsa for the friendly reception.

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Shani L - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shani L
With friends

Rustige wegbreek, vriendelike eienaar.

Naby winkels en die see. Huis is netjies en toegerus met die nodige eetgerei, beddegoed, toiletware. Sal definitief weer gaan, en aanbeveel vir ander!

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Peaceful getaway, friendly owner.

Close to shops and the sea. House is neat and equipped with the necessary cutlery, bedding, toiletries. Will definitely go again, and recommend to others!

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Emsia G - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Emsia G
Family with teenagers

Pragtige plek met mooi uitsigte en is goed ingerig.

Protea Cottage is baie gerieflik ingerig. Dit het pragtige uitsigte op die berg en die see.

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Beautiful place with nice views and is well furnished.

Protea Cottage is very comfortably furnished. It has beautiful views of the mountain and the sea.

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Luzanne V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Luzanne V
With partner

Was heerlik!

Ons het dit baie geniet. Oulike, "cosy" plekkie.

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Was delicious!

We enjoyed it very much. Cute, cozy place.

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Jacques V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques V
Family with teenagers

Few days away not far from Cape Town in a cozy cottage.

Amazing views, but the area can be very a windy especially in winter time. Not the ideal swimming beach, but we spent 5 days traveling up to Hermanus to the one side and Rooi-els to the other. Restful getaway and fairly well prepared for loadshedding which we got everyday.

Amber P - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Amber P
With friends

It was fun and peaceful, I just wish it was closer to the beach.

If there were assistance to get us closer to the beach that would have been amazing but nevertheless it was amazing. You guys had everything we needed in the cottage.

Cj B - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cj B
With partner

Relaxing and unplugged.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay really much at the house. It was neat and clean and had everything you needed. Nice place to unplug from the city life and relax. Elsa is very friendly and thoughtful. We would visit here again.

Wayne E - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne E
Family with teenagers

Awesome and the sea and mountain views are amazing.

The place is very clean, cosy and well maintained. Furnished and complete with cutlery, bedding etc. All you have to bring is yourself and food. The sea views and mountains are amazing.

Niel M - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Niel M
Large group

Puik!

Lieflike huis met baie mooi uitsig oor see en berg. Dadelik tuis gevoel. Sal beslis weer kom!

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Great!

Lovely house with a very nice view of sea and mountain. Immediately felt at home. Will definitely come again!

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Stephenie M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephenie M
Family with teenagers

Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Was rustig, veilig skoon en netjies.

Ons was op ons jaarlikse vakansie en het van KZN afgekom. Wat baie netjies en skoon. Ons is aktiewe atlete so 'n klein wasmasjien sou baie gehelp het tydens ons verblyf. Die stoep is nie beskut teen wind nie, as die eienaar dalk later meer beskutting wil opsit sal dit baie help as jy wil buite braai. Maar oor algemeen was dit regtig lekker.

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We had a great time. Was quiet, safe, clean and tidy.

We were on our annual holiday and came down from KZN. How very neat and clean. We are active athletes so a small washing machine would have helped a lot during our stay. The porch is not sheltered from the wind, if the owner might later want to put up more shelter it will help a lot if you want to barbecue outside. But overall it was really nice.

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Christa B - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christa B
Family with teenagers

Heerlike uitsig, stapafstand van die see af.

Ons het sommer baie lekker gebly en sal weer kom! Baie veilig en knus.

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Great view, walking distance from the sea.

We had a great stay and will come again! Very safe and cozy.

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Frans W - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frans W
Family with teenagers

Baie netjies se gerieflike huis met 'n onbeskryflike mooi uitsig van die see en berge!

Die dorp is so mooi skoon en daar is 'n rustige atmosfeer. Baie veilig plek.

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Very neat and comfortable house with an indescribably beautiful view of the sea and mountains!

The town is so nice and clean and there is a peaceful atmosphere. Very safe place.

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Miranda B - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Miranda B
With partner

Gerieflike huis in 'n pragtige omgewing.

Huis skoon en netjies met als wat mens nodig het. Heerlike binnekaggel vir kouer dae. Oulike koffiewinkel in Bettiesbaai met goeie restaurante in Kleinmond - Kabel Jo's word aanbeveel met koffiewinkel/bakkery net langs hulle vir heerlike eetgoed. Fantastiese staproetes by Kogelberg Natuurreservaat asook Harold Porter Botaniese Tuin. Let wel, dat daar 'n skoonmaakfooi (direk betaalbaar aan gasvrou) is van R200 wat nie op die webwerf verskyn nie - sien dit eers na jy betaal het op die bewys van betaling.

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Comfortable house in a beautiful setting.

House clean and tidy with everything you need. Lovely indoor fireplace for colder days. Cute coffee shop in Betties Bay with good restaurants in Kleinmond - Kabel Jo's is recommended with a coffee shop/bakery right next to them for delicious food. Fantastic walking trails at Kogelberg Nature Reserve as well as Harold Porter Botanical Garden. Note that there is a cleaning fee (payable directly to hostess) of R200 which does not appear on the website - see it only after you have paid on the proof of payment.

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Shamiema S - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shamiema S
Family with teenagers

Amazing place, cosy and private.

We loved staying here, the place has so many extras not mentioned in the description of the place. The photos do this beautiful place no justice. So spacious and clean. The scenery from the bedroom windows is amazing.

Rudi A - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi A
Family with young children

Had a wonderful time, too bad the beaches were closed!

Elsa and her Mom were wonderful in taking care of us, especially in the face of the unexpected baboon invasion. Entirely my fault since I left the back door open. Seriously though, be aware that the gorgeous views from the mountainside mean that you are in a baboon area. Take care!

Andrea P - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Andrea P

Uitstekend.

Baie nice huis, vreeslike mooi uitsig. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Outstanding.

Very nice house, very nice view. Will definitely go again.

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Seth V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Seth V
With friends

Fantastic place to stay!

We had everything we needed, were within 7 minutes of Kleinmond shops, right on the mountain with beautiful views.

Rynardt P - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rynardt P
With friends

Was n fantastiese wegbreek van die stad af saam pelle, Eienaar se diens is net next level.

Ons het die cottage so baie geniet en alles was vooraf reg uitgesit vir ons, gemaklike geriewe en puik skoon kamers en leef areas, great great great. Dankie

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Was a fantastic break away from the city with friends, Owner's service is just next level.

We enjoyed the cottage so much and everything was laid out for us in advance, comfortable facilities and great clean rooms and living areas, great great great. Thank you

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Tommaso F - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tommaso F
Family with young children

Amazing to be so close to the mountains, with a nice ocean view.

The oldest and surely most beautiful building of the area. Very comfortable living room and a garden with a braai area.

Keshia V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Keshia V
With friends

Ons het heerlik gekuier en die uitsigte van die see en berge was fantasties!

Ek kan enige tyd Protea Cottage voorstel vir enige familie of paartjie! Hulle diens was amazing en ons was op die hande gedra! Die huis was ook silwerskoon en netjies, met al die klein goedjies wat dit soos huis laat voel! Dankie vir al julle moeite, dit was regtig fantasties om met julle te werk!

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We had a great time and the views of the sea and mountains were fantastic!

I can recommend Protea Cottage to any family or couple at any time! Their service was amazing and we were taken care of! The house was also spotless and tidy, with all the little things that make it feel like home! Thanks for all your hard work, it was really fantastic working with you!

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Mark H - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mark H
With friends

Good place to go.

Very Nice Place, just indicate their isn't a TV on the add, not that its a problem.

Andrew R - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Andrew R
Family with young children

Had a lovely stay, cottage is fitted out with everything you need.

Had a lovely stay here over the December holidays. Only negatives would be the exposure to wind and the potential baboon risk, otherwise cottage is lovely, clean and well fitted out.

Maliske V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maliske V
Family with young children

Beslis 'n wenner!

Pragtige ligging, huisie alles wat mens nodig het en meer!

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Definitely a winner!

Beautiful location, cottage everything one needs and more!

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Michael S - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael S
With friends

Very pleasant experience.

Great cottage with excellent value for money. Very clean, beautiful scenery, nice outside braai area.

Jeremy W - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeremy W
Family with young children

Lovely place. My kids enjoyed every moment. Will definitely be back.

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Esmari O - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esmari O
Family with young children

Fantastic, well organised, clean, comfortable, a must do again venue. Best ever.

Fantastic. Venue well organised, clean, comfortable. A must do again venue. Such friendly people. View is spectacular. House is beautiful, value for money.

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  • Capacity: 5 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 15:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 3052 Penguin Terrace, Betty's Bay, 7141, Western Cape
https://travelground.imgix.net/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAA772f846e0dedd7310674cfacf78835a8a008564ba1669e382356281d1eaa557b20e2abbcefa9015605805fdde156c8aa9080?w=1440&h=960&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format,compress&q=80 From R1 200 per night (sleeps 5) 44 5 1 5 3052 Penguin Terrace Betty's Bay 7141 Western Cape 021 201 8901 15:00-22:00 10:00 -34.356515857543 18.952291953373

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