Cheval Vapeur
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3.4/5
Colleen Geverifieer
Eiendomme 1
Resensies 67
Op LekkeSlaap 10 jaar
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Jemimia M - Jul 2024
Algehele gradering
A home away from home.
Denine J - Mrt 2024
Algehele gradering
Amazing.
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Thank you Denine for your lovely review. Much appreciated. Hope you will be back soon. Regards, Colleen.
Riaan B - Mrt 2023
Algehele gradering
Fantastiese wegbreek van die stadslewe en geraas.
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Thank you Riaan! We hope your next stay is even better!!
Wendy S - Mei 2024
Algehele gradering
Very relaxing and enjoyable.
Reginald B - Feb 2024
Algehele gradering
Pleasant.
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Good afternoon Reginald. Thank you for your positive and constructive review. Hope to see you again soon. Regards, Colleen.
Anonieme gas - Jan 2024
Algehele gradering
Shouneez M - Feb 2023
Algehele gradering
Mind blowing!
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Thank you so much Shouneez, for your super review. Much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon. Regards. Colleen.
Kay C - Nov 2023
Algehele gradering
Perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle.
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Wonderfully glowing review! Thank you, Kay. Hope to see you again very soon. Enjoy the festive season.
Regards,
Colleen.
Aneeqah M - Apr 2023
Algehele gradering
Love this place, will definitely come again.
Shana S - Apr 2023
Algehele gradering
The horses as a morning view was the best part of our stay.
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Thanks Shana! Sorry about the initial mix-up, but glad everything got sorted satisfactorily. We are very lucky to have Thumeka and Eric. And, yes, the horses are wonderful and special!
Nariman T - Jan 2023
Algehele gradering
My stay was great, I love the serenity and services.
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Morning Nariman.
Thank you so very much for your wonderfully positive review.
This sort of review makes all the difference to all of us.
We started Cheval as a Job Creation Idea and reviews like yours, make everything worthwhile.
Regards and hope to see you again soon.
Colleen.
Aneeqah M - Feb 2023
Algehele gradering
Tranquil, cosy and remote.
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Thank you Aneeqah, for your positive and encouraging review!
This little 'Sanctuary' needs guests, just like you.
Come again soon.
Regardsand kisses from the horses,
Colleen.
Anonieme gas - Des 2023
Algehele gradering
Elrize A - Mrt 2023
Algehele gradering
Ek sal die gastehuis beslis nie aanbeveel nie.
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Thank you Elrize for your review. The flies were very bad over the period of your stay - it was a result of the compost spread onto the neighbouring vegetable farm fields. We have since made a permanent arrangement with a pest-controller to provide an instant service when things get bad, We are sorry this was not in place for your stay.
I am also sorry about the confusion over toilets, but I do think that the websites are clear on this issue.
We are currently carrying out repairs and improvements on a rota basis.
Wallace J - Feb 2023
Algehele gradering
Aaklig.
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I am sorry that you were unhappy. It is a farm in a rural area and was clearly not to your taste. Your complaints are very broad with no specifics to which I can reply, other than to say that we do try hard to keep the farm clean.
Magrietha Juliana A - Des 2022
Algehele gradering
Dit was baie rustig ek sal weer wil gaan, om elke oggend op te staan daar was 'n plesier.
Enzio L - Jul 2022
Algehele gradering
Pleasant, calm and quick getaway.
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Thanks Enzio for your marvelous review and we hope to see you again soon. Regards John.
Kobus D - Sep 2022
Algehele gradering
Baie lekker stil en rustig.
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Baie, baie dankie Kobus.
Ons is verskriklik dankbaar.
Geniet die week.
Colleen,
Riaan B - Nov 2022
Algehele gradering
Gerieflik en gesellig.
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Thank you for your wonderfully positive review, Riaan.
We are indeed lucky to have Eric and his extremely capable wife, Thumeka, managing the property.
John
Franklin V - Jan 2022
Algehele gradering
Lekker private rustige kuier.
Porchia D - Des 2022
Algehele gradering
There was no hot water in the shower, the bathrooms are a walking distance from the rooms.
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We are very sorry about the hot water. One of the gas geysers packed up the day after Christmas and it took us 3 days to get it fixed. All the other units remained fully functional but did require Portia to walk an extra distance.
The window not closing was not acceptable and we apologise for this. It has been repaired since.
Shane M - Okt 2022
Algehele gradering
Goeie tyd gehad,.
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Shane asked for and booked Club, Jane and Downtown. On arrival, they said that Club was too far away from the other 2 cottages (it is about 170 meters from Jane) and that they would not use it.
They had a lekker braai at Jane Cottage. Club Cottage was locked but they had the key. It was found in Downtown the next day. Shane did send us a message just before 9pm asking for Club Cottage to be unlocked, but we only saw the message the next day. We do not know exactly where everyone slept. We are glad, though, that they enjoyed themselves.
Nelia G - Apr 2022
Algehele gradering
Moes ander akkomodasie soek.
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I am indeed sorry that Nelia was so disappointed.
She arrived 2 hours before check-in time and her unit was not yet ready. Some minor cement work on the outside was being repaired and the bed had not yet been made up and the manageress was seeing to another guest.
She said that they would return later but never came back. Instead, she submitted this review. I am not sure why she says the farm is unsafe, I wouldn't have thought she was there long enough to even judge but generally we get good marks for security. We have electric fencing and night-watchmen and have never had a serious incident in the 17 years we have been there.
Chante A - Mei 2021
Algehele gradering
Veilig en rustig.
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Thank you Chante,
Humble apologies for long delay in replying but I have bee very ill, in-between times!
Regards,
Colleen.
Sipokazi B - Apr 2021
Algehele gradering
It was great to be there, environment is therapeutic.
Nicole R - Apr 2021
Algehele gradering
See below.
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Thank you for your positive review, Nicole.
Much appreciated.
Regards,
Colleen
Trezlin D - Mrt 2021
Algehele gradering
Baie lekker.
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Afternoon Siphokazi, Thank you so much for your lovely, positive review. Much appreciated.
Regards,
Colleen.
Vincent R - Aug 2021
Algehele gradering
Okay.
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Dankie Vincint.
Jammer dat ek so laat met hiedie "reply" was/is maar ek was intussen baie siek.
Groete,
Colleen.
Johannes F - Feb 2021
Algehele gradering
Baie vuil kamer, nie geweet ek kom nie.
Kenan C - Apr 2021
Algehele gradering
Not friendly.
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I am sorry Kenan feels this way. We are a farm and the cottage Kenan was staying in was next to the reed beds at the Dam. We remember the incident which was dealt with by the Facilities Manager - it was a live field mouse which did run away so Manger could not catch it.
We do not poison the indigenous wild-life on the farm which is part of the seasonal wetlands of Cape Town.
Lynette F - Aug 2020
Algehele gradering
We enjoyed our stay at Cheval.
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Thanks for the review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon, Lynette. Regards, Colleen
Shana S - Nov 2020
Algehele gradering
Had a great weekend.
Marvin M - Feb 2020
Algehele gradering
Good, but there is an issue of water and a toilet in the house.
Abdul H - Aug 2019
Algehele gradering
Rustig en vriendelik.
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Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde Abdul!
Sal goed wees om julle weer te sien.
Groete,
Colleen, John en Lesley.
Lydon C - Jan 2019
Algehele gradering
Everything was great, would recommend anyone.
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Thank you Lydon.
Hope to see you again soon.
Colleen.
Anonieme gas - Jan 2019
Algehele gradering
Musa K - Des 2019
Algehele gradering
Not pleasant at all.
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We are sorry that Musa did not enjoy his stay. Answers to his specific points are:
• When confirming a new booking, specific directions are always given as shown below;
Directions to Cheval Vapeur
We are off Varkensvlei Road in Philippi, Cape Town. If you wish you can send us an email stating from where you will be coming and we will then send you detailed directions as to how to get here.
Alternatively, you can use your GPS or SatNav systems or Google Maps, but please be careful. Some systems give wrong directions and, unless you have a 4x4 will get you stuck in the sand. You will need to leave the car and travel about 600m down a proper gravel road, at the beginning of that road is a sign saying Cheval Vapeur and another saying Over the Stables and yet another (big one) saying Coirtex. If your system tells you to leave the tar and you cannot see these signs then STOP. You can phone us and we will guide you.
• Cheval is a farm and of course, there are spiders (and other creatures) outside that also sometimes come indoors. But every cottage has a battery-operated automatic fly spray to deal with the problem.
• On arrival, we gave Musa another cottage that was only 15m from the bathroom because he said his partner had a problem with the distance.
• Cheval is a nature experience. The lights from the nearby city give sufficient light (even when there is no moon) to safely find your way around (the sand is also white which greatly assists) and there are a few outside lights some of which provide an unobtrusive and low level of lighting in the general area where Musa had his cottage.
• It is unfortunate that there was a problem with the hot water but do not know what was wrong and we were not informed thereof to correct the situation. The bathrooms have gas geysers which are very effective.
Zeta A - Jul 2018
Algehele gradering
Awesome.
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Thank you for your review Zeta. Hope to see you again soon.
Johann G - Okt 2018
Algehele gradering
Rustigste twee dae in my lewe.
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Dankie baie vir jou mooi woorde, Johann.
Constance M - Jan 2018
Algehele gradering
Peaceful.
Stephanie U - Jul 2018
Algehele gradering
Dit was 'n interessante ervaring.
Anneli B - Jan 2018
Algehele gradering
Disgusted.
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There is a sign to Cheval on Varkensvlei Road and at the gate itself.
Ablution blocks are locked at all times for privacy and security reasons. Each guest has his/her own key.
All cottages have automatic fly spray dispensers. These need to be replaced when depleted and we need be advised accordingly.
Jeniffer B - Des 2018
Algehele gradering
Dié plek is nie soos adverteer word nie.
Ann J - Nov 2017
Algehele gradering
Baie rustige plekkie en laat die mense jou baie welkom voel, baie bedagsaam. Regtig waarde vir geld en voel baie veilig.
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Thank you so much Anne. Much appreciated!
Hope to see you again soon.
Regards,
Colleen.
Françoise B - Jan 2017
Algehele gradering
A lovely farmstyle adventure.
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Thank you, Francoise.
We started Cheval as a Job Creation (for the indigent), Horse rescue and Wetland Birds' Restoration Tourism project, on our retirement from the actuarial profession.
We are so pleased you appreciated what we offer!
Hope to see you again (with more improvements) soon in the future.
Regards,
Colleen.
Jane P - Jul 2017
Algehele gradering
Value for money, rustic, getaway.
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Thank you so much, Jane.
Looking forward to seeing you again, soon.
Regards,
Colleen.
Tebogo R - Feb 2017
Algehele gradering
Excellent!
Ruanda B - Des 2017
Algehele gradering
Baie rustig en gemaklik.
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Thank you for your kind comments. We do sometimes have a problem with people trying to find us, we will change the wording on the various websites to warn people not to use their GPS or Google maps which sometime give inaccurate directions but to rather get directions directly from us.
Mariette W - Apr 2017
Algehele gradering
Heerlik rustig om weer jou siel te vind.
Anonieme gas - Okt 2017
Algehele gradering
Kristin A - Okt 2017
Algehele gradering
Interesting farm experience.
Rishaad A - Nov 2017
Algehele gradering
Very nice farm experience.
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Evening Rishaad,
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Cheval.
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your family. Please thank your Aunt for her support during a difficult time for me.
These are the things that make all the difference in life.
Very best regards,
Colleen.
PS. John is now fully recovered.
Dolf C - Jan 2017
Algehele gradering
An interesting experience.
Anonieme gas - Apr 2017
Algehele gradering
Anton J - Sep 2017
Algehele gradering
Ongelooflik sleg.
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I am indeed sorry that Anton did not enjoy his stay with us. I know that he got badly lost for over an hour on his way here, and that might have soured his experience. We have 2 ablution blocks - the first is 56 m and the second 98 m from, the front door of the cottage he stayed in and not, as he states, a few 100 m further.
Willie J - Des 2017
Algehele gradering
Uiters teleurstellend.
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Good day,
Thank you for your feedback.
You have mentioned our listing is misleading, however, we feel differently. TravelGround themselves came and visited Cheval a few months ago and took the photos you see advertised as well as wrote the content for our Cheval listing. Because TravelGround came here, we feel they have accurately represented the information you see on our listing today. The cottages do have zinc roofs and during strong winds eg South Easter Gale certainly the roof will rattle. However, the roof is not loose as such and does not blow off or leak. The guest's cottage is set up for 5 guests, your party consisted of 4 guests. There is a 4 seater table and bench chairs available at the cottage as well as a large cane table (glass top) with 1 cane chair. The cane chair, unfortunately, must have got wet at some stage, started to deteriorate and we had not noticed. Therefore there was sound seating for 4 guests. We have removed the cane chair subsequently. After you had left we found the round gilded antique mirror frame had been broken and the broken pieces were lying under the bed.
Charmaine A - Mrt 2017
Algehele gradering
Absolute teleurstelling.
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This guest stated they were perfectly happy with the establishment when they arrived. The following morning the gentleman came to door explaining that their relatives in Cape Town wanted them to stay with them. He asked me for his money back. I referred him to the cancellation policy. He did not like that.
Gretha F - Des 2016
Algehele gradering
Ek is baie vertroud met plase maar het nog nooit soveel vlieë beleef nie.
Lettithea B - Des 2016
Algehele gradering
Uiters swak en teleurstellend. Verdien geen sterre net minuse!
Marilize P - Jan 2016
Algehele gradering
Wat 'n teleurstelling!
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Afternoon Marlize,
In response to your review, Cheval Vapeur is not located in an informal settlement. On the contrary, the establishment is surrounded by vegetable farms who sell under contract to various supermarkets and thus do not fertilize with human waste. The nearest informal settlement is approximately 3 km away from the establishment.
We have reviewed the pictures on our listing to ensure that guests are not under the wrong impression when they book accommodation at Cheval Vapeur, as has Cape Town Tourism & the TEP(Tourism Enterprise Partnership), who have also vetted us we are members thereof, and confirm that our pictures are accurately representative. I do have to mention that you were under the impression that you booked the Mews Apartment, but in actual fact, you booked the Club Cottage which isn't nearly as luxurious as the Mews Apartment.
Regards,
Colleen
Jaco V - Des 2015
Algehele gradering
Gemaklik en rustig.
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Baie Dankie Jaco vir jou besoek en wonderlike review.
Ek is altyd so bly as mense dit geniet.
Dan voel ons lewens vol waarde.
Hoop my taal nie te snaaks is nie.
Rudy B - Jun 2015
Algehele gradering
Besonders aangenaam.
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Evening Rudy,
Thank you for the positive review. Much appreciated!
Hope to see you again sometime in the future.
Regards,
Colleen
Lisette G - Apr 2015
Algehele gradering
Gevoel van kamp met styl.
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Goeie Dag Lisette,
Baie dankie vir die positiewe woorde en sterre. Ons is baie dankbaar daaroor. Alles van die beste en ons hoop om jou weer te sien!
Groete,
Colleen en John
Theuns D - Apr 2015
Algehele gradering
Verblyf was baie lekker en die natuur baie mooi.
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Goeie Dag Theuns,
Dankie vir jou mooi woorde in verband met Cheval. Baie gaaf van jou! Ons hoop om jou gou weer te sien!
Groete en lekker dag verder,
Colleen
Johannes J - Okt 2015
Algehele gradering
Plattelandse aardsheid en "rustic".
Megan D - Mei 2015
Algehele gradering
Glad nie soos verwag nie.
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Good day Megan,
Thank you for your review. We do our utmost to give guests exactly what we promise. I will try to address each of your points.
Our listing details specify – wooden cottages and horse farm, in seasonal wetlands. The pictures are an accurate representation of the establishment. One should not be surprised to find a field mouse (or a horse or a duck) on a farm, or floor levels that are not exactly 90 degrees to the ground.
On the night of 2/5/15 (during your stay) a group of 6 guests stayed over. Unfortunately this group created much disturbance, behaved badly dispite our quitening them down several times. There was also excessive drinking. Because of this, we now specify in our quotes that we do not allow partying, raucous behavior and excessive drinking when quoting for groups of 5 guests and over. We apologize for this night’s disturbance and offer a refund for that night. As can be seen from the various other reviews, this is not usually the case but rather the exception.
The property is constantly and continuously cleaned. One guard dog, Shine, obviously disturbed by the behavior of the 6 guests, ran around pulling over rubbish bins that night which then caused a certain amount to be strewn around. This was then sorted out and Shine has subsequently been re-homed.
Our average rating for value for money is 4 star, even including your 3 star rating.
I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay. I am happy to refund you for the night of the 2nd May 2015.
Regards,
Colleen Beak
Tertia G - Des 2014
Algehele gradering
Great experience!
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Enening Tertia,
I've only just realized I can reply to you!
Thank you so much for your Extremely Positive Review you gave Cheval after your stay.
Very much appreciated.
Hope to see you again at some time in the future.
Regards,
Colleen
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