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Anvil Stud Cottages

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 42 reviews for Anvil Stud Cottages
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Johan B - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan B
On business

Baie lekker verblyf met alles wat jy nodig het.

Die mooi en goed toegeruste kamer met 'n koffiestasie wat privaat skool toe was, sal my lank bybly.

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Very nice stay with everything you need.

The beautiful and well-equipped room with a coffee station that was private to the school will stay with me for a long time.

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Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you Johan for your great review. Hope to see you again shortly.
Regards Wayne

Anvil Stud Cottages
Keith T - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Keith T
With partner

Will definitely be our next stay when in the area.

Everything was perfect. Super comfortable kingsize bed.

Brad G - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brad G
With partner

Great place to stay.

Was so nice and clean. Lovely views and amazing rooms.

Daleen M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daleen M
With partner

Heerlik gebly!

Baie gerieflik, ruim en netjies.

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Great stay!

Very comfortable, spacious and tidy.

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Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you for your great review. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Elize H - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize H
With partner

Verblyf was netjies en gerieflik, die natuurskoon is asemrowend.

Verblyf was baie gerieflik.

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Accommodation was neat and comfortable, the scenery is breathtaking.

Accommodation was very comfortable.

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Thank you, Elize, for your lovely review. Hope to see you again soon.

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

Excellent.

We had a lovely stay, thank you.

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you very much for your lovely review.
Hope to see you again soon.

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Lindie W - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lindie W
With friends

Pleasant.

Incorrect cottage located to us. No 6 instead of 7 as booked. Walls very thin. Received call first night for complaint about noisy TV. Got woken up at 5 am every morning after by next door guests. Walls not sound proof.

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Lindie we are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your room.

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Johan B - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan B
On business

Een van die beste plekke waar ek nog gebly het!

Anvil Stud Cottages tick al die blokkies, ruim kamer met puik meubels en toerusting in 'n rustige en pragtige omgewing. Egte koffie is super spesiaal.

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One of the best places I've ever stayed!

Anvil Stud Cottages ticks all the boxes, spacious room with great furniture and equipment in peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Real coffee is super special.

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Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and your wonderful review.

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Rozelle D - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rozelle D
Family with young children

Amazing, extremely neat and tidy and lots of attention to detail!

We really enjoyed our overnight stay! Rooms are well-equipped and spacious! Amazing shower and the rusks were delicious! Will definitely visit again when we come down for a horse show!

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thanks, Rozelle for your lovely review. Hope to see you again soon. Stay safe.
Regards,
Wayne

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Leticea E - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leticea E
With partner

Perfect!

Our expectations was exceeded!

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you for the lovely review. Hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards,
Wayne and the Anvil Stud Team

Anvil Stud Cottages
Henk R - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk R
Individual traveller

Uitstekende ligging, baie stil area, naby alles in Hillcrest, baie groot kamer en uitstekende fasiliteite.

Ek sal beslis weer daar gaan oorbly.

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Excellent location, very quiet area, close to everything in Hillcrest, very large room and excellent facilities.

I will definitely stay there again.

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Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you for the lovely review. It was great to have you stay with us. Hope you return soon. Regards, Dot.

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Dirk W - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk W
Individual traveller

Anvil Stud Cottages is ongelooflik baie mooi geleë in die Vallei van 1000 Heuwels.

Ek sal enige tyd Anvil Stud Cottages aanbeveel vir enige iemand wat goeie en luukse verblyf soek by die pragtige Vallei van 1000 Heuwels, die eienaars is baie vriendlik en behulpsaam en alle Covid-19-voorsorgmaatreëls is gevolg, daar is ook baie om te doen in die omgewing en binne kort ry-afstand van meeste restaurante en malls af, regtig uitstekende verblyfopsie.

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Anvil Stud Cottages is incredibly beautifully situated in the Valley of 1000 Hills.

I would anytime recommend Anvil Stud Cottages to anyone looking for good and luxury accommodation at the beautiful Valley of 1000 Hills, the owners are very friendly and helpful and all Covid-19 precautions have been followed, there is also plenty to do in the area and within short driving distance of most restaurants and malls, really excellent accommodation option.

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Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your lovely review. It is always nice to get positive feedback from our guests. Stay safe and we hope to see you again.

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Malcolm F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Malcolm F
With partner

Our stay was characterised by the friendliness of our hosts, beautiful and peaceful surroundings and access to the lovely town of Hillcrest.

A most enjoyable sojourn made more enjoyable by the very good restaurants and coffee shops in Hillcrest.

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you for the lovely review. It was great to have you stay with us.
Hope you return soon.
Regards,
Dot

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Jean C - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jean C
Individual traveller

Perfect place.

Friendliness in the hospitality industry is a given, but the manageress and staff at Anvil Stud go beyond being friendly and helpful. The attention to detail makes one very comfortable and secure. You are assured of a relaxing, peaceful stay.

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thanks for your kind comments. Hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards,
Dot

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Jacques D - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques D
Family with teenagers

Gemaklik en rustig.

Ons verblyf was baie lekker. Die eenheid is netjies en gemaklik. Baie naby aan die Shongweni Club.

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Comfortable and quiet.

Our accommodation was very nice. The unit is neat and comfortable. Very close to the Shongweni Club.

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Marian M - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marian M
Individual traveller

Lovely home from home accommodation.

I ended up by staying much longer than originally anticipated and met with great help and arrangements. Would highly recommend Anvil Cottages.

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thanks for your wonderful review. Hope your husband makes a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dot

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Gary W - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gary W
Individual traveller

Very peaceful, off the beaten track but close enough to everything if you drive.

I like the aspect of paying per person and not for the unit. Friendly environment, gentle dogs, owners not in your face.

Louise S - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise S

Stunning!

We could not fault anything! Everything was perfect and attention is paid to the smallest detail. It was as if we were the first visitors to occupy the cottage. Lovely gardens, view and friendly staff and dogs! We hope to be back there in August!

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thank you so much for the lovely review, we are glad you had an enjoyable stay.

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Elana G - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elana G
With partner

Aangenaam.

Dit was 'n heerlike ervaring op 'n pragtige plek. Mense baie behulpsaam en het regtig die ekstra myl geloop om ons te help en aan ons versoeke te voldoen. Sal enige tyd hierdie plek aanbeveel.

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Lovely.

It was a lovely experience in a beautiful location. The people were helpful and went the extra mile to see to our requests. Highly recommended.

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Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Thanks for the great review.
Dot
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Hardus D - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hardus D
Family with teenagers

Tuiste so na aan jou eie gerief by die huis.

Sien sterre.

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As comfortable as your own home.

See the stars.

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Chante D - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chante D
With partner

I really enjoyed my stay and I was so amazed by the view and the atmosphere when I arrived.

Anvil Stud is absolutely beautiful. I really enjoyed my stay, it was so peaceful and relaxing. And the owners were to welcoming and friendly. And the cottages are so homely and warm and you just feel so comfortable, it's like your home away from home and I shall definitely be returning soon. A big thanks to Dot and Wayne for you hospitality.

Jacqueline M - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacqueline M
With partner

Absolutely beautiful.

We loved the place and would definitely be visiting there again. I will recommend this place to all my friends and family. Thank you for everything.

Elsie E - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsie E
With partner

Die verblyf was ongelooflik lekker en ons het tuis gevoel.

Daar word baie aandag gegee aan klein dingetjies soos beskuit, warm sjokolade en self vars melk in die yskas. Selfs die wynglase is van goeie gehalte wat jou nog meer tuis laat voel. Goeie beddegoed word gebruik en selfs elektriese kombers vir koue aande. Ons sal beslis weer daar tuisgaan en ander mense aanbeveel.

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The stay was incredibly nice and we felt at home.

A lot of attention is paid to small things like biscuits, hot chocolate and even fresh milk in the fridge. Even the wine glasses are of good quality which makes you feel even more at home. Good bedding is used and even an electric blanket for cold nights. We will definitely stay there again and recommend to other people.

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Erica S - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erica S
Family with young children

Would like to live there forever.

The only problem I saw: with four people it is a bit cramped as 2 sleep in the lounge. So I would only advise families or people who know each other well to stay there if the group is made up of more than 2. The beds are comfortable, the pillows smelt divine and hygienic. Next time: top room, here we come!

Morne K - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Morne K
With partner

Perfekte rusplek!

Die rustigheid, netheid, ligging en honde is perfek!

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Perfect resting place!

The tranquility, cleanliness, location and dogs are perfect!

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Ilze V - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze V
With partner

Ons het heerlik gebly in die ruim kothuis op die lowergroen landskap.

Pragtige kothuis is baie ruim en voorsien aan alle behoeftes. Dit word daagliks skoongemaak en die beskuithouers word opgevul! Eienares, Dot, is baie gaaf en haar honde té dierbaar vir woorde. Ons het daagliks van daar na Kearsney College gery vir sport, lekker na genoeg geleë. Dis baie mooi en groen, die kleinhoewe word baie goed na omgesien. Dis baie veilig en vreedsaam op Anvil Stud Farm. Ek beveel dit hoog aan.

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We had a wonderful stay in the spacious cottage on the leafy green landscape.

Beautiful cottage is very spacious and caters for all needs. It is cleaned daily and the biscuit containers are refilled! Owner, Dot, is very nice and her dogs too lovely for words. We drove daily from there to Kearsney College for sports, nice enough location. It's very beautiful and green, the small holdings are very well looked after. It's very safe and peaceful at Anvil Stud Farm. I highly recommend it.

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Penny L - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Penny L
With partner

Just three little complaints.

No milk for tea/coffee, we had to go and buy, luckily we were going out for dinner so this was not an extra trip. The double bed in the master bedroom nearest the window was slightly lopsided, my husband kept on having to move up or he would roll off the bed. Pillows not very comfortable.

Anvil Stud Cottages 's response

Hi Mrs Lutge

We have noted your concerns, thank you for bringing our attention to these issues.
We will promptly see to them.

Thank you
Lauren

Anvil Stud Cottages
Gerald G - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerald G
Family with young children

Fantastiese plek.

Lieflike plek, mense vriendelik, lief die hond daar. Dankie aan LekkeSlaap, reëlings 10/10, geen probleme met inboek of niks nie. Sal altyd weer LekkeSlaap gebruik.

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Fantastic place.

Lovely place, friendly people, love the dog there. Thanks to LekkeSlaap, arrangements 10/10, no problems with check-in or anything. Will always use LekkeSlaap again.

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Hendro G - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendro G
With partner

Dot en haar span gaan uit hulle pad om dit aangenaam te maak. Hoogs aan te bevele.

Dit was sommer lekker om daar te bly. Die algemene standaard is baie hoog en ons sal beslis weer daar bespreek.

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Dot and her team go out of their way to make it enjoyable. Highly recommended.

It was just nice to stay there. The general standard is very high and we would definitely book there again.

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Nico B - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico B
Family with teenagers

Anvil Stud kothuis het ons 'n heerlike basis verskaf terwyl ons 'n hokkie kampioenskap bygewoon het.

Daar is verskeie restaurante in die omgewing, maar die kothuis is so toegerus dat jy gemaklik vir jou self kan sorg - ons het een aand heerlik gebraai en die wonderlik kalmte van die omgewing geniet. Die veraf roep van 'n visarend was 'n welkome bonus!

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Anvil Stud cottage provided us with a lovely base whilst attending a hockey championship.

There are several restaurants in the area, but the cottage is equipped in such a way that you can comfortably take care of yourself - we had a delicious barbecue one evening and enjoyed the wonderful calm of the surroundings. The distant call of an osprey was a welcome bonus!

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Tersia V - Jul 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tersia V
On business

Baie netjies en skoon en baie spesiaal.

Fantasties, met besondere aandag aan spesiale dingetjies soos om ligte aan te skakel as jy laat kom. Eenheid was baie skoon en die ontvangs gul.

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Very neat and clean and very special.

Fantastic, with special attention to special things like turning on lights if you arrive late. Unit was very clean and the reception generous.

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Belinda A - Jun 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Belinda A
Family with young children

Ons het heerlik gebly.

Die beddens het almal donsduvets en elektriese komberse wat heerlik warm was. Hulle is baie naby aan heerlike restaurante en Kearsney College waar my seun deelgeneem het aan 'n hokkietoernooi.

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We had a wonderful stay.

The beds all have down duvets and electric blankets which were wonderfully warm. They are very close to delicious restaurants and Kearsney College where my son participated in a hockey tournament.

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Jacquelyn S - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacquelyn S
With partner

Fantastic!

Our stay although short was fantastic and the bed was so comfortable we slept like logs... thank you so much!

Victor M - Apr 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Victor M
Family with teenagers

Pragtig, rustig en 'n huis weg van huis.

Anvil was 'n belewenis. Baie vriendelike ontvangs. Rustige atmosfeer. Klein goed wat 'n verskil gemaak het. Dit het gevoel soos ons huis, weg van ons huis af. Baie netjies en skoon. Sal enige tyd weer daar gaan bly as ek in die omgewing is. Kan dit met 'n ope gemoed aanbeveel.

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Beautiful, peaceful and a home away from home.

Anvil was an experience. Very friendly reception. Calm atmosphere. Little things that made a difference. It felt like our home away from home. Very neat and clean. Will stay there again anytime I'm in the area. Can recommend it with an open mind.

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Anita O - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anita O
Large group

A wonderful stay!

The area and view is just beautiful and the flat is very clean and comfortable. It's close to the highway and there is much to do in the Hillcrest area. We will definitely go back again.

Stella D - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Stella D

Pragtig! Plaasatmosfeer! 5-ster akkommodasie!

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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Beautiful! Farm atmosphere! 5 star accommodation!

See the stars below.

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Cecilia M - Jun 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Cecilia M
With partner

Gasvry, netjies en behulpsaam!

Mooi omgewing!

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Hospitable, neat and helpful!

Nice environment!

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Fritz V - Sep 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fritz V
With friends

Dit was 'n mooi, skoon en heerlike plek met 'n nice uitsig!

Ons sal verseker weer daar bly!

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It was a beautiful, clean and delicious place with a nice view!

We will definitely stay there again!

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Carol C - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carol C
Family with young children

Lovely country accommodation for the whole family

Perfect venue for a family with young children to visit. Plenty of space for them to run free. Gorgeous views too.

Susan T - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan T
With partner

Clean well situated cottage

Highly recommended for anyone needing to stay in the Shongweni area. Wonderful views. Excellent value for money.

Markus B - Jun 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Markus B
With friends

Very convenient for our championship at Shongweni dam

Thank you for the pleasant living conditions and safe environment. It was spacious with all the appliances needed, and shops were within a reasonable driving distance.

Chris B - Jun 2012
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris B
With friends

Very warm welcome, very clean, lovely position, very peaceful...Very good!

Perfect position to explore the surrounding areas, with gracious hosts. Accommodation has everything one needs, clean and comfortable. Highly recommended!

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  • Capacity: 20 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Alverstone Road, Alverstone, Outer West Durban, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal
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