Athenian Villa
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Sueline W - Jan 2024
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Goed.
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Well.
Was a pleasant stay.
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Sylvia H - Nov 2023
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Comfortable stay.
Julian V - Sep 2023
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Waarde vir geld.
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Value for money.
Was very calm. Good location. The parking was very safe.
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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
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Hanlie L - Feb 2024
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Had a great stay. Arrived late and had no problem getting keys.
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Sashma B - Sep 2023
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They were very accommodating in terms of our needs.
Teresa K - Mar 2023
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Loved it.
Jaco S - Jan 2023
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'n Goeie oorstop om te rus en te verfris in die Overberg.
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A good stopover to rest and refresh in the Overberg.
It's very centrally located in Caledon, with the advantage of being close to eateries and shops, but also the disadvantage of noisy people around you. There is a deliciously refreshing swimming pool and the beautiful atmosphere of Greece, of relaxation and community.
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Enslin U - Apr 2023
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Dodgy area.
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Dodgy area.
Assume it's a dodgy town.
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Esme J - Sep 2023
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Place was very old and smelly.
Elizabeth A - Dec 2023
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Sal nie aanbeveel nie.
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Would not recommend.
Leka stayed, but customer service not up to expectations. Breakfast was supposed to be from 8 o'clock. Was ready at 8, but no breakfast. Then just drove.
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Johan D - Oct 2023
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Baie baie swak.
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Very very weak.
On arrival I had to call the owner, couldn't get in. The entrance to the covered parking was extremely bad because the road was blocked with a construction vehicle. The place is dirty and I realized again that the pictures are misleading. The building inside stinks and the walls are dirty. There is no air conditioning and the password for the free WiFi is not known or given. There is nowhere in the small room a place to put down clothes or bags. The coffee and kettle are tucked on the bedside table next to the bed. The water in the shower is so weak that you have to dance around to get wet or to rinse yourself off. One hour in the night I had to call the owner and ask him to silence the people who were not checked in and who had keys to unlock the security gates. They made music in the living room, laughed and talked while the drinks flowed. And all this 30 meters from my bedroom door. I made an audio recording of how it went while paying for a safe and peaceful night's rest. The owner did not offer an apology or return the key in reception the next morning. He seems to have gone into hiding.
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Mariana M - Sep 2022
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Plek was baie netjies en veilig.
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Place was very neat and safe.
See stars.
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Mishaan H - Jul 2022
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Amazing, baie gemaklik!
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Amazing, very comfortable!
We booked two nights at the Athenian Villa and it was the perfect break from the rush during the week. Our check-in was very good, the room was neat and cozy. Will definitely come back again, this time staying a little longer.
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Rachell H - May 2022
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Uitstekende diens en gasvryheid.
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Excellent service and hospitality.
Enjoyable, helpful.
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Althena D - Dec 2022
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I would definitely want to return.
Mark M - Oct 2022
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Pleasant staff.
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Teresa K - Sep 2021
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Had the most amazing stay.
Teresa K - Jul 2021
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Loved it!
Zanne S - May 2021
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Beautiful.
Petrus S - May 2021
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Puik diens.
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Great service.
Friendly welcome and had a very nice breakfast will definitely stay there again.
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Chris O - Sep 2021
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Goeie vriendelike verwelkoming en ontvangs.
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Good friendly welcome and reception.
The original antiquity was very present, which brought out the tranquility. Staff are friendly and hospitable and the manager was very helpful with the necessary information we needed.
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Eugene A - Apr 2021
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Fantasmagories!
James V - Mar 2021
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Skoon, netjies en anders. Vriendelike mense wat ons verwelkom het.
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Clean, neat and different. Friendly people who welcomed us.
It is a very neat place with a pleasant feel. However, the toilet in our room was loose and if you didn't secure the toilet, it could move out from under you. The person lying on the bed is also watching you while you shower and it's a strange feeling. Overall it was worth the money. Place is otherwise in nice condition for an old building.
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Riaan B - May 2021
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Baie gasvry en vriendelik.
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Very hospitable and friendly.
Staff very hospitable and friendly. Rooms clean and tidy. Beds firm and comfortable.
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Gillian C - Nov 2020
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Dit was fantasties.
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It was fantastic.
Athenian is truly the perfect place. The atmosphere just creates such a peaceful effect. Everything is tidy and everyone is very friendly. The breakfast was also fantastic.
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Lucinda P - Oct 2020
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Dit was voorwaar n wonderlike tyd.
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It was truly a wonderful time.
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The manager was really very helpful and hospitable. He gets ten out of ten! Athenian's location is also perfect. Thanks again for our unforgettable stay, as well as hospitality.
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Lydia S - Jan 2020
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Friendly people, had a great stay and the breakfast was delicious.
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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2020
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The staff is extremely nice and helpful - the building is also a cultural historical building and gives a special feeling.
The location is a bit bad - the environment is dilapidated like every central business unit in South Africa but dilapidated.
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Mari O - Dec 2019
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Gerieflik, skoon, gasvry.
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Comfortable, clean, hospitable.
Very well located, cute Greek theme, everything you need. Very friendly host and very nice stay! Feel free to recommend!
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Andrew S - Dec 2019
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Cosy, peaceful and friendly staff.
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Gesellig, rustig en vriendelike personeel.
Stil en rustig, baie vriendelike personeel, veral ontbytdame. Benodig net lugversorging in die kamer, verder is alles wonderlik.
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Elaine V - Jun 2019
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Heerlik.
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Lovely.
Very nice and neat guesthouse.
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Estephan L - Dec 2019
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Lekker gebly.
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Nice stay.
Place was very nice and rooms tidy, except for one towel that had a dirty spot on it, as well as bedding. It was then exchanged with another room's. Swimming pool was dirty and unusable. One of the reasons why the place was chosen.
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Ernie B - Nov 2019
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Oulik, Grieks.
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Cute, Greek.
Small comfortable place with everything you need, good breakfast, friendly people.
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Daan V - Jan 2019
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Kla nie gewoonlik. Hierdie was die swakste ooit.
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Don't usually complain. These were the worst ever.
Sorry, but this place won't see me again. Room is very small. We didn't enjoy it.
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Godfrey S - Jan 2019
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Very bad experience.
Marzanne J - Jun 2018
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
It is a lovely place with a very nice manager. Your vehicle is safe in covered parking and behind an electric door. The decor is very beautiful. The breakfast was delicious. There was a panel heater in the room, which made it very cosy. The only negative point was that we didn't have hot water. The water was just lukewarm.
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Charlene L - Dec 2018
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Opwindend en bevredigend.
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Exciting and satisfying.
The photos are a bit misleading because the place is older, but comfortable, accommodating, friendly, clean, makes you feel welcome.
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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2018
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That breakfast was delicious!
The place looked very good in the photos. Was looking forward to a Greek dinner but couldn't find dinner there. The breakfast was included and good.
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Hanlie V - Sep 2018
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In lig van tarief, het gerieflike bed met skoon beddegoed en handdoeke vergoed vir die swak higiëne en netheid in eetkamer asook publieke areas.
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In light of rate, comfortable bed with clean bed linen and towels compensated for the poor hygiene and cleanliness in dining room as well as public areas.
Hygiene and cleanliness in the dining room as well as public areas leave much to be desired. Place mats and tablecloth not cleaned or changed during stay. Bed linen and towels were clean. Rooms are very compact and not set up for business travel - no laptop work facilities. Price wise, it is suitable as an overnight unit for the holidaymaker with secure parking.
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Annie W - Nov 2018
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
Felt very unsafe. Breakfast was included but my appetite was gone. Just a place to eat outside with stormy winds ... ice cold. I could not wait to get away. Another younger girl that stayed there was just as scared. Her friends had to walk her to her room and it's not nice.
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Manie B - Oct 2017
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Aangenaam.
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Nice.
Very well located and staff is very nice.
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Danie F - Apr 2017
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Definitely something different!
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2017
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Athenian Villa was perfect for a night's stay after a wedding.
Athenian Villa offered us what we were looking for. The breakfast was delicious and the parking very safe. Unfortunately our shower head couldn't move and we were the first room down the hall - so it was very noisy.
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Lloyd W - Nov 2017
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The accommodation was nowhere close to advertisement, no DStv and WiFi almost non existent.
Elandre V - Oct 2017
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Lekker geslaap.
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Slept well.
Very nice breakfast and bed. Our shower was clogged and the doors didn't work well. Nice overnight place for one night. Not really what you would expect from photos.
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Vijay R - Oct 2016
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True reflection of what I saw on the net when I made the booking.
Rentia V - Dec 2016
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Verblyf was aangenaam.
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Accommodation was pleasant.
There is only one negative aspect and that is that the owner makes one uncomfortable while you are eating breakfast because he looks at you. The place lives up to its name even though it is an old place, it is clean and comfortable. We enjoyed it very much and will go back when we go that way again. Thank you for the friendly and wonderful help.
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Xander S - Oct 2016
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Waarde vir geld.
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Value for money.
A nice place to stay and good value for money. Located in the middle of the town. One is quite bound to the guesthouse since Caledon doesn't have much in the way of restaurants and/or pubs. However I would recommend Athenian Villa for a traveller who's not too picky.
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Ester E - Mar 2016
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Netjies en vriendelike diens.
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Neat and friendly service.
The service was very good, but the location is a problem. The street is very dirty and did not feel safe after dark.
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Athenian Villa 's response
Thank you very much for bringing the problem of the lights to our attention and have had the issue sorted. Wrt the dirty streets we have lodged a complaint with the municipality and they have given us their word that they will be more pro active in cleaning the street around us.
Anonymous Guest - Jan 2016
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A bit disappointing.
I actually feel bad writing a review. I think they try to make it pleasant but the room is very small with only a window above that could open. If the window was open, the pigeons that nested there bothered you quite a bit and the smell was unpleasant. The television's reception is very poor and the fan is noisy and there is only a trash can in the bathroom. There was no extra toilet paper. They did bring me a hair dryer as I asked. I have no idea what other guesthouses in town look like, so I can't really compare it to anything in the area. I'm sorry I can't give a positive review.
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Elmarie A - Feb 2016
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
Rooms small and cramped with little storage space. Showers and toilets squeezed into room corners. Toilets smell bad. Fans have little impact on heat, and some of the fans' blades are worn and full of dust. View from windows is on an alley and dirty buildings. Some of the rooms do not have windows. Is located between shops and business buildings. Carpets and floors? Sheets and towels clean.
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Athenian Villa 's response
Dear Elmarie,
We thank you for staying the two nights with us and it was a pleasure having you here.
We were very disappointed to read your comments on trip advisor. As far as the rooms being small that is out of our control as we are a historical building. We have tried to give our guests the advantage of en-suite bathrooms hence the small size of our rooms.
As far as the fan is concerned you were 100% correct, on inspection there was dust accumulation and this was due to the fan being very difficult to dismantle and our team must take the blame. We have however attended to this and thank you for bringing this to our attention.
We pride ourselves in the cleanliness of our establishment and our linen ( sheets, pillow cases etc.) which you did find to your satisfaction.
Best regards,
The ATHENIAN VILLA TEAM
Anonymous Guest - Aug 2016
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We had clean beds.
We had to sleep over for a wedding at Die Woud. (Four adults in two rooms.) You get what you pay for?
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Suzanne R - Nov 2015
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Griekse oase in die hartjie van Caledon se sakekern.
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Greek oasis in the heart of Caledon's business district.
Athenian Villa is definitely a good choice for accommodation in Caledon. Everything is clean and tidy, but still feels homely. There is even a bookshelf with books if you forget yours or the Kindle's battery is flat. Reasonable prices, fantastic coffee with a delicious breakfast and a manager who takes pride in his work. Nothing is too much trouble. He even lent me his personal cell phone charger. Friendly service in a beautiful villa. Feel free to go there.
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Ilze V - Jun 2015
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Love die plekkie baie. Voel sommer tuis as jy daar is.
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Love the place very much. Just feel at home when you are there.
Very cute place and service was very nice. The people who run the place do a great job
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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2015
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Disappointed.
Old plank floor building in town centre. Walls board thin and noise from early morning was very disturbing. You can even follow the story of the toilet next door. Breakfast was just a plate of hot food. There were no cereals, fruit and yogurt.
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Denise G - Mar 2014
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Dit voel asof jy terug is op 'n Griekse eiland!
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It feels like you're back on a Greek island!
Carol received me very kindly and really made an effort to make me feel at home. The room was very small and I don't believe two people could move freely in there! I'm assuming it's a single room, especially since the shower is in the room! Everything was neat, tidy and clean. I felt safe. The TV reception is unfortunately not good, but it really didn't bother me. Many thanks to Carol.
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- Capacity: 16 people
- No children allowed
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: Good Hope Building, Donkin Street, Caledon, 7230, Western Cape