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Bella de Karoo

Guest House

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 82 reviews for Bella de Karoo
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Marieta V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marieta V
With partner

Nice overnight stay.

Very quiet, relaxed environment.

Hantie A - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hantie A
Family with teenagers

Baie netjies ruim kamers.

Verblyf is baie netjies, skoon en ruim. Alles was van hoë gehalte. Uitstekende en vriendelike diens. Ons sal graag weer hier kom bly - daar is niks wat mens kortkom. Sal die verblyf beslis aanbeveel.

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Very neat spacious rooms.

Accommodation is very neat, clean and spacious. Everything was of high quality. Excellent and friendly service. We would love to come and stay here again - there is nothing you lack. Would definitely recommend the stay.

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Amanda L - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda L
Individual traveller

Beste plek waar ek nog oornag het met 'n troeteldier.

Perfekte plek om biki af te skakel en net te wees! Beste gasheer en gasvrou, altyd vriendelik en verwelkomend. Selfs my woef het die lekker groot tuin geniet. Sal vir seker in die toekoms weer daar bly, hierdie keer met 'n groep vriende saam. 'n Juweel in die klein Karoo ️.

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Best place I've ever stayed with a pet.

Perfect place to switch off biki and just be! Best host and hostess, always friendly and welcoming. Even my woof enjoyed the nice big garden. Will definitely stay there again in the future, this time with a group of friends. A jewel in the small Karoo ️.

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Lois D - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lois D
With partner

Heerlik gebly by Bella de Karoo!

Ons het net een aand hier gebly, en het heerlik gebly. Keurige kamer met al die geriewe wat mens nodig het vir 'n aand se oornag. Ons het motorprobleme opgetel en dus eers na tien die aand hier aangekom. Gelukkig was ons gasvrou baie hulpvaardig en die volgende oggend het ons gehelp met ons motor deur die vriendelike bure van die omgewing! Net 'n entjie van die gastehuis is die restaurant waar ons 'n heerlike ontbyt gehad het.

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Lovely stay at Bella de Karoo!

We only stayed here one night, and had a lovely stay. Exquisite room with all the facilities one needs for a night's stay. We picked up car problems and therefore didn't get here until after ten in the evening. Fortunately, our hostess was very helpful and the next morning we were helped with our car by the friendly neighbors of the area! Just a short distance from the guest house is the restaurant where we had a delicious breakfast.

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Robin M - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Robin M
With partner

A great Karoo experience.

Very warm and friendly. Cool doggo!

Marius G B - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius G B
With partner

Baie lekker gebly, rustige verblyf. Selfs vir ons kos gereel.

Baie lekker farn style verblyf, mooi skoon en vriendelike mense, sal weer daar bly.

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Very nice stay, peaceful accommodation. Even for us food regularly.

Very nice farn style accommodation, nice clean and friendly people, will stay there again.

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Christine R - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Christine R
Individual traveller

Friendly welcome, generous and tasty dinner pleasantly served in the room.

Spontaneous decision as a stopover.

Ilja K - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Ilja K
With partner

Was heerlik om stilte te hê.

Baie rustig en stil en heerlik op stoep in winter son gesit - en lekker rond gestap.

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It was lovely to have silence.

Very peaceful and quiet and lovely sitting on the porch in the winter sun - and walking around.

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Esther U - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Esther U
With partner

Plaas oorbly.

Kamer was skoon en netjies.

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Place left over.

Room was clean and tidy.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children
Gerda H - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Gerda H
Family with teenagers

Gaan in 'n groot groep en huur eerder al die kamers om rustig te kan kuier.

Die handdoeke en beddens was lieflik, maar die binnekant van die kamers nie so skoon as wat verwag word van 'n plek wat uitverhuur word nie. Dit kan wees a.g.v. die rietplafonne? Die gesamentlike kombuis is buite langs die gesamentlike braaiplek saam met die breekgoed.

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Go in a large group and instead rent all the rooms to be able to relax.

The towels and beds were lovely, but the interior of the rooms not as clean as expected from a place that is rented out. This may be due to the reed ceilings? The communal kitchen is outside next to the communal braai area with the crockery.

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Leoni C - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Leoni C
With friends

Ons lasagne & slaai was regtig lekker. Dit was gerieflik om die opsie te hê om d.

Die linne was goed & skoon. Mikrogolfoond & yskas se vrieskompartement was nie skoon nie. Van die meubels is oud en afgeleef. Hangkas se deur het nie 'n deurknop nie. Voorstel: Opwasvadoekie om bekers mee af te droog na 'n uitspoel.

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Our lasagna & salad was really tasty. It was convenient to have the option to d.

The linen was good & clean. Microwave & fridge freezer compartment was not clean. Some of the furniture is old and shabby. Hanging cabinet door does not have a doorknob. Suggestion: Dishcloth to dry cups with after a rinse.

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Johan K - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan K
With partner

Was pragtig.

Baie lekker gebly. Sal weer kom kuier.

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Was beautiful.

Very nice stay. Will visit again.

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Jm C - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jm C
With partner

Aangenaam.

Eienaars was bitter behulpsaam en ons het baie lekker gebly. Netjies en skoon. Met orals 'n ekstra ietsie. Mooi seep. Blommetjies op bed. Hoogs aantebeveel. Netjies.

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Pleasant.

Owners were extremely helpful and we had a very nice stay. Neat and clean. With everywhere an extra something. Nice soap. Flowers on the bed. Highly recommended. Tidy.

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Anton K - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton K
With partner

Goeie oornag verblyf.

Aanbeveling: Voorsien herlaaibare lig tydens kragonderbreking.

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Good overnight stay.

Recommendation: Provide rechargeable light during power failure.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Goeiemore Reinette

Ek vra om verskoning, ons het ligte in kamers. Dit was moontlik vir iemand anders gegee. Sal defnitief daaraan aandag gee.

Groete
Elmarie

Bella de Karoo
Jan F - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan F
On business

Heerlik.

Waarde vir geld en netjies.

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Delicious.

Value for money and tidy.

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Gizelle K - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gizelle K
Individual traveller

Heerlik rustig en netjies.

Alles was in orde en gerieflik.

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Very quiet and tidy.

Everything was in order and comfortable.

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Ansie D - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansie D
Individual traveller

Heerlike oorslaap op die plaas.

Baie mooi plek met goeie diens en billik geprys.

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Lovely overnight stay on the farm.

Very nice place with good service and reasonably priced.

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Eugene A - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene A
With partner

Baie lekker.

Die gastehuis word sterk aanbeveel. Die ontbyt by die padstal was onverbeterlik. Probeer gerus die ommelet.

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Very nice.

The guesthouse is highly recommended. The breakfast at the paddock was unbeatable. Feel free to try the omelette.

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Jj W - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jj W
Individual traveller

Netjies en privaat.

Baie rustige atmosfeer. Ruim vertrek. Netjies en skoon.

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Neat and private.

Very peaceful atmosphere. Spacious room. Neat and clean.

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Rut W - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Rut W
With friends

Lovely stopover!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stopover. Bella de Karoo is a quaint little place with a unique charm! The patio furniture was a bit covered in dust and spiderwebs, but otherwise, everything else was super neat! Also, I'm not sure where the first photo was taken, but the building wasn't on the property where we stayed.

Eugene A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Eugene A
With partner

Lekker.

Ja. Baie lekker. Uitstekende matrasse.

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Nice.

Yes. Very nice. Excellent mattresses.

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Anthony C - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anthony C
With friends

Dit was 'n groot teleurstelling. Ons was vir twee nagte geboek maar het na een nag besluit dis genoeg.

Ek moet die fotograaf, of eerder die persoon wat die foto's geredigeer het, komplimenteer. Dit lyk na 'n oulike opset op die webwerf, maar dis nie 'n ware voorstelling nie. Behalwe dat die plek oud is en onderhoud nodig het, was die waterdruk swak onder die stort, die ketel moet op die vloer staan om water te kook, dis 20 Km uit Calitzdorp en nie 13 Km soos vertel nie, ens. Die kamer was bevestig as een met 'n dubbelbed toe ek bespreek het, maar was toe twee enkelbeddens in afsonderlike kamers, hoe opwindend. Maar 'n mens kan seker nie van almal verwag om vir R800 'n nag 'n goeie ervaring aan te bied nie. Ons reis gereeld en daar is wel goeie bekostigbare verblyf oral beskikbaar, hierdie was ongelukkig nie een daarvan nie.

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It was a huge disappointment. We were booked for two nights but decided after one night that was enough.

I have to compliment the photographer, or rather the person who edited the photos. It looks like a cool setup on the website, but it's not a true representation. Apart from the fact that the place is old and needs maintenance, the water pressure was weak under the shower, the kettle has to stand on the floor to boil water, it's 20 Km from Calitzdorp and not 13 Km as told, etc. The room was confirmed as one with a double bed when I booked but was then twin beds in separate rooms, how exciting. But surely one cannot expect everyone to offer a good experience for R800 a night. We travel often and there is good affordable accommodation available everywhere, unfortunately this was not one of them.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Goeiedag Anthony

Ek is regtig verbaas nadat ek en jy gesels het dat jy geen van die bogenoemde onder my aandag gebring het nie. Die kamer was eers 'n dubbelbed, maar is al 'n geruime tyd verander. Jy het R800 betaal omdat jy vir 2 persone bespreek het, maar sover ek kon sien was dit net jy alleen. So die tarief is volgens die bespreking wat jy gedoen het. Jy het my onder die indruk geplaas dat daar nie genoeg by die fees te sien is om 2 dae te bly nie. Ek vra om verskoning vir jou ongerief en sou defnitief van hulp gewees het as dit onder my aandag gebring is.

Groete,
Elmarie

Bella de Karoo
Wasiela A - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Wasiela A
Family with teenagers

We needed an overnight place to crash and Bella de Karoo was the only option as it was a last minute and difficult to find anything else suitable.

Stay there again? Definitely no. Beds are extremely uncomfortable. To crown it all there was flees that bit me all over my legs. Rooms poorly prepared, extremely dusty and spider webs even around bathtub taps. In a room for 3, there were only towels for 2 people and we had to ask for toilet paper.

Bella de Karoo 's response

Good Morning Washiela

Thank you for taking the time to review.

The cleanliness in our rooms is of high standard and all the reviews so far confirm that. We are in the process to upgrade the room since it is very small for 3 adults.

I do apologize for any discomfort you experienced.

Kind Regards,
Elmarie

Bella de Karoo
Clarise M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Clarise M
Family with young children

Teleurgesteld

Die gasheer was nie beskikbaar om ons te ontmoet nie. Vier groot honde het teen ons kar gespring en ons het na 'n gesukkel iemand in die hande gekry. Ons het nie veilig of gemaklik gevoel om daar te slaap nie.

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Disappointed

The host was not available to meet us. Four large dogs jumped at our car and after a struggle we got hold of someone. We did not feel safe or comfortable sleeping there.

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Megan M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan M
Family with young children

Peaceful with amazing service!

Loved everything! We'll definitely visit again.

Nuno R - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nuno R
Family with young children

Very friendly staff, always willing to assist and concerned about our family's comfort on the property.

Well-established property in the Karoo, ideal for people traveling within the Karoo that need an affordable, clean, and friendly place to stay. The food is good, the staff is very friendly. The only downside was the Wi-Fi. The signal was very poor because there's still no fiber in the area, which perhaps makes it ideal for people who want to disconnect completely for a few days!

Lorraine H - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorraine H
With partner

Pragtige plaas en atmosfeer.

Baie netjies, heerlike kos en baie skoon. Die gasvrou is behulpsaam en baie vriendelik!

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Beautiful farm and atmosphere.

Very neat, delicious food and very clean. The hostess is helpful and very friendly!

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

Rustige en pragtige akkommodasie.

Ons was baie vriendelik ontvang met 'n lekker bord gekookte kos. Die akkommodasie is baie mooi skoon en netjies en mens slaap so lekker rustig daar.

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Peaceful and beautiful accommodation.

We were very kindly received with a nice plate of cooked food. The accommodation is very nice, clean and tidy and you sleep so peacefully there.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Goeiedag Elzana

Dit was heerlik om jul as gaste hier te hê.

Hoop ons sien jul weer in die toekoms!

Groete
Elmarie

Bella de Karoo
Willem V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem V
With friends

Die warm, welkom plaasgevoel het bygedra tot 'n besonder lekker oorslaap.

Ons het vier kamers uitgeboek en almal het regtig lekker gekuier en geslaap, al was dit net die een nag. Die diens en die ontbyt was uitstekend. Die spreekwoordelike "ekstra myl" wat deur Denise gestap word is besonders. Ek sal enige tyd weer hier bly.

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The warm, welcome farm feeling contributed to a particularly nice overnight stay.

We booked four rooms and everyone had a really good time and slept, even if it was just the one night. The service and the breakfast were excellent. The proverbial "extra mile" walked by Denise is exceptional. I would stay here again anytime.

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Peter P - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter P
With partner

Lovely surroundings.

I will be going there again. Hopefully soon.

Bella de Karoo 's response

Dear Ellen,

I was deeply perturbed to read about your experience at Bella de Karoo. You had every reason to complain and I appreciate your comments. I immediately followed up on the reasons why you had such a bad experience and it seems to me that it was due to a coincidence of circumstances.

The ceilings of the four rooms in the barn had to be redone and the job was finished only two days before the first guests arrived. From what you mentioned, some further work is needed to get the rooms as soundproof as possible. The sheer negligence in respect of the condition of the rooms and the amenities, or lack of them, can be ascribed to total negligence by the person responsible for seeing to the status of each room before guests arrive and during their stay. This matter has since been thrashed out and will certainly not happen again. When I think of Bella, and this is my instruction to the managers, it should be a place where guests have the best possible experience. As a matter of fact, we hope to get a four-star rating soon; hence my reason to be deeply upset about your experience.

Subsequent to your complaint, there is presently a senior colleague of mine at Bella, who will sit down with all concerned in order to ensure that nothing similar ever happens again. If you look at earlier reviews, you will appreciate why Bella is so highly rated for its food and accommodation. Allow me, as a gesture of apology, to invite you and your partner to come and spend 2 days at Bella, all included, at no cost. I feel this is the least I can do to convince you that there is a totally different side to Bella, which I want you to experience first-hand.

Kindest regards,
Owner

Bella de Karoo
Phillip M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Phillip M
With partner

Lekker geslaap. Net warm.

Lugversorger sou 'n aanwins wees.

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Slept well. Just warm.

Air conditioner would be an asset.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Goeiedag Philip

Dankie vir jou terugvoer. Dit is geweldig warm op die oomblik. Ek sal definitief dit ingedagte hou wanneer ons die kamers opgradeer.

Groete
Elmarie

Bella de Karoo
Nuno R - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Nuno R
With partner

Convenient, friendly and remote.

Friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating. Wifi is not great because there's no fiber or cellphone reception.

Hendrik M - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Hendrik M
With partner

No toilet paper, coffee, milk or bottled water in room. No room cleaning.

Not 4-star as advertised.

Bella de Karoo 's response

Geagte Mnr Meiring

Ek het kennis geneem van die tekortkominge wat u ervaar het by Bella de Karoo en wil nederig om verskoning vra. Niks kon meer verkeerd geloop het tydens die naweek wat u daar oorgebly het nie, as wat wel die geval was. Daar is substansiële werk aan die rietplafonne gedoen, uiteraard gedurende die dag, en wat voltooi is slegs twee dae alvorens gaste gearriveer het. Ongelukkig het dit toe geblyk, met die aanskakel van die elektriese ligte, dat daar verdere afrondingswerk gedoen sal moet word, ten einde die kamers klankdig te kry. Terselfdertyd is daar ‘n oorgang gemaak tov personeel wat na die kamers moes omsien, vandaar die tekortkominge wat u ervaar het. Die saak is natuurlik onmiddellik reggestel. Wat ek u wel kan verseker, is dat dit ‘n eenmalige gebeure was en dat Bella de Karoo steeds alles moontlik sal doen om aan die hoogste standaarde te voldoen, soos duidelik blyk uit die kommentaar van talle ander mense. Ek het vir u ‘n WhatsApp boodskap gestuur en geskakel in die hoop dat ons dit telefonies sou kon bespreek. Ek vra nogmaals om verskoning en wil u graag uitnooi om weer Bella de Karoo te besoek en die plek ten volle te waardeer vir die uniekheid wat dit aan gaste bied.

Die uwe
Eienaar

Bella de Karoo
Jan R - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan R
With partner

Fantastiese ligging en super verblyf.

Baie gerieflik met die restaurant net om die hoek.

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Fantastic location and super accommodation.

Very convenient with the restaurant just around the corner.

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Willem D - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem D
With partner

Persoonlike diens. Geen moeite is te veel nie.

Doen moeite vir persoonlike diens. Gerieflik, skoon, netjies, gemaklik. Lekker Karoo-plaas wat ons gesoek het. Ons waardeer die persoonlike diens wat ons ontvang het.

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Personal service. No effort is too much.

Make an effort for personal service. Convenient, clean, tidy, comfortable. Nice Karoo farm that we were looking for. We appreciate the personal service we received.

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Jacoba D - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacoba D
With partner

Rustige wegbreek. Ons het die tydjie vreeslik geniet.

Bella de Karoo se mensies het uit hulle pad uit gegaan vir ons. Baie dankie vir Amanda Koen wat ons so tuis laat voel het. Sy is voorwaar n pragtige mens. Die ontbyt by die padstal was heerlik. Ons sal beslis weer gebruik maak van Bella de Karoo.

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Peaceful getaway. We enjoyed the time very much.

Bella de Karoo's people went out of their way for us. Many thanks to Amanda Koen for making us feel so at home. She is truly a beautiful person. The breakfast at the paddock was delicious. We will definitely use Bella de Karoo again.

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Van's Afslaers Gauteng Pty Ltd V - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Van's Afslaers Gauteng Pty Ltd V
Large group

Everything was clean, neat and tidy.

Thank you Amanda for going the extra mile to see that everything was perfect and caring for a traveller who had been on the road the whole day and was tired and hungry. Your kindness does not go unnoticed!

Dr Kolie V - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dr Kolie V
With partner

Veilig en rustige verblyf.

Baie rustig en bestuur baie behulpsaam.

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Safe and peaceful stay.

Very calm and management very helpful.

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Roland M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Roland M
Family with teenagers

Baie min waarde vir geld.

Ons het 'n slegte ervaring gehad. Besoekers moet weet dat die kamers almal langs mekaar geleë is in 'n ou, groter opstal en daar nie 'n effektiewe plafon is nie. Met ander woorde jy hoor elke beweging en geraas van die kamers langsaan. Langs ons het 'n familie met klein kinders om 21:00 die aand ingetrek en geraas tot 23:30. Slaap was definitief nie 'n opsie nie. Boonop het ons die oggend geen water gehad toe ons wou stort nie. Nee wat. Die geriewe is alles deurmekaar saamgeplak in 'n klein kamertjie. Niks is regtig op sy plek nie.

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Very little value for money.

We had a bad experience. Visitors should be aware that the rooms are all located next to each other in an old, larger homestead and there is no effective ceiling. In other words you hear every movement and noise from the rooms next door. Next to us, a family with small children moved in at 21:00 in the evening and made noise until 23:30. Sleep was definitely not an option. In addition, we had no water in the morning when we wanted to shower. No what. The amenities are all crammed together in a small room. Nothing is really in its place.

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Phillip M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phillip M
With partner

Fantastiese ondervinding. Beveel Bella de Karoo hoogs aan.

Die gasvrou het uit haar pad gegaan om ons te laat tuis voel en het selfs braaibroodjies vir ons gemaak. Ons sal definitief weer kom bly.

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Fantastic experience. Highly recommend Bella de Karoo.

The hostess went out of her way to make us feel at home and even made us barbecues. We will definitely come and stay again.

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George B - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
George B

Starry, starry night!

We stayed over at Bella de Karoo on New Year's eve en route to the Eastern Cape via Route 62. The tranquil accommodation on a Karoo guest farm was clean, comfortable and spacious. The hosts arranged a BBQ under clear, balmy, starry African skies! A special experience!

Laura N - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Laura N
With partner

Comfortable bed and generous hosts!

Bella de Karoo is located about 15 minutes out of Calitzdorp (on the way to Oudtshoorn) and is very remote. As a result, it's very peaceful but you need to be aware that you will have to drive to one of the towns for dinner. Our hosts were fabulous and were generous enough to loan us their car to go back to Calitzdorp for dinner (we were on motorbikes and it was raining). The facilities are adequate, bedding good and bathrooms clean. Perhaps a little too much furniture in the room which results in a perceived lack of space and a dark environment.

Speedy Z - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Speedy Z
With partner

Peaceful.

Bathroom of room 1 needs serious attention. Shower overflows bathroom floor. Very uncomfortable!

Amanda D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Amanda D
Family with teenagers

Dit was nie wat ek gedink het dit gaan wees nie.

Ons het betaal vir kamer 4 , wat 5 persone kan huisves, maar toe ons arriveer was daar een of ander probleem en het hulle gesê hulle het eers gisteroggend die inligting van die webtuiste af ontvang dat ons 2 adults en 2 kinders is. Hulle wou vir ons 'n kamer gee waaraan daar gewerk was en dit het nie lekker geruik nie. Ons het op die ou end in kamer 5 gebly wat net 3 persone kan huisves en het toe net gevra vir 'n ekstra enkelbedmatras op die vloer vir ons tienerdogter om op te slaap. Ek was ongelukkig omdat ek vroegtydig reeds die akkommodasie geboek het en spesifiek Kamer 4 en ons nie gekry het waarvoor ons betaal het nie.

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It was not what I thought it would be.

We paid for room 4, which can accommodate 5 people, but when we arrived there was some problem and they said they only received the information from the website yesterday morning that we are 2 adults and 2 children. They wanted to give us a room that was being worked on and it didn't smell good. We ended up staying in room 5 which can only accommodate 3 people and then just asked for an extra single bed mattress on the floor for our teenage daughter to sleep on. I was unhappy because I had already booked the accommodation in advance and specifically Room 4 and we did not get what we paid for.

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Joey L - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joey L
With partner

Baie goeie verblyf en gasvryheid.

Emile en Letitia is baie gasvry, en gaan uit hul pad om dit vir jou so gerieflik moontlik te maak. Baie netjies en die kos heerlik. Kan Bella de Karoo aanbeveel. Dier- en kinder-vriendelik.

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Very good accommodation and hospitality.

Emile and Letitia are very friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home. Very neat and great food. Can recommend Bella de Karoo. Very pet- and child-friendly.

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Fanie A - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fanie A
With partner

Netjies, skoon en baie goeie waarde vir geld.

Vriendelike ontvangs, baie gerieflike kamer met 'n dubbel- en enkelbed, badkamer met bad en stort, yskas, ketel, koffie, tee - aantreklik gemeubileer en alles is skoon en netjies. Groot stoep, mooi tuin en heerlike stilte.

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Neat, clean and very good value for money.

Friendly reception, very comfortable room with a double and single bed, bathroom with bath and shower, fridge, kettle, coffee, tea - attractively furnished and everything is clean and tidy. Large porch, beautiful garden and wonderful silence.

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Marinda T - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinda T
With partner

Netjies, stil en interessant. Goeie waarde vir geld.

Baie lekker gebly en geëet. Klein yskassie beskikbaarheid sou welkom wees.

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Neat, quiet and interesting. Good value for money.

Stayed and ate very well. Small fridge availability would be welcome.

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Ina L - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ina L
With partner

Pure plaas.

Ons het slegs een nag hier geslaap. Oulike en outentieke plaas - 'n jammerte was dat daar dié aand groot tennis te kyk was en daar nie TV's in die kamers is nie. Dit was in die middel van die winter en die badkamer met die sementvloere was bitterlik koud. Daar was nie 'n verwarmer in die kamer nie, maar die gawe jong man wat ons ontvang het, het sommer gou daarvoor gesorg. Die pasteie en nagereg wat ons bestel het was heerlik en die tafel baie mooi keurig gedek. Die geselskap van die swetterjoel katte by ontbyt was vir my persoonlik 'n hoogtepunt. Hulle is mal oor ontbytspek!

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Pure farm.

We only slept here for one night. Cute and authentic farm - a pity was that there was great tennis on that night and there were no TVs in the rooms. It was in the middle of winter and the bathroom with the cement floors was extremely cold. There was no heater in the room, but the kind young man who received us took care of it. The pies and dessert we ordered were delicious and the table very nicely set. The company of the cats at breakfast was a highlight for me personally. They love breakfast bacon!

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Mikki M - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mikki M
With partner

Beautiful decorations, comfortable and affordable.

The room was very cosy and well furnished. However, the restaurant was not what it was made out to be.

Pieter L - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Pieter L
With partner

Die kamertjies sou nie werk nie. Ons is na hoofhuis oorgeplaas en was ongelooflik.

Hoofhuis is ou Karoo-plaashuis en was ongelooflik. Die kamers sou nie werk nie, want daar is beloof om yskas en mikrogolf in te wees, toe was daar nie. Die oorplaas na hoofhuis was goed. Ontbyt by padstal en roosterkoeke was heerlik.

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The little rooms wouldn't work. We were transferred to main house and were amazing.

Main house is an old Karoo farmhouse and was amazing. The rooms wouldn't work because they were promised to have a fridge and microwave in them, then there weren't. The transfer to main house was good. Breakfast at paddock and grilled cakes were delicious.

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Dennis M - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dennis M
On business

Good.

Very clean, excellent facilities, all round excellent, apart from breakfast at R100 - very high charge for a basic breakfast. Would have been better to go into town.

Bella de Karoo 's response

Dear Dennis,
Thank you kindly for your review of Bella de Karoo. We appreciate any feedback from our guests, as your comfort and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. Please note that our Karoo breakfast prices vary from R 45.00 for a mini breakfast, up to R 65.00 for a full breakfast. Coffee and tea are provided in your room, but if you wish, you can have coffee with your breakfast at an extra charge of R 20.00. I do believe that these prices compare well with the breakfast prices in town.
We would like to invite you back to Bella de Karoo to relive the Klein Karoo hospitality and that makes Bella de Karoo such a unique place to be.
Kindest regards,
Estelle

Bella de Karoo
Magda L - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magda L
Individual traveller

Sjarmante, keurige, ouwêreldse verblyf en gasvryheid.

Uiters gasvry ontvang. Verblyf in baie karaktervolle kamer (eerder eenmanswoonstel met alles wat jy mag benodig vir selfsorg-akkommodasie) en unieke badkamer. Alles baie keurig, netjies en sjarmant. Lang, heerlike stoep met tafels, stoele en rusbanke en om elke hoek en draai iets kunstig, verrassend en in karakter met die ou, maar vars historiese geboue en opset. Personeel uiters vriendelik en behulpsaam. Louter plesier.

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Charming, exquisite, old-world accommodation and hospitality.

Received extremely hospitably. Accommodation in a very characterful room (rather a one-man apartment with everything you may need for self-catering accommodation) and unique bathroom. Everything very neat, tidy and charming. Long, lovely porch with tables, chairs and couches and around every corner something artistic, surprising and in character with the old, but fresh historical buildings and setting. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Pure pleasure.

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

10 dae in die Klein Karoo saam ons twee groot honde.

Ons het saam ons twee groot honde, ‘n rifrug en ‘n Labrador, vir 10 dae in die Klein Karoo rond gereis. Ons het vir 10 dae by Bella de Karoo gebly. Die eienaars het uit hul pad uit gegaan om ons almal tuis te laat voel. Ons laaste paar dae was spandeer bo in die berghut (Bush Lodge). Al is daar geen elektrisiteit of warm water nie, was ons spyt dat ons nie die hele 10 dae daar spandeer het nie. Dis ongelooflik mooi, heeltemal privaat en gee vir mens ‘n uitsig van die hele Klein Karoo. Mens voel een met die natuur. Dit was ook perfek vir die honde en ons kon lekker saam met hulle gaan stap. Dankie vir die wonderlike ervaring, Bella de Karoo!

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10 days in the Klein Karoo with our two big dogs.

We traveled around the Klein Karoo for 10 days together with our two big dogs, a Rifrug and a Labrador. We stayed at Bella de Karoo for 10 days. The owners went out of their way to make us all feel at home. Our last few days were spent up in the mountain hut (Bush Lodge). Even though there is no electricity or hot water, we regretted not spending the whole 10 days there. It's incredibly beautiful, completely private and gives you a view of the entire Klein Karoo. One feels one with nature. It was also perfect for the dogs and we could go for a nice walk with them. Thank you for the wonderful experience, Bella de Karoo!

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Dennis M - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dennis M
On business

Outstanding!

Excellent accommodation, good home cooking and amazingly relaxing – not to mention great hosts! Will definitely make Bella de Karoo my place of choice during further trips – and will recommend to colleagues!

Bella de Karoo 's response

Good day Dennis,

Thank you very much for your kind review of Bella de Karoo. It was a privilege having you as our guest. We are looking forward to welcoming you and your colleagues back again soon.

Friendly regards,
Hennie & Estelle.

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Cathleen H - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cathleen H
With partner

Beautiful!

Sien sterre.

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Beautiful!

See stars.

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Marizette V - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marizette V
On business

Rustige atmosfeer.

Ek het die verblyf geniet, lekker kos en rustige atmosfeer.

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Tranquil atmosphere.

I enjoyed the accommodation, delicious food and tranquil atmosphere.

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Elaine B - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elaine B
With friends

Warm, gasvry, vriendelik. Rustig met heerlike kos.

Baie gasvrry, behulpsaam. Vriendelike personeel. Heerlike kos. Rustig.

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Warm, hospitable, friendly. Quiet with delicious food.

Very hospitable, helpful. Friendly staff. Delicious food. Restful.

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Hilary W - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hilary W
With friends

Enjoyed our stay. We found accommodation clean and staff very helpful and friendly.

We all enjoyed the peaceful setting of the Karoo. The room was very nicely decorated and very clean. The food we all enjoyed and where we sat for breakfast was delightful as we were entertained by the peacocks, chickens and duck who came along. We will definitely return for a second visit.

Bella de Karoo 's response

Good day Hilary.
Thank you for your time giving Bella de Karoo this nice review. This is much appreciated. Always nice to hear our guest is satisfy with our Guesthouse accommodation and the best food at our Bella de Karoo Restaurant. Please come and visit again.
Kindest regards,
Linda

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Johann R - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Johann R
Family with teenagers

Ek het meer verwag vir die prys wat ek betaal het.

Ek is teleurgesteld met die opset. Die blyplek en eetplek is omtrent 500 meter van mekaar. Geen motor afdakke beskikbaar. Geen lugversorging. Die vertrek in die ou plaasopstal waar ons tuis gegaan het se meubels is oud en afgeleef en die opset met die mikrogolfoond wat op 'n stoel staan lyk maar sleg. Die kamer waarin ons kinders gebly het in die gebou op die advertensie is netjies.

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I expected more for the price I paid.

I am disappointed with the setup. The place to stay and the place to eat are about 500 meters from each other. No carports available. No air conditioning. The furniture in the room in the old farmstead where we stayed is old and tired and the setup with the microwave oven standing on a chair looks bad. The room our children stayed in in the building on the ad is neat.

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Geagte mnr Rademeyer,

Baie dankie vir u terugvoering ivm u verblyf by Bella de Karoo. Terugvoering word hoog waardeer. Met u aankoms het Hennie julle verwelkom en die akkommodasie vir u gewys. Ons het aanvaar dat julle tevrede is. Indien dit vir julle ongerieflik was dat die eetplek 500m vanaf die gastehuis is, kon julle dit aan my en Hennie genoem het, ons het n fasiliteit waarop ons enige kosbestellings aan gatehuis kliente aflewer.Op ons webtuiste word daar nie aangedui dat daar lugreeling of motorafdakke beskikbaar is nie. Ek vra ook nederig om verskoning dat julle ons gastehuis meubels "oud en afgeleef" vind. Die meubels is meestal familie erfstukke van beide my ouers se voorsate. Ek het persoonlik baie sentimentele waarde daaraan en meeste van ons kliente waardeer die feit dat dit inpas by die plaas atmosfeer, .

Ek waardeer u terugvoering opreg.

Groete,

Estelle Sinclair.
Bella de Karoo.

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Theo V - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Theo V
Large group

Goeie ligging op die R62 in gerieflike verblyf.

Heerlikste roosterkoeke vir ontbyt by Bella de Karoo se winkeltjie geniet! Ruim kamers met alles wat benodig is.

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Good location on the R62 in comfortable accommodation.

Enjoy the most delicious grilled cakes for breakfast at Bella de Karoo's little shop! Spacious rooms with everything needed.

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Erna K - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erna K

Baie tevrede en baie geniet.

Baie dankie, is baie tevrede en het dit baie geniet. Plek is netjies en mense is baie gasvry.

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Very satisfied and very much enjoyed.

Thank you very much, I am very satisfied and enjoyed it very much. Place is neat and people are very hospitable.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Erna, baie dankie vir die resensie, ons waardeer. Ons streef daarna om ons gaste so welkom as moontlik te laat voel. Julle moet gerus weer kom kuier.
Vriendelike groete
Linda

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Patricia V - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Patricia V
With friends

Ongelooflik baie dankie.

Ons verblyf was ongelooflik. Die mooiste en skoonste kamers met die mooiste uitsig en die lekkerste kos. Alles perfek. Dankie vir julle gasvryheid.

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Thank you very much.

Our stay was amazing. The most beautiful and cleanest rooms with the most beautiful view and the tastiest food. Everything perfect. Thank you for your hospitality.

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Baie dankie vir die resensie. Ons streef om ons gaste die beste diens te kan gee, asook om dit mees gerieflik en onspannend as moontlik te hou. Ons kliente kom as gaste aan by Bella de Karoo en hulle verlaat ons as deel van Bella se familie. Julle almal is sulke besonderse vriendelike mense. Dankie dat julle Bella de Karoo gekies het as julle tuiste weg van die huis.
Vriendelike groete
Linda

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Peet C - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Peet C
With partner

Uitstekende kamers!

Goed ontvang. Alles was net reg!

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Outstanding rooms!

Nice reception. Everything was perfect!

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Baie dankie vir u resensie. Ons hoop om u weer te sien in die toekoms. Ons personeel by Bella de Karoo streef daagliks om al ons kliente en gaste tuis en gelukkig te hou. Vriendelike groete Linda

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Leonie O - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leonie O
With partner

Lekker plaasatmosfeer en heerlike kos!

Baie lekker gebly. Hulle het moeite gedoen om ons na 'n ander kamer te skuif. 'n Lampie en kniekombersies buite op die stoep gelos sodat ons die sonsondergang kon geniet. Baie oulike plekkie. Hulle het ook my hond aanvaar.

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A nice farm atmosphere and delicious food!

Had a very pleasant stay here. They went to a lot of trouble to move us to another room. They even left a lamp and little blanket outside, so we could enjoy the sunset in comfort. A very nice place. They also accepted my dog there.

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Mev. Oosthuysen, baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Ons probeer waarlik ons bes hier by Bella de Karoo om na al ons gaste se behoeftes te omsien. Dit is altyd lekker om goeie terugvoer te kry. Baie dankie. Kom kuier gerus weer by Bella de Karoo en bring die vierbeen kind met liefde saam.

Vriendelike groete
Linda

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Billy V - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Billy V
Family with teenagers

Aangenaam en vriendelike ontvangs, skoon kamers.

Stil en kry die rustigheid van die plaas.

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Pleasant and friendly reception, clean rooms.

Quiet and get the tranquility of the farm.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Baie dankie vir die resensie. Dis maar net so 'n lekker gevoel as 'n mens weet dat jou gaste gelukkig is met die diens wat ons bied. Ons streef daarna om elke liewe persoon welkom te laat voel. Asseblief kom kuier gerus weer.
Vriendelike groete
Linda

Bella de Karoo
Madelein D - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Madelein D
Family with teenagers

Was gerieflike verblyf.

Gerieflik en skoon akkommodasie. Baie mooi omgewing, rustig tussen die bome en diere.

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It was a comfortable stay.

Comfortable and clean accommodation. Very nice area, peaceful between the trees and animals.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Baie dankie vir u resensie. Ons streef waarlik om ons gaste en kliente te bied wat hulle verdien...menend ons hier by Bella de Karoo het nog net vriendelike hartsmense vir gaste gehad nes julle familie en ons is so dankbaar vir dit. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien in die nabye toekoms.
Vriendelike groete
Linda

Bella de Karoo
Liesel N - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Liesel N
With partner

Lekker man, lekker.

Uitstekende waarde vir geld. Vriendelike diens, goeie bedlinne en "duvet", heerlike kos van die padstal. Pragtige omgewing - stil en rustig.

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Great!

Great value for money. Friendly service, great linen and duvet, delicious food at the padstal. Stunning area.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Baie dankie vir jou resensie. Ons waardeer dit baie. Dit gee 'n mens so warm gevoel in jou hart. Ons hoop om u gou weer te sien.
Vriendelike groete
Linda

Bella de Karoo
Martin P - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin P
With partner

Dis net lekke!

Ons het baie lekker gekuier en die gasvryheid is uit die boonste rakke, sal beslis weer so maak.

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It's just licks!

We had a great time and the hospitality is top notch, will definitely do it again.

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Bella de Karoo 's response

Baie dankie vir jou resensie Martin. Dit was 'n groot plesier om julle hier by Bella de Karoo te hê. Ek hoop om julle gou te sien in die nabye toekoms.
Vriendelike groete
Linda

Bella de Karoo
Leanie V - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leanie V
Family with young children

Gasvryheid en rustigheid op sy beste!

Baie vriendelike ontvangs, skoon kamers met aandag aan detail, alles wat ons nodig gehad het vir ons braai die aand. Rustige atmosfeer en 'n heerlike ontbyt! Ek kan Bella de Karoo beslis aanbeveel!

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Hospitality and tranquility at its best!

Very friendly reception, clean rooms with attention to detail, everything we needed for our barbecue that evening. Quiet atmosphere and a delicious breakfast! I can definitely recommend Bella de Karoo!

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Helena J - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Helena J
Family with teenagers

Gasvry en ontspanne.

Die enigste probleem was die wagtyd vir ontbyt. Die roosterkoeke is heerlik so dit was darem die moeite werd!

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Hospitable and relaxed.

The only problem was the waiting time for breakfast. The grilled cakes are delicious so it was at least worth it!

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Pieter L - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter L
With partner

'n Heerlike ervaring!

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Ek sal volgende keer sorg dat ons vroeër daar kom om die braai- en kuierfasiliteite beter te benut.

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A wonderful experience!

We had a very nice stay. Next time I will make sure we get there earlier to make better use of the barbeque and visiting facilities.

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Lelani B - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lelani B
With partner

Ons het ons aand by Bella de Karoo vreeslik geniet.

Die kamer was skoon en netjies en het pragtige antieke meubels in. Braaigeriewe was meer as voldoende, selfs braaipakkies was aangebied. Ek sal enige tyd Bella de Karoo aan enigiemand aanbeveel as 'n oornagplek of selfs om vir 'n naweek te ontspan. Onthou ook om Smitswinkel te besoek.

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We really enjoyed our evening at Bella de Karoo.

The room was clean and tidy and had beautiful antique furniture in it. Braai facilities were more than adequate, even braai packs were offered. I would recommend Bella de Karoo to anyone anytime as a stopover or even to relax for a weekend. Also remember to visit Smitswinkel.

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Chris G - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris G
Large group

Bella Bella Bella! Die beste plek en atmosfeer wat mens van plaaslewe vewag!

Hulle kosdisse is uit die boonste rakke. Gasvryheid en daai lekker ek-voel-tuis gevoel! En toe gee die Vader nog harde reën op die sinkdak in die dorre Karoo (die gastehuis het geen geute nie, want hier is dit oorbodig).

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Bella Bella Bella! The best place and atmosphere you can expect from farm life!

Their dishes are top notch. Hospitality and that nice I-feel-at-home feeling! And then the Father gave more hard rain on the tin roof in the arid Karoo (the guest house has no gutters, because here they are redundant).

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Heine C - Aug 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Heine C
Family with young children

Genotvolle veblyf teen 'n bekostigbare prys!

Ons het net een nag gebly by Bella de Karoo. By aankoms was ons vriendelik ontvang en verduidelik hoe alles werk. Die verblyf in die plaashuis was baie lekker veral vir ons stadsjapie-kinders. Ontbyt die volgende oggend by Smitswinkel was ook uit die boonste rakke.

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Enjoyable stay at an affordable price!

We only stayed one night at Bella de Karoo. On arrival we were kindly received and explained how everything works. The stay in the farmhouse was very nice, especially for our city-dwelling children. Breakfast the next morning at Smitswinkel was also top notch.

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Erna V - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Erna V
With friends

Nie luuks nie, maar skoon en netjies met vriendelike diens en heerlike ontbyt.

Dit is goeie 2-ster akkommodasie. Die diens was vriendelik en die beddens skoon en gemaklik. Die badkamers kan meer uitnodigend gemaak word deur die vloer en stort bietjie op te gradeer. Lekker kos van die padstal! 'n Mooi omgewing met pragtige sonsondergang.

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Not luxurious, but clean and tidy with friendly service and delicious breakfast.

This is good 2 star accommodation. The service was friendly and the beds clean and comfortable. The bathrooms can be made more inviting by upgrading the floor and shower a bit. Good food from the paddock! A beautiful setting with a beautiful sunset.

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Jakkie L - Jul 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jakkie L
With partner

Pragtige plaas met baie mooi geriewe.

Bella de Karoo is goed geleë op 'n pragtige plaas met uitstekende geriewe, en baie goeie en vriendelike diens!

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Beautiful farm with very nice facilities.

Bella de Karoo is well located on a beautiful farm with excellent facilities, and very good and friendly service!

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Thersia C - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thersia C
With partner

'n Karoo-plaasondervinding wat aanbeveel kan word.

Alle kommunikasie met Frances en haar personeel was flink en vriendelik. Ontvangs hartlik; geriewe silwerskoon, netjies en alles wat 'n mens nodig het. Etes vanaf en by Smitswinkel heerlik en teen billike koste. Lekker droë witwyn uit die omgewing beskikbaar. Vir voëlkykers 'n hele paar spesies waarop die verkykers gerig kon word!

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A Karoo farm experience that can be recommended.

All communication with Frances and her staff was prompt and friendly. Warm welcome; facilities spotless, tidy and everything one needs. Meals from and at Smitswinkel delicious and at a reasonable cost. Nice dry white wine from the area available. For bird watchers quite a few species to aim the binoculars at!

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Frauke W - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Frauke W
Large group

Goed!

Sien die sterre hieronder.

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Well!

See the stars below.

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Christine S - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine S
Large group

Lieflike omgewing, stil en baie lekker kos - baie dankie!

Heerlik! Vreindelike diens, gemaklike en goed toegeruste kamers. Wonderlike ervaring.

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Lovely surroundings, quiet and very good food - thank you very much!

Delicious! Friendly service, comfortable and well equipped rooms. Wonderful experience.

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Peter A. S - Nov 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Peter A. S
With partner

Nice location

A bit far from both Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp, but great bird life in the trees (holy ibis colony). Very nice people. Braai area was a bit poor, but then again it is a B&B. No problems experienced that required assistance during our self-catering stay.

Keryn P - Dec 2011
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Keryn P
With friends

Stunning

We had a wonderful time at Bella de Karoo.

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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Capacity: 21 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Farm Andrieskraal, On the R62 to Oudtshoorn, Calitzdorp, 6620, Western Cape
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