Black Cottage

Definitely 5 star and can't wait to return.

What a beautiful house, cottage and a very warm welcome from the owner. Marvellous dinner and breakfast.

Besonderse verblyf.

Ons het heerlik gebly. Die stilte wat ons hier ervaar het, is besonders en dit laat 'n diep indruk. Dee Dee is 'n wonderlike gasvrou en haar kos is onverbeterlik. Ek het nog nooit sulke vars Filet geëet nie. Die kamer is netjies met 'n baie gerieflike bed en heerlike warm stort. Selfs 'n gasverwarmer vir die koue aand en oggend. As ek nader aan Smithfield gebly het, sou ek dit dikwels wou besoek. Hou so aan Dee Dee, jy het 'n wenresep beet!

Dee Dee delightful stay!

Dee Dee was such a wonderfully hospitable hostess! Our booking was very last minute (booking confirmed on the day of check-in) and she was only too willing to accommodate us - she even made a plan to prepare dinner for us! We had seen on other reviews that her meals are amazing and it did not disappoint. We stayed in the separate cottage - love the layout and decor and we honestly had a superb night's sleep! It was my first time travelling through Smithfield and it's places and people like this that make exploring our off the beaten track small towns so special and rewarding. Highly recommended stay. And Buddy the Lab is so lovely.

A perfect half way stop between Joburg and Makhanda. We will be back!

We were warmly welcomed by Dee Dee and had a delightful stay, including a great vegetarian evening meal (booked in advance) and breakfast.

We will be back.

Lovely, friendly and helpful host. Great food.

We will return.

Our little cottage was warm and cosy and had everything we needed, including underfloor heating and electric blankets. We had a three-course meal with the host, which was delicious!

Beautiful garden, stimulating conversations, you feel at home.

We received a very warm welcome and were lovingly cooked for. The accommodation had everything you need for a stay.

Have a nice visit.

We arrived in the early afternoon, Dee Dee met us, filled us in on what we needed to know, and we spent the afternoon relaxing and reading in a lovely space. Dinner is best described as a "lekker kuier", the food was delicious and the company engaging. We will be back.

An enjoyable stop over.

We had a lovely mutton curry supper and a superb evening chatting with Dee Dee. I think our Airedale terrier enjoyed the stay more than we did.

Wonderlike plattelandse gasvryheid en rustigheid.

Het 'n baie goeie vriendelike ervaring gehad. Skoon en netjies en behulpsaam.

Was vriendelik ontvang en het heerlike maaltye geniet. Baie dankie Dee Dee.

Baie lekker gebly en gekuier.

Fantasties.

Was 'n ongelooflike gasheer en ons het haar kos ongelooflik baie geniet. Kamer was skoon en gerieflik.

Comfortable and quiet, with a charming garden and good food on a lovely terrace.

Altogether a very pleasant stay, we hope to visit Black Cottage again on our next visit.

The perfect half-way stop between Johannesburg and the Eastern Cape.

Dee Dee is very hospitable and friendly, but not intrusive. She made contact before our stay (both ways) to confirm our stay and check on food requirements. She was extremely accommodating when I changed arrangements at the last minute. New Year's Eve dinner was poor - but the take-away breakfast the next morning, (to ensure we got away early, at our request) was lovely! The three-course meal on our return was really good, and so was breakfast the next morning. The room is spacious, clean, and well-appointed.

Vriendelike diens, skoon akkommodasie en uitstekende kos.

Ons is vriendelik ontvang en het oornag in 'n netjiese, skoon kamer. Die eienares was uiters behulpsaam en het ons bederf met uitstekende aandete en ontbyt. Voorwaar 'n plekkie wat aanbeveel kan word.

Very peaceful a good way to recharge after a long trip.

A really lovely overnight stay.

Very pleasant experience.

See stars.

Very friendly hostess.

Comfortable, pleasant accommodation.

Ideale, rustige en gemaklike oornagverblyf.

DeeDee se gasvryheid was 'n groot seën - die aand wat ons by haar oornag het was ons 54ste huweliksherdenking wat sy vir ons spesiaal gemaak het met 'n heerlike aandete op kort kennisgewing - daai brownies was hemels! Baie dankie DeeDee!

Dee Dee is 'n 5-ster gasvrou.

Ons het 'n aangename tyd gehad vir 'n paar dae vir werk in die area. Dee Dee het heerlike kos gemaak, en 'n mens kan versoek om te braai ook. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en tegemoetkomend. Beveel dit definitief aan vir enige tipe reisiger.

Sal dit aanbeveel vir oornagverblyf.

Aangename ervaring. Skoon en netjiese verblyf. Heerlike aandete.

'n Heerlikheid!

'n Juweel in die vir-ons-onbekende dorpie Smithfield. Lieflike kamer, voortreflike uit-die-boeke-etes, perfekte gasvrou, en heerlike saamgesels en -lag. Dit het soos 'n ekstra stukkie vakansie gevoel, nie net 'n oorslaap op pad huis toe nie. Ons sal beslis weer kom, Dee Dee.

Immaculate, felt like home.

The attention to detail is apparent. The most comfortable bed I have ever slept in at a guesthouse. The food was divine, hostess super friendly and accommodating! Highly recommend!

Great overnight for travellers.

Dee Dee is a fantastic host. Great food, very accommodating as far as our pets were concerned.

Our stay was an absolute delight - our two pets were as happy as we were - 5 stars all around.

It was such a delight to come across a cute little room that was very spacious - very secure - we had two pets and the host was very accommodating and her hosptality in every way was delightful as well - conversation, food and accommodation - top notch - lovely little spot in Smithfield.

DeeDee was a wonderful host. She was welcoming, the accommodation was comfortable and the meals, delicious.

DeeDee kept in contact with us during our trips via WhatsApp so we could inform her of any changes to our arrival times on our trips to/from the Eastern Cape. The accommodation was spotless. We arranged to have dinner and breakfast and the meals were delicious and took any food allergy/sensitivities into account. We felt very at home.

Lovely with excellent food.

What a lovely place, DeeDee is charming and her food is top notch! The best meal we had all holiday.

Highly accommodating host. Excellent dinner.

A pleasant and enjoyable stay.

Welcoming and friendly.

The follow-up after our booking was outstanding ie. ensuring we were on track, meal preferences, etc.

Netjiese verblyf, lekker kos.

Gawe gasvrou. Baie gerieflik. Sit dalk net aanwysings bord by hoofpad, Google laat jou verdwaal.

Dit is 'n goeie waarde vir geld 3-stergastehuis met 5-ster-eienaar wat 5-ster-etes bedien. Die gastehuis is op rand van dorp en glo maar jou Google Maps as hy jou op klein grondpaadjies na die adres lei.

Was 'n aangename ondervinding. Goeie waarde vir geld. Eienaar het ook baie inskiklik ons besprekings aangepas toe ek Covid opgedoen het.

Gemaklike oornagverblyf.

Lekker warm geslaap deur 'n baie koue nag.

The cottage was comfortable and clean. The hostess was kind and caring and cooked a great 3-course dinner and breakfast for us.

We can recommend Black Cottage as a stopover or a place to stay if you visit family or friends in the area. We had lovely conversations with the "hostess with the mostest" who has a lovely garden that can sustain a lot of her catering needs.

Memorable overnight stay.

We really enjoyed our stay, albeit for one night. From the moment we arrived Dee Dee, the owner and chef, made us feel welcome and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Black Cottage is filled with artworks and a library with books that is worth browsing. The room with en-suite shower had all the facilities we needed and was spotless. Well worth the diversion.

Synergy between a tranquil environment, fine food, and comfortable lodgings all beautifully presented with friendliness and hospitality.

An ideal overnight stop; hospitality surrounded by tranquillity and scenery. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy delicious meals.

One of the best surprises of my travels.

Dee Dee is delightful. Her place is artistic, simple, and stylish with some beautiful quality touches. The bed was perfect, comfortable mattress, lovely linens, with everything one needs. The highlight of the visit was her fine dining and interesting conversation. Dee Dee is a gem. She has two warm friendly dogs that make you feel quite at home. I am certain I will be making this a regular stop on my trips between Joburg and East London.

My stay was very pleasant in a lovely clean room.

Lovely place to stay. The room was clean and very comfortable. The hostess was very gracious and nothing was too much trouble. The food was amazing, the best I have ever had in a guesthouse and I would recommend booking for supper. Lovely quiet spot with unique furnishings, wonderful artworks and a beautiful garden.

Blitsvinnige, vriendelike respons op navraag. Heerlike aandete en lieflike kuns. Perfek vir oorslaap!

Dee Dee was 'n gawe gasvrou wat na al ons behoeftes omgesien het.