Bushmanspad Estate
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Steph J - Aug 2024
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Time to recharge!
Ian S - Sep 2023
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The service from host Rochelle was really first class with nothing being an issue.
Shahin E - Sep 2023
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Relaxing tranquil.
Adri D - Mar 2024
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Oornag op pad vanaf Weskus na Tuinroete.
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Overnight en route from West Coast to Garden Route.
All the necessary information was well communicated in advance. The cottage is spacious and well furnished. Everything was clean and tidy and this is for sure the braai with the most beautiful view! Would love to go again - hopefully for longer.
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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2024
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Bruce B - Jul 2024
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Baie lekker kuiertjie.
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Very nice visit.
Had a great time, except for the DSTV which didn't work, but the hostess quickly fixed it. It would have been nice if the braai place was inside or maybe covered.
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Charnte M - Mar 2023
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A stay we very much enjoyed.
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Mooi uitsig en ontspanne atmosfeer.
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Nice view and relaxed atmosphere.
Nice weekend break with nice view and relaxed atmosphere. Make use of the nice fireplace and enjoy the natural beauty on the stoep.
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Marius B - Jun 2022
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Awesome view.
Christiaan S - Jun 2022
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Beslis 'n goeie wegbreekplek, lekker braai & kaggel!
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Definitely a good getaway, nice braai & fireplace!
It was definitely worth the trip to break away from the city, have a quiet barbecue and take in the beautiful surroundings. Would definitely recommend if you want to enjoy a quiet getaway weekend with your family.
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Magda H - Jun 2022
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Heerlike naweek saam met die gesin.
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Great weekend with the family.
Service was very good, unit tidy with a very comfortable big king-size bed. Will definitely go back in the summer!
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Sonja D - Apr 2022
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Heerlike wegbreek uit die stad.
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Great getaway from the city.
Peaceful getaway with a beautiful view of the mountains right around the house. Just what we needed to switch off a bit. Would definitely recommend.
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Annemarie V - Dec 2022
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Ons was uiters teleurgesteld in die kwaliteit van die huisie en kan nie begryp hoe dit luukse verblyf genoem kan word nie. Regverdig hoegenaamd nie die buitensporige prys nie.
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We were extremely disappointed in the quality of the cottage and cannot fathom how it can be called luxury accommodation. Doesn't justify the exorbitant price at all.
The cottage was clean and fully equipped and the bed linen and towels were of excellent quality and apparently brand new. The kitchen fittings were also generally new. The bed was also very comfortable and tidy and of high quality. However, the lounge furniture was in an absolutely shocking state, dirty, worn out, tired and totally worn out (the fabric is literally broken on the arm rests etc.), I would be ashamed to have such furniture in my own home, let alone this rent out to someone at an exorbitant price. It was uncomfortable to put on because it was put all the way through. The "coffee table" by the two chairs was a really tiny pine wood bench, one could hardly put one cup on it. The kitchen cabinets look freshly painted, but some are broken or don't close properly. The whole house has an air of wear and tear. All the woodwork, window frames etc. needs urgent attention, the welcome mat has a huge bite out of it, the exterior doors have deep scratches like a dog has apparently scratched at them, the back door does not close properly, the sliding lock on the back door is broken, the finishes in the bathroom are shabby, stains on the floor, the list goes on and on. The setting is truly stunning, and it seems as if the owners are upgrading, but it is totally unacceptable to charge R2,400 per night while the place is still in the process of upgrading and in such a state. It's not nice for us to give a bad review when we know the tourism industry is struggling at the moment, but the conditions we found at the price we paid are unacceptable.
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Johan K - Nov 2022
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Goeie ligging.
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Good location.
Very nice location but the place appears run down and neglected. Furniture is old, uncomfortable, impractical and needs to be replaced. Paving outside is full of bushes and garden is overgrown. Only stayed one of the 2 nights we booked.
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Jean D - May 2021
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Saligheid, stilte, natuurskoon!
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Bliss, silence, scenery!
Delicious wine from the farm itself on arrival is the perfect start to the weekend. The units are beautifully clean, equipped with enough wood to keep the fireplace crackling all evening and enough of your neighbors not to hear a sound. We only ventured a fraction of the walking/mountain bike route, but it's really beautiful and delicious with your dogs. I might have been a bit scared of snakes in the summer and maybe kept dogs on leashes. Ours very soon ran heroically through the many streams and I'm convinced they would have gone swimming in the ponds in the summer too. Just take waterproof shoes with you or be prepared to take off your shoes because the walk often takes you through shallow streams. However, the path to the waterfall has the lot of rain makes us blow the retreat, but I'm sure in the summer it will be an unforgettable experience. The surrounding area's many and highly rated wine farms are to be visited and chosen, which makes staying two nights here almost too little. For sure a peaceful, unspoilt and scenic weekend away, where city dwellers can remember again how dark it really gets at night with only the few houses far in the valley where a light or two burns at night apart from the stars above you!
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Jaco D - Nov 2021
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Baie netjies met mooi uitsig en lekker geriewe.
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Very tidy with a nice view and nice facilities.
See stars.
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Justin H - Dec 2021
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Great place to stay if you want to explore the surrounding areas.
Nicole C - Jun 2019
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Absolutely beautiful location and perfect getaway to relax.
Hanlie V - Mar 2019
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Rustig.
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Restful.
The house is very well equipped and clean. The staff is friendly and very helpful, we felt very much at home. The view from the house is breathtakingly beautiful. We had a nice walk and enjoyed the natural beauty. Very comfortable and would recommend the place to anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle.
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Janice W - Mar 2019
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We experienced the most enjoyable stay.
Anina B - May 2019
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Rustig, gemaklik en pragtige uitsig.
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Peaceful, comfortable and beautiful view.
The house is well-equipped, spacious, clean, with a wonderful view. Fireplace is a winner. We booked for 3 days, and in the end we stayed for 4 days.
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Arie V - Mar 2019
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Very peaceful and tranquil environment.
Johan E - Oct 2019
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Fantastiese uitsigte en lekker wyn. Jammer oor swak diens, vuil yskas en swak onderhoud.
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Fantastic views and nice wine. Sorry about poor service, dirty fridge and poor maintenance.
When we arrived, there was no one at reception, and the contact person indicated on the door was unreachable. No information was provided regarding the number of unit reserved for us. Finally got contact number from other contact person from another guest. Again no response - only informed a little later which house. Took about an hour before we could move into unit. Our unit had a small fridge - freezer compartment completely frozen, and no ice cube trays. Fridge was also dirty. The accommodation is marketed as luxury - serious cottage maintenance and painting required. It would appear that owners/management are not really interested. NB - Google maps - necessary to make correct route and turn off information adjustment.
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Bronwyn M - Oct 2018
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Incredible views!
Arina W - Apr 2018
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Wonderlike ligging en Cornelia's diens was absoluut ongelooflik.
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Amazing location and Cornelia's service was absolutely amazing.
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Amanda L - Jul 2018
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Rustige omgewing met fantastiese uitsig!
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Peaceful surroundings with a fantastic view!
We had a good rest!
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Hendrik H - Aug 2017
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Pragtige uitsig, wens ons kon langer bly!
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Beautiful view, wish we could have stayed longer!
We really enjoyed the cottage. Comfortable accommodation with an incredible view of the valley. Bushmanspad's wine is also very good and I would definitely recommend the wine tasting.
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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2017
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Nicest place to relax and forget about any stress
Beautiful place, nicest accommodation, house is nice clean and tidy. All that bothered us was that it was advertised that we had access to WiFi, neither mine nor my husband's internet worked and we booked the place precisely for the WiFi, because he still had to work. We couldn't get on the internet at all then, and had no signal. We wanted to stay another day and wanted to know if there was still room available, but I couldn't get hold of anyone on Sunday to tell us if there was still room, I called the office number of the estate, cell number and could not get an answer. Then had to leave and sleep at another place. I also think it's dangerous if there's an emergency, and we can't contact anyone at all.
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Etienne G - Jan 2016
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Asemrowende uitsig en rustige atmosfeer.
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Breathtaking view and peaceful atmosphere.
The service was poor. The unit is only equipped with towels after 3 days. No fan in the middle of a heat wave. Uncomfortably hot. The mouse that stayed in the folding sofa in the living room disturbed the night's rest. Fortunately, the quietness and beautiful scenery made up for the lack of service.
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Bushmanspad Estate 's response
Dear Etienne,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us following your stay at Bushmanspad. I am glad that you enjoyed our peaceful setting in nature, I am very sorry to hear that the service you received was not to the standard we pride ourselves in that we strive to offer our guest here at Bushmanspad. I’d like to sincerely apologise for the fact that we did not meet your expectations. We take all our guest comments very seriously and I have shared your comments with the entire team and we will be looking to improve in this area with immediate effect.May I add that the cottages have been equipped with fans for those hot days.
I do hope you’ll reconsider visiting Bushmanspad in the future as we would love the opportunity to welcome you back and offer you with the experience you should have received and next time your stay will be remembered for all the right reasons.
Kind Regards,
Kristin Le Roux
Guesthouse Manager
Marinda H - Apr 2015
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Loved it.
Mariana V - Dec 2015
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Heerlik rustig met pragtige uitsigte.
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Wonderfully peaceful with beautiful views.
Beautiful place with friendly people. Only negative comment is that it gets very hot (one day was 45°) and house has no cooling. We will definitely be back in the cooler months.
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Bushmanspad Estate 's response
Dear Mariana V
Thank you for taking the time to write a review regarding your stay at Bushmanspad. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful setting and friendly staff. We have made some improvements and equipped the cottages with fans for the warmer days. We look forward to your next visit.
Best Regards,
Kristin Le Roux
Guesthouse Manager
- Capacity: 10 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 16:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: R60 Ashton - Swellendam, Bonnievale, 6730, Western Cape