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Cottage on College

43 reviews
Guest House

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 43 reviews for Cottage on College
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Deborah M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deborah M
With partner

Secure, clean and a very quiet relaxed environment.

Our host was very friendly and made us feel at home right away. .

Joyce E - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joyce E
With partner

Herl asngenaam.

Dit was perfek vir oornag.

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Herl as named.

It was perfect for overnight.

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Niala O - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Niala O
Individual traveller

100% die moeite werd!

Hulle is voorbereid vir beurtkrag en die WiFi werk 24/7. Ek het my kuier vreeslik geniet en sal beslis terug gaan! Mens voel veilig, jou kar is veilig en die melkhoutboom en die braaiplek is great. Baie dankie!!!

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100% worth it!

They are prepared for load shedding and the WiFi works 24/7. I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely go back! You feel safe, your car is safe and the milkwood tree and the braai place are great. Thank you very much!!!

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Etienne J - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Etienne J
On business

Goed en rustig vir die eerste paar dae.

Het eerste aand nie warm water gehad nie, maar dit is vinnig uitgesorteer die volgende dag. Daar het 'n baie groot groep gaste opgedaag die Donderdagaand wat geen respek vir ander gaste gehad het nie. Hulle het verskriklik hard geraas en baie harde musiek gespeel tot net na 04:00 in die oggend. Nie ek of my werkskollega kon die aand slaap nie en het maar uitgeboek net so na 04:00 in die oggend.

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Good and easy for the first few days.

Didn't have hot water first night but it was quickly sorted the next day. There was a very large group of guests arriving on Thursday evening who had no respect for other guests. They were very noisy and played very loud music until just after 4:00 in the morning. Neither I nor my work colleague could sleep that night and just checked out just after 04:00 in the morning.

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Monique H - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique H
With friends

Dit was 'n aangename ondervinding.

Baie skoon, netjies en waarde vir geld.

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It was a pleasant experience.

Very clean, tidy and value for money.

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Welmare R - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Welmare R
With partner

Gerieflik en rustig.

Unieke opset, maar gerieflik en netjies.

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Comfortable and peaceful.

Unique setup, but comfortable and neat.

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Lindie B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindie B
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Skoon geriewe, naby aan restaurante en winkels.

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Very pleasant.

Clean facilities, close to restaurants and shops.

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Karen B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen B
With friends

Pictures don't do the rooms justice, beautifully done and great stay. Will definitely be back.

We loved our stay at Cottage on College. Room was clean, modern, nice touches, everything you need and more. Will definitely be recommending this to others. Loved our stay, peaceful and close to everything you need.

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

Nice and close to the village with lovely restaurants!

Throroughly enjoyed our stay! Will be back for sure!

N V - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
N V
With partner

Die ligging van die eenheid is perfek. Alles wat mens nodig het is byderhand. Ons het heerlik gerus in julle mooi skoon plekkie. Dankie.

Baie lekker gebly. Sal julle ten sterkste aanbeveel.

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The location of the unit is perfect. Everything one needs is at hand. We had a wonderful rest in your nice and clean place. Thank you.

Very nice stay. Would highly recommend you guys.

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

A very pleasant short overnight stay close to the St Francis golf club where we attended a birthday celebration.

Debbie kept us up to speed about the detail of checking in, etc.

Trudi D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudi D
With partner

Lekker gebly en toe toilet breek in ons plek het hulle vir ons 'n beter plek gegee.

Die dorp is pragtig. Baie geniet.

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Nice stay and when toilet broke in our place they gave us a better place.

The town is beautiful. Enjoyed a lot.

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Michael S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael S
With partner

Private, central and restful.

Great place to stay which is sheltered from the wind that had a big room and bathroom and was close to the village.

Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

It was ok.

The unit needs a fan or aircon especially in the summer.

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Renate D - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Renate D

Not what we expected.

Good for an overnight stay or short stay. No dining-in facilities, just room as advertised without kitchenette.

Leon V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Leon V
With partner

Very noisy for a quiet place.

The problem is the bottom room gets all the noise from upstairs and the wooden shed next to the bathroom.

Anonymous Guest - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Unhelpful together, unkind, late with surrender of unity.

Carpets in unit dirty, car gate not working, unfriendly, late with unit.

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

Peaceful and relaxng.

The room was very clean, spacious and had all the self catering goods required. Highly recommend, will definitely return.

Abigail B - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Abigail B
Large group

Very neat and tidy.

The unit had all we needed, very clean and a lovely space. Thank you to Cottage on College and LekkeSlaap for the easy process.

Zane H - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zane H
Individual traveller

Netjies, kwaliteit linne en bed, rustige area, naby aan als.

Sal my weer sien saam met my gesin. Netjiese plek, kwaliteit beddegoed en bed. Rustige area en naby aan golfbaan, rolbal baan en winkels. Debbie is baie vinnig om terug te kom en help waar sy kan. Was regtig 'n aangename naweek gewees.

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Neat, quality linen and bed, quiet area, close to als.

Will see me again with my family. Neat place, quality bedding and bed. Quiet area and close to golf course, bowling alley and shops. Debbie is very quick to get back and help where she can. Was really a pleasant weekend.

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Gavin S - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gavin S
With partner

Fantastic, great, awesome.

What a lovely place, will definitely be back!

Roelien S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roelien S
With partner

Cottage on College is gerieflik geleë en baie netjies. Dit is ideaal vir 'n rustige wegbreek. Ons het baie lekker gebly.

Gerieflik, rustig en baie netjies. Heerlik gebly.

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Cottage on College is conveniently located and very tidy. It is ideal for a peaceful getaway. We had a very nice stay.

Comfortable, quiet and very tidy. Had a wonderful stay.

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

Baie smaakvol, netjies, skoon en rustig. Sal definitief weer daar oorslaap!

Pragtige badkamer en baie skoon.

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Very tasteful, neat, clean and peaceful. Will definitely stay there again!

Beautiful bathroom and very clean.

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Shane B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Shane B
With partner

Neat, tidy, good finishes, high quality. Good for intended.

Nice for a night or two passing through but not for a holiday booking with kids.

Patrick J - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Patrick J

Very enjoyable.

Most enjoyable stay . WiFi signal was weak, could not connect from whole accommodation.

Isabel C - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isabel C
With partner

Netjiese en rustige verblyf.

Netjiese kamer in 'n rustige omgewing.

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Neat and peaceful accommodation.

Neat room in a peaceful environment.

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Clive R - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Clive R
With friends

Stayed for 1 night on our way home to the Cape.

Although the units were neat and comfortable, they did not have an area to sit and eat, there was no one to welcome us on arrival (our keys were left in a plastic bag at the entrance ), the gas heater for the shower in the one unit was difficult to use and unsatisfactory, the same unit only had 1 blanket although 2 beds were being used and the gate had to be operated manually and did not lock. The WiFi connection was very weak!

Cottage on College 's response

Good day Clive,

We are so happy to hear that you appreciated the neat and comfortable units at Cottage on College.

Kindly note that our check-in process is clearly advised to you at the time of your booking. During Covid times we have implemented a self-check-in process which makes your check-in quicker and safer for all.

We place the keys in our check-in box at the gate and each key is placed in a zip lock bag to avoid the remotes getting wet from the rain as you did not advise us of your check-in time.

All our beds are made with full linen with sheets and duvets, pillows, etc. Plus there is a heater in the cupboard. There is no way that our rooms would only be equipped with one single blanket. I am sure you are referring to a spare blanket.

Our contact number is placed clearly in our rooms to contact us should you have any issues during your stay. We are only one phone call away and we would have been able to assist you immediately by showing you how to turn on the tap, where to find the other spare blanket, and how to turn the knob on the gate to secure your car at night during loadshedding.

I am not sure if you are aware that we are experiencing loadshedding, and at times it causes the electric gates to glitch. We placed the gates on manual so you would be able to access the property during loadshedding as you did not advise us on your arrival time. Then again if you would have contacted us directly we would have been able to advise you accordingly.

These issues would have been sorted out immediately with one phone call or message to the cell phone number that was provided during your check-in.

We do hope you have a safe journey.
Regards,
Cottage on College

Cottage on College
Elna L - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elna L

Stayed a few days to explore the area.

Wonderful place to stay close to everything. Wil definitely recommend and stay there again. Neat and clean and everthing fits and works. Well done owners!

Anchen J - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anchen J
With partner

Wonderlike wegbreek.

Dit was so mooi, rustige area. Niemand het ons gepla en Debbie was baie behulpsaam tydens inklok. Almal is vriendelik, die eenheid is super-skoon en het alles wat jy nodig het.

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Wonderful getaway.

It is in such a beautiful and peaceful area. Nobody bothered us and Debbie was very helpful during check-in. Everyone is friendly, the unit is super clean and has everything you need.

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Cottage on College 's response

Greetings Anchen,
We appreciate your kind review, and look forward to welcoming back to Cottage on College in the near future.
Take care,
Regards
Debbie
Cottage on College
St Francis Bay

Cottage on College
Karen F - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen F
With friends

Debbie is a wonderful host and we had a wonderful stay - would highly recommend Cottage on College.

Cottage on College is stylishly furnished, clean and conveniently situated close to the village. Private and comfortable with Debbie available when needed without being obtrusive - every box was ticked and our stay was wonderful!

Cottage on College 's response

Greetings Karen
It was an absolute pleasure to host you during your stay in St Francis Bay.
A big thank-you for taking the time to write your review.
We really appreciate it!
Kind Regards
Debbie
Cottage on College
St Francis Bay

Cottage on College
Karen B - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen B
With partner

Debbie's place rocks.

Awesome hostess and a wealth of information. Debbie you are stoked.

Cottage on College 's response

Hi Karen
Thank you for the Rocking Review.
Warm Regards
Debbie
Cottage on College
St Francis Bay

Cottage on College
Pieter O - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter O
With partner

Baie netjiese eenheid met alles wat jy mag benodig.

Baie netjiese en moderne eenheid; die stort is nogal besonders; veilige parkeerplek agter ’n elektriese hek.

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Very neat unit with everything you may need.

Very neat and modern unit; the shower is quite special; secure parking behind an electric gate.

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Cottage on College 's response

Greetings Pieter,
Many thanks for taking the time to write your review, and we appreciate the kind words.
Take care and hope to see you in the near future.
Regards
Debbie
Cottage on College
St Francis Bay

Cottage on College
Irene P - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Irene P
With partner

Stunning hide away with private courtyard and luxurious bathroom.

Lovely hosts, friendly and efficient service from staff.

Cottage on College 's response

Greetings Irene,
It was an absolute pleasure to host your stay.
We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
Regards
Debbie
Cottage on College

Cottage on College
Johan M - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Johan M
With partner

We could not sleep there because of personal circumstances.

We could not sleep there because of personal circumstances. The owner did not even ask or say sorry hope to see you next time. Very disappointing.

Antoinette K - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette K
With partner

Excellent

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cottage on College 's response

Greetings Antoinette
Many thanks for taking the time to write your review.
We really appreciate it.
Warm Regards
Debbie
Cottage on College
St Francis Bay

Cottage on College
Waldt H - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Waldt H
With partner

Very cosy and elegant garden cottage.

We stayed over two nights for a wedding, but would not have mind to stay longer. Very cosy and elegant garden cottage in the center of St Francis. Everything we could have needed, great value for money.

Udine J - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Udine J
With friends

We loved everything about our stay at Cottage on College

Friendly service. Neat and clean accommodation. Loved it!

Nicolene K - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolene K
Family with teenagers

Baie skoon, netjies en vriendelike gasvrou.

Die plek was baie skoon, netjies en 'n baie vriendelike gasvrou.

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Very clean, tidy and friendly hostess.

The place was very clean, tidy and a very friendly hostess.

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Nic V - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nic V
With partner

Pleasant accommodation.

Debbie, thank you for your excellent service and a impressive cottage. We will certainly recommend you.

Cottage on College 's response

Greetings Nic, it was a great pleasure hosting you both. Thank-you for takimg the time to write your review. It is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you again in the near future. Kind regards Debbie & Staff at Cottage on College.

Cottage on College
Jan V - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan V
With partner

Dit was onbeskryflik lekker en het al ons verwagtinge oortref.

Ek wens ek kon 6 sterre gee, maar ongelukkig is daar net 5 beskikbaar. Ons het baie lekker gebly en ons was verstom oor al die ekstra moeite wat Debbie gedoen het om ons verblyf aangenaam te maak. Ons het ongelukkig net een aand oorgeslaap, maar sal beslis weer daar gaan bly, maar vir 'n langer tyd. Debbie was baie behulpsaam en 'n wonderlike gasvrou en ons het sommer 'n nuwe vriendin bygekry. Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring en ek kan met vrymoedigheid hierdie plek aanbeveel.

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It was indescribably delicious and exceeded all our expectations.

I wish I could give 6 stars, but unfortunately there are only 5 available. We had a great stay and were amazed at all the extra effort Debbie made to make our stay enjoyable. Unfortunately we only stayed one night, but will definitely stay there again, but for a longer time. Debbie was very helpful and a wonderful hostess and we just gained a new friend. It was a great experience and I can confidently recommend this place.

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Michelle G - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle G
Family with teenagers

Pleasant overnight stay.

Lovely room with wonderful tea / coffee facilities and comfortable rocking chair. Perfect to relax.

Sonja P - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Sonja P
With partner

Wonderlike, vriendelike diens en pragtige akkommodasie.

Ons was vriendelik ontvang. Die gasvrou was daar met kommentaar om te help oor besienswaardighede en meer en het ons geskakel op die pad ens. Die akkommodasie is pragtig en goed versorg. Ons het 'n heerlike verblyf gehad!

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Wonderful, friendly service and beautiful accommodation.

We were kindly received. The hostess was there with comments to help about attractions and more and contacted us on the way etc. The accommodation is beautiful and well maintained. We had a lovely stay!

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

Good value for money.

Neat, clean, and good host, value for money.

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  • Capacity: 15 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 16:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 1 College Avenue, St Francis Bay, 6312, Eastern Cape
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