De Oude Meul Guest House
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Kyra R - Jun 2024
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Fantastic. Would do it again.
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Nikita S - Apr 2024
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Lovely little place. Nice location to explore Stellenbosch.
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Thank you for staying with us and for the lovely review.
Ansie N - Aug 2023
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Jaco wat ons ontvang het is uitstekend. Hy het ook vir ons alles gewys, ekstra komberse gebring en die ontbyt wat bedien word is fantasties.
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Jaco we received is excellent. He also showed us everything, brought extra blankets and the breakfast served is fantastic.
The place is on the corner of Main and Mill Streets. There is a lovely balcony to sit on and see the students. Everything is together and Jason also arranged for us secure parking down the street. We visited a restaurant he recommended, saw the Springboks win against New Zealand. And we had a lovely walk, photographed churches, visited galleries and everything was just lovely.
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Victoria E - Mar 2024
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Stellenbosch has become very vogue; we feel we stayed in the real Stellenbosch.
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Wolter D - Oct 2024
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Heerlike blyplek, geskiedkundige gebou.
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Lovely place to stay, historic building.
Excellent, with a great choice of places to eat, walking distance.
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Pramagamie N - Sep 2024
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Pleasant.
Martin S - Oct 2024
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Gerieflik in die middedorp.
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Conveniently in the town centre.
I had a nice stay and the breakfast was delicious. Conveniently within walking distance of everything in the town centre, but it also has its downsides, as some nights it can get quite noisy!
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Estelle G - Aug 2024
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Goeie verblyf naby universiteit.
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Good accommodation near university.
It was comfortable and close to everything. The parking is too far away.
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Thank you for your review.
It was a pleasure having you stay with us.
Gerrie V - Nov 2024
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Centrally located fair value for money.
Derryn H - Feb 2024
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Convenient location - quirky.
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We appreciate your honest and constructive feedback! The door latch has been addressed and is now in full working order.
Elsabe T - Jan 2024
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Gawe mense, maar baie gemiddelde fasiliteite.
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Nice people, but very average facilities.
Not so many leaks. The manager is very nice and friendly, but to describe the accommodation as a guest house is not entirely accurate, it is rather guest rooms in an old building in the center of town. It is indeed centrally located, but it is very noisy during the day. At night it is better. The rooms themselves are clean, but everything is very tired and could really do with some renovation. Access to the rooms can be problematic for people who are no longer terribly mobile and/or have heavy luggage. There is only one steep, narrow staircase to the top. The breakfast is served in an open restaurant at street level, is tasty and service is generally brisk.
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De Oude Meul Guest House 's response
Thank you for your feedback. Our guest house, De Oude Meul, has been in operation since 1996. It is situated in a historic building belonging to the Monuments Council and dates back to the early 1800s. The 'narrow' stairs are the original ones.
We understand that it might not be to everyone's liking. Most of our guests find the originality quaint and full of compliments. All the rooms have been updated with all the modern features such as air conditioning and TV.
We are extremely centrally situated within walking distance of most eateries, shops, and galleries. Being as centrally located, a degree of noise should be expected.
Zelda V - Oct 2024
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Ligging baie sentraal. Verder baie duur vir die absolute minimum.
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Location very central. Furthermore, very expensive for the absolute minimum.
Cost for the absolute minimum. Location is not everything. Blood on my duvet. Aircon didn't work. Only one washed towel, no face/hand towel.
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Dear Zelda
We appreciate your feedback and will look into your concerns.
We take all matters of this nature seriously.
As management, we will look into it and give you personal feedback.
Yolanda P - Aug 2024
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Plek is verwaarloos, reën in.
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Place is neglected, raining.
Worst experience ever, can't use again.
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Carlé B - Jan 2024
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
Feel free to visit the Oude Meul yourself. The location was very good, but the entrance stank so much that we literally had to run up the stairs. The last day there were maggots walking on the carpet. We were advised to please turn off the air conditioning during the night, it draws too much electricity. It was 34° plus outside. The towels were as thin as sheets. There was no hand towel or toilet brush. The towels were washed and semi-dried, so they smelled musty. The "hanger" with 6 hangers in it for 2 people's keys was paper folded up and pushed between the doors. The mattress and linens have definitely seen better days. The furniture is antique, but neglected and old. This is only one room's feedback. We had to park 2 blocks away. We traveled from Mossel Bay and so we had everything with us. We had to unload it all and store it in our rooms as the parking was said to be "fairly" secure. However, we made a plan and stopped at an art gallery to unload and carry to rooms. However, the breakfast each morning was delicious. As I have already recommended, you can visit the place yourself and then decide for yourself whether it is suitable accommodation. I am deeply disappointed by the Oude Meul.
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De Oude Meul Guest House 's response
Dear Carlé,
Firstly, thank you for your honest feedback.
Regarding the smell near the entrance: We were fully aware of the situation. The smell was emanating from the building directly next door to ours and was sewage-related. Unfortunately, we were unable to get hold of the owners to rectify. The smell was getting trapped in our stairwell hence the smell upon arrival. It was beyond our control and we are extremely sorry for the inconvenience. It has obviously since been rectified.
Regarding the air-conditioning: This is a misunderstanding. There are signs in the rooms encouraging guests to be environmentally conscious when using the air conditioners; meaning not to leave them on when not in the room and to close windows when in use. We apologise for the confusion.
As for the cupboard: guests are welcome to request extra hangers etc. I'm not sure what is being referred to regarding the 'paper in the lock.'
Regarding the towels: Guests, especially long staying guests, are encouraged to request fresh towels when needed. The same principle applies to linen.
As for the parking: Our parking is 200m away and is behind a secure, motorised gate. We once again apologise for the inconvenience by the distance but this is beyond our control and most of our guests have no issues with the distance. Thank you for your compliments regarding the breakfast.
Klaas M - Feb 2023
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Wonderlik, aangenaamste plek & baie vriendelike personeel.
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Wonderful, most pleasant place & very friendly staff.
It was our 2nd consecutive stay at the guest house and like last time, the service was excellent, breakfast the best, rooms always tidy and I will want to stay there every time & definitely recommend it to family and friends.
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Liselotte S - Dec 2023
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Really nice place in Stellenbosch.
Adrie P - Apr 2023
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Ligging goed vir skoolsport.
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Location good for school sports.
Inconvenient for a woman to open and close a vehicle's gate in the dark at night. Parking is indeed safe for vehicles, only bad not to have an automatic car gate. Very dark with current loadshedding conditions. Fridge in room would be nice for milk and clean coffee mugs every morning.
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Marco A - Mar 2023
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Very convenient for walking around Dorp Street and hence very noisy.
Carol H - Feb 2023
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Good location, great breakfast.
Pieter V - Aug 2023
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Baie aangenaam.
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Very pleasant.
Breakfast was fantastic.
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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2023
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Restful.
Was in there for work, was a peaceful place to relax in the evening.
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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2023
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Central accommodation in need of some upgrading.
Location and hospitality are top notch. The room's carpet needs replacing - it smells musty and dirty - like a carpet that has been wet. The sheet and pillowcases are very thin and starting to tear in places. Furthermore, the reception, communication and breakfast were delicious and good.
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Mariska K - Mar 2023
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Diep teleurstelling in LekkeSlaap, blydskap om slaapplek te vind.
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Deep disappointment in LekkeSlaap, joy to find a place to sleep.
Thankful that LekkeSlaap was able to confirm our accommodation on the third try. Not exactly what we expected. You can enjoy a nice glass of wine on the balcony at midnight, while all the students walk past your window and be merry. Good for sleep. If you want to do downtown life, then this is the place for you. Will definitely visit Stellies again, will definitely not use LekkeSlaap to book again.
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Lonel M - Aug 2023
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Plek was skoon.
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Place was clean.
Jason was very friendly and helpful. Room on corner of very busy street.
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Lisa M - Dec 2022
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The guesthouse was very comfortable and clean. The aircon was a huge advantage as it was very hot during my stay.
Linda O - Apr 2022
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Uitstekend.
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Outstanding.
Incredible hospitality.
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Wynand K - Nov 2022
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The stay was great. No complaints.
Klaas M - Jan 2022
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Was fantasties en dis sentraal geleë binne bereik van alles.
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Was fantastic and it's centrally located within reach of everything.
The location was my biggest plus: close to everything. The Express breakfast has room for improvement!
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Leoni J - Dec 2022
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We had a good night's rest. Aircon was a plus. Thank you for breakfast.
Antonie L - Dec 2022
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Arno is 'n vriendelike en hulpvaardige mens.
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Arno is a friendly and helpful person.
Nicely located. Breakfast was included and delicious.
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Ulrich N - Mar 2022
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Goeie waarde vir geld en ideaal vir die jonger reisiger wat 'n oornag-geleentheid soek.
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Great value for money and ideal for the younger traveler looking for an overnighter.
Oude Meul is centrally located in the heart of Stellenbosch and is within walking distance of a number of restaurants, shops and places to visit in the area. Amenities at Oude Meul are basic (nothing fancy), but are certainly some of the more affordable options in the area. Breakfast, served in the Mill coffee shop was very nice. Travelers should be aware that you are staying in the busier areas of town and noise from traffic and passing pedestrians may be a concern for travelers who expected a more peaceful environment.
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Anzel W - Dec 2021
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Baie netjiese en skoon verblyf.
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Very neat and clean accommodation.
De Oude Meul Guest House is very cute and close to nice restaurants in Stellenbosch. The manager is very nice. I would recommend putting a microwave and small fridge in the room.
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Jean F - Nov 2021
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Great breakfasts, central location.
Eddie O - Sep 2021
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Sentraal. Klein, skoon en prakties.
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Central. Small, clean and practical.
Place is small/cramped. Centrally in town. Stairs inconvenient. Probably won't easily stay there again. Parking is far from home and inconvenient.
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Jan N - Aug 2021
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Skoon, makilik en huislik.
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Clean, comfortable and homely.
The location just above a coffee shop is fantastic.
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Linda M - Jun 2021
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Very comfortable, cosy beds and enjoyed the balcony to see the world go by. Jason was very efficient, friendly and helpful
Yvette E - May 2021
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Ek het baie lekker gebly en sal weer daar bly.
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I had a great stay and would stay there again.
Location is perfect, the breakfast was delicious and value for money. My room was spacious enough, and tidy, the bathroom very clean and spacious, everything was cleaned and checked every day.
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Mauritz H - Apr 2021
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Gerieflik. Bekostigbaar.
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Comfortable. Affordable.
Excellent and centrally located. The breakfast downstairs at Mill Coffeeshop was delicious with good service.
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Hendrik V - Mar 2021
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Ongelooflik aangenaam.
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Incredibly pleasant.
Their service was great, the staff were super friendly. I would happily recommend it to people.
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Nicole V - Feb 2021
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Gerieflik!
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Comfortable!
Our last-minute booking was handled very well and the room was very tidy.
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Charl S - Mar 2021
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Waarde vir geld - 5-ster-diens vanaf Jason die bestuurder, ontbyt was heerlik!
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Value for money - 5 star service from Jason the manager, breakfast was delicious!
Value for money. Jason the manager put in a lot of effort. His service is excellent. Central and safe. Breakfast was delicious and service excellent.
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Zelda B - Feb 2021
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Was baie gerieflik as gevolg van ligging.
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Was very convenient due to location.
The accommodation was quite up to standard and the breakfast was incredibly tasty. Would recommend that the rooms and especially the wooden deck on the outside be upgraded a bit, but otherwise we really enjoyed the stay.
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Jolanda H - Oct 2021
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Sentraal geleë
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Centrally located
Very friendly service, clean and tidy.
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Clive A - Apr 2021
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Waarde vir geld in 'n duur dorp soos Stellenbosch, waar verblyf skaars is, rede: studentedorp.
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Value for money in an expensive town like Stellenbosch, where accommodation is scarce, reason: student town.
Location of guesthouse perfect, near hospital, could walk to visit wife.
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Didri S - Apr 2021
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Uitstekende ligging maar baie lawaaierig.
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Excellent location but very noisy.
The rooms are right above the restaurant so there is noise all the time. You can hear the people in the restaurant talking from early on. Towels are very thin and frayed and the shower is very dirty. Black mold in the grout of the wall tiles and floor. Managers are very nice and it's a super comfortable place.
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Truida-mart B - Mar 2021
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Skoon en netjiese verblyf.
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Clean and tidy accommodation.
Old world atmosphere, very central location.
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Rudi L - Mar 2021
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Our stay was pleasant, the location is excellent and the rooms are neat. Customer service was friendly.
Vinolia B - Mar 2021
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Uitstekend, lieflik.
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Excellent, lovely.
The accommodation and service was very good, will stay there again in the future.
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Christian B - Mar 2021
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Linne behoort vervang te word.
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Linen should be replaced.
Front door key did not work properly.
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Anell D - Oct 2021
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The room had all that I needed.
Ronel V - Mar 2021
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Nie gepas vir sakereisigers.
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Not suitable for business travelers.
We booked 3 guests at different times at Oude Meule. First negative feedback is that our guest had to leave his room at 08:00 in the morning so that the housekeeping staff could get to the washing machine. Second point, parking was a problem. Third point, the pillowcases were dirty.
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Laura S - Nov 2020
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Good for a short stay in a convenient location.
Anonymous Guest - Jun 2019
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Can do better for groups.
See stars.
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Tilla V - Mar 2018
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Baie aangename verblyf in baie sentrale gebied om te voet by die meeste besoekpunte te kom vir Woordfees, restaurante, banke en winkels.
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Very pleasant accommodation in a very central area to reach most points of interest for Word Festival, restaurants, banks and shops on foot.
Very pleasant and affordable accommodation in central Stellenbosch, within walking distance of most places to visit, such as museums and galleries, theatres, shops and many interesting street cafes and restaurants in the beautiful historic town. The building is very old, with associated problems, such as very steep steps to get to rooms, lack of power plugs, outdated air conditioning, slow but finally quite effective on the very hot west side. The staff is very pleasant and helpful, room and bathroom clean and tidy. The breakfasts are sufficient at the adjacent coffee shop. Secure parking available.
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Tania V - Apr 2018
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Een nag wegbreek (sonder ontbyt).
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One night break (without breakfast).
The guest house was clean and very tidy. Crisp bedding and soft, off-white towels made up for a slightly cramped room space. Everything we needed was available. The reception and welcome was friendly, but we were not properly informed about how breakfast would work the next morning at the coffee shop next door. In the room we discovered a small piece of paper that indicated the two breakfast options and stated that we had to submit the options by a certain time to qualify for breakfast. The host had already left the premises and left us the piece of paper (before the deadline) on the desk at reception and hoped that we would get breakfast. The next morning the paper was no longer on the desk and we trusted that our breakfast choice had been transferred to the coffee shop. Great was our surprise when we arrived at the coffee shop in front of a dead man's door. After a knock on the door, a little woman came shuffling over: "Sorry, we're on Sundays, but come in. Where's your "voucher"?" Us: "We didn't get a "voucher", but are staying in the guest house up here." Needless to say, we decided to say goodbye to the breakfast in a closed coffee shop instead among stacks of chairs and a pile of patio umbrellas. Next time we would rather pay a few hundred rand extra at another guest house where the kitchen and dining room are located on the premises itself. Lesson learned.
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Dear Tania,
Thank you for your mostly positive review. Our coffee shop is closed to the general public on Sundays but open for the guest house.
I will most definitely look into the poor communication regarding the breakfast arrangements for Sundays in particular.
As for the umbrellas etc. I personally and neatly pack up the coffee shop on Saturdays in such a way that it does not interfere with the breakfast the following day. I apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Rigardt P - Dec 2017
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Baie netjies en professioneel. Goeie waarde vir geld.
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Very neat and professional. Good value for money.
Room was very neat, air conditioning a relief in the heat and the walk to the university was easy.
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Melinda S - Oct 2017
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Glad nie wat ek verwag het nie.
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Not at all what I expected.
No privacy or place to talk aside from the living area which also serves as the office. And the doors of the other rooms lead to it. The room is very small, equipped with only the necessary. Expected better for the price.
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Helena M - Nov 2016
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Die advertensie is misleidend.
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Misleading advertisement.
Friendly staff. Nothing else to add.
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Yvonne F - Oct 2016
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Was not nice at all.
- Capacity: 8 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 10A Mill Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape