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Maison de L’amour

Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 36 reviews for Maison de L’amour
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Elmarie M - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie M

Home away from home.

Absolutely love the whole ambience, the fantastic hospitality, they cannot do enough for one. Loved it and will definitely stay over there when in Darling.

Nicholas A - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicholas A
With partner

Wonderful, restful getaway!

Maison de L'amour was everything we expected, and the host was very attentive and friendly.

Amelia M - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amelia M
With friends

Heerlik gekuier. Sal weer daar gaan bly.

Pragtige plek. Baie privaat. Die eienaars het op versoek vir my vriende wat nie daar oorgeslaap het 'n wonderlike verjaarsdagontbyt aangebied. Sal weer daar gaan bly. Ons het ook hulle restaurant 1910 The Forge besoek. Awesome plek.

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Had a great time. Will stay there again.

Beautiful place. Very private. Upon request, the owners offered my friends who were not staying the night a wonderful birthday breakfast. Will stay there again. We also visited their restaurant 1910 The Forge. Awesome place.

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Gillian K - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gillian K
With partner

Comfortable and peaceful.

Everything was great. The bed was comfortable. The service was superb and the breakfast was stunning. Overall, a very lovely place to stay.

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

Excellent venue for a romantic getaway.

The room and gardens are absolutely beautiful, as is the friendly Alaskan Malamute who greeted us at the door. It was a peaceful, serene stay and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Anonymous Guest - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Nope.

Place not too bad but price outrageously high. Had to drive to the restaurant for breakfast and wasn't a lot of waffles.

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Lynette M - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynette M
With friends

Keurig gemeubileerd met romantiese gevoel.

Vriendelike gasvrou, mooi plek om te oornag in 'n rustige dorp!

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Nicely furnished with romantic feel.

Friendly hostess, nice place to spend the night in a quiet town!

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

Beautiful unit with brilliant hosts.

Nina was an absolute treat and the units proximity to all the great spots in Darling is brilliant.

Cheryl L - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cheryl L
With partner

Fabulous.

We loved our stay at Maison de L'Amour. Our every need was catered for and the hosts went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable. The apartment was beautifully appointed and very comfortable. Highly recommend.

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

We only spent one night, but the B&B was beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable.

The B&B is in a quiet street, but close to some of the places that are a must to visit. The rooms and garden are beautifully decorated, cosy and comfortable. Our host Nina was welcoming and accommodating. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

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

Pragtige plekkie, met pragtige mense!

Thank you Nina and Derek for a memorable visit! Ons het in die kothuis oornag, met al sy bederf dinge! Gaan ondersteun gerus ook hulle Restaurant "The Old Forge", stap afstand vanaf die akkomodasie, dit is eersteklas!

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Beautiful place, with beautiful people!

Thank you Nina and Derek for a memorable visit! We spent the night in the cottage, with all its pampering! Feel free to also support their Restaurant "The Old Forge", walking distance from the accommodation, it is first class!

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Celest D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celest D
With friends

Dit was baie netjies en mooi. Die diens was baie vriendelik en die ontbyt heerlik.

Een van die kamers het nie warm water gehad nie en die toilet het gelek. Ons het Maison de L'amour daarvan in kennis gestel.

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It was very neat and beautiful. The service was very friendly and the breakfast delicious.

One of the rooms did not have hot water and the toilet was leaking. We informed Maison de L'amour about it.

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Maison de L’amour 's response

Hi there Celest,
Many thanks for your review, it is much appreciated.
Happy to announce both the water temp and toilet has been fixed. Much appreciate the head up, as we would never know as we don’t sleep in that room ourselves. Always grateful for guests to point things out. Thanks again
Regards,
Nina and Derek

Maison de L’amour
Grant A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Grant A
With partner

Great value for money, amazing hosts.

A very enjoyable stay. After our first night, our very generous hosts offered us an upgrade to a lovely cottage.

Michael Charles S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael Charles S
With friends

Very nice place and lovely hosts.

The host, Nina and Derick, also have a really nice restaurant just down the road.

Pieter M - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter M
With partner

SA en plattelandse sjarme op sy beste.

Hulle restaurant is besonders. Dit voel of jy terug in tyd is. Wonderlike atmosfeer en dekor. Die kos is uitstekend en dit is baie goeie waarde vir geld.

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SA and rural charm at its best.

Their restaurant is exceptional. It feels like you are back in time. Wonderful atmosphere and decor. The food is excellent and it is very good value for money.

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Llewellyn J - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Llewellyn J
With partner

Very comfortable stay in a uniquely charming room.

Enjoyed our dinner and complementary breakfast at 1910 Old Forge restaurant, also owned by Nina, another uniquely, charming venue.

Carla F - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carla F
With friends

Amazing host.

When visiting Darling this is a must stay, even better is their restaurant located close by.

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

Attention to detail. Friendly.

Great restaurant 1910. Good food, good company. Nina is a brilliant host and I am most certainly going back!

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

Ontspanne atmosfeer en ongelooflik mooi!!

Nina, die gasvrou, is ongelooflik gasvry. Niks was vir haar te veel moeite gewees nie. Ons kamer was pragtig en die atmosfeer so ontspanne! Die ontspanarea buite by die swembad is gemaklik en gesellig. Sy het ook haar eie restaurant, so die ontbyt was uit die boeke! Sal vir seker weer gaan kuier!

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Relaxed atmosphere and incredibly beautiful!!

Nina, the hostess, is incredibly hospitable. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Our room was beautiful and the atmosphere so relaxed! The relaxation area outside by the pool is comfortable and cozy. She also has her own restaurant, so the breakfast was out of the books! Will visit again for sure!

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

Hartlike ontvangs deur Nina in hul gastehuis in Darling.

Pragtige interieur, met smaaklike ontbyt in die tuin, afhangend van die weer. Nina het ons regtig bederf tydens die twee nagte. Ons het heerlik warm geslaap in die pragtige suite met Franse interieur. En 'n stort met kokende water is altyd vir my 'n groot pluspunt. Ons beveel hierdie gastehuis hoog aan, en sal graag weer gaan.

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Warm welcome by Nina in their guest house in Darling.

Beautiful interior, with tasty breakfast in the garden, depending on the weather. Nina really spoiled us during the two nights. We slept wonderfully warm in the beautiful suite with French interior. And a shower with boiling water is always a big plus for me. We highly recommend this guest house, and would love to go again.

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Estelle C - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Estelle C
Individual traveller

Beautiful, beautiful! Will definitely be back!

Friendly, wonderful hosts, felt like a beautiful home from home!

Deon L - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon L
With partner

Baie mooi plek, heerlik gebly.

Dit was 'n heerlike aand, die plek was wonderlik en die verblyf perfek.

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Very nice place, great stay.

It was a lovely evening, the place was wonderful and the accommodation perfect.

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Nicolette V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolette V
With partner

Delightful and quaint.

The toilet ran all night. The TV didn't work. The hairdryer didn't work. It smelt a little damp. Besides these things, it was lovely.

Jacques K - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacques K
With partner

Vriendelik en netjies.

’n Plek vir tasse sal help.

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Friendly and neat.

A place for bags will help.

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

Was a great stay over.

A bit cluttered, but that unfortunately is just not our style but was still very beautiful. I personally would have liked a door on the bathroom. The restaurant they own called The Forge serves creative a wonderful food, was equal to fine dinning 10 stars should be awarded to the chefs. Best oysters I have had in years.

Huibrie W - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Huibrie W
With partner

The best attention to detail that we’ve ever seen in our life.

A very accommodating and friendly host that went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The room was beautifully decorated. Her restaurant and food are equally top notch. Nina, thank you for the lovely weekend.

Maison de L’amour 's response

Dear Huibrie,
Thank you so much for the review and for taking the time to do it.
I am so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed the whole weekend. I hope one day we will see you again.

Take care of yourselves and new baby.

Kind regards,

Nina and Derek

Maison de L’amour
Tharien C - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tharien C
With partner

Goed geleë, klassieke styl.

Ons het baie lekker gebly, behalwe die bed was baie raserig. Ontbyt was heerlik en die diere baie vriendelik! Sal volgende keer die cottage bespreek!

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Great location, classic style.

We had a great stay, except for the very noisy bed. Breakfast was delicious and the animals were very friendly! Will book the cottage next time!

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

Very hospitable and charming.

My fiance and I absolutely loved our stay at Maison de L'amour. The only thing that would make it better is if it had a mini bar fridge to store our drinks and water. Otherwise, it was an overall delight to spend our anniversary here. The hospitality from the owner and her chef was amazing. Definitely wil recommend.

Sharon C - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sharon C
With partner

Without a doubt, the best B&B ever!

Beautiful decor, outstanding service, delicious breakfast, unbelievable attention to detail! Highly recommended. We'll definitely be back!

Sandra B - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra B
With friends

Fabulous breakfast!

Classic French decor with a touch of opulence. A lovely B&B in a quiet street. Nina and Smiley were wonderful hosts. The cherry on top was a fabulous breakfast served under the bougainvillea.

Angeline K - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Angeline K
With partner

Netjies!

Net jammer kamer het nie lugversorging gehad nie, was Saterdag baie warm.

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Neat!

Just a pity that there was no air-con. Saturday was very hot.

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Dagmar W - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dagmar W
With partner

Attention to detail is immaculate and very special.

The decor and ambiance is very sweet. Host is very friendly, you move straight into this bygone era where one still had time to contemplate - fits in with the spirit of Darling. And we walked everywhere which was special.

Marleux F - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marleux F
With partner

Tog té dierbaar, Darling.

Die gastehuis is prentjiemooi, en vol huis inspirasie. Iets interessant om elke hoek. Nina is die perfekte gasvrou, en haar spesiale jogurt sal jou tone laat omkrul van plesier. Daar is baie om te doen in die area (Nina sal jou graag vertel), so bespreek sommer vir 2 of 3 aande. Dis goed vir die siel ... al is die 2-gang ontbyt effens minder goed vir die "love handles".

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Still too dear, Darling.

The guest house is picture perfect, and full of home inspiration. Something interesting around every corner. Nina is the perfect hostess, and her special yogurt will make your toes curl with pleasure. There is a lot to do in the area (Nina will be happy to tell you), so just book for 2 or 3 nights. It's good for the soul ... even if the 2-course breakfast is slightly less good for the "love handles".

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Fred C - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fred C
With partner

Ons het deur 30 dorpe in SA gereis gedurende Maart en hierdie was beslis die gastehuis wat ver bo almal uitgestaan het. Hierdie is superieure kwaliteit.

Die gasvrou is totaal ingestel op kliëntediens. Sy het haar huiswerk gedoen voor sy hierdie gastehuis aan die gang gesit het. Die kamers het flair. Die ontbyt is van hoogstaande gehalte en elke dag 'n verrassing. Hierdie is die beste gastehuis wat ons die afgelope 5 jaar besoek het en ons reis gereeld. Klas diens. Klas flair. Klas voorkoms. Highly recommended!

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We travelled through 30 towns in SA in March and this was the best guesthouse by far. This is superior quality.

The hostess is completely focused on customer service. She did her homework before making work of this guesthouse. The rooms have flair. The breakfast is top quality and each day is a surprise. This is the best guesthouse we've visited in the past 5 years and we travel a lot. First class service. First class flair. First class impression. Highly recommended!

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Heidi V - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi V
With partner

Romanties en rustig in die platteland met 'n baie lekker ontbyt.

Ons het 'n heerlike wegbreeknaweek in die platteland gehad. Die "garden cottage" was baie romanties en daar was baie aandag gegee aan detail. Nina is baie hulpvaardig en sal jou raad gee waar om te gaan en wat om te doen in Darling. Sy sal selfs vir jou op baie kort kennisgewing plek kry in die pizza-plek wat net op 'n Vrydagaand oop is en altyd stampvol is! Die ontbyt was ook heerlik.

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Romantic and peaceful in the countryside with a very nice breakfast.

We had a lovely weekend getaway in the countryside. The "garden cottage" was very romantic and a lot of attention was paid to detail. Nina is very helpful and will give you advice on where to go and what to do in Darling. She will even find a place for you at very short notice in the pizza place that is only open on a Friday night and is always packed! The breakfast was also delicious.

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Maison de L’amour 's response

Dear Heidi,

Thank you so much for taking time out to write reviews on Travel Ground. We so appreciate it.
Glad you had a lovely time here, and we look forward to hosting you again one day soon.

Take care,
Kind Regards,
Nina and Derek

Maison de L’amour
Roel R - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roel R
With partner

Top huisje met een een super gastvrouw.

Wij hebben in het tuinhuisje geslapen wat echt heel erg mooi en bijzonder is ingericht. Op Zondagavond zijn er weinig restaurants open maar onze gastvrouw heeft toen een supergrote en goedgevulde kaas en fruitplank voor ons klaargemaakt. Echt top!

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  • Capacity: 4 people
  • No children under 12
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 21 Mount Pleasant Street, Darling, 7345, Western Cape
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