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Manley Wine Estate

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 51 reviews for Manley Wine Estate
Cleanliness
3.9/5
Service
3.8/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.2/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Alexander M - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alexander M
Family with young children

Pinotage excellence getaway.

Hands down the best Pinotage of South Africa. Maybe disputable against Rijk's next door but Manley wins this battle. Beautiful estate, great spacious rooms, a very informative wine tasting with a large variety of wines produced by Manley's, a really good restaurant on site, and a cozy fireplace in every room. A delicious bottle of their Pinotage was waiting for us at the fireplace when we arrived. Also very child-friendly. A must visit and reserve space to take home many bottles.

Hannah L - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannah L
With friends

Everything clean and good!

All was great. The only thing that wasn't clear from the pictures is that there is no privacy between the two bedrooms - the loft is open to the main bedroom. We stayed in cottage 01.

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Good morning Hannah. You are 100% right. The cottage is actually for a family. We always encourage our guests to contact us in advance as they usually have questions and we do mention that the second room in the cottage is not private, but an open loft. However, from the loft, one has to lean over a wall to look into the main bedroom. We also advise guests with small children that it may not be safe for them to sleep in the loft. I apologise for any inconvenience caused. We want all our guests to enjoy their stay. Have a great weekend. Kindest regards from the Manley office, Ria.

Manley Wine Estate
Andy W - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andy W
With partner

Lovely.

Amazing location for mountain biking.

Janet Marié V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet Marié V
With partner

Alles was van die hoogste gehalte, 'n mens het dadelik welkom gevoel.

'n Heerlike plek en goeie waarde vir geld. Ontbyt neem wel 'n redelike rukkie, so as 'n mens êrens op pad is, moet 'n mens dit net in ag neem.

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Everything was of the highest quality, one immediately felt welcome.

A lovely place and good value for money. Breakfast does take quite a while, so if you're on your way somewhere, you just have to take that into account.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Goeie more Janet
Baie, baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning en terugvoering. Dit is altyd lekker om van ons gaste te hoor en te weet dat hulle hul tyd by ons geniet het.
Ons hoop dat julle volgende kuier in die winter sal wees, lekker snoesig voor die kaggel in jul kamer!
Vriendelike groete
Ria & die Manley-span

Manley Wine Estate
Renata S - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renata S
With friends

Good value for money for a family outing.

The facilities and surroundings were beautiful. The kitchenette was not as well-equipped as we'd hoped for - remember to take containers suitable for a microwave. No oven. Else, we loved the stay and "kuiers" around the pool and on the lawns.

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Good morning Renata,
Thank you for your support and your feedback.
Like I explained in the email I sent you before your arrival, the kitchen is very small and I stated that there is a microwave, a nice big fridge but only a two-plate stove. We are really trying to see how we can improve the cottages and perhaps make the huge main bedroom smaller and rather add a dining area. Perhaps we might then have more space in the kitchen for a stove with an oven. Most of the time, guests usually prefer to spend the weekend and treat themselves at the restaurant or a braai in the lapa.
So glad you could treasure family time around the pool and thank you for choosing Manley for your family weekend.
Travel safely and we hope to see you and your wonderful family again soon.
Kindest regards from The Manley Team,
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Marius G B - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius G B
With partner

Baie lekker gebly, diens by restaurant puik.

Baie skoon bly fasiliteite, uitstekende diens en mooiste natuurskoon.

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Very nice stay, service at restaurant excellent.

Very clean living facilities, excellent service and beautiful scenery.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Goeie more, Marius
Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning en vir julle terugvoering; dit word waardeer. Dit was heerlik om julle as ons gaste te hê en ons sien uit na jul volgende kuier by ons! Veilige reis vir julle. Groete van die Manley-span,
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Liesl B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Liesl B
With partner

Relaxation surrounded by nature.

Picturesque tranquil stay on wine estate! Just love the thatch roof, birds and frogs, surrounded by beautiful trees.

Stephan S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephan S
Family with young children

Pragtige gerieflike plek.

Plek is baie mooi en het baie lekker gebly. Hulle het na 5 aande kom skoonmaak, sou verkies het na 3 aande want moeilik om vloer en badkamer skoon te hou sonder besems ens. nie. Vir die res was alles baie gerieflik. Pizza by die restaurant was puik.

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Beautiful comfortable place.

Place is very nice and had a very nice stay. They came to clean after 5 nights, would have preferred after 3 nights because difficult to keep floor and bathroom clean without brooms etc. not. For the rest, everything was very convenient. Pizza at the restaurant was great.

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Cris L - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cris L
With partner

Lekker gebly, maar die kamer kon skoner wees.

Ontvangs nie baie vriendelik nie. Baie goed geleë, die kamer kon skoner gewees het, en kort onderhoud. Die ontbyt was baie goed en die restaurantpersoneel baie vriendelik.

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Nice stay, but the room could be cleaner.

Reception not very friendly. Very well located, the room could have been cleaner, and short maintenance. The breakfast was very good and the restaurant staff very friendly.

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Maria J - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maria J
With friends

Fantasties.

Heerlik gebly en heerlik.

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Fantastic.

Great stay and delicious.

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Este J - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Este J
With partner

Meer verwag.

Met die aankoms was ons sleutel nie beskikbaar nie. Ek het iemand op die perseel gekry wat bevestig het ek moet die sleutel vat wat oor is, want ander gaste het reeds ingeboek in die eenheid wat per e-pos 2 maal aan my bevestig was. Ek het die skakelpersoon 3 keer gebel, geen antwoord. Verblyf was gemaklik, maar het meer verwag. Vir "self-catering" is die kombuis baie beperk. WiFi het nie gewerk nie. TV-kanale in die informasieboek is nie op datum nie. Tegels in die badkamer kraak en lig op en maak dat deure haak.

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More expected.

On arrival our key was not available. I found someone on the premises who confirmed that I should take the key that was left because other guests had already checked into the unit that had been confirmed to me 2 times by email. I called the liaison 3 times, no answer. Stay was comfortable but expected more. For "self-catering", the kitchen is very limited. WiFi didn't work. TV channels in the information book are not up to date. Tiles in the bathroom crack and lift and cause doors to snag.

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Marlyn W - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlyn W
Individual traveller

Ongelooflik.

Pragtig en netjiese kamer. Kos en diens puik.

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Unbelievable.

Beautiful and neat room. Food and service great.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Goeie middag Marlyn
Eerstens, baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning en ook jul terugvoering, ons waardeer dit.
Ons is baie bly julle het jul rydjie by ons geniet. Dit's altyd heerlik om gelukkige gaste te hê en dit sal wonderlik wees as julle weer kom kuier!
Voorspoed vir 2024
Groete uit die Manley kantoor
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Eloise W - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eloise W
With partner

Uitstekende akkommodasie.

Kamer 4 is ruim. Markus se warm ontvangs was besonder. Heerlike ontbyt wat ingesluit was. Genoeg melk in yskassie vir lekker koffie. Hope hout vir binne kaggelvuur. WiFi uitstekend. Kan nie wag vir my somerbesoek nie.

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Excellent accommodation.

Room 4 is spacious. Markus' warm reception was special. Delicious breakfast that was included. Enough milk in the fridge for good coffee. Piles of wood for indoor fireplace fire. WiFi excellent. Can't wait for my summer visit.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Goeie More Eloise
Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering. Ons is so bly jy het tyd by ons geniet en sien uit na jou volgende kuier!
Seenwense oor XMas en mag 2024 n wonderlike jaar wees.
Groete
Ria & Manley Span

Manley Wine Estate
Patrys B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Patrys B
With friends

Absoluut wonderlik.

Ons was vriendelik ontvang en die eienaar het ons wynproe 'n mooi ervaring gemaak. Ons vriende van België was baie beïndruk. Ek sal enige persoon aanbeveel daarheen. Ons dink daaraan om vir 'n naweek te gaan.

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Absolutely wonderful.

We were kindly received and the owner made our wine tasting a nice experience. Our friends from Belgium were very impressed. I would recommend any person to go there. We are thinking of going for a weekend.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Liewe Patrys en vriende
Baie, baie dankie vir julle terugvoering en ook vir jul ondersteuning.
Dit was heerlik om julle as ons gaste te he en ons sien uit na jul volgende besoek dan doen ons weer n wynproe met julle. Veilige reis verder.
Groete van ons almal by Manley
Ria en Manley span

Manley Wine Estate
Laureen C - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Laureen C

The manager and staff were very welcoming. The views and situation are beautiful. Accommodation was comfortable and we had delicious pizza in the restaurant.

The Wi-Fi didn't work well on the first night but worked well after that. The kitchen could be better organised in terms of the cooker location and drainage for dishes, but we managed. The scenery was lovely and peaceful. We would happily visit again.

Annamarie R - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Annamarie R
Family with teenagers

Klassieke "farmstyle" ervaring.

Pragtige natuurskoon.

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Classic "farmstyle" experience.

Beautiful scenery.

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Cassie K - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cassie K
Family with young children

Lekker en rustig.

Kamers baie gerieflik.

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Nice and quiet.

Rooms very comfortable.

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Noelene V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Noelene V
Family with teenagers

Gerieflik en pragtig met 'n sjarme van sy eie.

Gerieflike groot kamer, pragtige badkamer, heerlike stoep waar die sonsondergang geniet kan word. Baie sentraal geleë.

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Comfortable and beautiful with a charm of its own.

Comfortable large room, beautiful bathroom, lovely veranda where the sunset can be enjoyed. Very centrally located.

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Alec A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alec A
Family with teenagers

A blissful breakaway.

Peaceful and enjoyable.

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Goeie middag Alec
Baie dankie oor die terugvoering van die panne. Ek het dit gaan uithaal en die ergste is dat hierdie panne drie maande terug gekoop is. Dit lyk so want gaste skuur en skrop die panne en sit dit soms sommer op die kole ook. Ons vervang die panne net so baie soos ons die seep vervang.
Ek maak dadelik werk daarvan dat ons weer nuwe panne insit.
Weer eens baie dankie vir jou ondersteuning en ook terugvoering, ons waardeer dit.
Mooi wense vir jou vir 2024
Groete uit die Manley Kantoor
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Jan G - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan G
With partner

Good slow-down atmosphere.

Was a bit cool, but we made the best of the cold visiting warm lounges and tasting rooms - love it!

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Good afternoon Jan
Thank you kindly for your support and feedback.
You are 100% correct. Tulbagh is one of the coldest places in winter but crazy as it may sound we love it! Our summer the temperature gets up to 42 degrees... not so pleasant then!
Luckily Manley has a fireplace in each room and we supply the wood for your first night and like you said there is always the tasting rooms and restaurant to visit and just relax!
May 2024 be a wonderful year for you and your family
Kindest regards from The Manley Office
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Sonia E - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonia E
With partner

Stay was wonderful! Food was amazing!

The stay was wonderful. Our host went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful! I will definitely be back! Totally worth the money spent!

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Good afternoon Sonia
Thank you kindly for your support and feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your Manley experience and your stay with us.
Good news is that we have upgraded the premises and now also have games to play on the grass when you come for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Hope to see you soon.
May 2024 be a wonderful year for you
Kindest regards from the Manley Office
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Barry S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Barry S
With partner

Kamer gerieflik en netjies, maar die veranda/stoep word deur alle reisigers gebruik wat privaatheid skend.

Goed ontvang en die kamer het aan ons verwagtinge voldoen. Ongelukkig is die stoep voor die kamer vir almal se gebruik en het mens geen privaatheid nie. Die restaurant het eers 09h00 geopen op die Saterdagoggend vir ontbyt. Vir reisigers is dit te laat en verloor mens dus die waarde van die ontbyt.

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Room comfortable and tidy, but the veranda/stoep is used by all travelers which violates privacy.

Well received and the room met our expectations. Unfortunately, the porch in front of the room is for everyone's use and one has no privacy. The restaurant only opened at 09h00 on the Saturday morning for breakfast. For travelers it is too late and one therefore loses the value of the breakfast.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Goeie middag Barry
Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning en terugvoering, ons waardeer dit.
Die ontbyt ure oor 'n naweek geniet ons gaste gewoonlik sodat hulle 'n bietjie later kan slaap. Wanneer ons gaste het wat reis en vroeg wil vertrek, sê hulle gewoonlik vir ons en dan het hulle die keuse van of ons kom vroeër in vir hulle ontbyt of ons pak vir hulle 'n ontbyt vir die pad. Ons het ook baie gaste wat oorslaap vir werk en vroeg vertrek in die oggend en ons akkomodeer almal. Voel asb. vry om dit volgende keer betyds vir ons te noem en ons help julle met graagte.
Voorspoed vir 2024
Vriendelike groete vanaf die Manley-kantoor
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
David H - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
David H
With partner

Too cramped, not serviced.

No space to sit and eat inside, cottage not serviced. Nice friendly staff.

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Good Morning David
Totally agree with you that right now the kitchen of the cottage is too small with no space to sit. The good news is that we are looking into upgrading and improving it.
Cottage is not serviced by housekeeping and this should reflect as such on all the booking platforms but, it should also reflect that it can be arranged when making your booking. The reason is that the cottages are self-catering and guests normally think that the hospitality staff should also wash all their dishes for them which means that they will be cleaning all day. As the hospitality team, we are responsible for making the beds and changing the towels. We rather exclude service from self-catering in advance but as I mentioned it can be arranged when making your booking. All our rooms are bed and breakfast and will be serviced every morning.
Thank you kindly for your honest feedback and your support.
Kindest regards
Ria & Manley Team

Manley Wine Estate
Jan G - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan G
With partner

Very friendly staff and very comfortable stay.

We really enjoyed our stay - clean and comfortable.

Lynette W - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynette W
With partner

Ongelooflike ervaring.

Ons het een nag oorgeslaap, maar die rustigheid het dit soos 'n vakansie laat voel. Professioneel, vriendelik en warm soos familie. Ons het 'n ongelooflike wynproe saam met die kundige eienaar gehad. Ons verwagtinge is oortref. Ons gaan beslis weer.

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Incredible experience.

We stayed one night, but the tranquility made it feel like a vacation. Professional, friendly and warm like family. We had an incredible wine tasting with the knowledgeable owner. Our expectations were exceeded. We will definitely go again.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Baie baie dankie vir jou terugvoering en veral vir julle ondersteuning, ons waardeer dit opreg.
Ons is so bly julle het jul tyd by ons geniet.
Wees verseker van ons beste diens te alle tye. Ons sien uit na u volgende kuier by ons.
Wees veilig en reis veilig.

Manley Wine Estate
Arthur K - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arthur K
With partner

Thoroughly enjoyable and very comfortable. Well looked after by Ria.

We stayed on the Friday night when Tulbagh received some excellent rain - the whole night in fact so we were restricted from walking around and exploring the grounds.

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Hi Arthur
thank you so much for your beedback. It was pure pleasure having you as our guests.
Looking forward to your next stay.
kind regards
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Debbie L - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Debbie L
With partner

Ons het onsself gate uit geniet.

Ons het baie lekker en gemaklik en 'n lekker tuis gevoel gehad. Ons voel dat die ontbyt die nodige gedoen het, maar 'n bietjie van 'n groter verskeidenheid sou lekker gewees het.

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We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

We had a very nice and comfortable and a nice home feeling. We feel that the breakfast did the trick, but a little more variety would have been nice.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Baie dankie vir u terugvoering. Dit is altyd vir ons belangrik dat ons gaste gelukkig was en hul verblyf geniet het.
Asb, met u volgende besoek reel met ons sou u enige ontbyt voorkeure he en ons doen dit met graagte vir u. Daar is gesonder opsies ook beskikbaar en ons kliente vra sou hulle n omelette wil he en dit is nie op die spyskaart nie, ons pas aan by wat ons kliente graag wil he.
Heerlike dag vir u, sien uit na u volgende kuier by ons.
Vriendelike Manley groete
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Jacques H - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques H
With partner

Waarde vir geld!

Die verblyf was netjies en sal dit aanbeveel vir vriende.

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Value for money!

The accommodation was neat and would recommend it to friends.

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Manley Wine Estate 's response

Baie dankie vir julle terugvoering, dit is altyd lekker om te hoor ons gaste het dit geniet en was gelukkig.
Ons sien uit na u volgende kuier.
Vriendelike Manley Groete,
Ria

Manley Wine Estate
Agnes M - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Agnes M
Large group

Fantastic!

There were some minor glitches. WiFi didn't work whole weekend, alarm and remote was faulty, pool wasn't cleaned. However, the view and accommodation is excellent. I contacted the owner and caretaker re above mentioned issues and they were more than willing to assist and resolve the problems. Thank you Karien, Jan, oom Dirkie and Minnie, you made our family gathering very special.

Philip M - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Philip M
With partner

Net soos ander wynplase is dit eintlik deel van Tulbagh en gerief naby.

Die droogte beïnvloed die mooi natuur van die streek baie, nogtans is daar baie ander aspekte wat pragtig is. Om ver te ry vir ‘n besoek is steeds die moeite werd.

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Just like other wine farms it is actually part of Tulbagh and conveniently close by.

The drought greatly affects the beautiful nature of the region, however there are many other aspects that are beautiful. Driving far for a visit is still worth it.

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Mishaan H - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mishaan H
With friends

Amazing!

Ons was vir 4 dagggies en dit was amazing. Die stilte en die cosiness van die huisie was great. Die water was wel 'n probleem, maar die span by Manley Wine Lodge het ons gou uitgehelp. Sal beslis weer teruggaan.

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Hi Mishaan

Dankie vir die review, my amptelike eerste vandat ek hier is. Ek is so bly julle het dit geniet.

Groete
Karien

Manley Wine Estate
Kelvin D - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Kelvin D
With partner

Beautiful location but could do better.

Despite the drought which has affected the Boland particularly badly and everywhere is dry, there was an air of neglect about the guest rooms and swimming pool area. It's the little things, no top sheet on the bed and feet stuck out of the duvet, no blind on the east facing window. No light to see into the walk in cupboard. The manager was not on duty when we arrived on Sunday and we didn't see him until we booked out on Tuesday. We phoned him and he told us where the room key was and said he would see us the next day for a tour of the winery - which never happened. Michael the singing chef was our saving grace with superb breakfasts.

David L - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
David L
With partner

Lekker ligging.

Kamer het erg na rook geruik op aankoms. Was teleurgesteld in die stort/badgeriewe. Water toevoer uit krane was uiters beperk. Ontbyt was ingesluit in die kostes, en word tussen 09:00 tot 11:00 bedien by restaurant area. Ons het by restaurant arriveer om aan te sit vir ontbyt teen 10:20 en toe word daar vir ons gesê die kombuis personeel het al klaar opgepak en geloop. As mens betaal vir `n diens en arriveer binne vermelde tye verwag mens dat diens gelewer sal word.

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Nice location.

Room smelled strongly of smoke on arrival. Was disappointed in the shower/bath facilities. Water supply from taps was extremely limited. Breakfast was included in the costs, and is served between 09:00 and 11:00 at the restaurant area. We arrived at the restaurant to sit down for breakfast at 10:20 and then we were told that the kitchen staff had already packed up and left. If you pay for a service and arrive within stated times, you expect that service will be delivered.

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Beste David,

Soos vantevore verduidelik, ruik die kamers soms na rook omdat daar kaggels is en gaste maak gebruik daarvan. Soos julle weet, het ons orals waterbeperkings en ons dinge is so gestel dat water nie gemors word nie. Rakende ontbyt, het ek ook verduidelik dat ek sal uitvind wat gebeur het by die restaurant. Die syfers wat ek deurgegee het was reg.

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Lizelle P - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Lizelle P
Family with teenagers

Lekker gebly maar was grillerig om op die banke te sit wat stukkend gebyt was.

Ons het tuisgegaan in die huis, nie in die lodge nie. Die personeel was vriendelik. Ons kon orals rondloop op die plaas. Die meubels (sitkamerstel) was stukkend gebyt deur 'n veldmuis was homself tuis gemaak het in die huis en orals rondkruip. Die huis het baie wurms in gehad, weet nie waar hul vandaan gekom het nie.

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Nice stay but was creepy to sit on the sofas that were bitten to pieces.

We went home in the house, not in the lodge. The staff was friendly. We could walk everywhere on the farm. The furniture (living room set) had been bitten to pieces by a field mouse that had made itself at home in the house and was crawling around everywhere. The house had a lot of worms in it, don't know where they came from.

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Hi, ons is so jammer oor die muis. Ons het alles probeer om hom uit te kry, maar dit lyk ten minste of hy nou weg is. Ongelukkig het hy van die kussings gekou en daarom was al die kussings met knie-komberse toegedraai. Die tyd van die jaar is daar maar altyd klein duisendpote wat oral inkom, ek neem aan dit was hulle, want sien niks op die oomblik nie.

Weereens jammer oor die huismaats.

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Adri V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Adri V
Large group

Geen waarde vir geld nie.

Absoluut 'n mors van my geskenbewys tot my spyt. Dit was glad nie die moeite werd nie.

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No value for money.

Absolutely a waste of my gift card to my regret. It wasn't worth it at all.

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Marika M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Marika M
With partner

Disaster!

Baie swak. Glad nie aan te beveel nie!

Manley Wine Estate 's response

Good day,

I am so sorry to hear about your poor experience with us.

Please note we are now under new management and are making wonderful changes at Manley Wine Lodge.

If you have any suggestions please feel free to contact us anytime.

Kind regards,
Danielle

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Gert V - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Gert V
With partner

Bitter teleurstellend!

Ons was 4 mense wat twee van dieselfde kamers bespreek het. Die een kamer was meer as die helfte kleiner as die ander een en het dieselfde gekos?! Kamers was vuil en het gevrot na rook. Matte was vuil. Lapa en swembad is 'n skande! Die restaurant was net so swak, geen voorraad, rou varktjops en uitmergelende pryse. Ons het van Durban af gekom vir 'n troue en het gedink dat teen 'n "premium" sal ons ordentlike verblyf hier kry, definitief nie die geval nie.

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Bitterly disappointing!

We were 4 people who booked two of the same rooms. One room was more than half the size of the other and cost the same?! Rooms were dirty and rotten from smoke. Carpets were dirty. Lapa and pool are a shame! The restaurant was just as poor, no stock, raw pork chops and excruciating prices. We came from Durban for a wedding and thought that for a "premium" we would get decent accommodation here, definitely not the case.

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Hi Gert

Ek is bitter jammer om te hoor van julle teleurstellende verblyf hier by ons. Graag wil ek jou gerus stel dat ons onder nuwe bestuur is vanaf 1 April, so dit lyk my julle het ons net-net gemis. Gee ons asseblief die geleentheid om op te maak vir julle ongerief deur vir julle 'n 50% afslag aan te bied op julle terugkeer na ons toe vir minimum twee nagte se verblyf.

Al waar ek wel kan kommentaar lewer is dat ons in droogte verkeer en die swembad word nie met vars water gevul nie, maar wel met boorgat water wat soms nie 'n lekker kleur het nie. Vir die res het ek geen verskoning nie en ek sal seker maak met julle terugkeer sal alles julle verwagtinge oortref.

Groete
Karien

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Merryl B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Merryl B
With partner

Baie teleurgesteld.

Toe ons bespreek het, het ons gedink daar is restaurant on perseel en eers na ons deposito betaal het, het hulle laat weet die restaurant is toe en hulle sal ons ander plek kry om te gaan eet. Kersdag het daar dag besoekers ingekom en die hele braai area en swembad oorgeneem nie seker of hulle betalende gaste was nie want hulle het nie daar oornag nie. Met aankoms en uitklok was daar geen personeel om ons te ontvang of uit te boek nie dus het ons nog nie die balans betaal nie. Het het ons wel gebel toe ons op pad soontoe was en laat weet dat hulle besluit het om almal af te gee en dat hulle die sleutel in boks vir ons sal los. Hulle adverteer B&B en 'serviced' wat nie die geval was nie. Die lugreëling het geraas en toe ons dit afsit het dit heel aand op ons koppe gedrup. Die deur is ook nie baie veilig nie. Maar met een oog oop geslaap. Ek is net spyt dat ek nie vooraf die trip adviser se comments gelees het nie en die manier hoe die bestuur geantwoord het sou my laat besluit het om nie daar te oornag nie. Dus baie jammer want ek dink dit kan a baie lieflike plek wees.

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Very disappointed.

When we booked we thought there was a restaurant on site and only after paying our deposit did they let us know the restaurant was closed and they would find us somewhere else to eat. On Christmas day visitors came in and took over the whole braai area and pool, not sure if they were paying guests because they didn't spend the night there. On arrival and check-out there was no staff to receive us or check us out so we have not yet paid the balance. Did call us when we were on our way there and let us know that they had decided to drop everyone off and that they would leave the key in a box for us. They advertise B&B and 'serviced' which was not the case. The air conditioning was noisy and when we turned it off it dripped on our heads all night. The door is not very secure either. But slept with one eye open. I only regret that I didn't read the trip advisor's comments beforehand and the way the management responded would have made me decide not to spend the night there. So very sorry because I think it could be a very lovely place.

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Good day,

I am terribly sorry to hear about your experience as well as the extremely delayed response.

Please note the guest house is now under new management and we are putting in all the necessary work to ensure our guest are beyond satisfied with their experience and hospitality.

We do hope you will give us another chance and come and experience the accommodation now that it is under new management.

Kind regards,
Danielle

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Louisa E - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louisa E
With friends

Presies wat mens nodig het om weg te kom van die stad af.

Dit was 'n heerlike plekkie om vir die nag oor te bly. Skoon, netjies en als wat jy nodig het.

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Exactly what you need to get away from the city.

It was a great place for an overnight stay. Clean, neat and with everything you need.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoer, kom besoek ons gerus weer.

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Anneria V - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneria V

Lovey rooms, sage and very comfortable.

Our room was beautifully furnished and very well maintained and clean. The en-suite bathroom had a bath as well as a shower with enough warm water and also very clean. The Lodge is located on a wine farm with picturesque surroundings and the tranquil atmosphere is wonderful. Inside the room is also a beautiful fireplace which will be very nice in winter. The managers are also friendly and helpful.

Stephen L - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephen L
With partner

Gemaklik, skoon, stil, vriendlike diens. Al die geriewe A+.

Bed was baie gemaklik, ons het baie goed geslaap.

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Comfortable, clean, quiet, friendly service. All the amenities A+.

Bed was very comfortable, we slept very well.

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Ferdi N - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ferdi N
With partner

Ons verblyf hier was baie aangenaam.

Pragtige omgewing. Dis netjies en skoon en ons het die ekstras waardeer. Hulle het vriendelike personeel, goeie diens en heerlike maaltye wat ons in die restaurant geniet het. Sal beslis weer hier kom uitspan!

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Our stay here was very pleasant.

Beautiful surroundings. It's neat and clean and we appreciated the extras. They have friendly staff, good service and delicious meals that we enjoyed in the restaurant. Will definitely come here again!

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Aletta T - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Aletta T
With partner

Baie mooi daar.

Restaurant is uitstekend.

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It's beautiful there.

Excellent restaurant.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Convenient, near Tulbagh, convenient.

Experience at all self-help units that cutlery is not always clean enough. Very nice stay and will definitely stay there again if in that area.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest

Very disappointed.

We arrived late and were not received very kindly. When we inquired about the wine tasting and breakfast for the next day, we were told that they are not open on Mondays and Tuesdays. We were told there were no towels and we had to use our own. The shower was clogged and flooded the bathroom after only one use. On Monday morning the office was closed and we could not file a complaint.

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Jonathan H - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
4/5
Jonathan H

Gevoel asof daar toesig ontbreek al was die akkommodasie soos verwag.

Baie warm tyd van die jaar. Swembad buite werking dus problematies.Het verwag om die restaurant te gebruik maar dit ook nie beskikbaar nie.

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Felt like there was a lack of supervision even though the accommodation was as expected.

Very hot time of the year. Swimming pool out of order therefore problematic. Expected to use the restaurant but it was also not available.

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Maryke G - Jun 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryke G
With partner

Heerlike rustig.

Mooi netjiese kamers.

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Wonderfully peaceful.

Nice neat rooms.

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Christelle C - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christelle C
Family with teenagers

Ons het lekker gebly, ontvangsdame gee goeie diens. Die plek was net nie skoon nie.

Ons het lekker geslaap by Manley Lodge en die beddegoed was darem skoon, maar ons moes ongelukkig 'n tydjie wag om ons selfsorg-eenheid te kry aangesien dit nog nie skoongemaak was teen ons inkloktyd nie. Die ketel en yskas het nie gewerk nie, die plate van die stoof het net twee van gewerk, die stort uitloop was geblokkeer, die matjie in die badkamer was baie vuil asook die sitkamertjie (nadat die skoonmakers reeds daar was!). Gelukkig het ons ons eie waaier geneem. Daar was 'n kleintjie wat ons vir ons kinders moes gee aangesien hulle nie een in hul kamer gehad het nie. Dit was 45 grade op Tulbagh! Die swembad is bietjie ver van die selfsorg-eenhede en jy moet skoene dra! Bring baie muskietweerder saam en eie handdoeke. Daar was nie voorsiening gemaak vir handdoeke nie en die glase verskil almal. Bietjie teleurstellend, maar hulle het ons vergoed met gratis drankies om jammer te sê.

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We had a nice stay, receptionist gives good service. The place just wasn't clean.

We slept well at Manley Lodge and at least the bedding was clean, but unfortunately we had to wait a while to get our self-catering unit as it had not been cleaned at our check-in time. The kettle and fridge did not work, the plates of the stove only worked on two of them, the shower outlet was blocked, the mat in the bathroom was very dirty as well as the lounge (after the cleaners were already there!). Luckily we took our own fan. There was a small one that we had to give to our kids since they didn't have one in their room. It was 45 degrees at Tulbagh! The pool is a bit far from the self-catering units and you have to wear shoes! Bring plenty of mosquito repellent and your own towels. There was no provision for towels and the glasses are all different. Bit disappointing but they compensated us with free drinks to say sorry.

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Beste Christelle,

Ons vra om verskoning vir die ongerief dat jul huis nog nie skoon gemaak was toe julle gearriveer het nie. Dit was onder my aandag gebring en die besprekingsbestuurder het probeer om die fout regstel deur julle te nooi vir drankies terwyl daar skoongemaak word. Ongelukkig is dit 'n tydsame proses en moes nooit gebeur het nie.

Dankie dat julle dit onder ons aandag gebring het oor die ketel en stoof, daar was nie voorheen klagtes daaroor gewees nie.

Tulbagh se klimaat is maar baie warm, en ons probeer om waaiers te voorsien waar ons kan. Op die webtuiste word daar gestipuleer dat slegs beddegoed ingesluit word.

Ek is vreeslik jammer dat dit nie was wat julle in gedagte gehad het nie, en ons stel voor dat u volgende keer in ons luukse kamers of kothuise kom bly wat naby die swembad is.

Vriendelike groete,
Elmarie Mouton - Lodge bestuurder

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Willie W - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Willie W
With partner

Sekere areas is baie verwaarloos is en ander is op standaard.

Sal Manley kan aanbeveel as meer aandag aan sekere punte gegee word. Die personeel is almal baie vriendelik en baie hulpvaardig, baie dankie! Die omgewing is pragtig en het baie potensiaal, maar is bietjie verwaarloos. Ons het ons 2 aande by Manley Wine Lodge baie geniet, ten spyte van sekere punte. 1. Eerste aand nie water in badkamer gehad nie, ons moes bel om uit te vind wat aangaan. 2. Ons het beter diens en kos/ontbyt verwag by die restaurant. Die restaurant maak eers soggens om 9:00 oop. 3. Moes Sondagoggend wag tot amper 10:00 vir die kantoor om oop te maak sodat ons kon uitklok. Baie dankie.

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Certain areas are very neglected and others are up to standard.

Would be able to recommend Manley if more attention was paid to certain points. The staff are all very friendly and very helpful, thank you very much! The environment is beautiful and has a lot of potential, but is a bit neglected. We really enjoyed our 2 nights at Manley Wine Lodge, despite some points. 1. First night no water in bathroom, we had to call to find out what was going on. 2. We expected better service and food/breakfast at the restaurant. The restaurant does not open until 9:00 in the morning. 3. Had to wait until almost 10am on Sunday morning for the office to open so we could check out. Thank you very much.

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André B - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
André B
Family with teenagers

Niks besonders nie.

Daar was geen water tydens kragonderbrekings nie. Toe ons die aand laat daar aankom was daar 3 GROOT spinnekoppe - een in elke slaapkamer.

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Nothing special.

There was no water during power outages. When we got there late at night there were 3 HUGE spiders - one in each bedroom.

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Marene V - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Marene V
Family with teenagers

Selfsorg vir twee nagte in Des vir 6 mense.

Die selfsorg-huisie wat ons gekry het, was glad nie op dieselfde standaard as wat die foto's getoon het nie. Die ligging was aaklig, reg langs 'n baie besige pad en die uitsig was op die rommelhoop agter die "wynkelder". Daar was geen diens nie, want in die drie dae wat ons daar was, was daar nie 'n enkele personeellid in sig nie, geen skoonmaak- of ontvangspersoneel nie! Ons het die sleutel in die posbus gelos, en ons kon nie die rekening vereffen met ons vertrek nie. Die bespreking was nie oor 'n publieke vakansiedag nie! Alles het verlate en droewig gelyk.

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Self catering for two nights in Dec for 6 people.

The self-catering cottage we got was not at all up to the same standard as the photos showed. The location was horrible, right next to a very busy road and the view was on the rubbish heap behind the "wine cellar". There was no service as in the three days we were there there was not a single member of staff in sight, no cleaning or reception staff! We left the key in the mailbox, and we were unable to settle the bill when we left. The discussion was not about a public holiday! Everything looked desolate and sad.

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