Oban Farm Stay
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Rudi V - Nov 2024
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Wonderlik.
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Wonderful.
Wonderful, peaceful atmosphere in nature.
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Kae Yng O - Mar 2024
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Aandete was lekker!
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Dinner was delicious!
Oban is under new management. At this farm surrounded by koppieland and koppie mountain, our family had a comfortable stay, the staff was attentive and we look forward to future renovation projects!
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Baie baie dankie vir jou wonderlike terugvoer, Kae Yng Ou. Dit was heerlik om julle te ontmoet en 'n groot plesier. Ek is baie bly julle het julself geniet. Ons sien uit na julle volgende kuiertjie!
Oban Liefde
Thea & Die Oban Span
Hannes B - Dec 2023
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Baie rustig so tusssen die berge.
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Very quiet between the mountains.
Meals were also excellent, really worth it.
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Jodie V - Jun 2024
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Baie gemiddeld.
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Very average.
Very average. Feels and looks neglected.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Jodie,
I'm truly surprised at this. We explained that we are new owners and we're busy with a massive overhaul of the property. We purchased it in a far worse state. With four cottages and 14 rooms, it's going to take some time. We went out of our way to make your stay comfortable and at no point did you indicate that you were unhappy or that you needed anything when I checked with you, several times. I'm sorry that you expected five-star accommodation at a one star price. Perhaps a farm stay isn't something you should consider in the future. The guest farm is 102 years old; the buildings are old. The furniture is antique. I'm also sorry that you missed the beauty by which you were surrounded. You seemed to have enjoyed yourself in the lounge by the fireplace.
Trudie P - Dec 2023
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Fantasties!
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Fantastic!
Beautiful place - beautiful surroundings will definitely stay there again!
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Burnice J - Sep 2023
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Eersteklas
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First class
Wonderful place to stay. Quiet and very clean. Breathtaking view of Tandjiesberg. Management was helpful and available at all times. Staff were friendly. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. The dogs enjoyed it just as much. We will definitely stay there again in the future.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hello Burnice
Ai, dit maak my hartjie baie bly as ons gaste en hulle 4 pote dit so geniet. Dit was wonderlik om jou te ontmoet en sien uit na jou volgende kuiertjie!
Oban liefde
Thea & die Oban Span
Helena V - Apr 2023
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It was a lovely break away on a quiet guest farm - some peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Hi Helena
We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us! It was a hoot having y'all here! I can't wait for your next visit!
Much love
Thea & The Oban Team
Stephen S - Nov 2023
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Great location and very welcoming.
Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Stephen
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was wonderful meeting you all and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to your next visit.
Oban regards
Thea & The Oban Team
Deon G - Jul 2023
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Historiese plaas-atmosfeer met boeregasvryheid.
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Historic farm atmosphere with peasant hospitality.
8 km dirt road was drivable. Hospitably received. Lots of history on the farm. Could breathe well.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Deon
Ons is baie bly dat jy jou kuiertjie geniet het. Ja die berg lug is heerlik vars! Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer en ons sien uit daarna om julle weer te sien!
Oban groete
Thea & die Oban Span
Hendrik D - Jul 2023
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Afrikaans, vriendlik, netjies, heerlike kos.
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African, friendly, neat, delicious food.
Very friendly service, very nice view, farm animals, mountains. It is a very peaceful place to relax and it is pet friendly if arranged. The owner is very helpful and will do anything to make sure you feel at home.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Hendrik
Baie dankie vir jou lieflike terugvoer. Dit was heerlik om julle hier te he en die kuier was baie lekker. Ons sien uit na julle volgende kuiertjie.
Oban liefde
Thea & die Oban Span
Andre K - Apr 2023
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Great stay.
Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Andre
Thank you so very much for sharing your lovely thoughts with us! It was an honor hosting y'all and we can't wait for your next visit!
Oban Love
Thea & The Oban Team
Michelle N - Aug 2023
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Stunning, comfortable country charm.
Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Michelle
Thank you so very much for your lovely feedback. It was so very nice meeting you and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next visit!
Warm Oban Regards
Thea & The Oban Team
Louie B - Aug 2023
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I have stayed at Oban on quite a few occasions, as I love exploring the awesome region, looking for photo opportunities.
Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Louie
It is always lovely having you visit with us and we appreciate your lovely feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit with us.
Warm Oban Regards
Thea & The Oban Team
Melissa N - Dec 2022
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Asemtowende omgewing met rustigheid wat jou siel voed.
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Breathtaking surroundings with tranquility that feeds your soul.
We had a great time in the picture-perfect farm. Thank you Thea and Jan for your hospitality, good conversation, interesting stories and delicious food. See you again soon. Beautiful rustic/historic accommodation that promises tranquility with the most beautiful view.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Baie dankie, blom vir jou vreeslike mooi terugvoering. Dit was heeeerlik om met julle te kuier. Ek sien so uit na julle volgende kuiertjie. Geseende Kersfees en mag 2023 vol geluk en vrede vir julle wees. Baie liefde. Thea
Louie B - Nov 2022
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Country hospitality.
Oban Farm Stay 's response
Howdy Louie,
Thank you so very much for sharing your lovely thoughts with us.
We love your visits, and we're looking forward to the next one.
Much love,
Thea & The Oban Team
Gerhard V - Nov 2022
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Ons het lekker gekuier en gerus.
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We had a good time and rested.
A beautiful farm to rest after a long journey.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Gerhard, baie dankie vir jou resensie. Dit was so lekker om julle te ontmoet. Ek is bly julle het lekker gekuier en hoop on julle sommer weer gou the sien.
Oban groete,
Thea en Woelwaters
Louie B - Jul 2022
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Great stay, thank you Kim, Madgeley and Steven!
Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Louie,
Thank you for those words of encouragement and it was truly good to meet you and trust you got many snapshots to look back at to remind yourself of this trip. Looking forward to seeing you again in the future, but for now, keep those photos rolling.
From us all at Oban, thank you.
Susan B - Jan 2022
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Amazing.
Oban Farm Stay 's response
Ai baie, baie dankie vir daardire mooi gedagtes en ons is so bly julle het dit geniet, ons sien uit om julle weer te sien. Dis altyd vir ons heerlik om te hoor van on gaste en te hoor dat ons dit reggekry om julle te bederf.
Ons is altyd besig om dinge te verbeter en om te weet dit raak julle aan is net 'n groot pesier.
Baie, baie dankie vir die mooi woorde.
Riette A - Oct 2022
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Lekker plaaswegbreek.
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Nice farm break.
Nice farm atmosphere, peaceful and quiet. Ate nice food. Cool history of the place.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Riette,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It was super meeting you all and thankfully we have had a wonderful shower of rain.
Kind regards.
Kim and Team
Desire O - Dec 2022
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Baie lekker gebly. Almal is baie gasvry.
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Very nice stay. Everyone is very hospitable.
We had a great stay even though there is no WiFi or signal in the houses outside the guest house. The room's carpets were also wet and did not have a pleasant smell. The fridge works but you have to keep the door closed with something like a chair or something. It's very peaceful and beautiful and as I say we did sleep and eat well. Thank you very much.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Desire,
Baie dankie vir jou insigte.
Soos ek verduidelik het vorige gaste die een badkamer met die bad gevloed en met die reen is dit ongelooflik moeilik om dit droog te kry. Ons het al die matte in die badkamer uitgehaal in Joe's en dit vervang met teels. Die yskas was ook beskadig deur 'n groep wat hier geboek was by die vorige eienaar en ons is in die proses om hom te vervang. Gelukkig is dit net die vries gedeelte wat beskadig is maar die boonste gedeelte maak mooi toe. Ek is bly julle het 'n rustige nag gehad en dat julle lekker geeet het. Ons sien uit na julle volgende kuier sodat julle kan sien hoeveel verbetering daar is.
Oban groete,
Thea & Oban Span
Johan O - Dec 2022
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Swak diens, higiëne nie na wense.
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Poor service, hygiene not up to expectations.
Our room smelled of caturines. Shards of glass were lying in the bathroom and after reporting it was still not cleaned. Owners/hosts were never available and had to see to it themselves most of the time. Expect weak coffee at a price and margarine instead. butter. Fleas on lounge sofas and no coffee making facility for rooms.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Johan,
We pride ourselves in our 5-star service. I'm perplexed that you smelled cat urine in your room since we do not have any cats. We've had guests staying in the same self-catering unit the previous days and immediately after without complaints. Our rooms are inspected on the departure of guests, as is the industry standard, for breakages that should be billed to a guest's account for replacement items and there had not been any breakages in that unit for over a year. Our rooms are disinfected with a solution that kills everything on contact within 30 seconds, as per industry standards. My staff is also perplexed as to the request for cleaning since none of them received any request.
Upon arrival, I personally greet all my guests, give them a tour of the facilities and inform them exactly where I can be found as I live onsite. As we are a country hotel we, unfortunately, do not have a butler service available to serve guests individually. You had my cell number, and a quick WhatsApp with any complaints would have had me at your room in under a minute.
I also personally attend breakfast and dinner each day to ensure everyone is satisfied with their meals. I also personally served you the drinks you purchased from the shop during dinner. At breakfast, you had no complaints about the filter coffee you were served and the price for our filter coffee is below what most establishments charge. If you needed butter, you were welcome to ask as we always have fresh farm butter at hand. Most guests prefer spreadable butter as it is easier to spread when eating their toast.
As you were staying in one of our self-catering units you were shown the adjacent rondavel that is 5 steps away that has a fully fitted kitchen that includes a coffee station. 90% of our other, non-self-catering units do have coffee stations within the rooms and there is a main coffee station available in the main building as well. Since we do not allow animals in the main building, we immediately shoo them out when they sneak in, I'm unsure where you found the fleas as that area too is disinfected and cleaned each morning and we have never had any complaints to this effect but I will inspect it again.
You are welcome to contact me personally since you do have my contact number for any other concerns.
Kind regards,
Thea and The Oban Team.
Elmari D - Sep 2021
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Baie vriendelik ontvang, voorsien in al ons behoeftes en versoeke.
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Very friendly welcome, provided for all our needs and requests.
Went out of their way to make an early morning departure very convenient. Engaging owners and nice rooms.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Liewe Elmari en familie,
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde en ons is so bly julle het julle tydjie hier saam met ons geniet. Ons sien uit om julle weer te sien as julle weereens eendag hier verbygaan.
Groete en 'n geseënde naweek word julle toegewens.
Kim en Madge.
Susan V - Dec 2021
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Vriendelike diens.
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Friendly service.
Friendly service and comfortable accommodation.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hi Susan,
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde en so bly julle het dit geniet hier by ons, ons sien uit om julle weer te sien.
Groete van ons almal.
Kim
Melissa N - Dec 2021
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Asemrowend mooi.
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Breathtakingly beautiful.
Rest for your soul. We used Oban Guest as overnight accommodation on our way back from Natal and are so sorry we didn't stay longer. The view is incredible. You simply become calm. The dinner and breakfast were delicious. The unit is very beautiful, spacious and incredibly tidy. The garden was also well fenced to keep our two animal children safe. Kim, thank you very much for your and the other staff's friendly welcome and pampering. We enjoyed our visit very much. Next time we will discuss much longer.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde en ons het dit regtig geniet om julle te ontmoet en sien uit daarna om julle weer te sien. Ons waardeer dat jy die tyd geneem het om jou gedagtes te deel.
'n Geseende jaar vir julle as familie word julle toegewens.
Baie dankie, ek sal met ons staf deel.
Naas V - May 2021
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Dit was 'n aangename ervaring.
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It was a pleasant experience.
Room just for sleeping and showering. Could however get coffee and tea in separate room with a nice big living room with lovely fireplace to relax. The dinner and breakfast were excellent and the hospitality with the owners at the forefront unbeatable. The other advantages therefore more than compensated for the bedroom, which was neat but not one of the best.
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Elsabe E - Dec 2021
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Pragtige plekkie in die berge.
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Beautiful place in the mountains.
Ideally located for overnight accommodation, breakfast was delicious with excellent hospitality. Can definitely recommend.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hello Elsabe,
Baie dankie vir die mooi revue. Dit is altyd lekker om te hoor as mense hulle kuiertjie hier geniet het. Ons sien uit om jou weer eendag te sien.
Baie dankie.
Kim en staf.
Adelaide S - Apr 2021
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Rustig, vreedsaam en vriendelike plek.
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Quiet, peaceful and friendly place.
Nice farm atmosphere. Down to earth people.
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Oban Farm Stay 's response
Hello Adelaide,
Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Ons is bly julle het dit geniet. Wees verseker ons streef daarna om altyd ons diens te verbeter en ons gaste behulpsaam te wees.
Kom kuier gerus weer saam met ons hier op die plaas.
Groete.
Kim, Madgeley en Steven
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- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 38 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: De Beers Pass Road, 6.9 km from Van Reenen, Murphy's Rust, 3372, Free State
