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Old Watchmakers Guest House

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 68 reviews for Old Watchmakers Guest House
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Doret B - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doret B
With partner

Ons het oornag oppad Johannesburg toe van Kaapstad af.

Ons het heerlik gebly en die ontbyt was fantasties. Die plekkie is pragtig, veilig en lekker sentraal. Loop afstand van Die Kar restaurant af.

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We spent the night on our way to Johannesburg from Cape Town.

We had a wonderful stay and the breakfast was fantastic. The place is beautiful, safe and centrally located. Walking distance from Die Kar restaurant.

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Neil F - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neil F
Family with young children

The perfect stop over between Gauteng and the Cape. Good value!

We had a great stay at the Old Watchmakers Guest House. Great value for money, friendly staff and in a good location. Perfect stop over between the Cape and Gauteng.

Kotie V - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kotie V
Individual traveller

Boere gasvryheid op sy beste.

Mooi, rustige dorp om oor te slaap. Het heerlik gekuier! Flink, vriendelike ontvangs. Baie gasvry. Wendy is 'n ster! Skoon, netjiese verblyf. Sal verseker weer daar tuisgaan!

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Farmer hospitality at its best.

Nice, peaceful town to sleep over. Had a great time! Nice, friendly reception. Very hospitable. Wendy is a star! Clean, tidy accommodation. Will definitely stay there again!

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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response

Dankie baie sien jou weer.

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

Clean, attention to detail.

Clean, excellent service from Em, Wendy and Charlotte. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable!

Anebel B - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anebel B
With partner

Baie lekker gebly en lekker gerus.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Diens was baie goed gewees, kamer was mooi en netjies. Dit is lekker stil in die omgewing. Mense is baie vriendelik en die ontbyt was 'n wenner. Sal dit vir seker aanbeveel.

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Had a great stay and rested well.

We had a very nice stay. Service was very good, room was nice and tidy. It is nice and quiet in the area. People are very friendly and the breakfast was a winner. Would recommend it for sure.

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

Wendy is a great host! Accommodation was clean and comfortable. Our dogs were welcomed.

Our two small dogs were welcomed. Beautiful old house with a lot of history.

Hendrik G - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendrik G
With partner

Wat 'n lekker verassing in Bethulie.

Baie netjiese en goed ingerigte plekkie. Die vroegoggend ontbyt was 'n groot bonus. Gasvrou was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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What a nice cremation in Bethulie.

Very neat and well appointed place. The early morning breakfast was a big bonus. Hostess was very friendly and helpful.

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

Voel gou tuis hier.

Wendy is 'n goeie gasvrou en laat jou dadelik tuis voel. Sy doen moeite om jou op jou gemak te laat voel. Baie skoon en netjiese plek.

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Feel at home here soon.

Wendy is a great hostess and makes you feel right at home. She makes an effort to make you feel at ease. Very clean and tidy place.

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Elna K - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elna K
Large group

Baie gasvry.

Pragtige, plek. Vriendelike ontvangs.

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Very hospitable.

Beautiful place. Friendly reception.

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You are most welcome, hope to see u soon again. Have a wonderful day.

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Ineke L - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ineke L
Family with young children

Ons is vriendelik ontvang, daar was voldoende geriewe en ons het 'n heerlike ontbyt gehad.

Daar was veilige parkeerplek vir die karre.

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We were kindly received, there were sufficient facilities and we had a delicious breakfast.

There was safe parking for the cars.

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Baie dankie aan julle ook.

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Michelle M - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle M
Individual traveller

Bethulie is pragtige dorpie met baie geskiedenis, Old Watchers Guest House het pragtige oudhede en alles wat nodig is vir 'n moeë reisiger.

My 2 Yorkies het dit terdeë geniet en daar was voorsiening gemaak vir hulle om veilig binne die gastehuis se tiun rond te beweeg. Ontbyt was gesond, voedsaam en net genoeg om weer die lang pad aan te durf.

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Bethulie is beautiful town with lots of history, Old Watchers Guest House has beautiful antiques and everything needed for a weary traveller.

My 2 Yorkies thoroughly enjoyed it and provisions were made for them to move around safely within the guest house's tiun. Breakfast was healthy, nutritious and just enough to face the long road again.

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Hugo J - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hugo J
With partner

Baie gasvry en aangenaam.

Wendy was baie hulpvaardig en het ons laat weet voor die tyd dat daar nie enige restaurante beskikbaar was op Nuwejaarsdag nie. Baie aangename plek om te bly en sal definitief weer daar aanstop as ek in die omgewing is.

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Very hospitable and pleasant.

Wendy was very helpful and let us know ahead of time that there weren't any restaurants available on New Year's Day. Very pleasant place to stay and will definitely stop there again if I'm in the area.

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Wynand W - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wynand W
With partner

Interessante oorslaapplek.

Heerlike om vir 'n verandering 'n ander pad te ry. Dorp maar verwaarloos.

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Interesting place to sleep.

Great to drive a different road for a change. Village but neglected.

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Tanya P - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanya P
With partner

Enjoyable and very memorable.

The host was amazing, very caring and welcoming. Would highly recommend guesthouse to other travellers.

Joan V - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joan V
With friends

Excellent!

Very friendly, comfortable in a beautiful old house.

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

Waarde vir geld, heerlike ontbyt, vriendelike gasvrou.

Sien sterre.

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Value for money, delicious breakfast, friendly hostess.

See stars.

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Morning, you both are most welcome, hope to see you both soon again. Have a great 2022.

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Jan G - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan G
With partner

Uitstekende plattelandse gasvryheid

Ruim, antieke atmosfeer. Uitstekende ontbyt. Vriendelike ontvangs. Veilige parkering.

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Excellent country hospitality

Spacious, antique atmosphere. Excellent breakfast. Friendly reception. Secure parking.

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Shirley R - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shirley R
With partner

Very comfortable. Really pleasant people.

Em and Wendy were so welcoming - they made us feel like old friends! What a lovely, homely stopover. Only happy memories of our brief time there!

Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response

It was our pleasure, hope to cross one other path again.

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Pieter K - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter K
With partner

Friendly reception. Wendy is a star.

Nice and clean rooms with hot water and a wonderful breakfast.

Elmarie T - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie T
With partner

Gasvryheid!

Wendy is 'n pragtige, hulpvaardige, vriendelike gasvrou wat meer as verwag help om die besoek besonders te maak! Heerlike ontbyt en koffiewinkel!

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Hospitality!

Wendy is a lovely, helpful, friendly host who does more than expected to make the visit special! Delicious breakfast and coffee shop!

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Baie dankie.

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Daneel R - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daneel R
With friends

Ongelooflike gasvryheid deur Wendy, die bestuurder.

Die verblyf was bo verwagting, kamers is lekker ruim en die ontbyt is heerlik. Wendy is ongelooflike bestuurder.

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Incredible hospitality from Wendy, the manager.

The accommodation was above expectations, rooms are spacious and the breakfast delicious. Wendy is an incredible manager.

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

A very pleasant stay.

The house was very charming and comfortable. Wendy the manager was extremely friendly and obliging. There was off street parking. The breakfast was very nice and tastefully presented. They will provide dinner if booked in advance.

Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response

Good day,
You are most welcome, hope to see you again. Have a super duper day :)

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Roger R - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roger R
With partner

Nice, quaint and comfortable.

Lovely large bedroom with quaint feeling and very central - Wendy was very helpful and caring, and we enjoyed our stay fully.

Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response

Thanks to you, so glad you had such a comfortable stay. :) Cannot wait to see you again.
Kind Regards,
Wendy

Old Watchmakers Guest House
Graeme Adamson A - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Graeme Adamson A
With partner

Good value and service.

Old Watchmakers looks a bit dilapidated from the outside and could definitely do with some renovation. That said, the bedroom was nice, everything was very clean, the aircon worked (in the heat we had, very important), service was really good, and we had an excellent breakfast. Good value for money.

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

Vriendelike en gasvrye ontvangs!

Baie dankie vir die heerlike verblyf en die gasvryheid! Wendy het uit haar pad gegaan om dit so aangenaam as moontlik te maak.

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Friendly and hospitable reception!

Thank you very much for the wonderful stay and the hospitality! Wendy went out of her way to make it as pleasant as possible.

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Francois R - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois R
With partner

Mooi karakter en huislike atmosfeer.

Goeie waarde vir geld met netjiese skoon kamer. Vriendelike diens en heerlike ontbyt.

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Nice character and homey atmosphere.

Good value for money with neat clean room. Friendly service and delicious breakfast.

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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response

Hi Francois,

Thank you also for staying at Old Watchmakers Guest House, hope to see you soon again. Have a fab weekend.

Kind Regards,
Wendy

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Deon O - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon O
With friends

Kan net in een woord opsom: fantasties.

Wat 'n fantasties gasvrou was Wendy. Het gevoel of ek by my eie huis was. Dankie, Wendy, jy is 'n great persoon.

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Can only sum up in one word: fantastic.

What a fantastic hostess Wendy was. Felt like I was at my own home. Thank you, Wendy, you are a great person.

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Stephane D - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephane D
With partner

Pragtige ou huis.

Ons is baie gasvry ontvang deur Wendy nadat ons eers 23:00 daar aangekom het. Ons het so lekker geslaap. Pragtige kamer en badkamer. Ontbyt was smaaklik.

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Beautiful old house.

We were warmly received by Wendy, after we only got there at 23:00. We had such a good rest. Beautiful room and bathroom. Breakfast was delicious.

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Bob W - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bob W
With partner

Charming old house.

House was fine and Wendy served an excellent breakfast.

Jolandi W - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jolandi W
Family with teenagers

Net wat jy nodog het na 'n lang warm dag se ry!

Pragtige kamers, keurige ontbyt en baie hulpvaardige gasvrou. Lekker eetplek vir aandete in loopafstand. Kamers het lugversorging.

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Just what you need after a long hot day's ride!

Beautiful rooms, exquisite breakfast and very helpful hostess. Nice place to eat for dinner within walking distance. Rooms have air conditioning.

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

Baie aangenaam en goed ingerig.

Old Watchmakers Guest House se verblyf was baie aangenaam met skoon, netjiese, smaakvolle kamers, baie vriendelike diens en 'n heerlike ontbyt. Daar moet egter 'n aanpassing gemaak word aan die beskrywing: Daar is nie 'n bistro beskikbaar nie! Gelukkig het ons 'n piekniek-aandete beplan op die Hennie Steyn-brug, dit was ongeloooflik mooi met 'n asemrowende uitsig!

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Very pleasant and well appointed.

Old Watchmakers Guest House's stay was very pleasant with clean, tidy, tasteful rooms, very friendly service and a delicious breakfast. However, an adjustment must be made to the description: There is no bistro available! Luckily we planned a picnic dinner on the Hennie Steyn Bridge, it was incredibly beautiful with a breathtaking view!

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Trudie M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie M
With partner

Vriendelik, netjies, waarde vir geld.

Rustig. Werklik waarde vir geld.

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Friendly, neat, value for money.

Restful. Really value for money.

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Caria S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Caria S
With partner

Stilte, vriendelike diens, en as jy iets anders wil beleef is dit die plek.

Dit is heeltemal anders en goeie belewenis. Was bly ons was daar verby.

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Silence, friendly service, and if you want to experience something different this is the place.

It is completely different and good experience. Was glad we were over there.

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You are most welcome, thanks.

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Cathy S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cathy S
With partner

Die kamer was pragtig en ruim.

Die personeel by Old Watchmakers is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam en dit voel vir my of ek al vir Wendy jare lank ken. Sy is werklik 'n pragtige gasvrou. Ons het 'n heerlike ontbyt geniet en dit was regtig aangenaam om die nag daar deur te bring.

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The room was beautiful and spacious.

The staff at Old Watchmakers are friendly and very helpful and I feel like I've known Wendy for years. She is truly a beautiful hostess. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast and it was really pleasant to spend the night there.

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Anton V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton V
Family with teenagers

Make a plan to go!

Service fantastic! Food fantastic! Wendy and co fantastic!

Yolande T - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolande T
With partner

Ons het baie welkom gevoel en het heerlik gebly.

Wendy en haar span is gasvry en vriendelik. Die kamers was luuks en netjies. Wat baie lekker was, was die meer as genoeg koffie, melk, ens.

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We felt very welcome and had a wonderful stay.

Wendy and her team are hospitable and friendly. The rooms were luxurious and tidy. What was very nice was the more than enough coffee, milk, etc.

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Wouter K - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wouter K
With partner

Aangenaam en rustig.

Ons tweede verblyf daar. Hartlike ontvangs. Netjiese kamer en lekker warm beddegoed. Daar was koffie by aankoms en 'n heerlike ontbyt die volgende oggend. Dankie LekkeSlaap se mense!

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Pleasant and peaceful.

Our second stay there. Warm welcome. Neat room and nice warm bedding. There was coffee on arrival and a delicious breakfast the next morning. Thank you LekkeSlaap's people!

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Monika R - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monika R
With partner

Absoluut 'n plesier en belewenis. Enige tyd aanbeveel.

Weereens plattelandse vriendelikheid, ontvangs, gasvryheid en sowaar veiligheid om van te droom. Die ontvangs deur Wendy was werklik aan te beveel en die eienaar M is ook pragtig.

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Absolute pleasure and an experience. Would recommend anytime.

Once again country hospitality, friendliness, welcoming and safety one can only dream of. The welcoming we received from Wendy was excellent and the owner, M, is also a beautiful person.

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You are most welcome. I am so glad you both got home safe. See you again.

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Jan M - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan M
With partner

Uitstekende vriendelike diens en goeie waarde vir geld.

Die vriendelike Wendy het ons dadelik laat tuis voel en ons bederf met 'n uitstekende ontbyt! Baie goeie waarde vir geld en ons sal definitief weer terug gaan.

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Outstanding friendly service and good value for money.

The friendly Wendy immediately made us feel at home and spoiled us with a delicious breakfast! Excellent value for money. We will be back.

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Rene M - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene M
Family with teenagers

We were made to feel extremely welcome. Lovely stay.

Very friendly people, comfortable stay and delicious breakfast. Thank you.

Werner B - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Werner B
With partner

Sakpasverblyf.

Baie lekker gebly. Sal volgende keer miskien eerder 'n paar dae ekstra bly en die area verken.

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Pocket-sized accommodation.

Very nice stay. Next time maybe stay a few extra days and explore the area instead.

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Willie B - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie B
With partner

Baie aangenaam en vriendelik.

Baie geniet om daar in die dorpie rond te loop. Lekker reën gehad. My vrou het oor die stowwerige vensterbank gekla. Lekker ontbyt.

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Very pleasant and friendly.

Really enjoy walking around the village. Had a nice rain. My wife complained about the dusty windowsill. Nice breakfast.

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Old Watchmakers Guest House 's response

Dankie vir jou eerlikheid, die vorige aand voor die reën was daar n wind en stofstorm. Sal verseker vensterbanke elke keer nagaan.

Groete
Em

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Tiaan K - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tiaan K
With partner

Baie netjies, skoon, privaat en alles wat nodig was om goed uit te rus na 'n lang tyd op die pad, met heelwat karakter uit die verlede.

LekkeSlaap was baie vinnig om terugvoer te gee op ons navraag na verblyf. Ons is heeltyd op hoogte gehou aangaande ons verblyf en ek sal weer van hulle dienste gebruik maak in die toekoms. Ons is gehelp op kort kennisgewing, wat dinge vir ons baie maklik gemaak het. Dit was 'n plesier om besigheid in Afrikaans te kon doen, met vriendelike, flinke diens.

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Very neat, clean, private and contains everything one would need to enjoy a well deserved rest after a long journey. The place has historical character.

LekkeSlaap was quick to reply to our accommodation enquiry. We were kept up to date all throughout and I would make use of their services again. We were helped on short notice which make things really easy for us. It was such a joy to be helped in Afrikaans, with friendly, speedy service.

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Sheelagh M - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sheelagh M
With partner

Nice restful night, not a sound at night.

What a lovely quiet town other guests a bit loud in the next room.

Johan P - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan P
With partner

Stylvolle gastekamer.

Gastekamer stylvol, gasvrou baie behulpsaam, het mediese hulp benodig en sy het ons van kontakte ens. voorsien.

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Stylish guestroom.

Guestroom stylish, hostess very helpful, needed medical help and she provided us with contacts etc.

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Philip J - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Philip J
With partner

Uitstekende ervaring.

Baie geniet om by Wendy oor te bly. Sy is 'n uitstekende gasvrou! Gastehuis is mooi ingerig, voel huislik en is gerieflik en skoon. Kos is net die beste! Sal vir seker weer daar oornag as ek daar verby ry. Net 'n katspoegie van die N1 af. Wendy, jy is 'n ster. Hou aan so skyn.

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Excellent experience.

Really enjoyed my stay at Wendy's place. She is a wonderful host! Beautifully appointed guesthouse, homey, comfy, and clean. Delicious food! Will definitely stay there again if I find myself in the area. Just a stone's throw from the N1. Wendy you are a star. Keep shining.

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Amanda S - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda S
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflik!

'n Heerlike ondervinding op 'n plattelandse omgewing, veilig en pragtig. Etes was heerlik en mooi voorberei. Dankie dat ons daar kon tuisgaan, sal verseker dit sterk aanbeveel.

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Incredible!

A lovely experience in a countryside setting, safe and beautiful. Meals were lovely and beautifully prepared. Thanks for allowing us to stay there, will definitely recommend it.

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You are most welcome, call again, our door is always open.
Thanks,
Wendy and Em

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Bevan R - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bevan R
With partner

Phenomenal!

From the minute we arrived until the minute we left, nothing was less than PHENOMENAL. Nothing was too much trouble for our hostesses EM and Wendy. The big log fire burning in the lounge, the beautiful large room - going to bed was like going to bed in Grandma's Featherbed! FABULOUS - and oh my goodness, was the dinner we had there an experience never to be forgotten. All manners were forgotten (greed not need!) and we went back for more and more. It was delicious, as was breakfast. The entire establishment was fantastic, to say the least. In fact there are no words good enough to describe our stay with EM and Wendy. Friendly, comfortable and exceptionally neat and tidy, and much, much more! Gorgeous.

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Thank you to you both. Remember our doors are always open.

Old Watchmakers Guest House
Belinda J - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Belinda J
With partner

Ontspanne verblyf.

Die rustige atmosfeer het beslis gehelp om ons vakansie baie rustig te begin. Die dorp kan te voet verken word vanaf die gastehuis.

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Relaxing accommodation.

The peaceful atmosphere definitely helped kick my holiday off on a relaxed note. The town can be explored on foot from the guesthouse.

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Kobus J - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kobus J
With partner

Uitstekend.

Ons het dit baie geniet en hulle vriendelike diens het dit vir ons gedoen. Baie dankie, ons sal julle weer sien.

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Outstanding.

We really enjoyed it and their friendly service did it for us. Thank you very much, we will see you again.

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Steph N - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Steph N
With partner

Heerlik baie ontspanne atmosfeer.

Baie lekker gastehuis - heerlike stoep waarop kon kuier. Baie goeie matras, so jy slaap heerlik.

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Lovely very relaxed atmosphere.

Very nice guest house - lovely stoep on which to hang out. Very good mattress, so you sleep great.

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Sonja B - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonja B
Individual traveller

All that you need.

Very clean and tidy and everybody was very helpful. I can definitely recommend Old Watchmakers Guest House as the place to stay. Stayed for 3 nights, could have stayed even longer.

Estelle V - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Estelle V

Verstommende gasvryheid en die lekkerste ontbyt het ons heelwat later laat vertrek as wat ons beplan het!

Baie dankie aan die dames van Old Watchmakers Guest House vir die vriendelike ontvangs en gasvryheid wat ons ondervind het. Die kamer en badkamer is pragtig ingerig en ons het lekker gerus! Ons sal beslis weer eendag daar 'n draai gaan maak!

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Amazing hospitality and the most delicious breakfast made us leave much later than we had planned!

Many thanks to the ladies of Old Watchmakers Guest House for the friendly reception and hospitality we experienced. The room and bathroom are beautifully furnished and we had a great rest! We will definitely visit there again one day!

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Wilna J - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Wilna J
With friends

Vriendelike en gasvrye diens - goeie waarde vir geld en sentraal geleë.

Baie mooi gerestoureerde ou huis met gerieflike kamers, sentraal geleë. Goeie waarde vir geld en heerlike ontbyt ingesluit. Ons kon ongelukkig nie aandete by die Bistro kry nie, maar daar is ander eetplekke binne loopafstand. Die diens is vriendelik en gasvry - ons sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Friendly and hospitable service - good value for money and centrally located.

Very nicely restored old house with comfortable rooms, centrally located. Good value for money and delicious breakfast included. Unfortunately we couldn't get dinner at the Bistro, but there are other places to eat within walking distance. The service is friendly and hospitable - we would recommend it anytime.

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Dean V - Jun 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dean V
With friends

Wonderlike atmosfeer en vriendelike diens!

Ons het 'n wonderlike tyd gehad by Old Watchmakers Guest House. Die kaggel was klaar aan die gang toe ons arriveer en Wendy het ons sommer van die 1ste minuut welkom laat voel. Die ontbyt die volgende oggend was ook uit die boonste rakke.

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Wonderful atmosphere and friendly service!

We had a wonderful time at Old Watchmakers Guest House. The fireplace was already going when we arrived and Wendy made us feel welcome right from the 1st minute. The breakfast the next morning was also top notch.

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Johan V - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
With partner

Het vir een aand oornag. Baie goeie matras!

Dit is baie veilig en verbasend dat ontbyt ingesluit was in prys. Sal enige tyd teruggaan.

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Stayed overnight for one night. Very good mattress!

It is very safe and surprising that breakfast was included in price. Would go back anytime.

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Richard C - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard C
With partner

It was stunning. Beautiful old home. Lovely room. Outstanding food.

Wonderful hostesses who went to so much trouble to make us feel welcome. Did a special breakfast for Richard's birthday. Lovely lovely people. Thank you!

Wayne M - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wayne M
Family with young children

Gastehuis is netjies en het al die noodsaaklikhede om gemaklik te kan bly.

Ons is baie vriendelik gehelp om gemaklik in te trek in die kamer. Aangesien daar nie restaurante oop was in Bethulie op die vakansiedag nie, het sy aangebied om vir ons aandete voor te berei. Ons het glad nie bespreek nie en het haar probeer oortuig dat ons self sal regkom maar sy wou niks weet nie. Sy het die aand vir slegs die 3 van ons 'n heerlike aandete voorberei. Die ontbyt die volgende oggend was ook uitstekend, ons sal verseker weer van hulle dienste gebruik maak as ons in Bethulie omgewing wil oornag.

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Guesthouse is tidy and has all the essentials to be able to stay comfortably.

We were very kindly helped to move comfortably into the room. As there were no restaurants open in Bethulie on the holiday, she offered to prepare dinner for us. We didn't discuss at all and tried to convince her that we would manage ourselves but she didn't want to know anything. That evening she prepared a delicious dinner for just the 3 of us. The breakfast the next morning was also excellent, we will certainly use their services again if we want to spend the night in the Bethulie area.

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Theo W - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Theo W
Individual traveller

Rustige oorslaap-opsie tussen Kaapstad en Gauteng.

Dankie vir die gasvryheid!

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Quiet sleepover option between Cape Town and Gauteng.

Thanks for the hospitality!

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Nicolaas B - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolaas B
With partner

Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang en het sommer tuis gevoel.

Kamer was ruim en mooi ingerig. Ontbyt was heerlik voorberei deur Wendy en ons sal graag weer daar tuisgaan. Baie dankie.

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We were received very kindly and felt right at home.

Room was spacious and nicely furnished. Breakfast was deliciously prepared by Wendy and we would love to stay there again. Thank you very much.

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Annelise B - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelise B
Individual traveller

Bekostigbaar met heerlike aandetes!

Net wat jy wil hê vir vinnige oornagverblyf: lekker bed en badkamer, heerlike kos en vriendelikheid.

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Affordable with delicious dinners!

Just what you want for a quick overnight stay: nice bed and bathroom, delicious food and friendliness.

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Ray B - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Ray B
With partner

We were welcomed very well.

Our room and bed was very comfortable. Lovely, spacious clean bathroom with beautiful soft fluffy towels.

Marlene E - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Marlene E
With partner

Ons is hartlik verwelkom.

Die dame wat ons ontvang het, het heerlike vis en skyfies vir ons voorgesit. Alle eetplekke was toe. Die plek lyk nie so goed van buite af nie, maar ons was verras met 'n heerlike en mooi kamer. Ons kan die dame wat daar werk net prys - sy is so vriendelik!

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We were warmly welcomed.

The lady who received us served us delicious fish and chips. All eateries were closed. The place doesn't look so good from the outside, but we were surprised with a lovely and beautiful room. We can only praise the lady who works there - she is so friendly!

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Tillie U - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Tillie U
With partner

Baie gasvry, ontbyt en aandete was onverbeterlik. Baie goeie waarde vir geld gewees.

Ons was aanvanklik skrikkerig, die strate het stowwerig gelyk, dit was droog en die omgewing nie mooi nie, as gevolg van die feit dat hulle ongeveer 2 jaar laas reën gehad het. Die kamer was egter skoon en netjies, die kos onverbeterlik. Ons het ontbyt en aandete daar geniet. Uitstekende waarde vir geld.

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Very hospitable, breakfast and dinner were unbeatable. Very good value for money.

We were scared at first, the streets looked dusty, it was dry and the surroundings were not nice, due to the fact that they had not had rain for about 2 years. However, the room was clean and tidy, the food unbeatable. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner there. Excellent value for money.

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Anne-marie B - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anne-marie B
With partner

Outydse, verwaarloosde gastehuis.

Teleurstellend dat badkamer/toilet deel van die kamer uitmaak. Geen privaatheid nie.

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Old-fashioned, neglected guest house.

Disappointing that bathroom/toilet is part of the room. No privacy.

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Kobie A - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Kobie A
Individual traveller

Dit was nie 'n goeie ondervinding nie.

Ek was die enigste persoon in die gastehuis in 'n klein, verlate dorpie. Die gasvrou het vir my kom kosmaak die aand nadat ek moes vra daarvoor en my 'n fortuin gecharge, R25 vir klein bakkie roomys. Sy het toe weer gery en my heeltemal alleen in die massiewe huis gelos. Die volgende oggend is ek vroeg weg en sy het gesê ek kan huis sommer oop los. Van die slotte is nie veilig nie en ek was baie senuweeagtig om alleen daar te slaap.

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It was not a good experience.

I was the only person in the guest house in a small, deserted village. The hostess came to cook for me the night after I had to ask for it and charged me a fortune, R25 for a small bowl of ice cream. She then drove off again, leaving me all alone in the massive house. The next morning I left early and she said I could just leave the house open. Some of the locks are not secure and I was very nervous sleeping there alone.

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Aldi N - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aldi N
With partner

Die verblyf was vriendelik en gemaklik.

Na 'n lang reis het die bestuurder ons akkommodeer rondom 21:00 die aand en voorgesit met 'n heerlike aandete - 'n groot bord tuisgemaakte kos kompleet met hoenderpastei. Daar was veilige parkering agter die hek, die bed was gemaklik en 'n goeie ontbyt was ingesluit teen 'n billike B&B-tarief. Ons sal die bestuurder en eienares onthou omdat hul baie vriendelike mense is wie ons met gasvryheid ontvang het - ons het die geselsies waardeer! Bethulie self is stimulerend en van die mooier plekke in die omgewing, gevul met vreedsaamheid en geskiedenis.

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The accommodation was friendly and comfortable.

After a long journey, the driver accommodated us around 9:00pm that night and served us a delicious dinner - a big plate of home cooked food complete with chicken pie. There was secure parking behind the gate, the bed was comfortable and a good breakfast was included at a reasonable B&B rate. We will remember the manager and owner because they are very friendly people who received us with hospitality - we appreciated the chats! Bethulie itself is stimulating and one of the more beautiful places in the area, filled with peacefulness and history.

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Ulrike K - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ulrike K
Individual traveller

Pragtige kamer en vriendelike diens.

Heerlike verblyf in Bethulie, met ruim kamer en vriendelike gasvrou. Sal dit definitief aanbeveel.

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Beautiful room and friendly service.

Lovely stay in Bethulie, with spacious room and friendly hostess. Would definitely recommend it.

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