River of Joy
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Pippa S - Jul 2024
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A good half way stop in semi-nature.
Monnique D - Apr 2024
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Relaxing.
Christine S - Dec 2023
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Baie goeie waarde vir geld!
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Very good value for money!
Beautiful area and the cottage had everything we needed.
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anonymous u - Jan 2024
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Was as heelwat hier.
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Been here a lot.
Nice, quiet environment.
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Leon W - Nov 2024
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Verblyf voldoende, skoon en netjies. Mooi natuurskoon, stil en rustig.
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Accommodation adequate, clean and tidy. Beautiful scenery, quiet and peaceful.
We had a nice stay and everything was clean and tidy. Is ideal for travelers as it is very close to the N1 motorway. Beautiful scenery and very quiet and peaceful.
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Marleen C - Oct 2024
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Werk goed vir oornag as jy reis. Baie naby snelweg, maar 'n entjie uit Bloemfontein.
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Works well for overnight when traveling. Very close to the highway, but a bit out of Bloemfontein.
At first I was skeptical. But I was surprised. The shower is not modern, but the water was deliciously hot. The mattress was very good. It's just what you really want.
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Jonathan K - Sep 2024
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Overnight stop.
Peter Bance B - Nov 2024
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Comfortable!
Johannes S - Jul 2024
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Naby snelweg.
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Close to highway.
Nice quiet environment.
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Elna H - Feb 2024
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My verwagtinge was hoër as my ervaring.
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My expectations were higher than my experience.
The noise of passing N1 traffic is disturbing.
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Ronel K - Jan 2024
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Nie die prys werd nie.
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Not worth the price.
Bed was comfortable, and spot clean, but smelled cramped and musty. No water in fridge or even only ice bucket in freezer section. Parking far from accommodation if you need to drop off luggage.
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San-marie C - Jan 2023
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Natuurskoon baie naby N1.
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Scenic very close to N1.
Campsite and self-catering available. Turn off the N1, located just a little further on a neat dirt road, get back on N1 very easily. Owner was very helpful. Could buy braai packs with delicious meat right on the premises. Enough space for your pram - can turn around without unhooking. Tree-rich, various bird species, peaceful and comfortable.
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James D - Jan 2023
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Willem D - May 2023
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Verwaarloos.
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Neglected.
Very neglected. The place needs a lot of love and attention.
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Marthina K - Feb 2022
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Gemaklike en toegeruste eenheid.
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Comfortable and equipped unit.
We stayed comfortably. Only problem was that TV didn't work. We were only there one night so it didn't bother us much.
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Louise W - Jul 2022
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Comfortable home away from home.
Leon B - Jan 2022
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Oornag op pad terug van Desembervakansie.
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Overnight on the way back from December vacation.
Good, fast, friendly service and a well-appointed room with everything you need for a lovely evening's rest in a beautiful farm setting.
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Johannes S - Oct 2022
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Goeie ligging.
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Good location.
Nice environment. Close to river and highway.
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Margret K - Sep 2022
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We had excellent weather which made our short stay very pleasant. Enjoyed a braai without any wind.
Amanda V - Sep 2022
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Ons is van Bloemfontein en wou net 'n oornagplek hê vir die aand nader aan Glen, aangesien daar 'n funksie was wat ons bygewoon het.
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We are from Bloemfontein and just wanted a place to stay for the night closer to Glen as there was a function we were attending.
I was sorry we paid so much for the room. I expected much more. There was no sugar or milk, only 2 bags of coffee. No soap or cream in the bathroom and it was just generally disappointing. If we had paid half, I would have had no problem, but we are used to higher standards at that price.
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Lucius K - Jul 2022
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Basiese verblyf.
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Basic accommodation.
Only slept over. Basic services.
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Melanie H - Jan 2022
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Mooi werf/plaas met groot bome. Chalets nie op standaard.
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Nice yard/farm with big trees. Chalets not up to standard.
We used the Family Unit. First impression when you walk in, cramped, dark, old cramped furniture, fridge parts of which are loose (freezer door inside), a loose mattress lying on the couch and that sitting area was not a place you wanted to sit after long not traveling, retarded and old. Our shower was clogged and had a smell. There were bats in the upper unit with all the single beds where my son and his fiance slept, they went to sleep in their vehicle through the night. Overall we were disappointed. The yard is neat and has nice big trees.
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Jap B - Mar 2022
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Oornag.
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Overnight.
Go and see.
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Jan B - Jan 2022
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Vir 'n oorslaap op pad vanaf die Oos-Kaap was dit voldoende.
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For a stopover on the way from the Eastern Cape it was sufficient.
Not really much to get excited about.
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Guido F - Mar 2021
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A convenient and comfortable overnighter en route, with lovely farm ambience
Danie J - Aug 2021
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Geen slaap.
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No sleep.
On the highway, trucks keep you awake all night.
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Boshoff D - Dec 2021
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Nie baie skoon nie.
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Not very clean.
Will not use the place again.
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Pieter D - Feb 2020
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Was 'n baie aangename plek.
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Was a very nice place.
They just need a shower. It only has a bath.
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Johan P - Oct 2019
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Aangenaam en voel soos 'n plaas.
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Pleasant and feels like a farm.
The reception and meals are very nice and neat. The interior of the house needs urgent attention. The noise of the trucks on the main road remains a problem.
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Mark M - Sep 2019
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Place is at most a three star, owners nice and helpful but need to see what is offered at others places at the same price.
Liana M - Jun 2019
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Dit was baie lekker, maar daar was geen warm water en ook geen waterdruk nie. Dit was soos om met 'n tuinslang te stort.
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It was very nice, but there was no hot water and no water pressure either. It was like showering with a garden hose.
The accommodation was very nice and conveniently located near the N1 motorway. The rooms were very neat and the electric blanket kept away the cold winter nights in the Free State. Unfortunately there was no hot water and no water pressure. So it was very inconvenient to shower and it made one very cold in the early morning or before going to bed. The service was very good and we enjoyed it and will definitely stay here again if the water situation changes soon.
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Hettie N - Mar 2019
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Hou verby. Oud en kort baie aandag.
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Stop by. Old and needs a lot of attention.
Will not sleep there again.
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Elaine K - Mar 2019
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This place needs some level of refurbishment, it is dated, tired and the bathrooms are in poor condition, it was OK for a quick one night stopover but no longer!
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Verblyf was nie die R590 werd nie.
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Accommodation was not worth the R590.
It's a cute little place, but it didn't justify the R590 for us. It did meet our needs for one night's sleep.
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Fransune C - Jan 2019
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Glad nie wat die foto's wys nie.
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Not what the photos show.
See stars.
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Susan O - Aug 2018
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Ongelooflike groot verrrassing!
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Unbelievably big surprise!
Outstanding! Very clean and tidy. The hospitality immediately made us feel at home. The dinner and breakfast were delicious! We had such a great time and can definitely recommend River of Joy and would love to visit again.
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Jannie C - Sep 2018
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Baie praktiese opsie vir reisigers na of van die Kaap.
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Very practical option for travelers to or from the Cape.
Nice stay. Was quick but got everything we needed.
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Magy R - Feb 2018
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Baie rustig en ontspannend.
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Very peaceful and relaxing.
We enjoyed the fresh air and tranquility. It was awfully nice.
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Aneli D - Apr 2018
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Baie vriendelike en hulpvaardige mense. Netjiese skoon blyplek, ek het lekker geslaap.
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Very friendly and helpful people. Neat clean place to stay, I slept well.
Apparently there was a misunderstanding with the reservation, I asked for a room but the reservation said camping. Everything worked out well and effort was made to give me hot coffee as the power was out due to a storm and I couldn't make my own.
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Gideon V - Feb 2018
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Sorgvry en baie rustige plekkie.
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Carefree and very peaceful place.
Nice place to spend the night if you are on the long road.
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Johan V - Jan 2018
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Very pleasant and friendly host. Unfortunately WiFi is not available while advertised, otherwise very pleasant. Might put stronger air cooler in units as it gets very hot in here and the cooling helps but is a bit minor.
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Dewald V - Jun 2018
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Stil en rustig.
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Quiet and peaceful.
Will be beautiful in the summer. River accessible and banks clean. Tariff a bit high, especially for the caravans. Slept well.
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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2018
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Comfortable overnight stay between Cape and Gauteng.
Very conveniently located for an overnight stay between the Cape and Gauteng. Beautiful farm. Unit is very basic and could do with an upgrade.
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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2018
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Was acceptable for what we needed the accommodation for.
We feel that the price we paid for what we got was a bit high. Furthermore, the self-catering facilities are not up to standard.
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John D - May 2018
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Onplesierig weens kliëntediens.
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Unpleasant due to customer service.
Upon arrival, the lady just unlocked the place and got herself out of the way before we could enter the place. Dust greeted us with an open window. No DStv as indicated. Microwave did not work. No person turned up the next morning to hear if there were any queries. Rusty grater that is dangerous. No broom or any mop. As we were leaving I called her. She didn't put her feet out the door, where she made her appearance so quickly on Friday night.
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River of Joy 's response
Baie dankie vir die belangrike punte wat u genoem het. Dit is egter jammer dat u nie 'n sms gestuur het om dit onder ons aandag te bring nie, ons stel ons gaste se privaatheid hoog op prys. DStv is slegs beskikbaar in die gemeenskaplike lokaal. Baie dankie vir u terugvoering.
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Johan V - Apr 2018
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Nie skoon nie.
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Not clean.
At least they could have just cleaned the place before we got there.
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Nico V - Feb 2018
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Nie die standaard van die ander plekke waar ons was nie.
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Not the standard of the other places we have been.
Price shown compared to others of the same and cheaper itself disappointing.
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Alithia V - Jul 2017
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Dit was die beste reality check wat ek nog ooit gedoen het vir myself.
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Best reality check I ever tried out for myself.
River of Joy is a must. Stunning and peaceful, perfect if you need to find yourself.
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Adri E - Jan 2017
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Net wat jy nodig het op pad terug van die Kaap af.
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Just what you need on the way home.
Great value for money! Everything you need, neat and clean.
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Willem E - Sep 2017
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Presies wat ons nodig gehad het.
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Exactly what we needed.
Had a great stay and the people were very hospitable, friendly and accommodating.
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Henry F - Apr 2017
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Perfekte oornagverblyf
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Perfect overnight stay
Excellent service. Perfectly located for an overnight stay.
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Linda V - Mar 2017
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Nice place after a long day on the road.
Hein G - Mar 2017
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Prakties en sinvol.
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Practical and sensible.
Thanks so much for a safe and neat overnight stay on our travels. Neat and sensible.
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Nicolaas F - Dec 2017
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Kort en plesierig.
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Short and sweet.
Used the small double room and had everything we needed. Braai was nice and clean and it was nice to sit outside and visit by the fire.
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Annette B - Dec 2017
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Mooi, netjiese en skoon oornagfasiliteite.
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Nice, neat and clean overnight facilities.
We arrived late and were warmly received and helped. Neat and clean accommodation and the tasty rusk was an unexpected treat!
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Mariette N - Dec 2017
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Rustig en gemaklik!
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Quiet and comfortable!
Everything was very convenient, from the booking, payment and directions. We had a wonderfully peaceful stay, without disturbances. Had what we needed.
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Yris D - Aug 2017
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Baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig al was ons laat.
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Very friendly and helpful even though we were late.
It's very affordable and people are very friendly. The shower floor and bathroom floor just need a proper scrubbing with Pinegel or Vim, otherwise it was warm and clean and we rested well. Thanks, will recommend them.
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Anneke H - Jun 2017
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Accommodation was nice and peaceful.
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Jp S - Nov 2017
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
Nice quiet place and good value for money.
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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2017
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Very quiet and tidy.
What would help a lot is if a few triangular containers of longlife milk could be placed in the unit. There is tea coffee sugar and biscuits but no milk. Nobody travels with milk. A two point power plug will certainly make things easier because most electronic things are manufactured with 2 point plugs.
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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2017
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Was pleasant.
Was pleasant. On arrival there was water coming down to us from the river, later in the evening there was no water. Called and texted a few times and in the end had to walk to reception. Was working on water then pipes were wrapped. The chalet was full of cobwebs.
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Estelle F - Nov 2017
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Restful under the trees.
Tarina H - Feb 2017
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Oulike plekkie maar vuil en vol kokkerotte.
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Cute place but full of cockroaches.
River of Joy is a beautiful place surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty. Safe and peaceful area with animals that was nice for the children to visit, but the house definitely hadn't been cleaned before our arrival. There were cobwebs in every corner of the room and bathroom. Cockroaches ran around in the house and we also found them in the bed we had to sleep in. It was horrible. Coffee, sugar and tea were offered but it was ancient and rock hard. We couldn't even get it out of the bottle to use it. The lady who received us was very kind and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The house wasn't clean though and in the end that is all you really want after a long day on the road - a clean and neat place to sleep for the night. Pest control can definitely be recommended for this place. Thanks anyway. Despite the abovementioned things we still had a nice stay at River of Joy.
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Alida P - Jan 2017
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Teleurstellend.
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Disappointing.
The people are very friendly, but when I opened the door to my unit, there were spider webs on my face. The place doesn't look very pretty and it's not value for money.
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Ons is baie jammer dat u so 'n naby ontmoeting met die natuur gehad het - omdat ons so 'n ryk voëllewe het op River of Joy, gebruik ons nie graag sterk gif nie. Baie dankie dat u ons aandag daarop gevestig het.
Stephan M - Jan 2017
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Die kamer was nie wat ons geboek het nie en het na rook gestink.
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The room was not what we booked and it smelled like smoke.
The room smelled like smoke despite the 'No Smoking' signs against the walls. Bedding and towels were old and had better days. I definitely wouldn't stay there again.
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Stan J - Dec 2017
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'n Groot skok en bevraagteken die veiligheid van die gaste.
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A big shock and questions the safety of the guests.
No number directions, had to drive around and struggled to get a room. Gas bottle open in the living room, don't think it's safe! No fire extinguishers and no instructions in case of emergency! Beds not the same height. Bathroom mock small. Notice on ceiling, "black mold growing". Plates do not fit in the microwave. Chair broke when my 78-year-old father sat on it, he only weighs 74 kg, he hurt his back now. Not worth it, not at all. Bathroom light switch in the other bedroom/dining room/kitchen? TV from 1970 takes up all the space on the table, no place to eat. Although they try, I really think their standards are far from what they should be, but rather just a campsite week. Would recommend that people stay elsewhere and request a refund please.
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Vernon R - Jul 2016
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Definitief 'n plek om na terug te keer.
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Definitely a place to return to.
Very peaceful atmosphere, only 20 minutes from Bloemfontein and thus removed from the bustle of the city.
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Lizelle K - Feb 2016
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So lekker en die kos was hemels.
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So delicious and the food was heavenly.
Feel free to see the stars.
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Janine J - Dec 2016
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Baie vriendelik ontvang en 'n goeie nagrus gehad.
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Very friendly reception and a good night's sleep.
Very friendly reception. Nice and close to the highway so we could get going nice and early the next morning.
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Chris W - Oct 2016
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Rus vir die siel en genoeg stilte om jou nuwe moed te gee vir die week wat voorlê.
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Rest for the soul and enough silenct to give you new energy for the week ahead.
Great service and friendliness can be expected at River of Joye. Perfect getaway for you and your family.
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Diane S - Jan 2016
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Brilliant overnight stay venue.
Hanli D - Dec 2016
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Vriendelike mense. Lekker oornag stop.
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Friendly people. Convenient overnight stop.
It was a quick overnight stay. Everything clean and neat.
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Retha T - Dec 2016
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Juweel.
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Jewel.
Bertha was very helpful. We didn't know that there were no restaurants close by. However, she provided meat, margarine and other necessities. She was really friendly and made us feel comfortable. The gardens and trees are a paradise and are very well kept.
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Peter W - Dec 2016
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Vriendelik en gerieflik.
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Friendly and comfortable.
Friendly reception by the hostess who also went to a lot of trouble to make us comfortable. Room was clean and well equipped.
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Johannes S - Sep 2016
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Mooi omgewing en rustig.
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Stunning area, peaceful.
Friendly people and helpful.
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Andre V - Mar 2016
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Dit was stil en ontspannend, net reg om was stres ontslae te raak.
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It was quiet and relaxing, just right to get rid of was stress.
Our stay at River of Joy was really nice. The quiet atmosphere really relaxes you and the sheep that were washed in the camp in front of our door create that real farm atmosphere. Everything you need is there, your braai is nice and clean and the chalets were spacious enough for the three of us. What I would suggest might be DStv because the SABC channels are not for everyone, and the little one couldn't have enjoyed it in the evening when he couldn't play around outside like during the day. A nice getaway for a family.
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Nick W - Feb 2016
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Rustig vir 'n naweek weg.
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Quiet for a weekend away.
The place could do with a pool. Fishing is out, everything gets stuck in the reeds. Nice lawn and lots of trees.
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Gene J - Jan 2016
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Ons kan ongelukkig nie die akkommodasie aanbeveel nie.
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Unfortunately, we cannot recommend the accommodation.
On the surface, everything appeared fine. We went home in the family unit. On our arrival Bertha brought us milk for the guests tray with coffee and tea. After that we made ourselves at home and found the following. In the kitchen was a.o. not a bread plate, bread knife, peeler, vegetable knife or egg spatula. The electric kettle is so covered with lime that it does not boil the water. The water in the shower runs out very slowly. The ceilings are not finished. The cement and ceiling panels are visible. We moved the bed away from the wall so we didn't have to see it every time we opened our eyes. In the unit there is a notice which, among other things, says that the unit is cleaned, but the resort neglected to say that it is not cleaned on Sundays. The electric cord for the bedside lamp was too short. We could not use the lamp.
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Michelle D - Sep 2015
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Vreeslik lekker!
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Terribly delicious!
Would recommend the place to anyone. Quiet, tidy and good value for your money. Will visit again anytime.
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Elmarie D - Aug 2015
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Dit was heerlik rustig. Sal beslis weer gaan.
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It was wonderfully peaceful. Will definitely go again.
Was kindly received. Ablution block always clean and tidy.
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Samantha B - Jul 2015
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Rustig en ontspanne.
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Calm and relaxed.
It's a nice peaceful environment and you get the feeling of nature. It's just nice and relaxed!
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Duane D - Jan 2015
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Voldoende!
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Sufficient!
It had been a nice place to spend the night.
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Wobbe B - Sep 2015
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Een prachtige, rustige omgeving.
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A beautiful, peaceful environment.
A beautiful place to stay for a longer time, especially in the summer when all the green is in nature.
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Charniné P - Mar 2015
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Baie vriendelike en goeie diens.
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Very friendly and good service.
Please see the stars.
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Mart-mari D - Dec 2015
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Ons het lekker gekamp!
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We had a great time camping!
Nice campsite, ideal for fishing and bird watching.
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Herman F - Mar 2015
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Baie lekker en gemaklik.
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Very nice and comfortable.
We were only 1 night at River of Joy and it was very nice. Because of our travel plans we didn't arrive at River of Joy until well after 7pm, but we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel very comfortable. Will definitely make a visit there again.
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Peet V - Mar 2015
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Rustige plaasatmosfeer.
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Quiet farm atmosphere.
Conveniently close to N1 and good halfway stop for travelers between Cape and Gauteng.
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Amora E - Jan 2015
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Ons het een aand oornag op pad terug na Johannesburg.
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We stayed one night on our way back to Johannesburg.
Shower is creepy because water doesn't flow out quickly. Cobwebs in windowsills. Bedside lamp and kettle not working. No breadboard. Other unit half finished and unattractive. The location is beautiful and peaceful and the owners are very friendly.
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Chris A - Apr 2015
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Beautiful grounds but shocking accommodation.
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Puik!
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Great!
We were received with generous kindness by the owners. The owner served us food that evening in our chalet and personally came to collect the cutlery later. This was a service we have not come across anywhere else!
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John W - May 2014
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Dit was netjies en rustig met alles wat jy kan benodig.
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It was neat and quiet with everything you could need.
It was really very relaxing, and we could walk under the trees. Will definitely visit them again.
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Kobus V - Apr 2014
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Dit was 'n baie aangename en rustige oorslaap, en die ontvangs en diens was puik!
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It was a very pleasant and peaceful overnight stay, and the reception and service were great!
Upon our arrival we were received extremely kindly. The environment was also extremely peaceful and relaxed. The facilities we stayed in were very clean and tidy. We were referred by friends to spend the night here and the experience was of such a nature that we have already recommended our friends to spend the night there too! The help from LekkeSlaap further helped to facilitate our booking so much. We will definitely use LekkeSlaap's services again in the future to find out where to spend the night!
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Inge G - Jan 2014
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'n Rustige atmosfeer 'n klipgooi van die N1 buite Bloemfontein.
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A quiet atmosphere a stone's throw from the N1 outside Bloemfontein.
This was the perfect stopover between the coast and Gauteng. Beautiful grass and spacious ablution. About 30 km outside of Bloemfontein, so the hosts were willing to provide us with dinner for the one night we stayed. Conveniently close to quickly get back on the N1 the next morning.
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Rachel D - Jan 2014
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Nice place to stay.
Karen V - May 2014
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So rustig! Ons sal weer kom.
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So calm! We will come again.
The tranquility of the farm and natural beauty ensured that we would spend the night there.
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Wendy R - Jan 2014
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Very convenient. Pet friendly!
Jaco P - Apr 2014
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Aangenaam, rustig en stil.
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Pleasant, peaceful and quiet.
Would go to River of Joy again anytime.
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Jeanetta D - Sep 2014
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Baie netjiese geriewe vir 'n naweek se oorslaap.
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Very neat facilities for a weekend sleepover.
Very peaceful environment for the tired souls of the city. Not too far from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet soothing for the spirit.
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Itumeleng N - Oct 2014
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Peace of mind stay that's away from the city but not too far
Nicholas M - Mar 2014
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Nie geskik vir 4 mense om 3 nagte oor te bly nie, Eenheid 2 is baie beter.
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Not suitable for 4 people to stay 3 nights, Unit 2 is much better.
Our unit is suitable for sleeping and driving, not for spending the weekend. The place is very peaceful and beautiful.
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Peter M - Dec 2014
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A bit shabby, needs some tender loving care.
Claude K - Sep 2014
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Nice hassle-free stay
Walter A - Jan 2014
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'n Mooi omgewing!
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A beautiful environment!
The surroundings are beautiful, but the place appears neglected.
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Leandri R - Apr 2014
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'n Baie rustige omgewing. Skoon en netjies!
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A very peaceful environment. Clean and tidy!
Our stay was very pleasant. Clean and tidy self-catering units that are cleaned every day. A very peaceful environment.
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Armando V - May 2014
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Koud.
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Cold.
The rooms are adequate for people who are not "fuzzy". They can put a heater in the room.
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Hannlie H - Dec 2014
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Nie baie aangename verblyf nie.
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Not a very pleasant stay.
Accommodation is dirty and many of the appliances are not in working order. Shower door is broken, towel rail is broken, kettle kicks out before water boils and there are an awful lot of mosquitoes.
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Michael S - Dec 2013
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Lekker!
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Nice!
Need a place on the way to Cape Town. River of Joy met my requirements.
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Hanlie E - Dec 2013
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Heel goed
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Very good
The place was very good for the overnight stay of 1 night, just missed a shower in the unit we were in. Will use them again when we drive down to the Cape.
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Hendrik V - Dec 2013
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Die badkamer was nie op standaard nie.
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The bathroom was not up to standard.
The farm and the surroundings were very nice and nice, but they will have to look at places to sleep and renovate them a bit.
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- Capacity: 30 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: River of Joy Off-ramp 213 on N1, Glen, Bloemfontein, 9302, Free State