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Sanfern Downs Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 37 reviews for Sanfern Downs Cottage
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Gerdus T - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerdus T
With partner

Vir seker weer op ons lysie.

Ons het oppad Wildtuin toe daar geslaap na ons op kort kennisgewing bespreek het. Alles was reg vir ons en daar het selfs 'n vars plaasbrood, botter en konfyt op ons gewag. Die plek is netjies en die plaas is pragtig. Dankie Megan.

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Definitely on our list again.

We were on our way to Wildlife Park when we slept there after we had booked at short notice. Everything was ready for us and there was even a fresh farm bread, butter and jam waiting for us. The place is neat and the farm is beautiful. Thank you Megan.

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Malissa V - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Malissa V
With partner

Rustig.

Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang en het dadelik welkom gevoel deur die gasvrou, baie dankie. Ons het lekker tuisgebakte brood gekry wat baie lekker was.

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Restful.

We were received very kindly and immediately felt welcome by the hostess, thank you very much. We got nice home-baked bread which was very tasty.

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

Beeldskoon, eenvoudige verblyf met als wat jy nodig het. Goed geleë met wonderlike kliëntediens.

Pragtige verblyf, mooi tuine met stap roetes. 'n Wonderlike plaaslike restaurant, loopafstand van daar af. Kliëntediens was fantasties. Het eintlik meer gekry as wat onsverwag het. Dit is eenvoudige selfsorg eenheid met iets van alles. Sal terug kom.

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Picturesque, simple accommodation with everything you need. Well located with great customer service.

Beautiful accommodation, beautiful gardens with walking routes. A wonderful local restaurant, walking distance from there. Customer service was fantastic. Actually got more than we expected. This is a simple self-catering unit with something of everything. Will come back.

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Chaney N - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chaney N
With partner

Baie lekker en rustig.

Mense was baie vriendlik. Ons was so bietjie vroeër daar en hulle was reeds reg met die kamer. Ons kon dadelik inklok en ontspan.

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Very nice and peaceful.

People were very friendly. We were there a little earlier and they were already ready with the room. We were able to check in immediately and relax.

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Santie J - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Santie J
With partner

Omgewing is baie mooi en vars gebakte brood was heerlik.

Ons het lekker gebly, dankie. Het vars gebakte brood gekry na aankoms wat ons baie waardeer het. Enigste negatief is dat daar kakkerlakke in die kombuis gesien is. Verder is alles in orde.

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Environment is very nice and freshly baked bread was delicious.

We had a great stay, thank you. Got freshly baked bread upon arrival which we really appreciated. Only negative is that cockroaches were seen in the kitchen. Everything else is fine.

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Marina E - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marina E
Individual traveller

Totale vrede.

Fantastiese en baie interessante gasvrou. Heerlike bederf met warm brood, vars botter en yummy pruimkonfyt by aankoms.

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Total peace.

Fantastic and very interesting hostess. Delicious treat with warm bread, fresh butter and yummy plum jam on arrival.

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

Lekker wegbreek.

Vriendelik en gasvry ontvang. Skoon, netjies en goed ingerig. Ons het baie lekker gekuier en die honde het dit ekstra huislik laat voel. Baie dankie Megan.

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Nice break away.

Friendly and hospitable welcome. Clean, tidy and well appointed. We had a great time and the dogs made it feel extra homely. Thank you very much Megan.

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Kobus K - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobus K
With partner

Rustic.

Vir wat mens betaal was dit waarde vir geld. Gerieflike bed en warm shower. Lekker bederf met plaasbrood en botter.

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Rustic.

For what you pay it was value for money. Comfortable bed and hot shower. Nice treat with farm bread and butter.

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Frans J. V - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frans J. V
With partner

'n Belewenis vir 'n stadsjapie om deur 'n hoenderhaan wakker gekraai te word. Wonderlike tuine.

Die bed was baie gemaklik en die beddegoed skoon. Die tuisgebakte brood was 'n groot bederf. Ongelukkig het die eenheid dringend aandag en instandhouding nodig. Meer as 12 uur (19:00 op 27 Sept. - 8:30 op 28 Sept.) sonder elektrisiteit. Te wyte aan beurtkrag?

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An experience for a city boy to be woken up by a rooster. Wonderful gardens.

The bed was very comfortable and the bedding clean. The home baked bread was a great treat. Unfortunately, the unit is in urgent need of attention and maintenance. More than 12 hours (19:00 on Sept. 27 - 8:30 on Sept. 28) without electricity. Due to load shedding?

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Jacqui S - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacqui S
Individual traveller

Clean, comfortable with a lovely host. The freshly baked bread was delicious.

Loved our stay. Would love to visit again.

Carledien M - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Carledien M
Family with young children

Very friendly and welcoming. Fresh baked bread was an unexpected surprise.

Megan is a lovely host.

Ruan S - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ruan S
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Vriendelike gasvrou. Oulike hondjies. Mooi natuur en baie om te doen in die area.

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Very pleasant.

Friendly hostess. Cute puppies. Beautiful nature and lots to do in the area.

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Anonymous Guest - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Expected more.

The property requires maintenance.

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

We received a very friendly welcome.

Basic facilities but with all the amenities you might need. We were treated to a freshly baked bread on our arrival! Great personal touch.

Johan N - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan N
With partner

Rustige plaasatmosfeer met vriendelike en bedagsame gasvrou.

By ons aankoms het ons 'n warm broodjie en bottel vars melk in ons yskas gekry. Alles wat nodig was, was daar. Voor die donderstorm het sy ons gewaarsku dat die krag kan uitgaan, wat gebeur het, en die volgende oggend het sy kom seker maak alles is reg. Dit was 'n heerlike en spesiale oornag "in die bos".

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Quiet farm atmosphere with friendly and considerate hostess.

On our arrival we found a warm bun and bottle of fresh milk in our fridge. Everything needed was there. Before the thunderstorm she warned us that the power could go out, which happened, and the next morning she came to make sure everything was okay. It was a lovely and special overnight stay "in the forest".

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Nickey F - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nickey F
With partner

Vreeslik rusting en die gasvrou gaan die ekstra myl om jou welkom te laat voel.

Met ons aankoms was daar tuisgemaakte brood met tuisgemaakte botter en konfyt. Wat 'n heerlike bederf!

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Terrific rest and the hostess goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome.

On our arrival there was homemade bread with homemade butter and jam. What a delicious treat!

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Valiant V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Valiant V
With friends

Welcoming, safe and comfortable.

The hostess was very friendly and the cottage was perfectly clean and comfortable. The path is very rough on small cars though, so be sure to travel a bit more sturdy. Location is safe for walks and very private.

Lidia P - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lidia P
With partner

My bejaarde ouers het dit baie geniet. Rustig, veilig en toeganklik vir ouer mense.

Vriendelike ontvangs, pragtige omgewing.

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My elderly parents really enjoyed it. Quiet, safe and accessible for older people.

Friendly reception, beautiful surroundings.

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Iris V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Iris V
With partner

Lovely in the woods, but very basic.

Would have been nice to enjoy the surroundings more, but the outside area is, just as inside, minimally appointed, so for a one-night stay it is lovely, I would not stay longer.

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

Heerlik gekuier en die natuur is beeldskoon. Laat mens sommer weer diep en lekker asemhaal.

Sanfern Downs Cottage is heerlik geleë nie te ver van baie doendinge en besienswaardighede af nie. Megan is baie gasvry, maklik om mee te gesels en die heerlike vars gebakte broodjie met botter en konfyt, was 'n groot verassing. Die ketel is op slag aangeskakel nog voor enige iets anders uitgepak is. Ons sal verseker weer daar gaan bly, dis rustig en stil maar jy voel nog steeds baie veilig. Ons klein Yorkie het gedink sy is in "doggy heaven" met al die lekker staptogte wat ons onderneem het sommer net so daar op die plaas. En dan natuurlik belangrik - verblyf daar is bekostigbaar vir ons "locals" wat ook graag die mooi plekke in ons land wil besoek en nie 'n plaas se prys kan betaal vir verblyf nie. Baie dankie.

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Had a great time and the nature is beautiful. Just let one breathe deeply and comfortably again.

Sanfern Downs Cottage is delightfully situated not too far from many activities and attractions. Megan is very hospitable, easy to talk to and the delicious freshly baked bun with butter and jam was a great treat. The boiler was switched on straight away before anything else was unpacked. We will definitely stay there again, it's peaceful and quiet but you still feel very safe. Our little Yorkie thought she was in "doggy heaven" with all the nice walks we took just like that on the farm. And then of course important - accommodation there is affordable for us "locals" who also like to visit the beautiful places in our country and cannot pay the price of a farm for accommodation. Thank you very much.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Francois L - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois L
With partner

A 5 star experience!

Megan is a wonderful host! On arrival we recieved a freshley baked loaf of farm bread with butter and home made jam. The cottage was clean and tidy, we will surly make use of this accomodation again when we visit again.

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

It was a beautiful place and very gracious host, I will be back.

Surroundings are quiet, peaceful and very pleasant. It's a beautiful place to go to for some peace and quiet.

Kilian Z - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kilian Z
Individual traveller

Awesome, friendly, welcoming and relaxing.

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

Lekker rustig.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Alles was in werkende orde. Ons sal enige tyd weer soontoe gaan. Lekker in die middel van die bos met die mooiste blomme oral.

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Nice and quiet.

We had a great stay. Everything was in working order. We will go back there any time. Nice in the middle of the forest with the most beautiful flowers everywhere.

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Elizmari R - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizmari R
With partner

Baie netjies en oulik.

Baie mooi plaas met 'n oulike cottage wat perfek is vir wat ons nodig gehad het.

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Very neat and cute.

Very nice farm with a cute cottage that was perfect for what we needed.

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Pat C - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pat C
With partner

Fabulous accommodation.

Brilliant communication with Megan. By arrangement, we were met and shown around by her capable and friendly son. The cottage was welcoming with special touches such as the homemade bread, butter and jam, fruit etc. The accommodation was spotless, comfortable and homely.

Faith M - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Faith M
With partner

Beautiful.

Loved the Farm. Great place for a gateway from the city. The Trees, loved my morning walk. The reception was great. They even made a fresh pot bread for us, how cool is that. Definitely going back.

Sanfern Downs Cottage 's response

Thank you for being such great guests Faith. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I would love to have you visit again. Keep well.

Sanfern Downs Cottage
Gerda G - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Gerda G
With partner

Rustig, tyd vir self en eggenoot.

Goeie plek om af te skakel. Lekker vars broodjie met aankoms. Vat net leesstof saam!

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Quiet, time for yourself and spouse.

Good place to switch off. Nice fresh bun on arrival. Just take reading material with you!

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Sanfern Downs Cottage 's response

It was great having you and your husband to stay Gerda, I am pleased you managed to have a good rest. It would be wonderful to have you stay again.

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Leon C - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Leon C
With partner

Die verblyf was baie netjies en skoon.

Die verblyf was aangenaam en ons gasvrou het selfs 'n vars brood vir ons gegee. Dit is in 'n baie mooi deel van die land geleë en ek kan dit sonder twyfel aanbeveel. Dit is naby Haenertsburg wat ook 'n baie mooi dorpie is. Die aanwysings na die verblyf kan waarskynlik beter.

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The accommodation was very neat and clean.

The accommodation was pleasant and our hostess even gave us fresh bread. It is located in a very nice part of the country and I can definitely recommend it. It is close to Haenertsburg which is also a very pretty town. The directions to the accommodation can probably be better.

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Sanfern Downs Cottage 's response

Thank you for your kind words, Leon. It was wonderful to have you stay with us. It was really lovely to meet you both, you were wonderful guests. Thank you for your advice with regards to the signage.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Suitable as an overnight facility.

See stars.

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Rona V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rona V
With friends

Aangenaam en rustige omgewing.

Vriendelike ontvangs. Skoon en netjies met basiese geriewe. Veilig. Ekstra moeite gedoen om ons te akkommodeer.

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Pleasant and peaceful surroundings.

Friendly reception. Clean and tidy with basic amenities. Safe. Made extra effort to accommodate us.

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

'n Perfekte plek om te kan ontspan!

Ons het baie lekker gebly! Die huisie is mooi ingerig. Die varsgebakte brood met botter en tuisgemaakte konfyt was 'n wenner!

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A perfect place to relax!

We had a great stay! The house is nicely furnished. The freshly baked bread with butter and homemade jam was a winner!

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Sanfern Downs Cottage 's response

Hi Karin, you were great guests and it was wonderful having you stay out Sanfern Downs Cottage. We hope to see you again some time.

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Altha P - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Altha P
With partner

Wat 'n heerlike, mooi, intieme plekkie!

Megan is 'n fantastiese gasvrou en sy het ons so welkom laat voel. Met ons aankoms het sy vir ons 'n heerlike vars gebakte broodjie gereed gehad asook selfgemaakte konfyt en botter. Dit was 'n lekker verrassing en so onverwags. Sy het selfs aangebied om ons kaggel aan te steek sodat wanneer ons terugkeer die aand na 'n troue, sal die kamer lekker warm wees. Wat die geval was. Ons sal beslis weer daaraan klop as ons in daardie area is.

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What a lovely, beautiful, intimate place!

Megan is a fantastic hostess and she made us feel so welcome. When we arrived she had a delicious freshly baked bun ready for us as well as homemade jam and butter. It was a nice surprise and so unexpected. She even offered to light our fireplace so that when we return the night after a wedding, the room will be nice and warm. Which was the case. We will definitely knock on it again if we are in that area.

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Sanfern Downs Cottage 's response

Thank you for your lovely review Albertina. It would be wonderful to have you both back again.

Regards
Megan

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Rina B - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Rina B
With partner

Pragtige omgewing, skoon en netjies en baie vriendelike mense!

As jy lief is vir die natuur is hierdie 'n ideale plek om te ontspan. Besoek al die pragtige plekke naby!

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Beautiful environment, clean and tidy and very friendly people!

If you love nature this is an ideal place to relax. Visit all the beautiful places nearby!

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Cherie V - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Cherie V
With partner

Wonderlike verblyf en gasvryheid op 'n pragtige plaas en omgewing.

Sanfern Downs Cottage is pragtig en knus met 'n heerlike kaggel. Dit is 'n pragtige omgewing en naby al die toeriste-aantreklikhede. Regtig baie lekker gebly en sal beslis weer daar bespreek as ons weer in daardie rigting is.

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Wonderful accommodation and hospitality on a beautiful farm and area.

Sanfern Downs Cottage is beautiful and cosy with a lovely indoor fireplace. Beautiful area close to all the attractions. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book there again whenever we travel in that direction again.

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Sanfern Downs Cottage 's response

Dear Cherie,

Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure having you both as guests.

Regards,
Sanfern Downs Cottage

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Clareece S - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Clareece S
With partner

Nie ideaal vir 'n rustige naweek wegbreek nie.

Sien sterre.

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Not ideal for a quiet weekend getaway.

See stars.

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Sanfern Downs Cottage 's response

Hi Clereece, I apologise if you feel you did not have a restful stay at our cottage. Any positive criticism emailed to me would be welcome. Kind regards, Sanfern Downs.

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