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Serendipity Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

5 out of 5from 27 reviews for Serendipity Cottage
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
5.0/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
5.0/5
Narine T - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Narine T
Individual traveller

Perfek

Ek het met my hond oorgebly, baie gerieflik en omhein. Woonstel bied als wat nodig is, groot, lig. Ek beveel dit ten volle aan.

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Perfect

I stayed with my dog, very comfortable and fenced. Apartment offers everything you need, large, light. I fully recommend it.

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Schalk B - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Schalk B
On business

Beste gastehuis in Johannesburg.

Ek bly gereeld oor in gastehuise in Johannesburg en hierdie is by verre die beste nog. Hoogs aanbeveel.

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Best guest house in Johannesburg.

I often stay in guest houses in Johannesburg and this is by far the best. Highly recommended.

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Roaan S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roaan S
With partner

Pleasant stay.

Serendipity Cottage is fully equipped and it is centrally positioned. We enjoyed the stay over with our doggies.

Florence H - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Florence H
Individual traveller

My stay at Serendipity Cottage was perfect. I had all I needed.

The cottage is very spacious, spotlessly clean, and quiet. My host was very friendly and accommodating.

Hannes R - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes R
Individual traveller

Sonder twyfel een van die mees aangename gastehuise in Gauteng.

Ser·en·dip·i·ty (sĕr′ən-dĭp′ĭ-tē). The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident. Serendipity Cottage doen sy naam gestand want dit was beslis die geval tydens my onlangse besoek aan Gauteng. Wat 'n gelukkige ontdekking het dit geblyk te wees. Dit is sonder twyfel een van die aangenaamste gastehuise in Gauteng. Die bespreking via Lekkeslaap was foutloos, en Andrew is die perfekte gasheer wat verseker dat alles in plek is. Jou "huis van die huis af" (die cliché is 'n raak beskrywing) is 'n aparte kothuis in 'n pragtige, goedversorgde tuin met volwasse bome. Dit het 'n ruim sitkamer met knus meubels en 'n groot skerm TV met DStv. Die kombuis is goed toegerus, het 'n groot mikrogolfoond, en het selfs 'n induksiestoof as jy lus is om self te kook. Alles is onberispelik skoon, insluitend die baie gemaklike groot formaat bed en 'n verskeidenheid kussings. Om die dag te begin na 'n wonderlike stort in 'n ruim badkamer, maak dit makliker om die groot stad in die gesig te staar, veral as jy van 'n klein dorpie af kom, soos ek. Alhoewel veiligheid 'n hoë prioriteit is vir besoekers aan Gauteng, kan hulle gerus wees dat hierdie plek so veilig is as wat dit kan wees. Dit is in 'n afgesperde woonbuurt geleë met al die gewone veiligheidskenmerke. Beurtkrag is nie 'n probleem nie. Die kothuis word bedien met 'n sonkrag- en UPS-stelsel wat daarvoor sorg dat gaste onbewus is van daardie nare verduisterings. ’n Komplimentêre en sterk Wi-Fi-sein verbind jou met die mal wêreld daar buite, hoewel die rustigheid van die area jou laat wens dit was nie nodig nie. En die beste van alles, dit is bekostigbaar.

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Without a doubt one of the most pleasant guesthouses in Gauteng.

Ser·en·dip·i·ty (sĕr′ən-dĭp′ĭ-tē). The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident. Serendipity Cottage lives up to its name as this was certainly the case during my recent visit to Gauteng. What a happy discovery it turned out to be. This is without a doubt one of the nicest guesthouses in Gauteng. The booking via Lekeslaap was flawless, and Andrew is the perfect host ensuring everything is in place. Your "home away from home" (the cliché is an apt description) is a separate cottage in a beautiful, well-tended garden with mature trees. It has a spacious living room with cozy furniture and a large screen TV with DStv. The kitchen is well equipped, has a large microwave oven, and even has an induction stove if you feel like cooking yourself. Everything is impeccably clean, including the very comfortable king size bed and a variety of pillows. Starting the day after a great shower in a spacious bathroom makes it easier to face the big city, especially if you come from a small town, like me. Although safety is a high priority for visitors to Gauteng, they can rest assured that this place is as safe as it can be. It is located in a gated community with all the usual safety features. Load capacity is not a problem. The cottage is served with a solar power and UPS system which ensures that guests are unaware of those nasty blackouts. A complimentary and strong Wi-Fi signal connects you to the crazy world out there, although the tranquility of the area makes you wish it wasn't necessary. And best of all, it's affordable.

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Anni F - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anni F
With partner

Our host was friendly and helpful. The cottage was clean, well equipped and spacious.

Quiet area and had all we needed. Good shower, spacious bed, nice private garden area for a little braai. Good WiFi signal, easy access. Good value for money. Wonderful lady cleaner. Would definitely recommend this accommodation.

Dirk T - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk T
With partner

Fantasties.

Kothuis is baie goed geleë met eie ingang en tuin. Baie gerieflik, skoon, netjies, modern en beskik oor al die geriewe om jou verblyf aangenaam te maak. Die gasheer is ongelooflik behulpsaam. Andrew kan nie genoeg doen om jou verblyf aangenaam te maak nie. Die kothuis word gediens wanneer dit die gaste pas. Dit is voorwaar "Home from Home", sal beslis weer in Serendipity Cottage kom bly. Beslis 6 ster-akkommodasie.

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Fantastic.

Cottage is very well located with its own entrance and garden. Very comfortable, clean, tidy, modern and has all the facilities to make your stay pleasant. The host is incredibly helpful. Andrew can't do enough to make your stay enjoyable. The cottage is serviced when it suits the guests. This is truly "Home from Home", will definitely stay in Serendipity Cottage again. Definitely 6 star accommodation.

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Debby D - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Debby D
Individual traveller

Absolutely Beautiful.

Loved my stay here. I felt completely safe and comfortable. Andrew was welcoming and accommodating. I'll definitely recommend Serendipity Cottage to anyone looking for a place to stay in Fourways.

Carl W - Jul 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carl W
Individual traveller

Great place to stay, has all the necessaries, secure and private.

My stay at Serendipity Cottage was great, definitely recommend staying there, owners are great and space is plentiful.

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

Baie gerieflik en gemaklik.

Serendipity is baie goed toegerus en bied jou baie spasie en ruimte om lekker te ontspan. Andrew en sy familie was baie akkommoderend tot ons honde wat saam met ons gereis het. Ons het baie lekker daar gebly.

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Very convenient and comfortable.

Serendipity is very well equipped and offers you plenty of space and room to relax. Andrew and his family were very accommodating to our dogs traveling with us. We had a very nice stay there.

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Felecity W - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Felecity W
Individual traveller

Most enjoyable and relaxing stay.

I was welcomed by the owner, Andrew, who showed me around the well maintained cottage with beautiful finishings, surrounded by a lovey garden. It was well equipped and spacious - close to shopping malls. I enjoyed my stay and will definitely stay there again and recommend it to my family and friends.

Pierre R - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pierre R
On business

My best stay ever.

I travel extensively on business and have stayed in many different accommodation types over many years. This cottage has it all. Position, price, cleanliness, luxury, size and friendly reception from Andrew, your host, is what makes this stay an absolute gem. This is highly recommended.

Sean M - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sean M
Individual traveller

Die beste gastehuis in Johannesburg! Skoon, veilig, privaat met alles wat jy nodig het. Jy hoef nie verder te soek nie.

Andrew het my dadelik tuis laat voel. Die plek is pragtig en baie skoon. Jou eie ingang tot die perseel beteken dat jy heeltemal privaat en veilig is. Alles binne is van die beste gehalte en daar is selfs 'n gimnasium om te gebruik. Ek sal vir seker weer terugkom! Thanks Andrew.

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The best guesthouse in Johannesburg! Clean, safe, private with everything you need. You don't have to search further.

Andrew immediately made me feel at home. The place is beautiful and very clean. Your own entrance to the premises means you are completely private and safe. Everything is of the best quality and there is even a gym to use. I will come back for sure! Thanks Andrew.

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Riaan V - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riaan V
With partner

A great week at the cottage.

My wife and I spent a week at the cottage. Andrew was very friendly and accommodating. Jane serviced the cottage each weekday and did a great job. The place is spacious, clean and has great amenities. The place is perfect for leisure or business travel for two.

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

Perfek.

Dankie Andrew. Aangenaam soos gewoonlik. Ek sal Serendipity Cottage vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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Perfect.

Thanks Andrew. Pleasant as usual. I would recommend Serendipity Cottage to anyone.

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Chantelle A - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle A
With partner

Amazing! A beautiful and peaceful stay!

Andrew is a wonderful host. The cottage is very private, with your own entrance. Andrew checked up on us to ensure that everything was good. And everything was perfect. The cottage is spacious, beautiful and modern. We had such a lovely time and I cannot wait to stay there again.

Serendipity Cottage 's response

Thank you for being the perfect guests Kaamilah - see you again soon!

Serendipity Cottage
Marlene S - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene S
With partner

Baie lekker en rustig.

Serendipity was een groot verrassing. Die waarde vir geld is baie meer as wat ons betaal het. Ons het uitstekende behandeling ontvang vanaf die begin tot die einde. Die eenheid is heerlik ruim met kwaliteit meubels toegerus en keurige binnenshuisversiering.

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Very nice and peaceful.

Serendipity was one big surprise. The value for money is much more than what we paid. We received excellent treatment from start to finish. The unit is wonderfully spacious with quality furniture and exquisite interior decoration.

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Baie dankie Marlene.

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

It was a very enjoyable place to stay and convent. The host was very friendly and helpful.

It was a very enjoyable stay and relaxing. I would go again.

Jaco O - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco O
With partner

Fantasties!

Netjies, skoon, veilig, stil, privaat, ruim, gasvrye en vriendelike ontvangs en goeie waarde vir geld. Alles wat jy nodig het en nog meer. Ons sal Serendipity vir enige iemand aanbeveel en sal vir seker in die toekoms weer by Serendipity oorbly.

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Fantastic!

Neat, clean, safe, quiet, private, spacious, hospitable, and friendly reception and good value for money. Everything you need and more. We will recommend Serendipity to anyone and will definitely stay at Serendipity again in the future.

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Salina N - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salina N
Family with young children

Beautiful cottage. Delightful host. Safe and secure. Cosy, a home way from home.

Andrew was an exceptional and delightful host with warm smiles, very attentive and catered to all our needs. Cottage was serviced well with great smells and beds were made cosy. A home away from home. Safety was a priority for me and all my expectations were exceeded with remarkable security.

Anna G - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna G
On business

A lot of facilities and ideal for work.

Ideal for a business trip. Full DStv and other facilities like exercise equipment. Felt like home away from home.

Amora E - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amora E
With partner

Al ons verwagtinge is oortref in hierdie pragtige, stil en luukse eenheid waar die gasheer uit sy pad gegaan het om na ons te kyk!

Ons het heerlik gebly by Serendipity Cottage. Die wonderlike stilte in die middel van Douglasdale was 'n bonus. Andrew is 'n bedagsame gasheer en was altyd beskikbaar wanneer ons iets wou weet. 'n Smaakvolle inligtingsboekie het ons al die inligting gegee wat ons nodig gehad het i.v.m. uitboek, sekuriteit, restaurante, Uber, aflewerings, kombuistoerusting en WiFi. Die cottage is pragtig gemeubileer en linne en handdoeke van luukse gehalte. Die kombuisie het alles wat nodig is en daar is uitstaande restaurante in die nabye omgewing. Ons sal beslis weer daar oorbly!

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All our expectations were exceeded in this beautiful, quiet and luxurious unit where the host went out of his way to check on us!

We had a lovely stay at Serendipity Cottage. The wonderful quiet in the middle of Douglasdale was a bonus. Andrew is a thoughtful host and was always available when we wanted to know something. A tasteful information booklet gave us all the information we needed regarding check-out, security, restaurants, Uber, deliveries, kitchen equipment and WiFi. The cottage is beautifully furnished and luxury quality linen and towels. The kitchenette has everything you need and there are excellent restaurants in the nearby area. We will definitely stay there again!

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Bruwer V - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bruwer V
Individual traveller

Netjies en skoon, goed ingerig en ruim. Alles is net reg.

Andrew is 'n wonderlike gasheer en verseker dat hy alles doen om verwagtinge te oortref. Die eenheid is goed ingerig vir basiese kook, soos wat verwag kan word. Linne en handdoeke is van hoë kwaliteit, afwerkings en meubels is netjies en goed onderhou. Skoonmaker is beleefd, en professioneel. Die eenheid is privaat en veilig en bied alles wat nodig is vir 'n goeie ondervinding met 'n wye reeks leesstof beskikbaar.

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Neat and clean, well equipped and spacious. Everything is just right.

Andrew is a wonderful host and ensures he does everything to exceed expectations. The unit is well-equipped for basic cooking, as can be expected. Linen and towels are of high quality, finishes and furniture are neat and well maintained. Cleaner is polite and professional. The unit is private and secure and offers everything needed for a good experience with a wide range of reading materials available.

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

Absoluut wonderlik.

Baie mooi, skoon en luuks. Tuin is pragtig en mens voel baie veilig. Andrew is 'n wonderlike gasheer.

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Absolutely wonderful.

Very beautiful, clean and luxurious. Garden is beautiful and one feels very safe. Andrew is a great host.

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

Uitstekend.

Baie netjies. Goeie gehalte. Goed verwelkom. Waarde vir geld.

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Outstanding.

Very neat. Good quality. Well welcomed. Value for money.

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

Alles wat mens benodig vir oornag of langer kuier teen baie billike prys!

Was baie verbaas oor die besondere netjiese fasiliteit teen dié prys. Was baie vriendelik ontvang, het genoeg privaatheid en voel veilig. Alles baie mooi skoon en netjies. Hele blyplek is nuut en het mooi moderne binneruim. Vir seker die moeite werd!

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All you need for an overnight or longer stay at ver reasonable price!

Was quite surprised at the exceptionally neat facility at such a price. Warm welcome, sufficient privacy and felt safe. All was clean and neat. The whole place is new with nice modern interior. Definitely worth it!

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Many thanks for the wonderful review Anika. You guys were an absolute pleasure to host, always friendly and considerate, we look forward to seeing you back soon.

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Jama M - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jama M
Individual traveller

Excellent!

The place is beautiful and super neat! It smells so good. The facilities are superb! It's a relaxing environment, I worked happily from home. There are a variety of really good books to read and an indoor gym.

Serendipity Cottage 's response

Many thanks for the wonderful review Jama, you were the perfect guest, always considerate and friendly.
We look forward to hosting you again soon.

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  • Capacity: 2 people
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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Harrier Crescent, Douglasdale, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2121, Gauteng
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