Shades of Provence
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Andre B - Nov 2024
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Rustige plek met so baie om te besigtig in die omgewing.
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Quiet place with so much to see in the area.
Very nice stay. Unfortunately only booked for 2 days, would have liked to stay longer.
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Amanda W - Sep 2024
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Rustig, waarde vir geld.
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Quiet, value for money.
Beautiful house, we had a great time - will definitely come again.
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Riaan V - Aug 2024
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Was heerlik.
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Was delicious.
Chandelier in bedroom that is too low and the wood was wet, but for the rest the accommodation was perfect, with attention paid to small detail.
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Colette V - Jun 2024
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Voel soos huis. Hoogs aanbeveel.
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Feels like home. Highly recommended.
Delicious. Consider for family weekend because there is enough comfortable space.
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Chris L - Nov 2024
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Frankryk in die Boland.
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France in the Boland.
Nice spacious accommodation.
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John T - Oct 2024
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Enjoyed our mid-week breakaway.
Esmé H - Sep 2024
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Heerlik.
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Delicious.
Peaceful atmosphere, nice to sit by the pool in the sun.
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Sarina C - Oct 2023
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Weekend verblyf in Shades of Provence Gastehuis.
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Weekend stay in Shades of Provence Guest House.
Weekend getaway. Had a great time. Beautiful decor. Tidy. Clean. Safe. Arrangements for receiving keys great. Hostess very friendly.
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Corne D - Oct 2023
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Ek en my sussie het besluit om op 'n sloertoer te gaan om bietjie uit die stad te kom en het besluit om in Riebeek-Kasteel te vertoef. Shades of Provence se foto's was pragtig, maar dis nog mooier as jy daar aankom. Ons het heerlik geslaap en het alles gehad wat aan ons belowe is. Ons sal graag weer wil gaan kuier!
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My sister and I decided to go on a leisurely tour to get out of the city a bit and decided to stay in Riebeek-Kasteel. Shades of Provence's photos were beautiful, but it's even more beautiful when you get there. We slept great and had everything we were promised. We would love to visit again!
We made arrangements with the owner. She was very nice and made sure that everything was neat and comfortable. Thank you very much for the piece of France. Shades of Provence was lovely and definitely value for money.
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Jp V - Jun 2023
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What a gem!
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Uitstekend!
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Outstanding!
We can't wait to visit Shades of Provence again!
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Nelly N - Nov 2023
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Clean, homely, welcoming!
Robert P - Jan 2023
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Beautiful setting, lovely feel.
Marcus N - Jul 2023
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Wonderful venue and close to all good restaurants.
Joan-nita H - Nov 2023
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Stukkie weggesteekte juweel.
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Little hidden gem.
True French style. What you see is what you get.
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Dirk M - Sep 2023
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Stylvol en onvergeetlike ambiance - eg Provence.
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Stylish and unforgettable ambiance - real Provence.
Beautiful decor, well equipped rooms, kitchen and living area.
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Kim B - Jul 2023
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Had a lovely stay, with all the amenities we needed. Host was very accommodating and helpful.
Irene B - Jun 2023
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Bestuur was onbehulpsaam.
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Management was unhelpful.
The room I booked was told on arrival that I could not get the room but got the upper room. I explained that I an injury difficult to climb stairs, it was ignored. The room has no chair or seat in it and when I asked for a chair I was told that there was no room in the room for a chair. On arrival I was also asked for a deposit of R500 and it was clearly stated to me that I must not leave the premises until the room has been inspected before I check out and then I can receive my deposit.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Beste Irene,
Ek is baie jammer om te hoor dat u ongelukkig is met die verblyf.
Met u aankoms het ek geoffer om u op te gegradeer na een van ons luukse kamers met ‘n groot bad en King size bed wat ‘n heelwat duurder kamer is teen geen ekstra koste nie. U het ingestem. Alhoewel u genoem het van ‘n besering het u die kamer aanvaar. Ons kamers se meubels is geplaas sodat dit die beste pas in elke kamer. Ons werk om dit so gerieflik moontlik vir gaste te maak. Die linne is Egyptian Cotton om daardie luukse gevoel te gee vir gaste en is baie duur om te vervang. Ons het al in die verlede gaste gehad wat die linne of ander items beskadig en vertrek sonder om enige iets te se. Ons moet ongelukkig ‘n deposito vra.
Baie dankie vir u terugvoer en ons werk daaraan om hierop te verbeter.
Riaan L - Oct 2022
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Absoluut puik.
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Absolutely great.
Ideal for 6 couples. Great location and everything you need. Definitely see us again.
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Ria M - Aug 2022
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Lekker oorslaapplek.
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Nice place to sleep.
Shades of Provence is a beautiful overnight guest house. The rooms were well equipped, except for one room where the air conditioner did not work, and there was no soap in the soap dispenser either.
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Bazil V - Mar 2022
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Stil en rustig, baie mooi plekkie, heerlik gebly en gekuier.
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Quiet and peaceful, very nice place, wonderful stay and visit.
Gina the manager is very friendly and helpful. Beautiful place with large rooms, very clean and luxurious. Beautiful surroundings with an awful lot to do.
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Alida V - Jan 2022
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Heerlik, rustig en veilig.
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Lovely, peaceful and safe.
Lavender room has a nice big bath, and shower which was deliciously refreshing. Very beautiful, peaceful and safe. Will stay there again and again.
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Alida V - Jan 2022
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Baie lekker rustig en veilig.
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Very quiet and safe.
Room was comfortable and lovely big bath definitely an asset.
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Alida V - Mar 2022
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Lekker rustige oorslaap.
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Nice peaceful sleepover.
We once again slept wonderfully, wonderfully with the bath available. Surely more attention can be paid to the curtain blind that hangs in the bathroom.
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Nic L - Aug 2022
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Het gesukkel om met die gasvrou te kommunikeer.
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Had trouble communicating with the hostess.
Couldn't chat via WhatsApp and hostess didn't answer my calls.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Hi there,
Thank you for your review! I prefer to conduct business via email, so that everything is recorded and does not get lost. I have a day job as a teacher and I cannot answer the phone throughout most of the day. I always reply to emails. I'd suggest you check your inbox; you'll find communication from me there.
Lodewikus C - Nov 2021
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Baie vriendelike diens en baie behulpsaam.
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Very friendly service and very helpful.
Would like to go there again.
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Dr Jackie V - Oct 2021
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Dit is n beautiful plek! Smaakvol en prakties!
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It is a beautiful place! Tasteful and practical!
See stars.
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Chane H - Aug 2021
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Baie netjies, skoon en goed onderhou. Franse styl, maar daar is weer gedoen om dit mooi te laat bly lyk.
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Very neat, clean and well maintained. French style, but it has been done again to keep it looking nice.
Friendly reception and nice braai area. Very convenient walking distance to explore the town.
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Many thanks for your lovely review, Chane. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Clara
Lizmare S - May 2021
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Ons was baie vriendelik verwelkom en het sommer "tuis" gevoel met ons instap by Shades of Provence.
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We were welcomed very kindly and simply felt "at home" when we walked into Shades of Provence.
The room was nice and spacious and so fantastically beautiful! They will definitely see us again in the future!
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Thank you very much for your lovely review, Lizmare. We're very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Clara.
Janetta Williams W - Sep 2021
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Very nice place with friendly people.
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, Janetta. Hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Clara
Conroy T - Dec 2021
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Moes gaan vir troue. Verblyf was goed.
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Had to go for wedding. Stay was good.
Gina was very helpful. The garden was beautiful. The recreation area next to the house is perfect with swimming pool. We will definitely stay there again!
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Talita G - Oct 2021
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Stukkie platteland.
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Piece of countryside.
Our room, Wheat Fields, was spacious and tidy. The extra large bath was a bonus. The quality of the towels has seen better days and should be replaced. Sweetener should be added to the coffee/tea (not just sugar) for diabetics. Two small bottles of water and two glasses in the room would also be good. The starlings in the gutter and roof woke us up just before 6am on Sunday morning. Other than that we had a nice stay.
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Theo R - Sep 2021
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Netjies en skoon.
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Neat and clean.
Little parking.
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Jacques G - Oct 2020
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Een nag oorslaap in pragtge Riebeek Kasteel
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One night stay in beautiful Riebeek Kasteel
Beautiful rooms, lovely rainshower! Was under the impression that it was a B&B at first, but at the end of the day it wasn't a problem. Hope their pool is back up and running soon!
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Elaine H - Jan 2020
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Die grootste bederf, met aandag aan die kleinste detail. Dankie vir 'n onvergeetlike verblyf.
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The greatest pampering, with attention to the smallest detail. Thank you for an unforgettable stay.
We were received with so much warmth and immediately felt at home. A real piece of French countryside.
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Charl V - Jan 2020
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Gerieflike huis, vriendelike personeel baie lekker kuierhuis.
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Comfortable house, friendly staff very nice visiting house.
Maybe just short of burglar bars on the windows.
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Teresa H - May 2019
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Veilig, rustig, privaat en 100% bevredigend.
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Safe, quiet, private and 100% satisfactory.
I had a great time, watching TV, drinking coffee and had all the facilities to enjoy a quiet dinner. I slept well and felt safe. Value for money!
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Lizelle K - May 2019
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Wonderlik en rustig.
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Wonderful and peaceful.
Wonderful, peaceful accommodation.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Many thanks for choosing to stay with us and for your lovely review, Lizelle.
Best wishes,
Clara
Doreen J - Mar 2019
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Vriendelike ontvangs. Heerlik, ontspannend.
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Friendly reception. Delicious, relaxing.
We were received very kindly. Decor of the whole house is beautiful. Calm and quiet.
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Greg M - Dec 2018
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Great location and accommodation that has everything one needs.
Johan B - Nov 2018
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Baie oulik en goeie diens.
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Very cute and good service.
I will go back and the restaurants are also very nearby and good variety.
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Peter H - Aug 2018
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Comfortable and affordable.
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Many thanks for taking the time to write us this lovely review, Peter!
Anna-mari S - Aug 2018
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Wonderlik!
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Wonderful!
Wow, what an incredibly beautiful place, stylishly furnished. I'm looking for that place with an aching heart! We had a great time staying there and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Especially that fireplace in the evening with the cold! Will definitely go back to Shades of Provence! Beautiful!
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Dear Anna-mari,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your wonderful review. I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay so much. Best wishes, Clara.
Corlie B - Jun 2018
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Absoluut fantasties!
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Absolutely fantastic!
We stayed at Shades of Provence this past weekend as a large family group. It's a beautiful place, so well decorated with very friendly staff! Everything so neat and clean. The most beautiful combination of furniture, amenities, color and relaxation! My family and I would recommend the place anytime! Shades of Provence is definitely on my list for another visit to that part of our beautiful country! Shades of Provence gets 10 out of 10 from me!
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Shades of Provence 's response
Dear Corlie,
Thank you so very much for your wonderful review. We really appreciate it and are so happy that you and your family enjoyed our home away from home. I hope your son's wedding was a success and I wish him and his new wife much love and prosperity.
Best wishes,
Clara
Nadine J - Apr 2018
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Awesome, uniek.
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Awesome, unique.
Awesome, unique accommodation, tidy and everything you will need.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a beautiful review, Nadine. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Best wishes,
Clara
Carla H - Jan 2018
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Wonderful, clean and neat accommodation in a splendid setting.
Shades of Provence 's response
Dear Carla,
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! Much appreciated.
Best wishes,
Clara
John V - Jul 2018
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Lekker verblyf in pragtige omgewing.
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Nice accommodation in a beautiful area.
Very friendly reception. Everything was clean and neat and with such a lovely place you can only have a good time. Can definitely recommend it.
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Karine D - Aug 2018
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Lovely house.
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Thank you for your kind review, Karine!
Johan V - Oct 2018
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Ongelooflik gerieflik en fantasties vir groot groep. Alarm/Veiligheid nie te waffers nie.
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Incredibly convenient and great for big group. Alarm / Safety not too great.
Shades offer everything to travellers who want to relax and it felt like we were in another world.
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Many thanks for your kind reply, Johan. We are very pleased that you and your group enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon.
The house has a full alarm system, with instructions by the main entrance. We have a secure fence surrounding the property and automated gates which can only be accessed by a secret code.
Luke S - Mar 2018
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Lekker rustig na die langpad se moegheid.
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Nice and quiet after a tiring journey.
The location is good. The area is peaceful. The guesthouse is clean and neat. The staff are helpful. Would definitely stay there again if ever we are in the area.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Dear Luke,
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely review. It is much appreciated. Hope to welcome you back soon.
Best wishes,
Clara
Christel B - Mar 2018
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Heerlik!
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Lovely!
Was a pleasant visit, everything that's needed was there as well as a lovely area outside. A lot of space!
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Dear Pieter,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We are happy that you and your family enjoyed your time at Shades of Provence.
Best wishes,
Clara
Sanel B - Feb 2018
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Gemaklike en gerieflike akkommodasie.
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Comfortable and convenient accommodation.
We had a nice stay. Als was pretty clean. The air conditioning and pool were a big plus for the summer.
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Dear Sanel,
Many thanks for your review. We are happy you enjoyed our guest house and look forward to your next visit.
Warm regards,
Clara
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Betsie E - May 2018
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Verblyf was gerieflik, maar het nie heeltemal voldoen aan ons verwagtinge nie.
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Accommodation was comfortable, but didn't really meet our expectations.
Signs of negligence outside and inside are clear. It seems like the owners don't really come there a lot to maintain the place.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Dear Betsie,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you did not fully enjoy our establishment. We spoke to our manager Gina and she said that you did not mention anything about your dissatisfaction. It is difficult to improve things in these situations. We go to the guest house at least twice a month to check that everything is running well. We live in Cape Town and have 3 young children, therefore, it is difficult to go there more often. Most feedback and reviews we get are positive, and we trust that Gina is doing a good job. The style of our guest house is shabby chic/ country, which means that it is not meant to look glossy and elegant. We do make sure, however, that everything is clean and functional.
Regards,
Clara
Evelyn S - Apr 2018
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Geen klankdempers, mens hoor elke geluid vanuit kombuis en ander gaste.
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No silencers, you hear every sound from the kitchen and other guests.
I myself will not stay there again because the fact that one could hear every sound inside the house.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Dear Evelyn,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
I am sorry that the noise you experienced upset your stay and I wish that you did not penalise us on all the other categories of the review. The score you gave us is significantly lower than the one we generally get, hence this has been a dilemma for us.
Out of hundreds of guests who have been with us in the last 3 years, nobody has every complained about the level of noise. Perhaps you're overly sensitive to noise, in which case taking a room in a guest house shared by other guests, could be problematic. You stayed with us on a Saturday night, which is generally our busiest night, so there is a chance that some of the guests made more noise than they should have. However, I'm afraid that is not something I can control. I have asked my manager if you mentioned this to her, as she could have asked guests to speaking in sorter voices, but she said that nothing was brought to her attention.
Once again, apologies for the inconvenience.
Regards,
Clara
Anonymous Guest - Sep 2018
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Satisfactory, but room for improvement
When we arrived, the unit was not really ready. A large group had spent the night there the night before and they left the place very dirty. There was also some of their food in the fridge and that bothered me a bit.
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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2018
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Room right by front door and stairs where everyone walks by and makes noise.
Had to close my door, windows and curtains for privacy. Some of the other guests were noisy. The place does not lend itself to being rented out to different guests, but rather one large group of friends or family.
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Shelley J - Dec 2017
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A perfect start to our holiday.
Shades of Provence 's response
A belated thank you, Shelley, for taking the time to write us this lovely review. I'm so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes,
Clara.
Paul L - Nov 2017
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Verskriklik lekker gekuier.
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Had a great time.
Had a great time - beautiful garden, friendly service. Will definitely be back.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Thank you so much, for your review Paul. I'm very happy that you enjoyed your stay and our establishment!. Hope to welcome you back.
Best wishes,
Clara
Alicia B - Sep 2017
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Oulike plekkie.
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Cute little place.
I really liked the place very private and romantic. Would definitely stay there again even if they were building there.
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Shades of Provence 's response
Dear Alicia,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and top scores, it is much appreciated! Also, thank you for being understanding of the building. It's never a good time.
Best wishes,
Clara
Denise C - Aug 2017
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
We had a great time, the place is neat and the people are friendly. Nice pool and braai facilities. You will definitely see us again.
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Dear Denise,
Many thanks for your beautiful review. I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Best wishes,
Clara
Sven A - Jun 2017
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Fantasties.
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Fantastic.
What a lovely place, would definitely stay at Shades of Provence again.
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Many thanks for your beautiful review, Elize! Much appreciated.
Best wishes,
Clara
Corine R - Jun 2017
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Ongelooflik!
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Unbelievable!
What a gem! Fantastic for a group of 8 if you rent the entire house. So spacious, so neat, stunning decor. Feels like a home far away from the buzz. Definitely worth it.
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Thanks so much for your kind words, Corine!
Best wishes,
Clara
Marcia G - May 2017
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Dit was baie rustig.
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It was very relaxing.
It was very neat, relaxing and safe.
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Thank you, Marcia for your lovely review! Best regards,
Clara
Michele M - Apr 2017
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Fantasties!
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Fantastic!
Very comfortable guesthouse, beautiful rooms. Very clean and neat. Would definitely visit again!
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Dear Amanda,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is much appreciated. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future.
Kind regards,
Clara
Amanda V - Mar 2017
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Beautiful house in a perfect location.
Shades of Provence 's response
Many thanks for your beautiful review, Amanda. I am so sorry I didn't get to meet you and your husband. I'm happy he had a special birthday weekend and I look forward to meeting you in the future.
Best wishes,
Clara
Keyna B - Aug 2017
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Great house and location.
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Dear Keyna,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back with your family.
Best wishes,
Clara
Ronel P - Nov 2017
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Gesellige en gemaklike verblyf. Tog jammer dat die WiFi nie gewerk het nie, maar is nie seker of dit hulle toedoen was nie.
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Cosy and comfortable stay. Pity the WiFi did not work, but I'm not sure if it had anything to so with them.
Rooms were tidy and there are lovely entertainment areas which made it worthwhile to return in the future.
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Thank you for taking the time to write us a lovely review Ronel. Much appreciated. Apologies for the Wi-Fi issues; most of the village experienced difficulties this past week. We are however looking into it to try to prevent it in the future.
Warm regards,
Clara
Hercules M - May 2017
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Ons het ons verblyf van 4 dae baie geniet. Dit is 'n pragtige en rustige plek.
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We enjoyed our stay of 4 nights a lot. It's a beautiful and peaceful place.
See stars.
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Dear Hercules,
Many thanks for your review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon.
Warm regards,
Clara
Callie V - Sep 2017
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Netjies, goeie ontvangs, sentraal geleë, duur.
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Neat, good reception, centrally located, expensive.
The house is very centrally located and the lady who receives you is friendly and helpful. The house was very tidy, bathrooms comfortable and beds of the best quality, but in my opinion too expensive. For that rate, breakfast should at least be included.
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Dear Callie,
Thank you for taking the time to write us this review! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at our guest house. Regarding the price, a quick search would show you that we offer the same rates as similar places in Riebeek Kasteel. For lower rates, I doubt that you would get cleaning service for a self-catering establishment. You would also probably get a room much less private with direct access to the street.
Best wishes,
Clara
Michael H - Apr 2017
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Lieflike huis met alle geriewe en nog meer.
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Lovely house with all the necessary facilities and more.
We were there on a weekend when the home owner wasn't in town, but everything went smoothly. The accommodation is well-equipped and the room we stayed in, the Olive Room, was beautiful. The house has two living areas with sliding doors between the two rooms on the top floor for guests on each side. The patio and swimming pool area is nicely furnished with couches and chairs. There is a braai area with tables. We really enjoyed it.
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Dear Michael,
Many thanks for your lovely review. Sorry we couldn't be there. We hope to accommodate you in the future again.
Warm regards,
Clara
P.S. We have just increased our security.
Nicole F - Aug 2016
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Dit was lieflik!
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Lovely place!
Stunning place in the middle of the pretty town. Very relaxing and nice with everything you need. Exactly what we needed.
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Elsa K - Aug 2016
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Sprokieshuis met alles waar jy net lekker kan kuier!
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Fairytale house with everything where you can just have a good time!
This little house has everything you could need: a nice fireplace and a good fairy named Giena. Neat and clean. You don't want to leave. Central to visit a large part of the Western Cape, also with friends. Would definitely recommend and would happily use this house again.
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Dear Elsa,
I am so happy to hear your wonderful review! Many thanks; I appreciate it. I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shades of Provence and I hope that next time I will be able to come through myself to welcome you.
Best wishes,
Clara
Cayley J - Jun 2016
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It was absolutely perfect!
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Many thanks for your lovely review, Cayley! Much appreciated! Hope to welcome you again in the future.
Best wishes,
Clara
Sonya B - May 2016
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Outstanding. Outstanding. Outstanding.
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Dear Sonya,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Thanks to guests like you my job is amazing! Your words just make me regret that I was not there to welcome you myself. Best wishes! Clara
Helene T - Aug 2016
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Sal verseker weer hier oorbly!
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Will definitely stay over here again!
A lovely overnight stop, well-equipped and very centrally located.
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Dear Helene,
It was great having you at Shades of Provence! Many thanks for your lovely review! Hope to welcome you back again!
Warm regards,
Clara
P.S. Waiting for your mailing address.
Kitty G - May 2016
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Comfortable and quiet.
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Merci beaucoup!
Renske Smit S - Sep 2016
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Shades het ons verwagtinge oortref.
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Shades exceeded our expectations.
Love Shades of Provence. We would definitely like to go again. Riebeek Kasteel is the most beautiful village with the most delicious food at Mama Cucina.
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Anonymous Guest - Jun 2016
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It was convenient.
It was convenient because we were at a wedding nearby and the price is very good.
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Christie S - Dec 2015
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Ons het dit vreeslik geniet!
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We really enjoyed it!
Beautiful, well equipped, comfortable and tidy place with great service. The house and garden are beautiful and everything lends itself to a warm atmosphere where you can just have a good time. The house is very well equipped and tidy. Clara is such a pleasant person and went out of her way to make our time there unforgettable.
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Estelle W - Mar 2015
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Het vreeslik tuis gevoel!
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Felt very much at home!
The host and wife are wonderful people. They made us feel very much at home. The rooms are particularly nice with air conditioning and a beautiful bathroom.
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Hello Estelle,
We are the new owners of Shades of the Valley and, although this review is not really for us, we are happy that you enjoyed yourselves at our guest house. We renovated and upgraded it this winter and it looks great! :)
Warm regards,
Clara
Leo K - Nov 2015
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Gemaklike verblyf.
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Comfortable stay.
Shades of the Valley has everything one needs for a good weekend. The rooms are well equipped and there are full kitchens and braai areas for guests.
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Hi Leo,
Thank you for your lovely review and comments! It was very nice meeting you and I hope to meet again in the future!
Best wishes,
Clara
Christie V - Nov 2015
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'n Ervaring wat ek sal onthou.
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An experience I will remember.
Anyone is welcome to stay here for an evening or weekend.
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Dear Christie,
Thank you for your lovely comment and review! I am happy that you chose to stay with us and I hope to meet you next time. I hope the wedding was also memorable :)
Best wishes,
Clara
Yvonne B - Jun 2015
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Baie rustig en voel soos huis.
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Very peaceful and feels like home.
I would have liked to have breakfast included in the price, but checked the website again and saw that breakfast was available. Feel that it should be clearly indicated that breakfast is not available, as the owner made it clear on arrival that there is no breakfast although there is a B&B sign at the front door entrance. The ceiling in the room is also not painted and they are working on it. Origen we had a very nice stay.
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Dear Yvonne,
Thank you for your review and I apologise for the delay of my response!
When you came to us, we had just taken over from the previous owners (just over a month prior) and we were told that they had switched to Self Catering in the beginning of the year, hence we understood that all websites listing the guest house had been updated. I apologise if you came across a site which hadn't. The sign on the house outside which says "Bed and Breakfast" also says "$2.00 per night". Generally guests understand that it is for decoration purposes only, just like the coffee sign inside the house which says "25c'. As you know, we don't charge for coffee. Finally, yes, the roof was faulty and it was fixed long time ago. In fact, the house house has been renovated and upgraded and it looks great! :o)
Kind regards,
Clara
Riana V - Mar 2015
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Aangenaam verras.
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Pleasantly surprised.
Our experience was very pleasant. Clean, tidy and the towels nice and clean. Friendly reception and delicious breakfast!
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Hello Riana,
We are the new owners of Shades of the Valley and, although this review is not really for us, we are happy that you enjoyed yourselves at our guest house. We renovated and upgraded it this winter and it looks great! :)
Warm regards,
Clara
Adele M - Feb 2015
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Baie lekker gebly ... ontbyt was heerlik! Veral die chips saam met die ontbyt. Vriendelike mense.
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Very nice stay... breakfast was delicious! Especially the chips with the breakfast. Friendly people.
Friendly people. Location good. Rooms clean and tidy.
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Hello Adele,
We are the new owners of Shades of the Valley and, although this review is not really for us, we are happy that you enjoyed yourselves at our guest house. We renovated and upgraded it this winter and it looks great! :)
Warm regards,
Clara
Sybil D - Sep 2015
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Lekker bekostigbare verblyf!
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Nice affordable accommodation!
Nice location too. Thank you! We had a great stay at Shades of the Valley. If I can only recommend that perhaps a separate cupboard can be inserted above that would be fine. The shower is also very open, so a shower door that protects it a bit more would be good. Other than that it was very pleasant.
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Dear Sybil,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and comments! I'm sorry I missed you; my mom is very fond of you :) I am extremely happy that your family will be staying with us next year, for your brother's wedding! So exciting!
Best wishes,
Clara
Annerie K - Apr 2015
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Netjies, vriendelik en huislike atmosfeer.
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Neat, friendly and homely atmosphere.
We were received very warmly and enjoyed our stay. They made an effort for our children.
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Hello Annerie,
We are the new owners of Shades of the Valley and, although this review is not really for us, we are happy that you enjoyed yourselves at our guest house. We renovated and upgraded it this winter and it looks great! :)
Warm regards,
Clara
Estée H - Oct 2014
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Ons het 'n wonderlike tyd gehad in die gastehuis.
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We had a wonderful time in the guest house.
Valerie, the hostess, made us feel very much at home and we will definitely visit again.
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Hello Estee,
We are the new owners of Shades of the Valley and, although this review is not really for us, we are happy that you enjoyed yourselves at our guest house. We renovated and upgraded it this winter and it looks great! :)
Warm regards,
Clara
Jan S - Nov 2014
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Wonderlik! Baie vriendelike atmosfeer.
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Wonderful! Very friendly atmosphere.
It was a lovely experience. Bed was very comfortable and breakfast even better. Bottomless coffee was a winner at breakfast!
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Hello Jan,
We are the new owners of Shades of the Valley and, although this review is not really for us, we are happy that you enjoyed yourselves at our guest house. We renovated and upgraded it this winter and it looks great! :)
Warm regards,
Clara
- Capacity: 12 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 24B Fontein Street, Riebeek Kasteel, 7307, Western Cape