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Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge

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4.6 out of 5from 140 reviews for Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.6/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Ansie V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansie V
With partner

Die beste plek ooit.

Dit is die beste plek ooit. Alles is perfek en pragtig en almal is so gasvry gewees.

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The best place ever.

This is the best place ever. Everything is perfect and beautiful and everyone has been so hospitable.

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Chantell J - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantell J
With partner

Heerlik.

Wonderlike verblyf en kos.

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Delicious.

Wonderful accommodation and food.

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Catharina K - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Catharina K
Individual traveller

Puik.

Ek het vir my ma verblyf hier geboek. Sy kan nie ophou praat oor die gasvryheid en puik kliëntediens van die span nie. Verder was die plek netjies en mooi. Sy sal nou 'n gereelde besoeker wees, want die plek is nou haar gekose oorslaapplek op haar reise tussen haar kinders. Welgedaan.

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Great.

I booked accommodation here for my mother. She can't stop talking about the hospitality and great customer service of the team. Furthermore, the place was neat and beautiful. She will now be a regular visitor as the place is now her chosen stopover on her travels between her children. Well done.

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Christine N - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine N
With partner

Stil. Luuks. Vriendelik.

Lieflike ervaring en baie behulpsame personeel.

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Quiet. Luxury. Friendly.

Lovely experience and very helpful staff.

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John D - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
John D
With partner

Absolutely fantastic.

We were amazed at the place. Absolutely fantastic. Would stay there again for sure. Lovely farm, lovely rooms, lovely decor. Izah in particular is outstanding. Well done.

Henno V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Henno V
With partner

Ongelooflike omgewing, vriendelike personeel, heerlike etes en pragtige dekor.

Sweetfontein is 'n wonderlike plek! Een aand is nie naby genoeg nie.

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Incredible surroundings, friendly staff, delicious meals and beautiful decor.

Sweetfontein is a wonderful place! One night is nowhere near enough.

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

Goed vir die siel om daar oor te bly.

Dit is altyd die wonderlikste ervaring as ons daar oor bly. Ons beplan ons roete al so dat ons altyd daar kan draai. Elke hoekie en draaitjie het iets om te wys met soveel inspirerende idees.

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Good for the soul to stay there.

It is always the most wonderful experience when we stay there. We already plan our route so that we can always turn there. Every nook and cranny has something to show with so many inspiring ideas.

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Kevin P - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kevin P
With partner

Comfortable and peaceful with no road noise.

Sweetfontein offers a peaceful and comfortable respite off the N12/N10 near Britztown after a long drive. The staff are really friendly and helpful, and the restaurant offers good food for dinner and a breakfast.

Retha V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Retha V
With partner

Asemrowend.

Dit was wonderlik. Ek sal enige iemand aanbeveel om soontoe te gaan en sal vir seker weer gaan kuier. Ons het 2 nagte oorgeslaap en 10 km gaan stap gedurende die dag. Die sonsopkoms en ondergange was asemrowend. Die kos was van die beste en die dekor vergelykbaar met enige top hotel in die wêreld. Ons is letterlik op die hande gedra. Sweetfontein is op my lysie van gunstelinge!

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Breathtaking.

It was wonderful. I would recommend anyone to go there and will definitely visit again. We stayed 2 nights and walked 10 km during the day. The sunrises and sunsets were breathtaking. The food was some of the best and the decor comparable to any top hotel in the world. We were literally carried on our hands. Sweetfontein is on my list of favourites!

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Ralph H - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ralph H
Family with teenagers

Great stay in a beautiful area.

Great location and beautiful grounds and rooms. Service was excellent.

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

Heerlike Karoo-bederf.

Baie geniet. Faaiza en Shane verdien spesiale vermelding. Puik diens. Goeie ontbyt.

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Delicious Karoo treat.

Enjoyed a lot. Faaiza and Shane deserve special mention. Great service. Good breakfast.

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Veronique B - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Veronique B
With friends

Great.

Comfy place. Great service and food. Beautiful area. Stayed there twice for one night and always think that we have to plan to stay longer.

Archibald N - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Archibald N
With partner

Dit was nie 'n kuier nie - dit was 'n oorslaap.

Die omgewing en tuine is besonderlik. Die kamer was ruim. Badkamer kort aandag - Vloerteëls in die stort is gevaarlik - skerp kante, geen plek om shampoo en gel (glasbottels) neer te sit nie as jy in die stort is nie. Geen klerehakke naby stort nie. Stortkop en krane vol kalk. Badkamerdeur in gehawende toestand - skuur op vloer. Gordyne nie voldoende om lig uit te blok nie - geen "blockout"-materiaal. Kamers nie klankdig nie. Vloerteëls yskoud - geen vloermatjie op die vloer waar jy van die bed af klim nie. "Over the top decor" does not make a place boutique.

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It wasn't a visit - it was a sleepover.

The surroundings and gardens are special. The room was spacious. Bathroom needs attention - Floor tiles in the shower are dangerous - sharp edges, no place to put shampoo and gel (glass bottles) when you are in the shower. No heels near shower. Shower head and taps full of lime. Bathroom door in battered condition - scuff on floor. Curtains not sufficient to block out light - no "blockout" material. Rooms not soundproof. Floor tiles freezing - no floor mat on the floor where you get out of bed. "Over the top decor" does not make a place boutique.

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Jeannemarie P - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Jeannemarie P
Family with teenagers

Baie mooi, vriendelik maar kamers benodig beter instandhouding.

Plek is beautiful. Mense is baie vriendelik. Ongelukkig het die kamer se instandhouding agterweë gebly met 'n paar goed wat nie gewerk het nie. Die kamer wat ons gehuur het, is verhuur as "deluxe family room", maar ons voel dit was hopeloos te klein vir 3 mense. was egter skitterend om die terugvoer te vat. Die plaas bly baie mooi, dis ons 3de keer terug op die plaas.

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Very nice, friendly but rooms need better maintenance.

Place is beautiful. People are very friendly. Unfortunately the room's maintenance lagged behind with some things not working. The room we rented was rented as "deluxe family room", but we felt it was hopelessly too small for 3 people. however, was brilliant at taking the feedback. The farm remains very beautiful, it's our 3rd time back on the farm.

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Hannes B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Hannes B
With partner

Teleurstellend.

Ons het ingeklok en baie verwag van die "lodge", maar alles behalwe. Eerstens het die kamerdeur se slot nie gewerk nie, maar die behulpsame personeel het ons na 'n ander kamer geskuif. Dit was wonderlik, maar toe ons na ete in die kamer kom, het al die muurproppe nie gewerk nie. Na ek rondgeloop het om uiteindelik iemand te kry wat kan help, het net 'n deel van die proppe aangekom. Maar terwyl ek rondgeloop het in die donker, het ek dronk mense teengekom, asook ander wat duidelik nie besoekers is nie. Dit laat mens onveilig voel. Die ergste was die ete wat nie goedkoop was nie. Die voorgereg was bedien sonder items soos op die spyskaart aangedui, en die een hoofgereg was die swakste wat ek nog in 'n restaurant teëgekom het. Items soos aangedui op die spyskaart was vervang met enige ander bestanddeel wat nie eens gaar was nie, of wat oorgaar was. Dan is daar ook net na willekeur items uitgelaat soos op die spyskaart aangedui. In ag geneem van die bogenoemde is hierdie nie 'n plek wat ek sal oorweeg om maklik weer te bly nie. LW Viaza en Shane maak wel 'n verskil aan die plek en probeer hul bes!

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Disappointing.

We checked in expecting a lot from the "lodge", but anything but. First, the room door lock didn't work, but the helpful staff moved us to another room. It was great, but when we got into the room after dinner, all the wall plugs didn't work. After walking around to finally find someone who could help, only part of the plugs arrived. But as I walked around in the dark, I encountered drunk people, as well as others who were clearly not visitors. It makes one feel unsafe. The worst was the meal which was not cheap. The starter was served without items as indicated on the menu, and the one main course was the worst I have ever encountered in a restaurant. Items as indicated on the menu were replaced with any other ingredient that was not even cooked, or that was overcooked. Then there were also items left out at random as indicated on the menu. Considering the above this is not a place I would easily consider staying again. NB Viaza and Shane do make a difference to the place and try their best!

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Monique D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Monique D
Family with young children

Teleurstellend vir dit wat adverteer word en dit wat mens betaal.

Ons was eintlik nogal teleurgesteld in ons verblyf. Die tarief wat ons moes betaal het vir ons 4 en vir dit wat ons gekry het, is glad nie die moeite werd nie! Plus, die kamer wat op ons bespreking gelys was, was nie die kamer waarin ons oorgeslaap het nie. Mens betaal ekstra vir die kinders, maar vir hulle was daar 'n klipharde bank opgeslaan. Die kamer en dekor was baie oud. Die badkamer was nie heeltemal skoon nie, en die matte in die kamer vol stof. Dit lyk eintlik asof ons 'n kamer gekry het wat hulle nie baie gebruik nie.

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Disappointing for what is advertised and what one pays.

We were actually quite disappointed in our stay. The rate we had to pay for the 4 of us and for what we got is not worth it at all! Plus, the room listed on our reservation was not the room we stayed in. You pay extra for the children, but for them there was a rock hard sofa set up. The room and decor was very old. The bathroom was not completely clean, and the carpets in the room full of dust. It actually looks like we got a room they don't use much.

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Nico K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico K
Family with young children

Baie lekker, pragtige plek.

Ons het vreeslik lekker gebly, sal vir seker weer daar oorbly, baie gasvry en behulpsaam.

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Very nice, beautiful place.

We had a really nice stay, will definitely stay there again, very hospitable and helpful.

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John S - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John S
With partner

Superb in transit stay in the Karoo.

Superb stopover between Gauteng and the Western Cape. Well off the highway. Absolutely recommended and consistent. We have stopped at Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge a few times over the years - a trusty reliable. We will try their venues in Hanover and Richmond in future.

Nelda-mari P - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelda-mari P
With partner

Fantasties.

Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring na 'n dag se reis en ons diertjies is net so wekom.

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Fantastic.

It was a wonderful experience after a day's travel and our little animals just got away.

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Michele M - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michele M
Family with teenagers

Wat 'n amazing oase in die middel van nêrens.

Ons slaap elke jaar oor in Britstown oppad terug Pretoria toe, en het toe die jaar Sweetfontein ondek. Die staff is so vriendelik. die venue stunning. Sweetfontein gaan ons nou verseker op elkeen van ons road trips St Helena Bay sien.

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What an amazing oasis in the middle of nowhere.

Every year we sleep over in Britstown on the way back to Pretoria, and discovered Sweetfontein that year. The staff is so friendly. the venue stunning. We will surely see Sweetfontein on each of our road trips St Helena Bay.

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Francois D - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois D
With partner

Pragtig, verfrissend op 'n lang pad!

Ons was op pad terug huis toe vanaf die Kgalagadi, en was verstom oor die prag, die besondere aandag aan detail t.o.v. die versierings, netheid en gasvryheid by Sweetfontein. Ons het tuis gevoel en bederf!

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Beautiful, refreshing on a long way!

We were on our way back home from the Kgalagadi, and were amazed at the beauty, the particular attention to detail regarding the decorations, cleanliness and hospitality at Sweetfontein. We felt at home and pampered!

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Johan H - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan H
With partner

Personeel is baie hulpvaardig en professioneel.

Aandete by die kaggel in die restaurant was besonders.

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Staff are very helpful and professional.

Dinner by the fireplace in the restaurant was special.

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Ulu L - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ulu L
With partner

Pleasant overnight stay halfway on our trip.

Great food, great service.

Izabel D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Izabel D
Family with teenagers

Beautiful spot!

Would love to return.

Bruno V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bruno V
With partner

For a stopover onwards a long journey, I would recommend this farm lodge.

Place was set in the most amazing backdrop of the Karoo! Service and food were great.

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

Heerlik rustige plaasverblyf.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die kamer was presies soos op die fotos gewees. Sal dit definitief aanbeveel. Personeel baie vriendelik. Die kos was topklas gewees.

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Lovely peaceful farm stay.

We had a very nice stay. The room was exactly as it was in the photos. Would definitely recommend it. Staff very friendly. The food was top class.

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Helen S - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Helen S
With friends

Great location en-route between Cape Town and Joburg.

We stayed in Room No.'s 9 and 12. Rooms need some minor maintenance. Showers were either cold or boiling hot water. The shower head in Room 12 needs to be replaced. Dinner is way overpriced.

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

Magnificent oasis in the middle of nowhere.

Beautiful setting made our stop over so pleasant.

Nicolene D - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolene D
Large group

Mooi en lekker rustig!

Op pad Kaap toe het ons hier oorgeslaap. Baie lekker plek en rustig. Personeel vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Nice and quiet!

On the way to Cape, we slept here. Very nice place and quiet. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Marissa M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marissa M
Family with teenagers

Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge is 'n wonderlike ervaring.

Ons sal weer terug wees.

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Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge is a wonderful experience.

We will be back again.

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

Gasvry, ongelooflik mooi, uitstekende diens en lekker kos.

Beslis die 20 km draai werd! Sal dit vir enige een aanbeveel as stop op pad Weskus toe.

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Hospitable, incredibly beautiful, excellent service and delicious food.

Definitely worth the 20km spin! Would recommend to anyone as a stop on the way to the West Coast.

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Ingrid M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid M
With partner

Fantasties van begin tot einde.

Wonderlike, gulhartige ontvangs. Pragtige, gerieflike kamer in 'n pragtige omgewing met die mooiste uitsig. Boonop was die kos voortreflik.

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Fantastic from start to finish.

Wonderful, generous welcome. Beautiful, comfortable room in a beautiful setting with the most beautiful view. In addition, the food was excellent.

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

Wonderlike plek om oor te slaap.

Tweede keer dat ek hier oorslaap. Uitstekende diens en kos.

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Wonderful place to sleep over.

Second time I've stayed here. Excellent service and food.

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

Beautiful and well run place.

Not ideal for people with mobility difficulties. Vegetarians need to keep reminding establishment of dietary choices. Fantastic stay! As a vegetarian, I had to remind the waiter and chef all the time of my dietary limitations.

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

Pragtige plek, vriendelike diens.

Pragtige plek in die Karoo. Baie netjies, vriendelike diens. Sal beslis weer hier oornag.

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Beautiful place, friendly service.

Beautiful place in the Karoo. Very neat, friendly service. Will definitely stay here again.

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Dewet B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dewet B
With partner

Luukse plaasverblyf.

Baie luukse plaas met uitstekende geriewe. Mooi kamers en tuin, met kwaliteit restaurant en kos.

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Luxury farm stay.

Very luxurious farm with excellent facilities. Nice rooms and garden, with quality restaurant and food.

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Annette S - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Annette S
With partner

Rustig en salige stilte na 'n lang dag se reis deur die Karoo.

Sweetfontein is in 'n pragtige plaasomgeweing geleë, sal graag langer hier tyd wou deurbring. Die kamers en badkamers is baie gemaklik, luuks en ruim. Ons aandete was uit die boonste rakke, sop ,lamskerrie en skaaptjops, met heerlike pere in wyn gaar gemaak en vla. Sou dalk net voorstel dat 'n ligte ontbyt by die prys ingesluit kan word aangesien dit ver uit die dorp is.

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Calm and blissful silence after a long day's journey through the Karoo.

Sweetfontein is located in beautiful farm surroundings, would love to spend more time here. The rooms and bathrooms are very comfortable, luxurious and spacious. Our dinner was top notch, soup, lamb curry and lamb chops, with delicious pears cooked in wine and custard. Would perhaps just suggest that a light breakfast could be included in the price as it is far out of town.

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Michelle S - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Michelle S
With friends

Lekker oorblyfasiliteite. Kamers mooi individueel opgemaak. En dan personeel vriendelik en toegangbaar.

'n Spesiale ervaring!

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Nice stay facilities. Rooms nicely individually decorated. And then staff friendly and approachable.

A special experience!

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Paul H - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Paul H
With partner

Pragtige plek.

Alles was perfek. Mooi kamers, mooi ligging en perfek vir oornagstop. Kamer opgegradeer sonder bykomstige geld en sonder dat ons gevra het omrede dit nie baie vol was nie.

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Beautiful place.

Everything was perfect. Nice rooms, nice location and perfect for an overnight stop. Room upgraded without additional money and without us asking because it was not very full.

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Christine R - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christine R
With partner

Op reis terug Kaap toe.

Wou graag hier oornag na aanleiding van die resensies.

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On the way back to the Cape.

Wanted to spend the night here based on the reviews.

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Bronwyn C - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Bronwyn C
Family with teenagers

Beautiful, relaxing - my favourite stop over!

If I had the money, I'd spend a full week or two at Sweetfontein. It's the perfect place to destress and completely relax. The food was also outstanding (lamb shank), and the staff is lovely. The decor is beautiful, beds are heavenly and it's really clean (and I'm exceptionally fussy).

Evert P - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Evert P
Family with teenagers

Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Die stort is egter 'n probleem. Elke keer wanneer iemand gestort het was die hele badkamervloer onder water.

Ek het vooraf navraag gedoen oor die stort, aangesien 'n vorige gas ook daaroor gekla het. Ek was egter verseker dat dit 'n eenmalige gebeurtenis was.

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We had a great time. However, the shower is a problem. Every time someone showered the entire bathroom floor was under water.

I inquired beforehand about the shower as a previous guest had also complained about it. However, I was assured that this was a one-time event.

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Lottie V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Lottie V
Family with young children

Oornag tussen bestemmings.

Daar is geen alternatiewe voorsiening gemaak vir kragonderbrekings nie, wees dus voorbereid en hou Eskom se skedules dop.

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Overnight between destinations.

There are no alternatives provided for power outages, so be prepared and keep an eye on Eskom's schedules.

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Hanna S - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Hanna S
With partner

Op pad terug van die Kaap.

Ons het verblyf gesoek op pad terug vanaf die Kaap. Ek het Britstown ingesleutel en nie besef dis op 'n plaas nie. Die plaas is toegerus met eie restaurant en winkel, maar dit is nie die regte oornagplek as jy wil ontspan en die TV wil aansit nie. Die plek se ontbyt betaal jy per item. Aandete kos R220 per persoon, daar's 2 keuses en nagereg het ons geen keuse gehad nie - dit was 'n gestoofde peer en vuurwarm vla. Dis hopeloos te duur as 'n mens in ag neem dat dit R1900 per aand kos om te slaap. Die ligging is nie goed nie.

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On the way back from the Cape.

We were looking for accommodation on the way back from the Cape. I keyed in Britstown and didn't realize it was on a farm. The farm is equipped with its own restaurant and shop, but it is not the right place to spend the night if you want to relax and turn on the TV. You pay for the place's breakfast per item. Dinner costs R220 per person, there are 2 choices and dessert we had no choice - it was a stewed pear and piping hot custard. It's hopelessly overpriced when you consider that it costs R1900 per night to sleep. The location is not good.

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Bonita H - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bonita H
With partner

Pragtige plaas met die mooiste buitenste areas om te ontspan en die plaaslewe in te neem, luukse kamers en heerlike kos!

Ons het heerlik ontspan en gekuier. Dit het ons trippie af Kaap toe ekstra spesiaal gemaak.

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Beautiful farm with the most beautiful outdoor areas to relax and take in the farm life, luxurious rooms and delicious food!

We had a wonderful time relaxing and visiting. It made our trip down to the Cape extra special.

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Elma K - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elma K
With friends

Ongelooflike lekker kuier.

Personeel baie professioneel, almal het ons op hande gedra met breë glimlag. Baie lekker aandete geniet.

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Unbelievably nice visit.

Staff very professional, everyone carried us on their hands with big smiles. Enjoy a very nice dinner.

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

Ontspannend.

Ek was nog nooit so verras deur 'n plek soos die nie. My bespreking was op 'n verkeerde roete en omdat ek 'n fout gemaak het, moes ons 'n 40 km draai deur die Karoo ry om by die plek uit te kom. Was ek so bly oor ons draai. Die plek is pragtig, geen moeite word ontsien nie. Vriendelike personeel, om nie van die pragtige spa en lieflike behandelings te praat nie. 'n Plek uit die boeke!

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Relaxing.

I have never been so surprised by a place like that. My booking was on a wrong route and because I made a mistake we had to take a 40 km detour through the Karoo to get to the place. I was so happy about our turn. The place is beautiful, no effort is spared. Friendly staff, not to mention the beautiful spa and lovely treatments. A place out of the books!

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Hanneke V - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanneke V
With partner

Stylvol, pragtig.

Sweetfontein oorskrei al jou verwagtinge, die kamers is stylvol gemeubileer, beddegoed van 'n goeie kwaliteit en skoon. Die kos is uit die boonste rakke. Sal verseker hulle aanbeveel.

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Stylish, beautiful.

Sweetfontein exceeds all your expectations, the rooms are stylishly furnished, bed linen of a good quality and clean. The food is top notch. Will definitely recommend them.

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

Pragtige oornag tuiste op pad Kaapstad toe!

Vriendelike ontvangs, gerieflike luukse oornagkamers, heerlike aand-ete en ontbyt in 'n lieflike plaas atmosfeer. Sal definitief weer daar oornag. Die was 'n heerlike bederf aand.

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Beautiful overnight stay at home on the way to Cape Town!

Friendly reception, comfortable luxury overnight rooms, delicious dinner and breakfast in a lovely farm atmosphere. Will definitely stay there again. It was a lovely pampering evening.

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

Uitstekend

Aalles was puik. Vriendelike ontvangs en die kos was heerlik.

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Outstanding

Everything was great. Friendly reception and the food was delicious.

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Elizabeth M D - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizabeth M D
With partner

Exquisite experience in the heart of the Karoo.

I am a regular traveler and would rate Sweetfontein as a definite 5-star choice. Situated not far from the main highway road, this guesthouse provides you with an unforgettable experience to awake the love and respect for the Karoo and it's beauty all over again. There is a variety of rooms to choose from, each unique and stunningly decorated with a modern but classic feel. It's also a wedding venue with beautiful surroundings that will make every memory and photo a master piece. The staff ensures that you have everything you need to feel relaxed and at home, whilst enjoying scenery of various farm animals and some wild life. There is dinner and breakfast options, both a delicious experience. Overall a safe and tranquil stay, on my way to Stellenbosch the next morning. I highly recommend this wonderful guesthouse.

Louis D - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis D
With partner

Ek en my lewensmaat het twee wonderlike nagte by Sweetfontein deurgebring.

Wat 'n besonderse ervaring om saam met soveel gasvryheid die wye veld van die Karoo, groen heuwels, hoorbare stilte en Swartwitpense als gelyk te kan beleef!

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My partner and I spent two wonderful nights at Sweetfontein.

What a special experience to be able to experience the wide veld of the Karoo, green hills, audible silence and Swarwitpens all at once with so much hospitality!

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Laura S - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Laura S
Individual traveller

A luxurious stay in a beautiful location.

My dog and I had a really wonderful stay at Sweetfontein Farm. The food was delicious, the staff very helpful and the accommodation very luxurious.

Liezl J - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezl J
With partner

Wow, van die vriendelikste ontvangs, die mooiste kamers en super lekker kos. Ek dink Sweetfontein is 'n gunsteling!

Elke oomblik gelove by Sweetfontein! Dis so pragtig, interessante dekor, vriendelike staff en so 'n mooi ligging! Ek sal vir seker weer terug wees!

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Wow, some of the friendliest reception, the most beautiful rooms and super tasty food. I think Sweetfontein is a favourite!

Love every moment at Sweetfontein! It's so beautiful, interesting decor, friendly staff and such a beautiful location! I will be back again for sure!

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Johan L - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan L
With partner

Baie lekker - dadelik tuis gevoel en het die Karoo-atmosfeer en vriendelikheid baie geniet.

Baie mooi lodge. Was 'n welkome breek en ons het 2 nagte oorgebly terwyl ons deur die Karoo gereis het. Die verskeie stoepe wat oor die Karo- vlaktes kyk is stunning. Het lekker bergfiets gery op die roete op die plaas. Aandete was baie lekker en jy kan net rustig sit en die Karoo bewonder.

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Very nice - immediately felt at home and really enjoyed the Karoo atmosphere and friendliness.

Very nice lodge. Was a welcome break and we stayed 2 nights while traveling through the Karoo. The various stoeps that look over the Karo plains are stunning. Had a nice mountain bike ride on the trail on the farm. Dinner was very nice and you can just sit quietly and admire the Karoo.

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Tanya W - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanya W
Family with young children

It was really a lovely stop over and will definitely go back again.

Just one or two recommendations, the shower was leaking in our room and caused the hole bathroom to flood under water. The bathrooms behind the reception area was also very dirty the morning we checked out.

Christa S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christa S
With partner

Salige oorslaap op ons sloertoer.

Hartlike ontvangs. Heerlike aandete op die stoep waar jy vir myle kan sien. Keurige dekor. Ons was aangenaam verras.

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Blissful sleepover on our slog tour.

Warm welcome. Delicious dinner on the veranda where you can see for miles. Exquisite decor. We were pleasantly surprised.

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

Spectacular.

Everything was fabulous from accommodation to food to service.

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

Rus en vrede in die salige Karoo.

Sweetfontein is soos 'n oase in die Karoo. Hierdie gasteplaas loop oor van kreatiwiteit en klein verrassinkies om elke hoek en draai. Aandete was heerlik en waarde vir geld met 'n pragtige uitsig oor die Karooveld. Behalwe dat dit 'n gasteplaas is, is dit 'n pragtige trouvenue ook wat perfek sal wees vir 'n naweektroue. My enigste klagte is dat ons bed se matras al beter dae geken het. Die matras is baie dun en met elke draai hoor jy die springs in die matras kraak en druk in jou rug in. Die beskrywing op webtuiste was dat die kamer 'n koninggrootte-bed het wat nie die waarheid was nie. Dit was 'n dubbel of dalk 'n queen-grootte.

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Rest and peace in the blessed Karoo.

Sweetfontein is like an oasis in the Karoo. This guest farm overflows with creativity and little surprises around every corner. Dinner was delicious and value for money with a beautiful view over the Karooveld. Besides being a guest farm, it is also a beautiful wedding venue that would be perfect for a weekend wedding. My only complaint is that our bed's mattress has seen better days. The mattress is very thin and with every turn you hear the springs in the mattress crack and press into your back. The description on the website was that the room had a king size bed which was not the truth. It was a double or maybe a queen size.

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Brian R - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Brian R
With partner

Overnight stay between CPT and JHB.

Situated in the most beautiful Karoo landscape, quite unbelievable dusk sky. Modern facilities, slightly too glitzy for our taste. Somewhat bizarre place that is both a hunting lodge and a wedding venue. Usual mid-Karoo overpriced dinner - captive markets will do that.

Hannnes M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Hannnes M
Family with young children

Pragtige plek in die hartjie van die Karoo.

Skoon en baie netjies. Vriendelike personeel. Lekker kos.

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Beautiful place in the heart of the Karoo.

Clean and very tidy. Friendly staff. Nice food.

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Monique M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique M
With partner

Dit was een van die mooiste plekke waar ons nog geslaap het!

As jy na die plaas toe ry weet jy nie wat om te verwag nie want jy ry grondpad en van die oomblik wat jy daar aankom het die plek net 'n luukse maar gemaklike gevoel.

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It was one of the most beautiful places we have ever slept!

When you drive to the farm you don't know what to expect because you are driving on a dirt road and from the moment you get there the place just has a luxurious but comfortable feel.

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Richard B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard B
Family with young children

'n Ware oase in die Karoo!

Fantastiese plek om te stop, ontspan en die skoonheid van die natuur te geniet! Sweetfontein is dié plek om te stop en rus. Of jy op pad Kaap toe is of net wil wegkom uit die stad uit om die plaas te geniet, kan ons nie aan 'n beter plek dink nie! Ons kom definitief terug!

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A true oasis in the Karoo!

Great place to stop, relax and enjoy the beauty of nature! Sweetfontein is that place to stop and rest. Whether you're on your way to the Cape or just want to get away from the city to enjoy the farm, we can't think of a better place! We will definitely be back!

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Noddy S - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Noddy S
With partner

’n Ware oase in die middel van die Karoo. Beslis my nuwe halfpad.

Beslis een van daai plekke wat die foto's nie die volle prentjie gee nie, want dit was baie mooier. Die aandete was ook iets besonders. Gewoonlik waneer jy op n hondevriendelike plek bespreek maak jy jouself reg vir sub-standaard. Beslis nie die geval met Sweetfontein nie, een van die min hoogtepunte in 2020.

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A real oasis in the middle of the Karoo. Definitely my new halfway house.

Definitely one of those places that the pictures don't give the full picture, because it was much more beautiful. The dinner was also something special. Usually when you book at a dog friendly place you are setting yourself up for sub-standard. Certainly not the case with Sweetfontein, one of the few highlights in 2020.

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Zelda V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelda V
With friends

Perfekte oorslaap akkommodasie.

Sweetfontein is nie sommer 'n gewone Lodge nie. Bespreek gerus, en jy sal aangenaam verras wees. 'n Ware oase!

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Perfect overnight accommodation.

Sweetfontein is not just an ordinary Lodge. Feel free to book, and you will be pleasantly surprised. A true oasis!

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

Ons het dit baie geniet.

Dorette en haar mense het uit hulle pad gegaan om te maak dat die koue en baie sterk wind nie 'n faktor word nie. Die etes was 5 ster. Ons sal weer uit ons pad ry om daar te bly!!!

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We enjoyed it very much.

Dorette and her people went out of their way to make sure that the cold and very strong wind did not become a factor. The meals were 5 star. We would go out of our way to stay there again!!!

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Ina E - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ina E
With partner

Asemrowend.

Baie rustige atmosfeer, puik diens, lieflike plek, skoon, gerieflik en daar kort net 'n TV.

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Breathtaking.

Very peaceful atmosphere, great service, lovely place, clean, comfortable and all it needs is a TV.

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Carin M - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carin M
Family with young children

Elegansie in die middel van die Karoo.

Sweetfontein voldoen aan al die vereistes - pragtige omgewing, baie elegante kamers, goeie diens, goeie restaurant, lugreëling in al die kamers en 3 swembaddens. Dit is 'n wonderlike omgewing vir stadskindertjies om te verken. Ek sal dit enige dag aanbeveel.

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Elegance in the middle of the Karoo.

Sweetfontein meets all the requirements - beautiful surroundings, very elegant rooms, good service, good restaurant, air conditioning in all rooms and 3 swimming pools. It's a great environment for city kids to explore. I would recommend it any day.

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Bronwyn C - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bronwyn C
Family with teenagers

It was delightful and beautifully decorated - especially the family room. We arrived for a late check in and were helped out quickly.

The pools were wonderful and the food was so tasty - especially the lamb shank. We loved Sweetfontein so much, that we decided to stay another night. The only thing I would say is that Room 6 is very exposed to people walking past, and so it was necessary to sleep with the doors and curtains closed - which I don't like to do in the Karoo - especially because we don't use an aircon. If you are staying for more than one night, the family room is a must, but the cost is quite high.

James B - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James B
With partner

An oasis worthy of a two night, or more, stay.

A cellphone call to open the front gate. A warm welcome after a long drive. A lodge that is cleverly designed, with lots of stoep-seating. A comfortable bed and abundant hot water. A good long walk on the farm with good breakfasts and delicious suppers as the reward. Interestingly we were not told of the possibility of having a massage, which another guest had mentioned to us. No information on the history of the farm either which was a pity.

Debbie B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Debbie B
Large group

Ongelooflik mooi!

Sweetfontein is soos ‘n oase. Die dekor, detail en beeldhoukuns in die tuine is uniek en ‘n fees vir die oog. Die personeel is vriendelik en aandete was uitmuntend. Die enigste kritiek is die beddens wat nie baiegemaklik is nie en nie keuse gebied het in terme van die grootte nie. Sou graag enkelbeddens en koninggrootte-opsies wou gehad het.

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Incredibly beautiful!

Sweetfontein is like an oasis. The decor, detail and sculpture in the gardens are unique and a feast for the eyes. The staff are friendly and dinner was excellent. The only criticism is the beds which are not very comfortable and did not offer choice in terms of size. Would have liked twin beds and king size options.

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Pj S - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pj S
With partner

Gasvry en professioneel.

Die personeel is vriendelik en alles is gereed tydens inklok.

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Hospitable and professional.

The staff is friendly and everything is ready during check-in.

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Louret O - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Louret O
Family with teenagers

Gasvry, beeldskone natuur.

Bly ten minste twee dae, ons kuier was so vinnig, ek gaan beslis terug!

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Hospitality, beautiful nature.

Stay at least two days, our visit was so quick, I'm definitely going back!

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

Relax and be served.

Sweetfontein is a great place to relax and be served. This was a 2 night stop over at the end of our holiday, and it was very relaxing. The hostesses go out of their way to serve you and ensure you are comfortable. The food is delicious. Points however to improve on, your booking site and website indicate DStv, there was no TV. I am not sure the beds are queen. The unit was not completely serviced, no water as indicated, one coffee serving and the bathroom dustbin still had rubbish in from the previous guests not something I expect from a boutique lodge. Still great accommodation that I will recommend to friends.

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

Loved the location.

Light in bathroom not working. No bath mat. Meal delicious lamb shank, but staff started moving things from the table before we had completed our meal. In the morning we had the opposite. Finished our fruit but staff did not move the fruit bowls even after the breakfast was served. We could not believe that a boutique farm stay would not serve poached eggs. Otherwise we enjoyed our room, the pool and the scenery around the farm.

Karen C - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen C
With partner

Heerlike plaasverblyf.

Lekker plaasatmosfeer. Uniek.

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Lovely farm stay.

Nice farm atmosphere. Unique.

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Chantelle E - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle E
Family with teenagers

Dit was awesome, sal enige tyd weer teruggaan.

Daar is baie verrassende plekkies.

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It was awesome, would go back again anytime.

There are many surprising places.

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Diane S - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Diane S
With partner

Die kreatiewe omgewing was wonderlik vir my siel.

Dankie vir soveel omgee en egte Karoo gasvryheid dat julle elke geleentheid gebruik om gaste se verblyf so aangenaam moontlik te maak. Ons was baie bederf met heerlike etes. En die Saterdagaand se braai was 'n fees. Egte karoo-omgewing, maar met die beste kwaliteit en om elke hoek en draai 'n nuwe kreatiewe fees. Dankie ook vir die al die moeite met die reël van 'n Dr op De Aar en dit op 'n Saterdagoggend! Dit was werklik 'n groot ekstra. Daar is soveel om te gaan ervaar.

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The creative environment was wonderful for my soul.

Thank you for so much caring and the genuine Karoo hospitality and that you use every opportunity to make guests' stay as pleasant as possible. We were spoiled with delicious meals. And Saturday night's braai was a feast. True karoo environment, but with the best quality and around every corner there's a new creative festival. Thanks also for all the trouble with arranging a doctor on De Aar and this on a Saturday morning! It really was a huge extra. There is so much to experience.

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Zanè M - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zanè M
With partner

Pragtige plek met baie vriendelike en behulpsame mense.

Mooiste plek en alles is keurig en van hoogstaande gehalte. Die kamers en kos is uitstaand en hulle doen baie moeite vir hulle gaste.

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Stunning place with friendly and helpful people.

Most beautiful place and everything is tastefully decorated and high quality. The rooms and food were outstanding and they put in a lot of effort for their guests.

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Ruby V - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ruby V
Family with teenagers

Vriendelike werkers, vyfster-gehalte voorkoms, diens en vredevolle rustige omgewing.

Ons het 'n baie vriendelike ontvangs gehad waarna alles mooi aan ons verduidelik is. Die kamers was baie skoon en netjies. Dit is 'n baie rustige omgewing. Ons sal beslis weer hier wil oornag.

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Friendly workers, five-star quality appearance, service and peaceful tranquil environment.

We had a very friendly reception after which everything was explained to us nicely. The rooms were very clean and tidy. It is a very peaceful environment. We would definitely like to stay here again.

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

Beautiful lodge, great service.

We were totally blown away by the beauty of the lodge and surrounding Karoo veld. Service and food was excellent, loved the varieties of gin on offer. Only regret is that we could not stay for another night or two.

Jan B - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan B
Family with teenagers

Dis ‘n besonderse en verkwikkende Karoo-ervaring.

Sweetfontein is iets besonders en ‘n aangename verrassing in ‘n area waar so ‘n plek nie verwag sal word nie. Dekor en aandag aan detail spreek van goeie smaak. Die diens en kos pas aan hierby.

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It's a special and invigorating Karoo experience.

Sweetfontein is something special and a pleasant surprise in an area where such a place would not be expected. Decor and attention to detail speak of good taste. The service and food match this.

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Hanneke V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanneke V
With friends

Bo verwagting pragtig. Mooiste skat in die Karoo.

Ongelooflike skat van die Karoo. Verblyf was bo verwagting, pragtig met oog op detail, kos was heerlik en baaie vriendelike personeel. Aan te bevele.

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Beautiful beyond expectation. Most beautiful treasure in the Karoo.

Incredible treasure of the Karoo. Accommodation was beyond expectations, beautiful with attention to detail, food was delicious and very friendly staff. Recommended.

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

Rustige ervaring van die oop Karooveld.

Die lodge bied 'n unieke ervaring en 5 ster gasvryheid en fasiliteite.

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Peaceful experience of the open Karooveld.

The lodge offers a unique experience and 5 star hospitality and facilities.

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Nannet B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nannet B
Family with teenagers

Droommooi in die Karoo.

Ontvangs vriendelik en in Afrikaans. Akkommodasie en geriewe van topgehalte. 'n Aankoms- & vertrekkode per sms voor aankoms en vertrek sal gerieflik wees. Vervang die coffee bar/ketel en yskas met 'n bedkassie in die hoofslaapkamer, kan eerder na aangrensende slaapkamer verskuif word.

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Dreamy in the Karoo.

Friendly welcome and in Afrikaans. Accommodation and facilities of top quality. An arrival & departure code by SMS before arrival and departure would be convenient. Replace the coffee bar/kettle and fridge with a bedside table in the master bedroom, can instead be moved to the adjacent bedroom.

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Heinz R - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Heinz R
Family with young children

Luukse Karoo-plaas oorslaap!

Ons is ingewag deur Jevonne wat ons dadelik laat tuisvoel het. Ruim en goed toegeruste kamers, cosy en mooi uitsig oor die Karooveld. Beautiful hoofgebou waar almal saam eet op die groot plaasstoep. 'n Regte oase in die groot Karoo!

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Luxury Karoo farm sleepover!

We were greeted by Jevonne who immediately made us feel at home. Spacious and well equipped rooms, cozy and beautiful view over the Karooveld. Beautiful main building where everyone eats together on the large farm porch. A real oasis in the great Karoo!

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Fanie S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Fanie S
With partner

Goeie verblyf om die Karoo te ervaar.

Goeie geriewe en naby genoeg aan die N12 om af te draai. Goeie geleentheid om die Karoo eerstehands te beleef. Let mooi op vir afdraai na die lodge. Aan die duur kant.

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Good stay to experience the Karoo.

Good facilities and close enough to the N12 to turn off. Good opportunity to experience the Karoo first hand. Watch out for the turnoff to the lodge. On the expensive side.

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Gerhardt T - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerhardt T
Family with young children

Te kort verblyf om regtig kommentaar te lewer. Baie mooi verblyf opset.

Ons verblyf was regtig te kort om enigsins kommentaar te lewer, 7/10.

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Too short a stay to really comment. Very nice accommodation setup.

Our stay was really too short to comment at all, 7/10.

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Cordre M - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Cordre M
Family with young children

Baie moeilik met klein kinders oor afstand na kamers met bagasie.

Dit is 'n baie mooi plek en omgewing. Die skoonmaak van kamers kort beslis aandag. Algemene instandhouding kort aandag. Bar en restaurant is baie mooi. Ek stel voor iemand wat daar is om te help met bagasie aangesien die parkeerterrein baie ver is van die kamers.

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Very difficult with small children about distance to rooms with luggage.

It is a very beautiful place and environment. The cleaning of rooms definitely needs attention. General maintenance needs attention. Bar and restaurant are very nice. I suggest someone there to help with luggage as the parking lot is very far from the rooms.

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Deon T - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon T
Family with young children

Ideale Karooplaas ervaring met pragtige verblyf en gasvryheid.

Rika was baie gasvry en het ons baie welkom laat voel. Dit is 'n pragtige plek en 'n wonderlike Karoo ervaring gewees. Ons het 'n heerlike Kersfees aandete gehad en die swembad was heerlik om in af te koel. Sal vir seker weer terugkom.

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Ideal Karoo farm experience with beautiful accommodation and hospitality.

Rika was very hospitable and made us feel very welcome. It has been a beautiful place and a wonderful Karoo experience. We had a lovely Christmas dinner and the pool was lovely to cool off in. Will definitely come back again.

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

A very special place - worth the stop.

Thank you to the helpful staff who welcomed us and our Labrador with such friendliness. The rooms are fantastic and very well-equipped with anything one might need for an overnight stay. I especially loved the availability of towels for swimming. The pool offered a refreshing option for cooling down. We enjoyed the Karoo lamb dinner.

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

Stil en rustig.

Sien sterre.

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Quiet and peaceful.

See stars.

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

Luuksheid in die middel van die Karoo. Rustig, vriendelik, presies wat ons verwag.

Ons het 'n kamer gehad wat spacious is met bad en stort. Die kamer se stoep kyk uit op die vlaktes van die Karoo. Ons eerste aand op ons trippie Karoo toe was hier, ons het nog 'n aand bespreek op pad terug en dit was vir seker die hoogtepunt van ons Karoo besoek. Ons het een aand aandete bespreek en 'n ander gebraai. Die braai was heerlik, 'n goeie waarde vir geld. Hul dek vir ons buite waar ons die mooi sonsondergang kon sien. Regtig heerlik. Die aandete was lamskenkels, baie lekker vir die aand wat ons laat gearriveer het. Die braaipak is egter beter waarde vir geld. Ontbyt ook lekker. Ek sou aanbeveel om te vra vir die kamer met die bad en stort, dit was hemels. Oor die algmeen is die plek mooi versorg en gee vir jou die stilte en karoo ervaring wat mens wil hê. Aanbevelings om dit nog beter te maak: 'n buitematjie om die doring van jou skoene af te vee anders dra jy dorings in die kamer in en trap later kaalvoet daaroor. Die lig in die toilet: maak hom apart sodat jy nie pla as jy in die aand wil toilet besoek nie. Koffiemasjien is awesome, maar moeilik toeganklik in die laaikas. Ons sal vir seker terugkom.

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Luxury in the middle of the Karoo. Quiet, friendly, exactly what we expected.

We had a room which is spacious with bath and shower. The room's veranda overlooks the plains of the Karoo. Our first night on our trip to the Karoo was here, we booked another night on the way back and it was for sure the highlight of our Karoo visit. We booked dinner one night and a barbecue another. The barbecue was delicious, good value for money. They deck for us outside where we could see the beautiful sunset. Really delicious. The dinner was lamb shanks, very nice for the evening we arrived late. However, the braai pack is better value for money. Breakfast also nice. I would recommend asking for the room with the bath and shower, it was heavenly. In general, the place is well maintained and gives you the silence and karoo experience you want. Recommendations to make it even better: an outdoor mat to wipe the thorn from your shoes otherwise you will carry thorns into the room and later step on them barefoot. The light in the toilet: make it separate so that you are not bothered if you want to visit the toilet in the evening. Coffee machine is awesome, but difficult to access in the drawer. We will be back for sure.

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

Beautiful setting.

Gorgeous place with amazing settings. Really enjoyed our stay. And the host was really accommodating.

Miemie N - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Miemie N
With partner

Die lodge is net ongelooflik mooi, die rustigheid.

Die uitleg, dekor binne en buite die kamers is ongelooflik mooi met baie detail.

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The lodge is just incredibly beautiful, the tranquility.

The layout, decor inside and outside the rooms is incredibly beautiful with lots of detail.

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Hester G - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hester G
Large group

Was baie verras met die oasis in die Karoo.

By aankoms by die motor ontvang en direk na ons kamers geneem, ons het lekker gaan afkoel in die swembad en ons eie vleis saamgeneem om te braai. Daar was toe sommer roosterkoek en slaai gemaak en ons het heerlik geëet by die smaakvolle gedekte tafel! Sal definitief weer daar gaan oorslaap, maar beslis nie net vir 'n aand nie! Wow!

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Was very surprised with the oasis in the Karoo.

Received at the car on arrival and taken directly to our rooms, we went to cool off in the pool and took our own meat with us to barbecue. There was simply grilled cake and salad made and we ate deliciously at the tastefully set table! Will definitely stay there again, but definitely not just for a night! Wow!

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Carin M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carin M
Family with young children

Luuks dog salig gemaklik.

Die kamers is pragtig en luuks. Die lodge beskik oor alles wat jy nodig het - lugreëling in die kamer; 2 swembaddens teen die hitte en gemaklik kuierplekke op die stoep. Daar was letterlik niks wat ontbreek het nie. Hulle is baie tegemoetkomend met enige versoeke om jou verblyf so gemaklik as moontlik te maak.

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Luxurious yet blissfully comfortable.

The rooms are beautiful and luxurious. The lodge has everything you need - air conditioning in the room; 2 swimming pools against the heat and comfortable places to hang out on the stoep. There was literally nothing missing. They are very accommodating with any requests to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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

Fantasties.

Die vriendelike diens en ekstra myl wat daar geloop word ten tye van ons verblyf was waarlik noemenswaardig. Sweetfontein is 'n oase in die middel van die Karoo, met die wonderlikste verblyf en ons is alreeds besig om ons volgende reis daarna te beplan. Die stylvolle verblyf, tesame met die landskap, komplimenteer mekaar. Dit was 'n awesome ervaring!

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Fantastic.

The friendly service and extra mile that is walked there at the time of our stay was truly worth mentioning. Sweetfontein is an oasis in the middle of the Karoo, with the most amazing accommodation and we are already busy planning our next trip there. The stylish accommodation, together with the landscape, compliment each other. It was an awesome experience!

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Leonie V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Leonie V
With partner

Fantasties.

Dit het ons verwagting oortref. Personeel eenheid kos uitsig alles was uitmuntend. Dis 'n moet plek om heen te gaan. Dit was so rustig, sal weer 'n oujaar so wil uitgaan en 'n nuwejaar in.

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Fantastic.

It exceeded our expectation. Staff unit food view everything was excellent. It's a must place to go. It was so peaceful, would like to go out a new year like this again and enter a new year.

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Johan V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan V
Family with teenagers

Aangename oornag bestemming met heerlike kos!

Gerieflik tussen Kaapstad en Johannesburg, op die N12 (eerder as die N1). Babe aangenaam, goed ingerig met heerlike etes!

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Pleasant overnight destination with delicious food!

Conveniently between Cape Town and Johannesburg, on the N12 (rather than the N1). Babe pleasant, well appointed with delicious meals!

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Eugene D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eugene D
Family with young children

Dit was baie lekker en mooi.

Baie skoon, mooi rustig en sal enige tyd teruggaan.

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It was very nice and beautiful.

Very clean, nice quiet and would go back anytime.

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Arnold & Carol D - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Arnold & Carol D
With partner

Verstommend in die Karoo.

Personeel vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die maaltye en drankies, heeltemal te duur. Lekker gebly, net jammer van die ysige weer.

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Amazing in the Karoo.

Staff friendly and helpful. The meals and drinks, way too expensive. Nice stay, just sorry about the freezing weather.

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Chris W - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Chris W
With partner

Mooi plaas in die Karoo.

Aangename ervaring en goeie kos.

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Beautiful farm in the Karoo.

Pleasant experience and good food.

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Neil B - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Neil B
Family with teenagers

Pragtig en rustige Karoo plaas liging waar jy kan ontspan.

Pragtig en rustige Karoo plaas liging waar jy kan ontspan. Diens was baie goed and ons verwagtinge oortref.

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Beautiful and peaceful Karoo place location where you can relax.

Beautiful and peaceful Karoo place location where you can relax. Service was very good and exceeded our expectations.

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Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge 's response

Baie dankie Neil, was 'n groot plesier om jul te kon ontmoet en jul gasvrou te kon wees.
Vriendelike Karoo Groete,
Renthia

Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge
Leslie T - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leslie T
With partner

Dit was 'n fantastiese bederfverblyf in die Karoo op 'n plaas.

Groot was ons verbasing om in so 'n pragtige kamer in te stap. Ons verblyf was heerlik en die diens was uit die boonste rakke.

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It was a fantastic pampering stay in the Karoo on a farm.

Great was our surprise to walk into such a beautiful room. Our stay was wonderful and the service was top notch.

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Annatjie J - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annatjie J
With partner

Uitstekend.

Baie vriendelik en baie behulpsaam. Puik ontvangs. Kamers pragtig. Sal dit aanbeveel om te oornag. Ons sal enige tyd weer daar oornag. Baie dankie vir alles.

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Outstanding.

Very friendly and very helpful. Great reception. Rooms beautiful. Would recommend staying overnight. We would stay there again anytime. Thank you very much for everything.

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Mary D - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mary D
Family with young children

'Bliss'

As al drie kinders vir jou sê: Mamma kan ons asseblief langer bly, is dit die eerste teken ... soveel spasie en die Karoolug kan jy mos vir niemand beskryf nie! Ons is vriendelik verwelkom en die kamers heerlik warm gemaak vir daardie Julie koues. Die dekor is 'n absolute kunswerk! Kos was hartlik en het met varsgebakte roosterkoeke afgeskop. Wat meer wil jy hê?

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Bliss.

When all 3 of your children ask you "Mommy can we please stay longer" this is the first sign ... so much space, and the Karoo air can't be described to anyone! We were friendly welcomed and the rooms were warmed up for the July cold. The decor is a work of art! The food was hearty, with freshly baked "roosterkoek" for starters. What more can you ask for?

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Anton D - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton D
With partner

Net 'n plesier, rustig netjies, skoon, lekker.

Veilige, skoon blyplek in die Karoo met 'n verskil. Heerlike aandete, wonderlike ontbyt en gasvryheid eg aan die Karoo.

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Just a pleasure, peaceful, neat, clean, nice.

Safe and clean accommodation in the Karoo. Amazing dinner, wonderful breakfast and real Karoo hospitality.

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Jacquelene J - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacquelene J
With partner

Sprakeloos mooi en ongelooflik!

Ons was in die sewende hemel gewees! Beste beste plek waar ons al oornag het, aandete was ongelóóflik lekker en die ontbyt was ook ongelóóflik lekker. Ruim porsies voel soos in die ou dae wat jy gaan kuier op die plaas en daar word ordentlike Karoo-kos gemaak! Hierdie mense weet presies hoe om Boerekos te maak, dit proe soos doerie tyd se regte egte Boerekos! Woorde kan nie beskryf hoe lekker ons gebly het nie! Ons is so spyt ons kon nie langer bespreek het nie. Volgende sal ons langer bespreek. Spraakloos mooi en salig! Absolute sielerus en die "staff" was vreeslik oulik, vriendelik en laat jou baie op jou gemak wees! Die uitsig is STUNNING! Die plek is ongelooflik netjies en mens slaap héérlik! Beddens, duvet en kussings is snoesig! Die tuin en dekor is uit die boonste gestoeltes! Dis nou 'n Karoo hier by Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge! Sien julle weer!

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I'm speechless, so beautiful and unbelievable!

We were in 75th heavan! Best place ever, divine dinner and breakfast was also delicious. Big portions just like the good old days visiting the farm, proper Karoo food! These people know how to cook "Boere Food", just like the good old day! I don't have the words to describe what a great time we had! Pity our booking wasn't longer. Next time we will definitely stay longer. Breathtakingly beautiful and so peaceful! Soul soothing and peaceful! Great staff, so kind and they make you feel at eas! Stunning view! The place is very tidy and you get a good night's sleep! Snug beds, duvets and pillow! The garden and decor is top-notch! Karoo as it should be here at Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge! See you guys again!

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Chris B - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris B
With friends

Fantastiese gasvrou.

Die plaas is pragtig en die kamers het baie mooi dekor. Die gasvrou was baie vriendelik en ons het lekker gesels.

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Fantastic host.

The farm is beautiful and the decor in the rooms is beautiful. The host was so friendly and we had a great chat.

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

Baie lekker gebly en gestap op plaas.

Uitstekende oornag verblyf. Heerlik geëet. Goeie ervaring. Ongelukkig bietjie lawaaierige bure gehad. Geen TV in kamer soos in advertensie genoem nie.

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Very nice stay and walk on the farm.

Excellent overnight stay. Delicious food. Good experience. Unfortunately had some noisy neighbors. No TV in room as mentioned in advertisement.

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

Pragtig in die Karoo gelee. Skepper van alles is Groot!

Sal graag weer Sweetfontein besoek!

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Beautifully located in the Karoo. Creator of everything is Great!

Would love to visit Sweetfontein again!

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Dries H - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dries H
With partner

Fantasties.

Baie netjies en skoon. Diens met 'n glimlag en niks moeite word ontsien nie. Sal vir seker weer daar oornag.

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Fantastic.

Very neat and clean. Service with a smile and effort put in. Will definitely be back.

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Rita S - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rita S
Family with young children

Baie lekker, regte egte Karoo-gasvryheid.

Baie lekker en pragtige plek, regte egte Karoo-gasvryheid, het die hele opset vreeslik geniet.

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Very nice, real genuine Karoo hospitality.

Very nice and beautiful place, real genuine Karoo hospitality, thoroughly enjoyed the whole setup.

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Heidi W - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Heidi W
Family with teenagers

Serene and refreshing.

Wonderful stopover en route to destination. Rooms are beautifully decorated, clean and refreshing. Lovely tranquil feeling - well worth the “detour”. Will definitely go back.

Chris J - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris J
With partner

Absolute goeie ontvangs deur intelligente, interessante en mooi gasvrou, Isabel.

Mooi omgewing. Lekker gekuier. Versoeke kry onmiddellike aandag.

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Absolutely great reception by intelligent, interesting and beautiful hostess, Isabel.

Nice environment. Have a nice time. Requests receive immediate attention.

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Alvin M - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alvin M
With partner

Heerlik, rustig, pragtig en lekker kos.

Baie lekker oorgebly by Sweetfontein. Pragtige plaas en baie rustig. Vriendelike mense en goeie kos teen 'n billike prys.

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Lovely, peaceful, beautiful and delicious food.

Had a wonderful stay at Sweetfontein. Beautiful farm and very peaceful. Friendly people and good food at a reasonable price.

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Andre V - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre V
Family with young children

Sal verseker aanbeveel.

Baie netjies, rustig, lekker aandete. Sal verseker weer daar oorbly.

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Will definitely recommend them.

Very neat, peaceful, nice dinner. Will definitely stay there again.

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Marius D - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius D

Pragtig.

Hierdie is pragtige verblyf, gasvryheid in die Karoo. Ek glo ons het reën gebring vir hulle op die plaas. Kos was heerlik en om die wolke te sien saampak oor die plaas 'n voorreg.

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Beautiful.

Beautiful accommodation and hospitality in the Karoo. I believe we brought some rain for them on the farm. Delicious food and it was such a privilege to see the clouds locking together over the farm.

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Clifford O - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Clifford O
Large group

Veilig en ontspannend.

Gasvry. Het welkom gevoel en goeie plaaskos - aandete en ontbyt.

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Safe and relaxing.

Hospitable. Felt welcome and good farm food - dinner and breakfast.

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

Dit was puik.

Dit is stil met 'n lekker plaas atmosfeer. Die sonopkoms is asemrowend.

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It was outstanding.

It was quiet with a nice atmosphere. The sunrise was awesome.

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Johan B - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan B
With friends

Baie gasvrye ontvangs en verblyf.

Stel voor dat matjies langs die bed geplaas word om die winterkoue te verhelp wanneer uit die bed klim.

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Very hospitable reception and accommodation.

Suggest placing mats next to the bed to ward off the winter chill when getting out of bed.

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Johann N - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann N
With partner

Gasvryheid en gemak in die platteland.

Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang en dadelik na ons gerieflike kamer toe geneem. Die aandete was lekker plaaskos soos jou ouma dit maak. Ons was baie tevrede met alle aspekte.

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Hospitality and comfort on the countryside.

We had a friendly reception and were taken to our room immediately. The dinner was delicious farm food like your grandma makes it. We were very happy with all of the aspects.

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Albi O - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Albi O
Family with young children

Sjiek plaas.

Die plaas is baie netjies en mooi en die verblyf gemaklik. Die familiekamer was baie ruim en ver genoeg van die ander kamers dat die kinders niemand gesteur het nie.

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Chic farm.

This farm is neat and beautiful, comfortable accommodation. The family room is spacious and far removed from the rooms to ensure that the children aren't a nuisance.

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

Baie mooi, gerieflike oornagplek.

Mooi omgewing, vriendelike ontvangs, lekker maaltye, goeie fasiliteite.

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Very pretty, comfortable overnight stay.

Pretty area, friendly reception, delicious meals, good facilities.

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

Baie goed.

Baie skoon, netjies, baie vriendelike diens, fantastiese Karoo-kos (aandete), goeie ligging.

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Very good.

Very clean, neat, friendly service, fantastic Karoo meals (dinner), good location.

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Baie dankie ons hoop om u gou weer tesien. Groete Sweetfontein

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Nadia J - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Nadia J
Family with young children

'n Visuele fees.

Pragtige, veilige verblyf. Hier en daar was daar plekkies waar daar aandag aan geskenk kan word, bv. ons familiekamer se en suite het nie seep in gehad nie, daar was nie koffiebekers in die kamer nie en net 2 drinkglase. Hierdie is egter vriendelik reggestel toe ons dit aan ons gasvrou genoem het. Ongelukkig het ons die kamer sonder DStv gehad, maar die gratis WiFi het daarvoor vergoed. Net een punt wat ons bietjie gekwel het, was dat ons nie 'n keuse met aandete gehad het. Ons kinders se etes was dieselfde prys as die volwassenes s'n teen R150/maaltyd. Die aandete was lamsbredie, rys en tuisgemaakte lemonade. Ek sou graag wil aanbeveel dat daar voor die tyd 'n keuse van aandete gegee word, veral vir kinders. Die ontbyt was ook nie ingesluit nie en ons moes R90/ontbyt betaal, ongeag van die grootte. Ontbyt was pap, spek, wors, eier en graankosse.

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A visual feast.

Beautiful, safe accommodation. Few places here and there that need attention: no soap in the main bedroom's en suite, no coffee mugs in the room and only 2 glasses. But they sorted this out in a really friendly way when we reported it to the host. Unfortunately we booked the room without DStv, but the free WiFi made up for it. One issue: no dinner choice. Kids meals cost exactly the same as adult meals, R150 per person. Lamb stew, rice and home-made lemonade for dinner. I recommend giving a choice beforehand, especially for the kids. Breakfast not included, we had to pay R90 per breakfast, irrespective of size. Porridge, bacon, sausage, egg and cereal.

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Jan V - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jan V
With partner

Wonderlike gasvryheid maar etes nie goeie waarde vir geld nie.

Vriendelikste ontvangs ooit en werklik gasvry. So effens van ons roete af tussen Calvinia en Kimberley maar met die voordeel dat dit ver van die hoofpaaie en baie stil is. Mense wat tot taamlik laat aand in die eetkamer reg langs ons kamer gekuier het was lasting maar nie heeltemal onaanvaarbaar nie. Waterdruk in stort was 'n probleem wat blykbaar dadelik reggestel sou word. Suite was andersins pragtig.

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The hospitality was wonderful but the meals not worth the price.

Friendliest reception ever and very hospitable. Just off our route between Calvinia and Kimberley with the advantage of it being far from the main roads and quiet. The guests socialising until quite late at night in the dining room next to us was somewhat annoying but not unacceptable. The shower's water pressure was a problem, but we were told it would be fixed immediately. Apart from that the suite was lovely.

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Gert R - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Gert R
Family with teenagers

Rustige, gemaklike omgewing.

Kos nie op standaard en duur. Plaas baie mooi en rustig. Lieflike omgewing op die plaas.

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Quiet, comfortable environment.

Food not up to standard and expensive. Place very nice and quiet. Lovely surroundings on the farm.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Quiet and peaceful but totally "overrated".

Difficult to find place - poor directions. Dinner not value for money at all. No coffee in room, says it's "up".

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Evelien R - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Evelien R
With partner

Needs more care.

Room great. View amazing. Dinner not good. The food was already standing on the table when we arrived. Cold! No entree. No dessert. Lemonade for drink. Breakfast was poor. No orange juice, no fruit or yogurt. Had to ask two times for tea.

Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge 's response

Fruit is available, it was on the table next to you. Tea was made, it just took 4 minutes for the kettle to boil. Yogurt was also available and on the table. There was 2 jugs of juice on the table as well. You did not book a 3-course meal, which is available at the establishment. When we spoke on the phone you asked for a normal dinner, we did inform you what we are serving and you had no problem with the meal choice. Dinner was served on the time that was requested. No dinner will be served if the guest is not at the table. Fruit is always available as well as coffee and tea.

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Jaco M - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Jaco M
With partner

Verblyf OK, kos swak.

Aandete en ontbyt baie swak vir die prys. Aandete word neergesit met 3 klein stukkies vleis met 'n bietjie patas en 'n homp rys. Geen voorgereg of nagereg nie. Daar was nie 'n wynlys nie, net een bier. Ontbyt, 2 eiers, stukkie wors en bacon, geen brood. Totale koste R430. Nooit weer nie.

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Accommodation OK, food poor.

Dinner and breakfast very poor for the price. Dinner is set down with 3 small pieces of meat with some patas and a hunk of rice. No appetizer or dessert. There was no wine list, only one beer. Breakfast, 2 eggs, piece of sausage and bacon, no bread. Total cost R430. Never again.

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Chanel S - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chanel S

Pragtige plek.

Ons het Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge verskriklik baie geniet. Dit is waarlik 'n spesiale plek, die kamers is pragtig, groot, skoon en netjies. Aandete en ontbyt was heerlik en word hoogs aanbeveel. Wat 'n pragtige plek. Ons sal definitief weer hier oorslaap.

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Beautiful place.

We enjoyed Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge a lot. It is truly a special place, the rooms were beautiful, big, clean and neat. Dinner and breakfast was lovely and can be highly recommended. What a beautiful place. We will definitely stay here again.

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

Ongelooflike ervaring!

Ons was aangenaam verras deur die pragtige kamer waar ons kom oorbly. Netjies met 'n lugreëling wat 'n lafenis was teen die warm son. Die personeel was vriendelik en behulpsaam. Aandete was ongelooflik lekker en die porsies meer as genoeg. Daar was nie DStv en Wifi in die nuut aangeboude kamers nie. Maar ons het dit nie regtig gemis nie. Die omgewing is rustig en die swembad ook 'n treffer.

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Unbelievable experience!

We were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful our room was. Neat with an aircon which was a blessing against the warm sun. The staff were friendly and helpful. Dinner was unbelievable and the portions more than enough. There was no DStv and WiFi in the newly built rooms. But we didn't really miss it. The environment is tranquil and the swimming pool a hit.

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Chantel K - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantel K
With friends

Sal enige tyd weer by Sweetfontein gaan bly.

Sien die sterre.

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Will definitely go back to Sweetfontein!

See the rating.

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Alwyn C - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alwyn C
Family with teenagers

Baie goeie boerekos en gasvryheid uit die boonste rakke!

Uitstekende keuse. Ons sal weer terugkom in die toekoms.

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Delicious farm-style food and excellent hospitality.

Excellent choice. We will come back again in the future.

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

Fantasties.

Was 'n absolute plesier om hier oor te bly, die mense was net te gewillig om te help en die oorbly so aangenaam moontlik te maak. As jy afry kaap toe dan is die verseker die plek om oor te slaap! 10 uit 10.

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Fantastic.

Was an absolute pleasure to stay here, the people were only too willing to help and make the stay as pleasant as possible. If you drive down to the cape then this is definitely the place to sleep over! 10 out of 10.

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Christiaan H - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christiaan H
With partner

Baie rustig en baie goeie vriendelike diens.

Die ligging is puik vir ons wat gereeld tussen Gauteng en Mosselbaai reis. Die verblyf en etes is baie goed asook die personeel se baie goeie vriendelike diens. Die lodge se dekor en fasiliteite is van die beste. Die aanwysing op die LekkeSlaap webwerf van 15 km vanaf Britstown tot by die grondpad afdraai na die lodge is net verkeerd - dit is 25 km.

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Very quiet and very good friendly service.

The location is great for us who often travel between Gauteng and Mossel Bay. The accommodation and meals are very good as well as the staff's very good friendly service. The lodge's decor and facilities are some of the best. The indication on the LekkeSlaap website of 15 km from Britstown to the dirt road turning off to the lodge is just wrong - it's 25 km.

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Drikus L - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Drikus L
Family with young children

Pragtig, skoon en netjies.

Baie lekker verblyf met vriendelike en behulpsame personeel. Sal beslis weer besoek.

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Beautiful, clean and tidy.

Very nice stay with friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely visit again.

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Marike D - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Marike D
Family with young children

Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge het ons hartlik en gasvry ontvang en was 'n wonderlike rustige rusplek waar ons totaal kon ontspan en ons batterye herlaai vir ons reis verder.

Ons het ons twee schnauzer-kinders by ons gehad en hulle het ons total tegemoed gekom met hulle. Verder het ons 'n kleuter ook en hulle het die oulikste bedjie vir hom ingerig teen geen ekstra kostes. Die kossies was heerlik en huislik voorberei en ons kon werklik lekker uitrus vir ons pad Kaap toe. Ek sal beslis Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge weer besoek en enige een aanbeveel om hulle te besoek.

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Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge treated us to a warm welcome and great hospitality. Wonderful relaxing place where you can just take a load off and recharge before hitting the road again.

We had our two scnhauzer doggies with us the peopel at the lodge were so accommodating. We also had a toddler with us and they prepared the dearest little bed for him at no extra cost. Delicious, home-made food and we got some great rest before heading to thte Cape. I will definitely visit Sweetfontein Boutique Farm Lodge again and I also recommend it to anyone.

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  • Capacity: 34 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Sweetfontein Farm, Off the N10, Britstown, 7000, Northern Cape
https://travelground.imgix.net/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJGNhZDI1OGQyLWU1ZTEtNDYxYS05MWEyLTQwOTlkMWJkMGM0ZQ?w=1440&h=960&fit=crop&auto=enhance,format,compress&q=80 From R2 200 per night (sleeps 2) 140 5 1 5 Sweetfontein Farm Off the N10 7000 Northern Cape 021 201 8900 14:00-20:00 10:00 -30.6186 23.7095