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The Bethesda

Guest House

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 77 reviews for The Bethesda
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
5.0/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Betsi S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Betsi S
With partner

Ongelooflik lekker.

Absoluut puik! Lekker.

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Incredibly delicious.

Absolutely great! nice

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Betsi,
Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons is bevoorreg dat jul ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie!
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Thomas B - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thomas B
Individual traveller

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Looking forward to being back soon.

This was an absolute gem as accommodation goes. A bit of old world charm, great hospitality and great food in the restaurant.

The Bethesda 's response

Good day,
Thank you! We appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely review. It was an honour to host you.
Karoo greetings,
[Name Removed]

The Bethesda
Pieter V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter V
With partner

Gerieflik, netjies, naby alles.

Baie lekker gewees, great place.

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Comfortable, neat, close to everything.

Had a great time, great place.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Pieter,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie! Dit was 'n voorreg om julle te huisves.
Karoo-groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Neels V - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neels V
With partner

Puik.

Goeie waarde vir geld, was aangenaam.

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Great.

Good value for money, was pleasant.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Neels,
Baie dankie! Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie! Dit was 'n voorreg om julle te huisves.
Karoo-groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Schalk B - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Schalk B
With partner

Netjies en goeie ligging om deur die dorp te stap.

Baie lekker verblyf en goed geleë om deur die dorp te stap. Diens was uitstekend en kamer pragtig met alles wat nodig is.

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Neat and good location to walk through town.

Very nice stay and well located for walking through the town. Service was excellent and room beautiful with everything needed.

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Beste Schalk,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie! Dit was 'n voorreg om julle te huisves.
Karoo-groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Dalene V - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dalene V
Family with young children

Hartlike, kunssinnige vinnige stop.

Dit was 'n heerlike oorslaapplekkie, die gasvrou is wonderlik en het ons baie gehelp met wat om te doen en die beste van die dorp te geniet. Die ontbyt was heerlik en ek sal graag langer wou bly.

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Hearty, artful quick stop.

It was a lovely place to stay, the hostess is wonderful and helped us a lot with what to do and enjoy the best of the town. The breakfast was delicious and I would have liked to stay longer.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Dalene,
Baie dankie! Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie!
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Lindsey P - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindsey P
With partner

Loved it.

A wonderful experience.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Lindsey,
Thank you for your gracious, kind review. It was an honour to host you. We would love to welcome you back to our village.
Karoo regards,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Suzzi S - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suzzi S
Individual traveller

Fantastic.

Magical space with a nice lounge and fireplace. The Bethesda is in the middle of the town so you can walk anywhere without walking too far! The host is super friendly and always quick with a suggestion of what to do in town. Would definitely recommend.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Suzzi,
Thank you for your gracious, kind review. It was an honour to host you. We would love to welcome you back to our village.
Karoo regards,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Anette J - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anette J
With partner

The Bethesda was a restful timestop for my soul.

For 35 years I've been wanting to see Ms. Helen's owls, but always somehow ended up taking the N12 home to Pretoria. This year was to be different. This year I steered west from Knysna and followed the N9 to Nieu-Bethesda. We were late. Our hostess was our beacon from the start of our journey and brought us safely in for the landing. The road was dark but smoothly tarred - we were quite expecting a dirt road. I'll definitely remember some of the finer details of our stayover. The smile and warm welcome. The sherry waiting in the glass decanter in the arty, colourful lounge. The smell of pea soup coming from the kitchen. The pizza that we telephonically ordered as we drove through Graaff Reinette with Lorraine Mellier from Zalig and her perfect timing to have the pizza ready as a drive-through dinner pick-up for us. We heard people driving through from Beaufort for her pizzas and we were definitely not disappointed. How clear the Milky Way sparkled. The steel-footed bath and the 2-hour soak in fragranced bath salt while reading the laminated life story of Helen Martins and discovering a whole treasure map of things to do in Nieu-Bethesda the next day. The pictures of the cats. The Mebos sweets on the Alice in Wonderland table. The red knitted scarf in the Narnia cupboard. Our tasselled West door key. The dogs that came to greet. The quiet. The smell of filter coffee. The red Persian carpet and matching wingback on the stoep. Wondering what summer would look like. The books in the hallway bookshelf. Working out where the closest airport and car rental was, because flying would be much faster than 9 hours driving next time. The peanut brittle (that did not make it to Bloemfontein). Driving past the Water Tower and the Church and Library before we left for home. I was sure the handmade owls winked / blinked to remind us to come back another time. Same place - just a few days longer!

The Bethesda 's response

Good day,
Anette, your writing is superb! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Thank you for choosing The Bethesda – we feel honoured that we could host you. We appreciate you taking the time to write a kind review. We would love to welcome you back to our village.
Karoo greetings,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Sandra M - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sandra M
With partner

Heerlike nagrus in lieflike kamer.

Dankie vir 'n heerlike oorslaapervaring! Ons gasvrou het vooraf met ons geskakel aangaande pas wat toe was weens gure weer. Ons is vriendelik ontvang, mooi ingelig oor restaurante en doendinge in die dorp. Kamer was gerieflik met alles wat nodig is vir koue weer. Ons sal graag weer langer kom kuier!

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Great night's rest in a lovely room.

Thank you for a wonderful sleepover experience! Our hostess communicated with us in advance regarding the pass which was then due to inclement weather. We were kindly received, well informed about restaurants and activities in the town. Room was comfortable with everything needed for cold weather. We would love to come again for a longer visit!

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Sandra,
Ons waardeer julle gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat julle ons gekies het vir julle verblyf. Baie dankie!
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Charlene G - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charlene G
Family with young children

Warm and welcoming.

I would highly recommend The Bethesda to anyone. This was our second time staying there. The hosts are fantastic and make you feel at home instantly. The house is beautifully decorated with attention to the smallest detail and everything a guest may need. My little daughter loved our room and we truly felt right at home. Thank you very much Carla!

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Charlene,
Thank you for choosing us. It was an honour to host you. We would love to welcome you back to our village.
Karoo regards,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Richard B - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard B
With partner

'n Goeie ervaring!

Baie lekker, alles goed en vriendelik.

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A good experience!

Very nice, everything good and friendly.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Richard,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie! Dit was 'n voorreg om julle te huisves.
Karoo-groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Erin S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erin S
With partner

Nostalgiese wegbreek in weelderige gemak.

Ons het dit vreeslik geniet, dis al die tweede keer en ek hoop nog baie in die toekoms! Baie mooi dekor, laat mens terugverlang na tye wat was. Die badkamers is regtig besonders en die kaggeloond in die sitkamer sorg vir lekker ontspan en kuier. Ontbyt was ook onvergeetlik voor die stofie op 'n koue Karoo-oggend met varsgebakte brood, net die regte voorskrif om jou siel te verfris.

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Nostalgic getaway in opulent comfort.

We really enjoyed it, it's already the second time and I hope for many more in the future! Very nice decor, makes you long for times gone by. The bathrooms are really special and the fireplace in the living room makes for nice relaxing and socializing. Breakfast was also unforgettable before the stove on a cold Karoo morning with freshly baked bread, just the right prescription to refresh your soul.

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The Bethesda 's response

Goeie dag,
Baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir julle verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer! Julle gawe resensie is ‘n bonus – dankie! Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Esme B - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esme B
With partner

Tien uit tien .

Lieflike plek met eerste klas gasvrou en gasheer.

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Ten out of ten.

Lovely place with first class hostess and host.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Esmé,
Jou gawe resensie word hoogs gewaardeer. Baie dankie! Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf en Carla

The Bethesda
Hugo B - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hugo B
With partner

Fantasties.

Alles was heerlik. Kamers is pragtig en the host was baie behulpsaam met alles.

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Fantastic.

Everything was delicious. Rooms are beautiful and the host was very helpful with everything.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Hugo,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jy ons gekies het vir jou verblyf. Baie dankie!
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Kathy M - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kathy M
Individual traveller

The Bethesda B&B.

Wonderful stay and I would highly recommend this comfortable B&B.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Kathy,
Thank you for your gracious, kind review. It was an honour to host you. We would love to welcome you back to our village.
Karoo regards,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Marelene R - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marelene R
With friends

Uitstekende diens met pragtige kamers.

Uitstekende diens. The Bethesda gaan uit hul pad om seker te maak jy weet wat om te besoek as jy in Nieu-Bethesda kuier. Die kamers is skoon, netjies en baie mooi opgemaak. Sal definitief The Bethesda aanbeveel.

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Excellent service with beautiful rooms.

Excellent service. The Bethesda goes out of their way to make sure you know what to visit when visiting New Bethesda. The rooms are clean, tidy and very nicely decorated. Would definitely recommend The Bethesda.

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Beste Marelene,
Baie dankie dat julle The Bethesda gekies het vir julle verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer! Julle gawe resensie is ‘n bonus – dankie! Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf en Carla

The Bethesda
Belinda T - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Belinda T

Stylvol, gasvry.

Alle inligting rakende verblyf, restaurante en padaanwysings is voorag deur Carla aan ons gestuur. Ontvangs was vriendelik, en daarmee saam is ons ook ingelig oor die besienswaardighede. Kamers is smaakvol en stylvol ingerig. Die tydskrifte in ons kamer was 'n luukse om deur te blaai. Wat 'n bederf om die aand restaurant toe te stap, en in die stil strate met volmaan te kon terugstap.

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Stylish, hospitable.

All information regarding accommodation, restaurants and road directions was sent to us by Carla in advance. Reception was friendly, and along with that we were also informed about the attractions. Rooms are tastefully and stylishly furnished. The magazines in our room were a luxury to flip through. What a treat to be able to walk to the restaurant in the evening, and walk back in the quiet streets with a full moon.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Belinda,
Baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir julle verblyf. Dit is hoogs gewaardeer! Jullie gawe resensie is 'n bonus - dankie! Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Deon S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon S
With partner

Great place with lovely setting.

Really enjoyed my stay.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Deon,
Thank you for your gracious, kind review. It was an honour to host you. We would love to welcome you back to our village.
Karoo regards,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Ruaan D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ruaan D
With partner

Heerlik.

Wonderlike verblyf. So 'n lekker tyd gehad. Was net te kort.

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Delicious.

Wonderful stay. Had such a nice time. Was just too short.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Ruaan,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jy ons gekies het vir jou verblyf. Baie dankie!
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Zani S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zani S
With partner

Wonderlik.

Gasvryheid, vriendelikheid, netheid alles was 5 ster. Carla, haar man en hulle diere kinders was die beste. Ons het 'n baie lekker rustige nagrus gehad. Die kamer is skoon, netjies en baie mooi uitgerus met alles wat jy sal benodig. Diere vriendelik dit was 'n groot bonus.

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Wonderful.

Hospitality, friendliness, cleanliness everything was 5 star. Carla, her husband and their animal children were the best. We had a very nice peaceful night's rest. The room is clean, tidy and very nicely equipped with everything you will need. Animal friendly that was a big bonus.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Zani,
Baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir julle verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer! Julle gawe resensie is ‘n bonus – dankie! Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Gorete W - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gorete W
With partner

Fantastic - what absolute gems - both the town and The Bethesda.

This is the first time we visited Nieu Bethesda. What an absolute gem - both the town and The Bethesda. We were made to feel welcome from the instant we drove into town. The accommodation is no exception. Best night's sleep in a long time .

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Gorete,
Thank you for your gracious, kind review. It was an honour to host you. Thank you for choosing us.
Karoo regards,
Carla

The Bethesda
Vanessa R - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vanessa R
Family with teenagers

Gemaklike oasis van puik verblyf en vriendelikheid.

Die verblyf bly maar 'n oasis van genot, gemak en vriendelikheid. Dit is eenvoudig die enigste plekkie waar ek en my gesin oornag in die verlede en in die toekoms. Dankie dat julle diens altyd puik bly.

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Comfortable oasis of great accommodation and friendliness.

The accommodation remains an oasis of enjoyment, comfort and friendliness. It is simply the only place where my family and I spend the night in the past and in the future. Thank you for your excellent service.

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The Bethesda 's response

Vanessa,
Baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir julle verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer! Julle gawe resensie is ‘n bonus – dankie! Dit was wonderlik om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Evert K - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Evert K
With partner

Saligheid in die platteland.

Ons het baie lekker by The Bethesda gebly - 'n puik gasvrou!

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Bliss in the countryside.

We had a great stay at The Bethesda - a great hostess!

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Evert,
Baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir julle verblyf. Ons waardeer julle gawe resensie. Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Marina S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marina S
Family with teenagers

Verrykende ervaring!

Stylvolle, inspirerende gastehuis met heerlike restaurant en oulike honde!

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Enriching experience!

Stylish, inspiring guest house with delicious restaurant and cute dogs!

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Marina,
Baie dankie! Julle gawe resensie is 'n bonus – dankie! Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Isca S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Isca S
With partner

Beautiful, te kort, 'n plek om asem te skep.

Ons het vreeslik lekker gebly, die 'attention to detail' is ongelooflik! Carla en Ludolf is so vriendelike en behulpsaam. Ons bespreek sommer klaar weer vir volgende jaar. Ons is so bly ons het op die plekkie afgekom.

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Beautiful, too short, a place to catch your breath.

We had a really nice stay, the 'attention to detail' is incredible! Carla and Ludolf are so friendly and helpful. We are already booking again for next year. We are so glad we came across the place.

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Beste Isca,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jy ons gekies het vir jou verblyf. Baie dankie!
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Wilna Bester - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilna Bester
With partner

Leefstyl uit 'n tyd van vervloë elegansie.

Ons het heerlik gebly. Ek wil beslis weer daar gaan bly.

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Lifestyle from a time of bygone elegance.

We had a wonderful stay. I definitely want to stay there again.

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Beste Wilna,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jy ons gekies het vir jou verblyf.
Baie dankie!
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Jakkie P - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jakkie P
Individual traveller

Verblyf aangenaam en gawe ondersteunende personeel.

Sien sterre.

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Pleasant stay and nice supporting staff.

See stars.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Jakkie,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jy ons gekies het vir jou verblyf.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Corne V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corne V
With partner

Beautiful and exceptional quality.

Excellent service and beautiful accommodation. The team is just fantastic.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Corné,
What an honour to host you and to receive such a kind review as a bonus. Thank you for choosing our guesthouse for your stay in our charming village. We appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely review.
Karoo greetings,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Elize V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize V
With friends

Skoon en netjies.

Het lekker gebly. Die chef was ongelooflik. Die kelners was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik!

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Clean and tidy.

Had a nice stay. The chef was amazing. The waiters were very helpful and friendly!

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Beste Elize,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie. Baie dankie! Seënwense vir 2024!
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
George P - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
George P

Netjies en verblyfs vriendelik.

Verblyf was netjies, skoon en goed toegerus.

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Neat and friendly accommodations.

Accommodation was neat, clean and well equipped.

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Beste George,
Baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir julle verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer! Julle gawe resensie is 'n bonus - dankie!
Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Michelle V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle V
With partner

Puik.

Ons het net een nag oorgeslaap. Alles was soos op die webtuiste en die kwaliteit van die matras en linne was uitstekend. Die kamer en gastehuis is baie mooi, netjies en die diens is vriendelik. Daar is aandag aan detail gegee. Ek beveel julle graag aan.

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Great.

We only stayed one night. Everything was as on the website and the quality of the mattress and linen was excellent. The room and guest house are very nice, tidy and the service is friendly. Attention to detail has been given. I gladly recommend you.

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Beste Michelle,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie. Baie dankie dat jul Die Bethesda gekies het vir jul verblyf. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

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

Pragtige dekor en heerlike ruim vertrekke met alles en meer wat nodig is.

Die eienaars is vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die feit dat ons al die etes op die perseel kon kry, het ons uitstekend gepas. Baie lekker geslaap en sal definitief weer daar bly.

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Beautiful decor and lovely spacious rooms with everything and more that is needed.

The owners are friendly and helpful. The fact that we could get all the meals on site suited us perfectly. Had a great night's sleep and will definitely stay there again.

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Beste Cecilia,
Baie dankie dat jul Die Bethesda gekies het vir jul verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer! Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus – dankie! Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

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Johan V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
Family with teenagers

Mens kan met niks fout vind nie. Ons sal verseker terug wees.

Die mense is vriendelik en 'n besoek aan Nieu-Bethesda is kos vir die siel.

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One cannot find fault with anything. We will be back for sure.

The people are friendly and a visit to New Bethesda is food for the soul.

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Beste Johan,
Baie dankie dat jul ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer! Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus – dankie! Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Johan C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan C
With friends

Voortreflike akkommodasie in 'n prentjiemooi dorp!

The Bethesda troon eenvoudig uit bo enige verblyf waar ek al tuis was in ons pragtige land. Carla en Ludolf se gasvryheid is onoortreflik in die gastehuis bedryf en tesame met hulle vriendelike en behulpsame personeel bied hulle uitmuntende verblyf en diens aan reisigers. Alles wat reisigers nodig het om 'n luukse wegbreek te geniet word verskaf en die kamers is uiters netjies en skoon. WiFi geriewe is beskikbaar en voorsiening is gemaak sodat gaste nie deur beurtkrag verontrief word nie.

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Excellent accommodation in a picturesque town!

The Bethesda simply surpasses any accommodation I have been to in our beautiful country. Carla and Ludolf's hospitality is unsurpassed in the guesthouse and together with their friendly and helpful staff they offer excellent accommodation and service to travellers. Everything travelers need to enjoy a luxury break is provided and the rooms are extremely neat and clean. WiFi facilities are available and provisions have been made so that guests are not inconvenienced by load shedding.

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Beste Johan,
Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul ons gastehuis gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie! Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Francois G - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois G
With partner

Fantasties en baie gasvry.

Carla en Ludolph gaan uit hulle pad om dit gerieflik, warm en lekker te maak. Ons gaan beslis weer!

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Fantastic and very hospitable.

Carla and Ludolph go out of their way to make it comfortable, warm and nice. We will definitely go again!

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Francois,
Baie dankie dat jul ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer! Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus – dankie! Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Walter R - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Walter R
With partner

We stayed at The Bethesda to explore the town.

The Bethesda is centrally located in Nieu-Bethesda, making exploration of the village convenient. The guesthouse exudes history and charm. The rooms are comfortable, and breakfast was delicious.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Walter, thank you for your gracious, kind review. It was an honour to host you. Thank you for choosing us. We would love to welcome you back to our village. Karoo regards, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Christine V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine V
Individual traveller

Fantastiese verblyf in 'n bekoorlike dorpie.

'n Heerlike, smaakvolle gastehuis met regte Karoo-gasvryheid, pragtige kamers en badkamers en fantastiese ontbyt. Die oulike honde is 'n plus!

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Fantastic accommodation in a charming village.

A delicious, tasteful guest house with real Karoo hospitality, beautiful rooms and bathrooms and fantastic breakfast. The cute dogs are a plus!

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Beste Christine,
Baie dankie dat jul ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer. Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus dankie! Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Caroline S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Caroline S
With partner

Carla, Ludolf en die knapse span wat hulle bestuur was fantasties gewees.

Ontbyt, diens en verblyf kon nie gefout word nie. Puik ervaring vanaf die span, pragtige kamers! Kon nie fout vind nie! Sal definitief weer 'n draai kom maak.

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Carla, Ludolf and the clever team they manage had been fantastic.

Breakfast, service and accommodation could not be faulted. Great experience from the team, beautiful rooms! Couldn't find fault! Will definitely visit again.

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Beste Caroline,
Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie! Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Du Rand H - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Du Rand H
With partner

Ongeëwenaarde - gasvryheid/bederf!

Carla is die mees perfekte gasvrou en ambassadeur vir haar gastehuis, die bedryf en vir Nieu-Bethesda! Ons kamer en badkamer was ruim, smaakvol gemeubileerd en goed toegerus. Die gastehuisspan is hoflik, vriendelik en het ons bederf met die heerlikste ontbyte en diens. Ons sal Carla en haar mense en die ondervinding vir altyd koester! Dankie en weereens dankie!

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Unmatched - hospitality/pampering!

Carla is the most perfect hostess and ambassador for her guesthouse, the industry and for New Bethesda! Our room and bathroom were spacious, tastefully furnished and well equipped. The guesthouse team is courteous, friendly and spoiled us with the most delicious breakfasts and service. We will cherish Carla and her people and the experience forever! Thank you and thank you again!

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Du Rand,
Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Gustav P - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gustav P
With partner

Ontsnapping na die verlede se rustigheid.

Die dorpie is 'n toevlug uit ons gejaagde bestaan na stilte en eenvoud, tog gevul met menige eetplekke en verblyfopsies. The Bethesda het 'n bekoring en styl van sy eie met alle benodighede en eie restaurant wat heerlike kos bedien. Werklik genotvolle verblyf!

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Escape to the tranquility of the past.

The village is a retreat from our hectic existence to silence and simplicity, yet filled with many dining and accommodation options. The Bethesda has a charm and style of its own with all the necessities and its own restaurant serving delicious food. Really enjoyable stay!

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Beste Gustav,
Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie! Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

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Hanno E - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanno E
Family with young children

Amazing! Beste plekke ooit!

Attention to detail oortref jou verwagtinge!

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Amazing! Best places ever!

Attention to detail exceeds your expectations!

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Beste Hanno, pns waardeer julle gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat julle ons gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie. Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie. Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

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Christelle V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christelle V
Family with young children

Perfekte oornag.

Ons het oornag op pad af Mosselbaai toe. Dit was perfekte oornag. Carla is die perfekte gasvrou, die kamers is goed toegerus met kamerjas, pantoffels, heerlike bad soute en filter koffie, tee en beskuit, bordspeletjies vir kinders, toer en kaart van die dorp. Ontbyt die volgende oggend was uit die boeke. Carla en haar span het aan alles gedink. Die gastehuis is sentraal geleë dat jy heerlik deur die mooi dorpie kan stap vir 'n koue bier of aandete. Dit was 'n belewenis. Ons sal vir seker weer daar oornag.

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Perfect overnight stay.

We spent the night on our way down to Mossel Bay. It was perfect overnight. Carla is the perfect hostess, the rooms are well equipped with dressing gown, slippers, delicious bath salts and filter coffee, tea and biscuits, board games for children, tour and map of the town. Breakfast the next morning was off the books. Carla and her team thought of everything. The guest house is centrally located so that you can walk through the beautiful village for a cold beer or dinner. It was an experience. We will definitely stay there again.

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Liewe Christelle, baie dankie dat julle besluit het om jul verblyf aan ons toe te vertrou. Hoogs gewaardeer. Julle gawe resensie is ‘n bonus. Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie. Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Martin N - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin N
With partner

Uitstekende diens en vriendelike personeel.

Baie pragtige, skoon eenheid.

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Excellent service and friendly staff.

Very beautiful, clean unit.

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Goeiedag, baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir julle verblyf. Hoogs gewaardeer. Ons hoop om julle terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie. Karoo groete. Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Heather W - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heather W
With partner

Ideal karoo stopover for a few days.

Huge doors allow the feel of the Karoo in the rooms which are well-furnished, with plush bathrooms. The Bethesda Guesthouse is well positioned in the centre of Nieu-Bethesda, Carla and Ludolph are welcoming hosts. Particularly liked the restaurant on the premises, and Bruno the dog.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Heather,thank you for your gracious, kind review. Glad you loved Bruno's and Bruno. It was an honour to host you. Thank you for choosing us. We would love to welcome you back to our village. Karoo regards, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Johann B - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann B
With partner

Lekker kuier. Vriendelike diens.

Van aankoms tot vertrek was dit lekker. Daar is 'n gesellige atmosfeer en Carla doen moeite met haar gaste.

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Have a nice visit. Friendly service.

From arrival to departure it was great. There is a cozy atmosphere and Carla makes an effort with her guests.

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Beste Johann
Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul óns gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete
Ludolf and Carla

The Bethesda
Adriaan K - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adriaan K
With partner

Uniek, sprokieswêreld.

Anders, nostalgies en besonder gerieflik met unieke styl. Ludolf is 'n fantastiese gasheer. Ons sal beslis weer hier oorbly en Bethesda Gastehuis aan almal aanbeveel. Baie dankie.

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Unique, fairytale world.

Different, nostalgic and particularly comfortable with unique style. Ludolf is a fantastic host. We would definitely stay here again and recommend Bethesda Guesthouse to everyone. Thank you very much.

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Baie dankie dat jul besluit het om jul verblyf aan ons toe te vertrou. Dit is hoogs gewaardeer. Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus, dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Reinet J - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reinet J
With friends

Verblyf uit die boonste rakke.

Dit is 'n pragtige gastehuis en baie goed geleë. Carla het ons hartlik ontvang en dadelik laat tuis voel. Die kamers en badkamers is ruim en was snoesig warm met ons aankoms. Die ontbyt was uit die boonste rakke en daar was vars melk in elke kamer vir 'n lekker paar koppies tee.

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Top notch accommodation.

It is a beautiful guest house and very well located. Carla received us warmly and immediately made us feel at home. The rooms and bathrooms are spacious and were cozy and warm upon our arrival. The breakfast was top notch and there was fresh milk in every room for a nice couple of cups of tea.

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Baie dankie dat jul besluit het om jul verblyf aan ons toe te vertrou. Dit is hoogs gewaardeer. Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus, dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Margaret E - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Margaret E
With partner

Awesome verblyf en ligging.

Vriendelike ontvangs. Baie skoon en netjies. Linne is goeie kwaliteit. Ontbyt heerlik.

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Awesome accommodation and location.

Friendly reception. Very clean and tidy. Linen is good quality. Breakfast delicious.

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Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul óns gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Andre V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre V
With friends

Friendly, generous, luxurious.

Great guest house, awesome room and very luxurious. Highly recommend The Bethesta.

The Bethesda 's response

Baie dankie dat jul besluit het om jul verblyf aan ons toe te vertrou. Dit is hoogs gewaardeer. Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus, dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Lizette H - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lizette H

Luukse oorslaap.

Die gastehuis is luuks en pragtig. Heerlike koffie en beskuit voorgesit en die bykomstighede in die badkamer van goeie gehalte. "Honesty bar" in yskassie, warm beddegoed en silwerskoon kamer. Ek sal enige tyd weer hier oorslaap en dit vir ander mense aanbeveel.

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Luxury overnight stay.

The guesthouse is luxurious and beautiful. Delicious coffee and biscuits served and the accessories in the bathroom of good quality. "Honesty bar" in small fridge, warm bedding and spotless room. I would stay here again anytime and recommend it to other people.

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Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul óns gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

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

Vriendelike, hulpvaardige diens. Puik!

Enigste negatiewe belewenis was dat alle aanvanklike korrespondensie in Engels was, alhoewel ek aangedui het dat ons Afrikaanssprekend was. Na my kontak in Afrikaans, was verdere kontak en ontvangs wel in Afrikaans.

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Friendly, helpful service. Great!

Only negative experience was that all initial correspondence was in English, even though I indicated that we were Afrikaans speaking. After my contact in Afrikaans, further contact and reception was indeed in Afrikaans.

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Baie dankie dat jul besluit het om jul verblyf aan ons toe te vertrou. Dit is hoogs gewaardeer. Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus, dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

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

Warm welcome by Ludolf, spacious parking, pretty environment and very pleasant stay.

Gorgeously decorated and comfortable rooms and bathroom. Creaky floors, but awesome coffee, mini bar facilities, desk space, convenient plugs, gowns and slippers.

The Bethesda 's response

Thank you for your generous and kind review. It was an honour to host you. Thank you for choosing us. We would love to welcome you back to our village and the Karoo. Warm regards, Ludolf and Carla.

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

Meer as fantasties.

Ons is so welkom ontvang by The Bethesda. Carla en haar span is fenomenaal. Goed georganiseerd en hulle het selfs ons aandete-bespreking vir ons behartig. Wat n ervaring! Gastehuis is super skoon en netjies en 'n heerlike ontbyt is in die prys ingesluit. Ons sien julle beslis weer! Beste knoffel suid van die ewenaar, direk uit hul tuin, is te koop waar jy ontbyt geniet. Koop daarvan dis amazing!

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More than fantastic.

We were so welcomed at The Bethesda. Carla and her team are phenomenal. Well organized and they even took care of our dinner reservation for us. What an experience! Guesthouse is super clean and tidy and a delicious breakfast is included in the price. We will definitely see you again! Best garlic south of the equator, straight from their garden, is for sale where you enjoy breakfast. Buy it it's amazing!

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The Bethesda 's response

Ons waardeer jul gawe resensie. Ons voel bevoorreg dat jul óns gekies het vir jul verblyf. Baie dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Juanita B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juanita B
With partner

'n Pragtige gastehuis met eienaars wat baie aandag gee aan detail.

Ons het die kuier in Nieu-Bethesda baie geniet en die The Bethesda Guesthouse is pragtig binne en die gasvrou het ons baie spesiaal laat voel.

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A beautiful guest house with owners who pay a lot of attention to detail.

We really enjoyed the visit in Nieu-Bethesda and The Bethesda Guesthouse is beautiful inside and the hostess made us feel very special.

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Baie dankie dat jul besluit het om jul verblyf aan ons toe te vertrou. Dit is hoogs gewaardeer. Jul gawe resensie is ‘n bonus, dankie. Ons hoop om jul terug te verwelkom in ons mooie dorpie.
Karoo groete, Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Linda D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda D
With partner

Home from home.

Carla, dankie dat julle so mooi agter die Oudstes gekyk het.

The Bethesda 's response

Beste Linda,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie. Baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir jou ouers se verblyf in Nieu-Bethesda.
Ons is bly dat hulle ons mooie dorpie geniet het.
Karoo groete, Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Vanessa R - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vanessa R
Family with teenagers

Fantastic hospitality and Karoo beauty in the mountains.

The Bethesda Guesthouse. Meet Carla and Ludolf Smit, owners of the Bethesda Guesthouse in Nieu-Bethesda (Eastern Cape), South Africa. This energetic couple kicked up the Jozi life almost three years ago for the quieter, but definitely not sleepy lifestyle that only a village-like Nieu-Bethesda can offer. This beautiful guesthouse offers more than just charm, luxury and convenience, it offers an experience. Every piece of furniture in the home tells a story. From the stove that Ludolf’s mum cooked on when he was a child that is proudly displayed in their adjoining restaurant, to the large wooden dining room table that was once in the Smit’s home, now nestled in the bay window where our breakfast was served, to the wooden furniture of a bygone era dotted throughout the guest rooms in The Bethesda. The feeling of being home envelopes you like a warm welcome hug. I say ‘home’ because that’s exactly what it feels like when you step through the majestic wooden doors after a long day on the road. The beautifully maintained wooden floors creek underfoot with embedded history and tales as you make your way past each guestroom. It’s a reassuring sound that echoes so many memories of so many childhoods in South African homes, including mine. Carla’s energy is infectious and her meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout The Bethesda Guesthouse. Every view from every window in The Bethesda is a picture-perfect painting and it was a delight to snap a random shot throughout the home to capture this luxury life in the Karoo. The gift shop nook in their pizzeria is jam-packed with local products, a testament to the community culture that lives here. We arrived on the eve of the Kamers Makers exhibition that travels from the Karoo to Johannesburg and other major cities throughout South Africa. We were also treated to an art exhibition that was proudly hosted by Chris Lloyd, owner of Die Waenhuis restaurant in Martin Street. The dusty Karoo roads of this sleepy little hollow town were abuzz with local and international artists. Die Waenhuis serves comfort food for weary travelers that fill that hunger spot, served with the biggest smiles and local stories from the friendliest staff I’ve met in a very long time. The drive along the gravel Owl Route Road from the national highway was well worth the view. It’s an easy enough route for most vehicles. Nieu-Bethesda is off-road country for cars, bikes and bicycles alike. The short drive to the Stone Folk installation art outside the village is as picturesque as the road into the village. The History of the Bushman Museum and the Owl House were unfortunately closed when we visited, but that’s all the more reason for us to return. The Bethesda Guesthouse will definitely see us again. Die Padstal at the edge of the village did indeed live up to its local reputation for serving the best takeaway roosterkoek sarmies for the road trip ahead. . Nieu-Bethesda’s church is an architectural beauty. The Nieu-Bethesda village asked permission from Graaff-Reinet to have their own church built as the locals could not travel the distance to attend services. It was well worth the ask. . The village of Nieu-Bethesda is an absolute delight filled with arts, culture, craft beer, brilliant accommodation, history and wonderfully colourful people. This is a village that understands that ‘if you’re okay, I’m okay. ’ This doesn’t just count for visitors but among the locals as well. The culture of ‘let’s do it for the greater good’ is the heartbeat of Nieu-Bethesda. If you’re looking for a stop-over for the night, a long weekend break-away or a week for a self-imposed writing retreat, Nieu-Bethesda is your next destination. South Africa is filled with these little gems of villages. Find them. Support them. . You won’t be sorry. Walking through the dusty roads of this little Karoo village reminds one of things often forgotten –. people are kind, places have heart, food is comfort, life is colourful, and nothing else matters when you are where you belong. Thank you Carla and Ludolf, the world needs more hearts like yours.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Vanessa,
Thank you for choosing The Bethesda, we feel honoured that we could host you. We appreciate you taking the time to write a kind and generous and detailed review, thank you. We would love to welcome you back to our village.
Karoo greetings, Ludolf and Carla.

The Bethesda
Amelia M - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amelia M
With partner

Soos Paula sou gesê het: Fantasmagories!

Fantasties! Ek wil daar bly! Lieflike huis omring deur 'n mooi tuin. Lekker onbyt. Vriendelike personeel. Eienaars is baie aangename mense. Hou gaste ingelig oor wat gebeur op die dorp. Bly meer as een aand!

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As Paula would have said: Fantasmagorical!

Fantastic! I want to stay there! Lovely house surrounded by a beautiful garden. Nice breakfast. Friendly staff. Owners are very pleasant people. Keep guests informed about what is happening in town. Stay more than one night!

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The Bethesda 's response

Amelia.
Jy is kosbaar. So gaaf van jou om so mooi oor ons plek te skryf. Dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir jul verblyf in Nieu-Bethesda.
Ons is bly dat jul ons mooie dorpie geniet het.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Danel L - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danel L
With partner

Stukkie hemel op aarde.

Absolute home-away-from-home-atmosfeer! Dankie vir die gasvryheid - dit was voorwaar 'n besonderse bestemming!

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Piece of heaven on earth.

Absolute home-away-from-home atmosphere! Thank you for the hospitality - it was truly a special destination!

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Beste Pieter,
Sjoe, ons waardeer jou gawe resensie.
Dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir jul verblyf in Nieu-Bethesda.
Ons is bly dat jul ons mooie dorpie geniet het.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Bennie N - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bennie N
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Ontbyt is ingesluit - uitstekend.

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Very pleasant.

Breakfast is included - excellent.

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Beste Bennie,
Baie dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir jul verblyf in Nieu-Bethesda. Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie.
Ons is bly dat jul ons mooie dorpie geniet het.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

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

Absoluut 'n dorpie wat jou siel vasvang.

Ludolf en Carla is fantastiese gashere. Bruno's 'n moet en die Gastehuis het karakter. Sal dit hoogs aanbeveel. Ons volgende kuier is beslis langer. Daar is net te veel om te ervaar.

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Absolutely a village that captures your soul.

Ludolf and Carla are fantastic hosts. Bruno's is a must and the Guest House has character. Would highly recommend it. Our next visit is definitely longer. There is just too much to experience.

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Beste Johann,
Ons waardeer jou gawe resensie.
Dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir jul verblyf in Nieu-Bethesda.
Ons is bly dat jul ons mooie dorpie geniet het.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Erna V - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erna V
With friends

Uitstekende gasvrou en gasheer, hulle het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons welkom te laat voel.

Personeel is baie vriendelik. Uitstekende gastehuis, ligging is perfek en stapafstand van alles af.

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Excellent hostess and host, they went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

Staff is very friendly. Excellent guest house, location is perfect and walking distance to everything.

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Liewe Erna,
Julle was twee diamante! Ons waardeer jou gawe woorde en die moeite om 'n resensie te skryf.
Dit was 'n voorreg om jul te huisves.
Baie dankie dat jul ons dorpie kom ontdek het.
Warm Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Gwen J - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gwen J
With partner

'n Pragtig, rustig en veilige heenkome wat ons beslis weer gaan besoek.

Die ligging is asemrowend, die eienaars opreg, die verblyf van uitmuntende gehalte en die ontbyt is bobaas. Gaan beleef Karoo-gasvryheid op sy beste, jy sal nie spyt wees nie.

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A beautiful, peaceful and safe place to stay that we will definitely visit again.

The location is breathtaking, the owners genuine, the accommodation of excellent quality and the breakfast is top notch. Go and experience Karoo hospitality at its best, you won't regret it.

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Liewe Gwen,
Baie dankie vir jou gawe resensie. Dit was 'n eer om jul te huisves. Julle was wonderlike gaste.
Kom gerus weer.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Brunhilde W - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brunhilde W
Family with teenagers

Farmhouse memories with modern comfort.

Carla and Ludolf are wonderful, welcoming hosts, going beyond to look after our needs.

The Bethesda 's response

Dear Brunhilde,
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Apologies for my late reply. It was an honour to host you.
Thank you for choosing us!
Much appreciated,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Ingrid F - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid F
Family with young children

Absoluut fantasties.

Ons het heerlik hier gebly. Carla het soveel moeite vir ons gedoen om seker te maak ons en ons kinders is gemaklik en rustig. Ek sal enige dag weer terugkom The Bethesda toe.

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Absolutely fantastic.

We had a wonderful stay here. Carla made so much effort for us to make sure that we and our children were comfortable and peaceful. I would come back to The Bethesda any day.

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Beste Ingrid,
Jammer vir my laat antwoord. Baie dankie dat julle Die Bethesda gekies het vir jul verblyf. Ons is opreg bly dat jul ons dorpie kon ervaar. Dis so gaaf van jou om die tyd te neem om 'n resensie te skryf.
Karoo groete,
Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Simon V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Simon V
With partner

Bethesda Gastehuis is hoogs aan te bevele!

Mooiste ou huis met 'n lieflike wilgerboom in die tuin. Die gasheer en gasvrou is vreeslik gaaf en behulpsaam. Die kamer is so mooi ingerig en daar is alles wat mens kan benodig! Sal sonder twyfel weer hier kom bly!

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Bethesda Guesthouse is highly recommended!

Most beautiful old house with a lovely willow tree in the garden. The host and hostess are extremely nice and helpful. The room is so nicely decorated and there is everything one could need! Will stay here again without a doubt!

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Beste Simon,
Ons waardeer jou mooie woorde en die moeite om 'n resensie te skryf. Dit was 'n voorreg om jul te huisves.
Baie dankie dat jul ons dorpie kom ontdek het.
Beste wense vir 2021.
Ludolf en Carla

The Bethesda
Elmien P - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elmien P
With partner

Padlangs!

Ons gasvrou het ons baie vriendelik ontvang. Sy het ons mooi verduidelik waar ons die aand kon gaan eet, verskillende opsies. Ons het heerlik geslaap op 'n groot bed! Die ontbyt was heerlik en stylvol aangebied.

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Roadside!

Our hostess received us very kindly. She explained to us well where we could go to eat that evening, different options. We slept great on a big bed! The breakfast was delicious and stylishly presented.

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Beste Elmien,
Ons waardeer jul besoek en dankie ook vir jou mooie resensie. Ons is opreg bly dat jul ons dorpie kon ervaar.
Vriendelike Karoo groete,
Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Nicolaas P L - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicolaas P L
With partner

Was 'n voorreg om so ontvang te word en die diens was puik. Sterk aanbeveel.

Die rustigheid van die dorp, die afwesigheid van straatligte, radio en TV was inderdaad 'n bonus. 'n Begeesterde groep inwoners bied waarlik vir jou 'n geleentheid om rustig te raak. Dankie.

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It was a privilege to be received like this and the service was great. Highly recommended.

The tranquility of the town, the absence of street lights, radio and TV was indeed a bonus. An enthusiastic group of residents truly offers you an opportunity to unwind. Thank you.

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The Bethesda 's response

Beste Lappies, baie dankie vir jou resensie.
Dit was wonderlik om jul te huisves. Kom kuier gerus weer in ons kontrei.
Karoo-groete,
Ludolf & Carla

The Bethesda
Ilse B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ilse B
With partner

Hartlike gasvryheid beleef in hierdie pragtige dorp.

Sal dit definitief aanbeveel vir enigiemand wat die platteland wil ervaar. Baie nostalgiese ervaring.

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Experience warm hospitality in this beautiful town.

Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to experience the countryside. Very nostalgic experience.

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Baie dankie vir jul besoek aan Nieu-Bethesda. Dit was ‘n voorreg om jul te huisves. Ons waardeer jul ondersteuning.

The Bethesda
Ansche C - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansche C

Luukse ervaring.

Carla het ons baie welkom laat voel en die tyd gevat om ons te verduidelik waar al die oulike plekke is om te besoek in die dorpie. Die kamers is luuks, baie skoon en netjies. Die ontbyt was heerlik en het ekstra moeite gedoen. Sal definitief weer teruggaan.

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Luxury experience.

Carla made us feel very welcome and took the time to explain to us where all the cool places to visit in the village are. The rooms are luxurious, very clean and tidy. The breakfast was delicious and went the extra mile. Will definitely go back again.

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Beste Ansche, dankie dat julle Die Bethesda gekies het vir jul verblyf. Ons is opreg bly dat jul ons dorpie kon ervaar. Dis so gaaf van jou om die tyd te neem om 'n resensie te skryf. Beste wense vir 2021. Ludolf en Carla.

The Bethesda
Nico G - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico G
With partner

Fantasties

Kan dit net aanbeveel. Goeie waarde.

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Fantastic

Can only recommend it. Good value.

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Beste Nico
Dis so gaaf van jou om die tyd te neem om 'n resensie te skryf. Dit was wonderlik dat jul ons dorpie kom ervaar het.
Seënwense vir 2021.
Ludolf en Carla

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

Baie mooi dorpie. Stop gerus op pad see toe.

Lieflike gastehuis met ’n plaas gevoel en vriendelike diens. Ek sal The Besthesda vir ander aanbeveel. Baie mooi dorpie met old school charm. The Bethesda gastehuis bied alles wat mens sou wou hê en meer.

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Very nice village. Feel free to stop on the way to the sea.

Lovely guest house with a farm feel and friendly service. I would recommend The Besthesda to others. Very nice village with old school charm. The Bethesda guest house offers everything one could want and more.

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Liewe Alet,
Ons waardeer jou gawe woorde en dat jy die moeite gedoen het om 'n resensie te skryf.
Dit was 'n voorreg om jul te huisves. Baie dankie dat jul ons dorpie kom ontdek het.
Beste wense vir 2021!
Ludolf & Carla

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

Fantastiese atmosfeer en gasvryheid.

Die kamer en badkamer is gerieflik en smaakvol. Lekker ontspanne atmosfeer na land pad. Lekker pizza op die perseel, ontbyt was besonders. Die dorpie en veral die tweedehandse boekwinkel is moeite werd om te besoek.

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Fantastic atmosphere and hospitality.

The room and bathroom are comfortable and tasteful. Nice relaxed atmosphere after country road. Nice pizza on site, breakfast was exceptional. The village and especially the second-hand bookshop are worth a visit.

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

5-ster akkommodasie en ontbyt saam met boeregasvryheid

Pragtige kamers in statige ou herehuis net 'n klipgooi van alles in Nieu Bethesda. Gasvrou het duidelik 'n passie vir die dorpie en omgewing.

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5-star accommodation and breakfast together with peasant hospitality

Beautiful rooms in stately old mansion just a stone's throw from everything in New Bethesda. Hostess clearly has a passion for the village and surroundings.

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Beste Philip G,
Baie dankie vir jul besoek aan Nieu-Bethesda. Dit was ‘n voorreg om jul te huisves. Baie dankie ook vir die deel van stories en jul ondersteuning.
Seënwense!

The Bethesda
Anton K - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anton K
With friends

Heerlik gebly!

Die gashere het uit hulle plek gegaan om ons verblyf aangenaam te maak. Sal weer hier oorbly op pad tuinroete toe.

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Great stay!

The hosts went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. Will stay here again on the way to the garden route.

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Beste Anton,
Baie dankie vir jul besoek aan Nieu-Bethesda. Dit was ‘n voorreg om jul te huisves. Ons waardeer jul ondersteuning.
Seënwense!

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