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Vyfster The Old Jail

Guest House

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 158 reviews for Vyfster The Old Jail
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.0/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Japie L - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Japie L
With partner

Baie oorspronklik.

Geriewe was goed en netjies. Automatiese inklok sisteem baie oulik. Hou van die manier wat die kamers histories bewaar is, tog al die geriewe het.

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Very original.

Facilities were good and tidy. Automatic check-in system very nice. Love the way the rooms are historically preserved, yet have all the amenities.

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

Veilig, rustige, skoon.

Veilig, skoon, rustige, alles wat jy nodig het om te oornag. Beslis die geld werd met mooiste klipmure en historie.

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Safe, quiet, clean.

Safe, clean, peaceful, everything you need for an overnight stay. Definitely worth the money with beautiful stone walls and history.

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Alida I - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida I
With partner

Interessante plek.

Ja. Die tronk is baie goed aangewend en die kamer is mooi ingerig. Ek dink net al die baie wit gordyntjies rondom die bad en bed is onnodig en dit pas nie daar nie.

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Interesting place.

Yes. The prison is very well used and the room is nicely furnished. I just think all the many white curtains around the bath and bed are unnecessary and they don't fit there.

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Linton H - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linton H
With friends

Enjoyable, will recommend Vyfster The Old Jail.

What an innovative idea. We were a group of 7 hikers returning from Namibia and we all loved it. The 3rd bed in cell 2 is in need of an electric blanket. Access was easy, and the establishment is secure. An enjoyable short stay. WiFi was weak to non-existent.

Robert S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robert S
Family with young children

Nice little place.

I was pulled by the name The Old Jail, and it's an honest-to-God old prison from the look of the building. We only stayed for one night, but it was a welcome break from long distances of driving. We had a pleasant overnight stay there.

Mia S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mia S
Family with young children

Skoon en bekostigbaar.

Lekker oorgeslaap en skoon beddegoed!

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Clean and affordable.

Nice sleep and clean bedding!

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Madelein V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelein V

Gerieflik, skoon en netjies.

Beddens is gemaklik, kombuisgeriewe is goed.

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Comfortable, clean and tidy.

Beds are comfortable, kitchen facilities are good.

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Wentzel L - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wentzel L
Individual traveller

Baie lekker.

Dit was baie aangenaam, stil verblyf. Alles is skoon en netjies. Die mense is gaaf.

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Very nice.

It was a very pleasant, quiet stay. Everything is clean and tidy. The people are nice.

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Forika M - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Forika M
With partner

Rustig.

Die tronk is 'n gerieflike oornagplek vir een aand. As jy nie wil braai nie, is die verblyf beslis aan te beveel.

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Restful.

The prison is a convenient overnight stop for one night. If you don't want to barbecue, the accommodation is definitely recommended.

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

Very great stay.

It was really nice. Saw scorpions in the courtyard which was cool to see.

Clinton J - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Clinton J
On business

Relaxed.

Awesome place with awesome history.

Susan B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Susan B
With friends

Rustig en veilig.

Warm geslaap in 'n baie interessante plek.

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Quiet and safe.

Slept warm in a very interesting place.

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Karen G - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen G
With partner

Heerlik, sal weer kom en dit aanbeveel.

Ons was onseker of ons dalk in 'n sel gaan slaap. Toe word ons darem net in die Interegation Room geplaas met 'n stort, 'n TV en 'n ketel!

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Lovely, will come again and recommend.

We were unsure if we might end up sleeping in a cell. Then we were only put in the Interegation Room with a shower, a TV and a kettle!

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

Was nie veel om te doen na mens inboek.

Plek was netjies, gerieflik en stil.

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Wasn't much to do after checking in.

Place was neat, comfortable and quiet.

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Pieter B - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter B
With partner

Karakter, goed geslaap.

Baie lekker, braai pakkies ens. Presies en meer soos ons gevra het. Plek het karakter.

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Character, well slept.

Very nice, barbecue packages etc. Exactly and more as we asked. Place has character.

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

Iets heeltemal anders, maar lekker. Baie mooi, skoon en netjies.

'n Heel ander ervaring, maar het lekker gebly.

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Something completely different, but nice. Very nice, clean and tidy.

A very different experience, but had a nice stay.

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

Ideale halfpad.

Ideaal vir halfwegaanag. Goed toegerus en die kombuis is 'n bonus.

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Ideal halfway point.

Perfect for mid-afternoon. Well equipped and the kitchen is a bonus.

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Elmari S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmari S
With partner

Wat 'n ondervinding om te dink jy slaap in 'n tronk-sel. Elke sent werd.

Die verblyf was eerste-klas.

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What an experience to think you are sleeping in a prison cell. Worth every cent.

The accommodation was first class.

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

Goeie oornag bestemming.

Sel nr 1 kan miskien 'n nuwe matras kry.

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Good overnight destination.

Cell No. 1 could perhaps get a new mattress.

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Gideon J - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gideon J
Individual traveller

Lekker.

Iets anders, moet dit doen.

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Nice

Something else should do it.

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Francois C - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francois C
With partner

Baie interessant.

Goeie oornag plek vir die reisiger.

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Very interesting.

Good overnight place for the traveler.

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Betsie C - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Betsie C
With partner

Dit was skoon, netjies en interessant.

Ons het die andersheid geniet!

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It was clean, tidy and interesting.

We enjoyed the difference!

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

Interessante ervaring.

Het die 1 aandjie agter tralies geniet.

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Interesting experience.

Enjoyed the 1 night behind bars.

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

Dorp is netjies, akkommodasie was lekker.

Dit was 'n lekker ondervinding.

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Town is neat, accommodation was nice.

It was a nice experience.

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Martin N - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Martin N
Individual traveller

Goeie verblyf vir 1 nag.

Bekostigbare verblyf vir een nag. Ek het glad nie gehou van die (oopplan badkamer/stort/toilet) nie. Sal nie daar bly as mens 2 persone is nie. WiFi word aangedui as beskikbaar, maar dit het nie eens opgevang nie. So ek kon dit nie gebruik nie. In ons moderne tyd is dit beslis 'n moet vir die reisiger. Aan die positiewe kant kan ek sê dat dit 'n baie oulike, skoon plek is.

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Good stay for 1 night.

Affordable accommodation for one night. I didn't like the (open plan bathroom/shower/toilet) at all. Would not stay there if one is 2 persons. WiFi is indicated as available, but it didn't even pick up. So I couldn't use it. In our modern age, it is definitely a must for the traveler. On the positive side, I can say that it is a very nice, clean place.

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Sanet D - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Sanet D
With partner

Wat 'n ervaring!

Heerlik gebly! Baie vriendelike ontvangs.

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What an experience!

Great stay! Very friendly reception.

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Linda K - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Linda K
With partner

Heerlik geslaap, goeie kos by die Ou Meule Restaurant, goeie waarde vir geld.

Pragtige historiese geboue met goeie kwaliteit bed.

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Great sleep, good food at the Old Mill Restaurant, good value for money.

Beautiful historic buildings with good quality bed.

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Quentin R - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Quentin R
With partner

Perfek vir 'n unieke een nag oorslaap.

Oor die algemeen het ons baie lekker oorgebly. Diens was vriendelik. Die sel was baie mooi uitgerig en netjies. Die perseel self het veilig gevoel, maar die area rondom en die paaie is maar vervalle. Die WiFi was meer af as aan, en lugversorging raas, so mens kan nie die TV hoor nie. Die TV het 'n Android-box, maar mens moet met jou eie rekening inteken, wat ons nie het nie, so moes iemand anders s'n gebruik om te kan TV kyk. Ons het dit baie geniet om in die tronk te slaap, maar daar was 'n paar dorings om dit so te noem.

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Perfect for a unique one night stay.

Overall we had a very nice stay. Service was friendly. The cell was very nicely arranged and tidy. The site itself felt safe, but the surrounding area and the roads are run down. The WiFi was off more than on, and air conditioning is noisy, so you can't hear the TV. The TV has an Android box, but you have to sign in with your own account, which we don't have, so had to use someone else's to watch TV. We really enjoyed sleeping in the prison, but there were some thorns to call it that.

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Cecilia R - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Cecilia R
With partner

"'n Nuwe ervaring!

Wat 'n ervaring om in 'n ou tronk te kon slaap. Alles skoon en netjies, eerste badkamer waar daar reling is om te help opstaan by die toilet en ook in die stort reling om aan vas te hou! Wel geen koffie, tee of suiker in die kamer.

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"A new experience!

What an experience to be able to sleep in an old prison. Everything clean and tidy, first bathroom where there is a rail to help you get up from the toilet and also a rail in the shower to hold on to! Well no coffee, tea or sugar in the room.

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Annatjie V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annatjie V
With friends

Heerlike ondervinding.

Dit was 'n aangename verblyf gewees.

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Great experience.

It had been a pleasant stay.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Celeste G - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Celeste G

Vriendelike personeel. Interessante verblyf.

Fasiliteite is baie basies. Ideaal as iemand 'n unieke ervaring wil beleef.

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Friendly staff. Interesting stay.

Facilities are very basic. Ideal if someone wants to have a unique experience.

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Betsy D - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Betsy D
With partner

Groot verrassing. Dit is 'n pragtige plek en dit is nogal opwindend.

Dit was heerlik. Vars en skoon kamer en geriewe.

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Big surprise. It's a beautiful place and it's quite exciting.

It was delicious. Fresh and clean room and facilities.

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Dalien K - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Dalien K
With partner

Nie aan te beveel vir ouer mense nie.

Skoon. Netjies. Ligging in slegte deel. Geen personeel op perseel. Eienares het ons kom help nadat ons navraag gedoen het. Vriendelike dame.

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Not recommended for older people.

Clean. Tidy. Location in bad part. No staff on site. Owner came to help us after we inquired. Friendly lady.

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Andorize V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Andorize V
With friends

Average accommodation.

Alright for an overnight sleep. I did not get the room I booked, and it was much smaller. No coffee available. The history of the place is impressive though.

Mirelle C - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Mirelle C
Family with teenagers

Two star accommodation.

We stayed for one night only. I will give this town a miss next time.

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

What an excellent find in Britstown.

Wonderful, quiet, peaceful comfortable stay over.

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

Billike akkommodasie met geskiedenis en styl.

Ek en my man het ons verblyf by hierdie historiese verblyf geniet, wat baie sjarme en karakter gehad het. Die eenheid was baie smaakvol versier en die lugversorging was heerlik. Die WiFi was soms 'n bietjie onstabiel, maar dit was nie 'n groot probleem vir ons nie. Die personeel was vriendelik en oplettend. Oor die algemeen was dit 'n bevredigende verblyf.

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Affordable accommodation with history and style.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this historic accommodation, which had a lot of charm and character. The unit was very tastefully decorated and the air conditioning was great. The WiFi was a little unstable at times, but it wasn't a big problem for us. The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall it was a satisfactory stay.

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Natasha L - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasha L
With partner

The history is visible on the walls and doors of the accommodation.

The accommodation is located in a small town in the Karoo. What you see from the outside is not what you get on the inside, it's better. The cells have been beautifully renovated into guest rooms. Definitely a pleasant experience.

Sarel V - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sarel V
With partner

Gerieflik en vars.

Baie oorspronklik! En 'n heerlike kamer wat heerlik vars ruik en alles wat jy nodig het.

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Comfortable and fresh.

Very original! And a lovely room that smells deliciously fresh and everything you need.

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Sanja C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanja C
With partner

Dit is 'n baie oulik plek! Oulik ingerig.

Dis regtig 'n vyfster-hoteltronk! Heerlik gebly! Baie dankie!

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This is a very cute place! Nicely furnished.

It really is a five-star hotel prison! Great stay! Thank you very much!

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Leandri V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leandri V
With partner

Unieke ervaring.

Iets anders om te ervaar, baie mooi plek en mense is baie gasvry. Vat vir jou 'n vleisie saam en braai in die "courtyard" van die ou tronk!

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Unique experience.

Something different to experience, very nice place and people are very hospitable. Take some meat with you and barbecue in the "courtyard" of the old prison!

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

Ek het wel net gaan stort en slaap maar ek het laat aangekom en hulle was meer as bereidwillig om oop te sluit.

Goeie diens, maar ek het nie die kamer gekry wat ek geboek het nie.

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I did just shower and sleep but I arrived late and they were more than willing to unlock.

Good service, but I didn't get the room I booked.

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Philip V - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Philip V
Family with young children

Oornag.

Baie netjies en skoon. Goed toegerus vir oornag. Pragtige restorasie van die deel van Geskiedenis. Lekker grasperk vir kinders om te speel en bene te rek na lang tyd op die pad.

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Overnight.

Very neat and clean. Well equipped for overnight stay. Beautiful restoration of the part of History. Nice lawn for children to play and stretch their legs after a long time on the road.

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

Baie interessant.

Baie oulik ingerigte verblyf. Was interessant om die geskiedenis te hoor van die tronk. Buite lyk soos 'n tronk maar binne is pragtig. Sal dit beslis aanbeveel.

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Very interesting.

Very nicely furnished accommodation. Was interesting to hear the history of the prison. Outside looks like a prison but inside is beautiful. Would definitely recommend it.

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

Uniek.

Dit was 'n unieke ervaring om in 'n ou tronksel te slaap. Die gasvrou het goeie kommunikasie vooraf gegee oor die uitdagings in die omgewing met water en muskiete. Die omgewing het aanvanklik kommer gewek, maar die verblyf was rustig en veilig.

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Unique.

It was a unique experience to sleep in an old prison cell. The hostess gave good communication in advance about the challenges in the area with water and mosquitoes. The environment initially caused concern, but the stay was peaceful and safe.

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Alma D - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alma D
With friends

Altyd 'n unieke ervaring en pragtige blyplek.

Dis die 2de maal wat ek by Vyfster bly. Die gasvrou is vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die verblyf skoon, netjies en interessant. Definitief aanbeveelbaar.

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Always a unique experience and beautiful place to stay.

It's the 2nd time I stay at Vyfster. The hostess is friendly and helpful. The accommodation is clean, tidy and interesting. Definitely recommendable.

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

Baie interessante gebou met baie geskiedenis.

Ons is baie vriendelik verwelkom. Alles was netjies en skoon.

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Very interesting building with a lot of history.

We were welcomed very kindly. Everything was neat and clean.

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Amalie J - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Amalie J
With partner

Baie kort kuier.

Ons gasvrou het ons vriendelik ontvang, beurtkragtye deurgegee. Ongelukkig kon ons nie warm stort tydens beurtkrag nie. Het warm geslaap.

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Very short visit.

Our hostess received us kindly, passed on load shedding times. Unfortunately we couldn't take a hot shower during load shedding. Slept warm.

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Mariette F - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariette F
Family with young children

Een aand in die tronk.

Wat 'n ondervinding, min plekke waar jy in 'n regte tronk so gerieflik kan slaap. Goed toegerus vir oornag op pad na Jhb.

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One night in prison.

What an experience, few places where you can sleep so comfortably in a real prison. Well equipped for overnight on the way to Jhb.

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Cherelle C - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cherelle C
With friends

A night of luxury in prison.

Thalita was waiting for us upon arrival. She welcomed us and tended to our questions and needs. Beautiful rooms, clean, crisp linen. Self-catering is currently limited to braai and microwave and zinc in the communal kitchen. Thalita recommended we support the local lodge and have dinner there. Wow, excellent home food at a fraction of the price of a regular restaurant. Unusual gifts and must-haves to be purchased while you wait a short while for your food to arrive. Cell 3 has a problem with the basin. The sprout is too deep into the basin. You can't fill a glass. The drainage is also a problem. The outlet runs upwards, resulting in a basin that doesn't drain properly. A heater in the room would be great in winter. There are plenty of warm blankets to keep you warm. I would highly recommend a night in prison in Britstown. A wonderful experience.

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

Lekker en rustige oornagplek.

Interessante verblyf in die ou tronk. Alles was skoon en netjies. Net jammer van die beurtkrag. 'n Noodgasplaatjie kan dalk help om water vir koffie tydens beurtkrag te kan kook.

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Nice and peaceful place to stay.

Interesting stay in the old prison. Everything was clean and tidy. Just sorry about the load shedding. An emergency gas tag may help to boil water for coffee during load shedding.

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Ben G - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ben G
Family with teenagers

Heerlike oorslaap gewees op pad huis toe van Gauteng af.

Alles was netjies en skoon. Die geskiedenis van dee tronk was baie interessant. Sal beslis weer oorbly.

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Had a great sleepover on the way home from Gauteng.

Everything was neat and clean. The history of the prison was very interesting. Will definitely stay again.

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Carine B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carine B

Geskik, maar ontevrede oor die gebrek aan diens.

Die TV wou nie werk nie, en ek het 'n WhatsApp gestuur wat gelees is, maar het nooit antwoord gekry nie.

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Adequate, but unhappy with the lack of service.

The TV wouldn't work and I sent a WhatsApp which was read but never got a reply.

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Vikki B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vikki B
With partner

Great experience.

Wonderful host, and really quaint rooms. TV and fridge in the room, with a small communal kitchen. Bring meat for a braai in the courtyard. The local hotel's buffet was delicious, but the drinks were really expensive.

Raymond A - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Raymond A
With partner

Die tronk skep 'n besonderse atmosfeer as gastehuis.

Die verblyf was goed ingerig. Dit is 'n ideale oornagplek. Ontvangs het aan ons verduidelik waar ons etes kon koop.

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The prison creates a special atmosphere as a guest house.

The accommodation was well appointed. It is an ideal overnight stop. Reception explained to us where we could buy meals.

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Arend J - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Arend J
With partner

Ons is vriendelik ontvang en alles in ons kamer is aan ons verduidelik.

Alhoewel die gebou baie oud is, was die geriewe voldoende, netjies en gerieflik.

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We were received kindly and everything in our room was explained to us.

Although the building is very old, the facilities were adequate, neat and comfortable.

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Peter W - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Peter W
With partner

Baie spesiaal.

'n Briljante idee wat baie goed geïmplementeer is. Ons sal graag terugkom.

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Very special.

A brilliant idea very well implemented. We would love to come back.

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Christo V - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christo V
With partner

Gemaklike oornag stop.

Heel basies en goed, maar swak ventilasie op die warmste dag van die jaar.

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Convenient overnight stop.

Very basic and good, but poor ventilation on the hottest day of the year.

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Susan H - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan H
With partner

Wonderlike ervaring.

Ons kon nie die "sel" kry wat vooraf bespreek is nie. Ons is nie gewys waar die gemeenskaplike kombuis en sitkamer is nie. Koffie/tee/melk was nie in kamer beskikbaar met ons aankoms nie en is eers die volgende oggend voor die deur gelos - wat ons eers gesien het toe ons die kar wou laai vir vertrek.

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Wonderful experience.

We could not get the "cell" that was pre-booked. We were not shown where the common kitchen and living room was. Coffee/tea/milk was not available in the room when we arrived and was only left outside the door the next morning - which we only saw when we wanted to load the car for departure.

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

Het lekker oornag, dankie.

Alhoewel ons gemaklik gebly het, is daar 'n paar dinge wat kan verbeter: 'n Dubbelbed i.p.v. enkelbeddens sal 'n wenner wees, die badkamer ligte werk slegs as die slaapkamer hooflig aangeskakel is, die website het nie pertinent aangedui dat daar nie etes beskikbaar sou wees nie, geen boekie/notas betreffende WiFi of TV ens. nie en geen alternatiewe krag tydens loadshedding. Dis nie negatiewe kritiek nie, ek is net van opinie dat die plekkie sóveel beter en meer aangenaam kan wees, selfs romanties.

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Had a great night, thank you.

Although we had a comfortable stay, there are a few things that could be improved: A double bed instead of single beds would be a winner, the bathroom lights only work if the bedroom main light is switched on, the website did not specifically indicate that there would be no meals available, no booklet/notes regarding WiFi or TV etc. and no alternative power during loadshedding. It's not a negative criticism, I'm just of the opinion that the place could be so much better and more pleasant, even romantic.

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Isabel D - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Isabel D
With partner

Skoon, netjies.

Moet sê, hierdie was 'n ongelooflike ervaring. Als was so netjies. Ons gasvrou was onmiddelik daar. Vriendelik. Onmiddelik gehelp met als.

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Clean, neat.

Must say, this was an amazing experience. Als was so neat. Our hostess was there immediately. Friendly. Immediately helped with als.

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

Gerieflik gebly.

Alles in orde, sou net 'n mikrogolf waardeer het.

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Comfortable stay.

All fine, just would have appreciated a microwave.

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Neels D - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Neels D
With friends

Netjies en skoon.

Interrogation Room is ruim en netjies.

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Neat and clean.

Interrogation Room is spacious and tidy.

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Andrew T - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Andrew T
Individual traveller

Baie interessante ervaring. Mense wat daar wil bly moet onthou dit was 'n ou tronk maar ek sal dit aanbeveel.

Sal nie aanbeveel vir mense wat angs aanvalle of wat maklik anstig word. Anders 'n moet vir die avontuurlustig.

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Very interesting experience. People who want to stay there should remember it was an old prison but I would recommend it.

Would not recommend for people who have anxiety attacks or are easily agitated. Otherwise a must for the adventurous.

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Tommy R - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tommy R
With partner

Waarde vir geld, maar niks spesiaal nie.

Kamer was gerieflik.

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Value for money, but nothing special.

Room was comfortable.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Anonymous Guest - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

We would certainly have enjoyed the cells accommodation more, but it was fully booked.

I don't want to comment negatively, but I think the cells would have been a pleasant experience. Our unit was very spartan to me. Yellow blankets were "nice touch" and hostess VERY cute and helpful! Booking done/obtained at short notice, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

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Yolande O - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolande O
With friends

Interessante verblyf.

Sien sterre.

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Interesting stay.

See stars.

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Kobus D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Kobus D
With partner

Oulike konsep, oulike eienaar, maar ligging is van so 'n aard dat ek iewers anders wou slaap en my vrou het my oortuig dat ons moet bly.

Die bestemming moet dalk net mens laat weet waar dit geleë is en dit wil voorkom of dit meer net 'n vinnige oorstopbestemming is as wat dit eintlik oor die hele tronktema gaan.

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Nice concept, nice owner, but location is such that I wanted to sleep somewhere else and my wife convinced me that we should stay.

The destination may just need to let people know where it is located and make it seem like it is more just a quick stopover destination than it is actually about the whole prison theme.

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Valentino G - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Valentino G
Family with young children

. Geen kommentaar.

Kamers baie warm - "portable aircons" onvoldoende, swak ventilasie, baie muskiete.

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. No comment.

Rooms very hot - "portable aircons" insufficient, poor ventilation, many mosquitoes.

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

Weereens baie lekker gebly.

Vir ondersteuners van die Munga-fietswedren is Vyfster The Old Jail die ideale oornagplek. Alles byderhand om onder gerieflike omstandighede die vordering van die Munga-fietsryers op die internet te volg. Weereens 'n aangename belewenis.

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Once again a very nice stay.

For supporters of the Munga cycle race, Vyfster The Old Jail is the ideal overnight stop. Everything at hand to follow the progress of the Munga cyclists on the Internet under convenient conditions. Again a pleasant experience.

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Martin S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Martin S
With friends

Dit was skitterend in 'n outentieke gebou.

Die ontvangs was puik deur die gasvrou. Die fasiliteite uitstekend.

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It was brilliant in an authentic building.

The reception was great by the hostess. The facilities excellent.

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

Buitengewoon, asemrowend mooi en lekker.

Dis regtig 'n juweel op die pad deur die Karoo. Baie lekker geslaap.

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Extraordinary, breathtakingly beautiful and delicious.

It's really a gem on the road through the Karoo. Slept very well.

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

Baie vriendelik, plek is netjies en geriewe was puik.

Sal beslis weer daar oornag, atmosfeer was awesome.

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Very friendly, place is tidy and facilities were great.

Will definitely spend the night there again, atmosphere was awesome.

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Lisa M - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa M
With friends

Perfect for a stop-over.

Such a unique little place. We enjoyed our stay in jail for the night.

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

Unbelievable.

I will definitely be staying at the Vyfster next time I travel to Cape Town.

Yolandie P - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolandie P
With partner

'n Verrassende, pragtige, goed beplande en vriendelike kuierplekkie.

Vir twee moeë lywe, was ons aankoms by Vyfster 'n heerlike oase van vriendlikheid, regtig mooi, skoon, interessant, goed toegerus, veilig en cozy. Ons het heerlik gebraai, veilig tot laat buite gesit. warm gestort en sag en warm geslaap. 'n Ondervinding wat ons sal onthou en beslis sal aanbeveel. Dankie julle het ons reis verryk. Baie seën en liefde vir julle.

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A surprising, beautiful, well-planned and friendly place to visit.

For two tired bodies, our arrival at Vyfster was a lovely oasis of friendliness, really beautiful, clean, interesting, well equipped, safe and cozy. We had a great barbecue, sitting safely outside until late. showered hot and slept soft and warm. An experience we will remember and definitely recommend. Thank you for enriching our trip. Many blessings and love to you.

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

Uitstekend.

Het die storie oor die ou tronk baie geniet!

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Outstanding.

Really enjoyed the story about the old jail!

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Michelle V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle V
With partner

Baie lekker gebly.

Heerlike gemaklike bed, goeie waterdruk in die stort. DStv is 'n bonus. Regtig goeie waarde vir geld. Die plugs was bietjie van 'n probleem wat trip as jy AC aan het en bv. jou hare wil blaas. Bedkopstuk kan oorgetrek word. Alles anders was regtig goed. Dankie.

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Very nice stay.

Lovely comfortable bed, good water pressure in the shower. DStv is a bonus. Really good value for money. The plugs were a bit of a problem that trip when you have AC on and e.g. want to blow your hair. Bed headboard can be covered. Everything else was really good. Thank you.

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Jancanet L - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jancanet L
Individual traveller

Just what is needed after a day on the road. Comfortable bed. Clean. Friendly staff.

Would be super if they can get rid of the gas geyser. Could not have a hot shower as the water jumped from super hot to ice cold.

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

'n Baie oulike, unieke ondervinding.

Sien sterre.

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A very cool, unique experience.

See stars.

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

Lekker ondervinding gewees om daar te bly.

Moet daar bly om die gevoel te kry van die ou tronk. Sal aanbeveel.

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It was a nice experience to stay there.

Must stay there to get the feel of the old prison. Will recommend.

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Hananja D - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Hananja D
Family with young children

Netjies, goed toegeruste historiese gebou.

Vriendelik ontvang, goed toegerus met kombuis wat gaste kan gebruik. Baie netjies en modern. Gebou vertel sy eie geskiedenis. Heerlik gebly!

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Neat, well equipped historic building.

Friendly welcome, well equipped with kitchen that guests can use. Very neat and modern. Building tells its own history. Great stay!

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Jeanique B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jeanique B
With partner

Baie deftig.

Het net een aand oorgebly. Kamer was pragtig opgemaak met wit beddegoed en net-gordyne. Gee 'n gevoel van weelde. Sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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Very classy.

Only stayed one night. Room was beautifully decorated with white bedding and net curtains. Gives a sense of luxury. Would recommend to anyone.

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

Ons het dit baie geniet.

Baie geskiedenis. Jammer ons het net oorgeslaap. Volgende keer sal ons langer kuier.

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We enjoyed it very much.

Lots of history. Sorry we just overslept. Next time we will visit longer.

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Ronell L - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronell L
With partner

Ongelooflike ervaring.

Vyfstergastehuis het ons alles gebied wat hulle adverteer. Vriendelike gasvrou, iets anders en baie ryk in geskiedenis. Ons sal jul vir seker weer besoek.

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Incredible experience.

Five star guesthouse offered us everything they advertise. Friendly hostess, something different and very rich in history. We will definitely visit you again.

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Theunispotgieter D - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Theunispotgieter D
With partner

Vriendelike ontvangs en goeie waarde vir geld.

Die gasvrou, Talitha, was uiters vriendelik en hulpvaardig, en die verblyf aangenaam en interessant.

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Friendly reception and good value for money.

The hostess, Talitha, was extremely friendly and helpful, and the stay pleasant and interesting.

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Jean A - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jean A
With friends

A fun one night stop.

A clean, well equipped, friendly halfway stop.

Christa H - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christa H
With partner

Netjies, iets anders.

Jammer ontbyt- ofaandete-opsies is nie beskikbaar nie omdat meeste mense oorbly as halfweg.

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Neat, something else.

Sorry breakfast or dinner options are not available as most people stay more than half way.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
Individual traveller

Wonderfully private.

A nice experience.

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Petra A - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Petra A
With partner

Baie kreatief te werk gegaan met die inrigting as gastehuis. Baie interessante ervaring.

Ongelukkig is Britstown 'n onversorgde en verwaarloosde dorpie. Dit inhibeer 'n mens om die omgewing te verken.

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A very creative approach was taken with the establishment as a guest house. Very interesting experience.

Unfortunately, Britstown is an unkempt and neglected village. It inhibits one from exploring the environment.

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

Waarde vir geld.

Alles wat jy nodig het vir oornagverblyf. Kwaliteit beddens, DStv en koffie-/teegeriewe. Braaigeriewe beskikbaar op perseel.

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Value for money.

Everything you need for an overnight stay. Quality beds, DStv and coffee/tea facilities. Braai facilities available on site.

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Bianca B - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bianca B
With friends

Wonderlik

Baie lekker plek om oor te bly en die feit dat ek my honde kon saam vat maak dit nog beter.

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Wonderful

Very nice place to stay and the fact that I could take my dogs with me makes it even better.

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Wihan B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wihan B
With friends

Baie aangenaam, en 'n lekker ondervinding.

Talita het ons op kort kennisgewing ontvang en dadelik laat tuis voel. Kamers is baie netjies en die swaar tronkdeure en dik mure sorg dat mens baie veilig voel. Ons kon darm die aand op parool uitgaan.

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Very pleasant, and a nice experience.

Talita received us at short notice and immediately made us feel at home. Rooms are very neat and the heavy prison doors and thick walls make you feel very safe. At least we could go out on parole that night.

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

Uniek met groot geskiedenis.

Die oomblik wat ons by Vyster The Old Jail in gery het, het die dame ons onmiddellik ontmoet en na ons kamers geneem. Hierdie is 'n vreeslike unieke bestemming en sal dit aanbeveel vir enige iemand wie een aand of vir 'n naweek wil oorslaap op pad na hulle bestemming. Die kamers het nogsteeds die ou tronkgevoel, die deure is nog dieselfde, die kamersleutels lyk soos iets uit 'n storieboek en die binnehof knus en privaat. Die aand was bitterlik koud en het gevoel asof ons binne 'n tronk slaap. Op die bakstene binne die binnehof was tekeninge van perde wat die gevangenisse geteken het. As jy hou van geskiedenis, sal Vyster jou bestemming wees.

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Unique with great history.

The moment we drove into Vyster The Old Jail, the lady immediately met us and took us to our rooms. This is a very unique destination and would recommend it to anyone who wants to stay overnight or for a weekend on the way to their destination. The rooms still have the old prison feel, the doors are still the same, the room keys look like something out of a storybook and the courtyard cozy and private. The night was bitterly cold and felt like we were sleeping inside a prison. On the bricks inside the courtyard were drawings of horses that drew the prisons. If you love history, Vyster will be your destination.

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Tertius K - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tertius K
With partner

Oornag op reis

Ou tronk baie mooi oorgedoen!

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Overnight on a journey.

Old jail very nicely renovated!

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John S - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John S
With friends

Convenient overnight stop. Britstown very service orientated.

Good location for an overnight stop between Garden Route and Gauteng. A novelty staying in an old jail which has been lovingly restored.

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

Perfect Stopover.

A perfect stopover between Augrabies and Prince Albert. Lovely accommodation, with electric blankets being a very welcome touch! Very tasty dinner and breakfast at the Transkaroo Lodge.

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

Was 'n lekker ondervinding in die ou tronk.

Die wind het vreeslik gewaai en baie stof by die boonste tralie-openinge ingewaai, dit het nie gepla nie maar die wit linne op die beddens het dit gewys.

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Was a nice experience in the old prison.

The wind blew terribly and blew a lot of dust into the upper lattice openings, it didn't bother me but the white linen on the beds showed it.

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Bridget G - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bridget G
With partner

Interessante verblyf. Talita is 'n uitstekende gasvrou.

Dit was 'n interessante ervaring.

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Interesting stay. Talita is an excellent hostess.

It was an interesting experience.

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Elbe K - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Elbe K
With partner

'n Unieke, lekker oorslaapplek.

Die foto's was 'n akkurate aanduiding van die kamer. Ons het alles wat ons nodig gehad het tot ons beskikking gehad.

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A unique, nice place to sleep.

The photos were an accurate representation of the room. We had everything we needed at our disposal.

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Felicea J - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Felicea J
With friends

Baie lekker gekuier.

Baie smaakvolle dekor.

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Had a great time.

Very tasteful decor.

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

Unieke plek om te oornag.

Die kamers is netjies en gerieflik ingerig.

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Unique place to spend the night.

The rooms are neatly and comfortably furnished.

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

'n Unieke ervaring om in 'n ou tronk te slaap!

Welgedaan met die restorasie!

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A unique experience to sleep in an old jail!

Well done on the restoration!

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Andresia V - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Andresia V
With partner

Basic and neat.

Just for a sleepover. Expect nothing more. The shower/bath arrangement is not safe and is not recommended for elderly people.

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

Skoon, netjiese en anderse verblyf.

Heerlik tuisgegaan in die Old Jail. Teruggeneem na die nostalgie van hoe dit eens moes wees in hierdie ou tronk. Daar was ys voorsien en dit is altyd ’n bonus. Ook die lekker diffuser het die kamers verryk met ’n lekker geur. Dalk kan hulle houtpakkies verkoop vir die braaiers of ’n gesellige kuiervuurtjie in die Karoo.

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Clean, tidy and different accommodation.

Made a wonderful home in the Old Jail. Taken back to the nostalgia of what it must have been like in this old prison. There was ice provided and that is always a bonus. The nice diffuser also enriched the rooms with a nice fragrance. Maybe they can sell wood packages for the braaiers or a cozy campfire in the Karoo.

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Karin C - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Karin C
With partner

Ons het die ervaring geniet.

Die verblyf was netjies en skoon. Ons het niks meer nodig gehad nie.

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We enjoyed the experience.

The accommodation was neat and clean. We didn't need anything more.

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Marizle V - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Marizle V
With friends

Bitter koud.

Die eienaar het geweet daar is nie warm water nie. So die volgende oggend het ons Cell 1 geen lopende water gehad nie en Cell 3 geen warm water nie. Swak!

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Bitterly cold.

The owner knew there was no hot water. So the next morning our Cell 1 had no running water and Cell 3 no hot water. Weak!

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Vyfster The Old Jail 's response

Baie dankie vir die kommentaar. Die aand wat die gas by ons gebly het was immers een van die koudste dae en nagte hier by ons in Britstown. Die gas het die kwotasie teen 16:00 aanvaar en eers teen 21:45 gearriveer wat alreeds na die nasionale “curfew” tyd was. Die probleem met die water was nie dat daar nie water was nie maar wel dat die water in een van die kamers nie so warm was as gevolg van die feit dat dit gas geysers is en die erge koue. Hierdie probleem is eers opgetel net voor die gaste gearriveer het Ons het dit nie goedgedink om die gaste daardie tyd van die aand weg te stuur om ‘n ander bly plek te gaan soek nie, aangesien alle plekke teen daardie tyd reeds toe was, hulle het ook nie genoem dat dit 'n probeem is om die een kamer se badkamer te gebruik nie. Ongelukkig vries waterpype in ons omgewing wanneer dit so koud word en dit is iets wat buite ons beheer is.

Hierdie gaste was glad nie in sel 1 so ons verstaan nie as hulle sê sel 1 het nie die volgende dag water gehad nie, hulle was wel in Sel 3 en Sel 4 - daar is ook vir hulle gesê om eerder die aand te stort omdat die pype vries of selfs bars.
Water word elke dag getoets voor en na gaste se verblyf en daar was niks fout met Sel 4 se warm water die volgende oggend.

Ons streef altyd om vir almal die beste verblyf ervaring te gee.

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Helen S - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Helen S
With partner

It was an experience.

Different. Decent, clean accommodation.

Zuzette V - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Zuzette V
Individual traveller

Sal avontuur wees vir 'n gesin.

Ek was alleen en ook alleen in die hele tronk. Dit was baie koud. Sal beter wees as dit nie so koud is nie en as mens 'n gesin is.

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Will be adventure for a family.

I was alone and also alone in the whole prison. It was very cold. Would be better if it is not so cold and if you are a family.

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Marike P - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Marike P
On business

Kamers is netjies.

Die kamers is netjies, daar kort net 'n paar goedjies, soos plek om jou handdoeke op te hang. Die buite areas is dor, droog en warm, nerens is 'n koelte kolletjie of grasperk om te ontsnap van Britstown se hitte nie. Die plek is baie naby aan die lokasie geleë, so dit was verskriklik raserig deur die nag, maar ons het nie onveilig gevoel nie. Die badkamer se wasbak is bitterlik klein, en die krane kom so ver oor die wasbak, dat dit moeilik is om jou tande te borsel en gesig te was by die wasbak, sonder om jouself en die hele vloer nat te maak. Verder was dit oraait, die kamers is baie netjies en skoon. Ek dink die plek het baie potensiaal, daar kort net 'n paar praktiese goedjies om die fantasties te maak.

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Rooms are neat.

The rooms are neat, just a few things are missing, like a place to hang your towels. The outside areas are arid, dry and hot, nowhere is there a cool spot or lawn to escape from Britstown's heat. The place is located very close to the location, so it was terribly noisy during the night, but we didn't feel unsafe. The bathroom sink is extremely small, and the faucets reach so far over the sink, that it is difficult to brush your teeth and wash your face at the sink without wetting yourself and the entire floor. Furthermore, it was perfect, the rooms are very neat and clean. I think the place has a lot of potential, it just needs some practical things to make it fantastic.

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

Dis 'n plek waar jy rustig kan ontspan na 'n lang reis met alles wat jy nodig het.

Die ontvangs was vriendelik, baie dankie.

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It's a place where you can relax after a long journey with everything you need.

The reception was friendly, thank you very much.

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

Eklektiese oornagplek.

Dis 'n besondere ervaring. Soveel geskiedenis. Wat party mense moontlik mag ontstel is die badkamer in die kamer, met fyn gordyne. Ek het maar vir vroulief aangeraai om te gaan stap toe moedernatuur roep!

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Eclectic overnight stay.

It's a special experience. So much history. What may upset some people is the bathroom in the room, with fine curtains. I just advised my wife to go for a walk when mother nature called!

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

Baie lekker gebly.

Baie skoon en netjies. Vriendelike mense.

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Very nice stay.

Very clean and tidy. Friendly people.

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Shannon M - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shannon M
Family with teenagers

Original

Love the history of the jail with its many artefacts and etchings made by the prisoners. Bathrooms could do with a door, grateful for the screen; but guess it all adds to the experience. Dinner at the local hotel is a must.

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

Interessante plek.

Kamer baie mooi met koffie, tee en beskuit. Bed het lekker geslaap. Alles was netjies. Aandete geniet in Lodge. Sal sterk aanbeveel vir oornagverblyf. Gasvrou het alles mooi gewys.

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Interesting place.

Room very nice with coffee, tea and biscuits. Bed slept well. Everything was neat. Dinner enjoyed in Lodge. Would highly recommend for an overnight stay. Hostess showed everything nicely.

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Christo V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christo V
With partner

Besonders.

Besondere ervaring om in 'n ou tronk wat terugdateer na die 1890s. Die Selle is smaaklik omskep in slaapeenhede.

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Especially.

Particular experience to be in an old prison that dates back to the 1890s. The Cells have been tastefully converted into sleeping units.

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Marcia V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marcia V
With partner

Baie interessant

Spierwit bed in n sel met n pootjie-bad.... graffiti teen die more... amazing!

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Very interesting

Muscle white bed in a cell with a claw-foot bath.... graffiti on the morrow... amazing!

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Marlize M - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlize M
With friends

It is a charming, unpretentious establishment that offers something different.

We enjoyed sitting outside in the walled garden with friends at night. The beds were superbly warm and comfortable. We had what we needed. Applause to those that lift the bar in small forgotten towns such as these.

Vivienne B - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vivienne B
Individual traveller

A very unique experience.

Talita has done an outstandingly creative job in making this unusual property into a comfortable, clean and interesting place to stay. I found this to be so unique and fascinating. I will definitely use this on any road trips that I do through this region.

Thys L - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thys L
With partner

Wat 'n aangename verrassing!

Vriendelike diens en verwelkoming, kamer en geriewe baie netjies en skoon met lugreëling vir die warm Karoo-nagte. Die ideale oornagplek as jy op reis is. Sal weer daar oornag.

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What a pleasant surprise!

Friendly service and welcoming, room and facilities very neat and clean with air conditioning for the warm Karoo nights. The ideal overnight stop when traveling. Will stay there again overnight.

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Hester V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hester V
With partner

Interessante plek.

Baie netjies en oulik ingerig. Daar was net 'n baie groot muskiet-probleem! Vat gerus eie muskietwerende middels saam.

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Interesting place.

Very neatly and cutely furnished. There was just a very big mosquito problem! Feel free to take your own mosquito repellants with you.

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Ronel O - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ronel O

Vyfster is baie netjies en op kreatiewe manier ingerig. Dit was egter vreeslik warm en alhoewel daar wel lugreëling was, was dit nie effektief genoeg nie.

Die ou tronk is baie mooi en kreatief ingerig en omskep in oorslaapgeriewe. Was ook baie netjies en skoon. Daar is plek vir meer afronding en sou ook eerder 'n deur tussen die badkamer en slaap-afdeling verkies het vir privaatheid. Sal dit egter nie aanbeveel vir mense met engtevrees nie.

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Five Star is very neatly and creatively furnished. However, it was terribly hot and although there was air conditioning, it was not effective enough.

The old prison has been very nicely and creatively furnished and converted into overnight accommodation. Was also very neat and clean. There is room for more finishing and would also have preferred a door between the bathroom and sleeping section for privacy. However, would not recommend it for people with a fear of narrow spaces.

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

Baie lekker, sal weer daar bly.

Mooi, netjiese plek om te bly.

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Very nice, would stay there again.

Nice, neat place to stay.

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Charles C - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles C
Family with young children

Perfect overnight stay.

Fulfilled our need for a overnight stay. Unique! Historic!

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

Baie oulik! Ongewone ervaring.

Regtig 'n ou tronk wat in gaste-eenhede omskep is. Dik mure, klein venstertjies, en krapmerke agter die selle se deure. Skoon en netjies, maar bietjie beknop as daar meer as 2 mense in een sel bly. Neem muskietgoed saam - daar is baie (dit is nie die gastehuis se skuld nie). Die lugversorging in die eenheid was 'n welkome lafenis in die hitte van die Noord-Kaap.

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Very cute! Unusual experience.

Really an old prison converted into guest units. Thick walls, small windows, and scratch marks behind the cell doors. Clean and tidy, but a bit cramped if there are more than 2 people staying in one cell. Take mosquito nets with you - there are plenty (it's not the guest house's fault). The air conditioning in the unit was a welcome relief in the heat of the Northern Cape.

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

'n Wonderlike ervaring.

Unieke ervaring wat ons nie sal vergeet nie.

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A wonderful experience.

Unique experience that we will not forget.

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Cj D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Cj D
With friends

Het soos 'n "jailbird" in vyfster akkommodasie gevoel!

Die ou tronk is pragtig gerestoureer! Selle is smaakvol gemeubileer.

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Felt like a "jailbird" in five star accommodation!

The old prison has been beautifully restored! Cells are tastefully furnished.

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Attie D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Attie D
With partner

'n Genotvolle "tronkervaring" wat mens sal onthou.

Die mense is vriendelik en die verblyf voldoen aan die basiese vereistes. Afronding kan bietjie aandag geniet en die prys vergelyk ongunstig met dit wat aangebied word.

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An enjoyable "prison experience" that one will remember.

The people are friendly and the accommodation meets the basic requirements. Finishing could use some attention and the price compares unfavorably with what is on offer.

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Hein K - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Hein K
With partner

Uniek.

Unieke ervaring om in tronk te slaap.

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Unique.

Unique experience of sleeping in prison.

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Henning E - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Henning E
With partner

Oulike konsep.

Die gedagte agter die tronk as gastehuis is oulik, maar die prys is te duur vir wat jy kry.

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Cool concept.

The idea behind the prison as a guest house is cute, but the price is too expensive for what you get.

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

Die atmosfeer was ongelooflik.

Definitief vir jou as jy opsoek is na iets anders. Die atmosfeer was vreeslik lekker. Die kamers is pragtig, netjies en skoon. Die gasvryheid is ongelooflik. Ons sal definitief weer en weer daar oornag.

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The atmosphere was incredible.

Definitely for you if you are looking for something different. The atmosphere was very nice. The rooms are beautiful, neat and clean. The hospitality is amazing. We will definitely spend the night there again and again.

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Carien F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carien F
Family with young children

'n Fantastiese belewenis!

Dit was 'n fantastiese belewenis! Die kinders het dit so geniet. Alles is so mooi gedoen en ingerig en die ontvangs en gaste was almal vriendelik.

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A fantastic experience!

It was a fantastic experience! The children enjoyed it so much. Everything was so beautifully done and furnished and the reception and guests were all friendly.

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

Iets anders.

Aangenaam ontvang, lekker warm geslaap, om KykNet-kanaal te hê, was baie nice.

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Something else.

Pleasantly received, slept nice and warm, having KykNet channel was very nice.

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

Ongelooflike lekker ervaring om in die tronk te kan slaap

Alles is baie stylvol en gasvrou baie gasvry.

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Unbelievably nice experience to be able to sleep in the prison

Everything is very stylish and hostess very hospitable.

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

Interessant.

Baie lekker gewees. Heerlike atmosfeer, iets anders om in 'n ou tronk te slaap.

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Interesting.

Was very nice. Lovely atmosphere, was something else to sleep in an old prison.

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

Perfekte oornagplek.

Baie aangename warm ontvangs deur gasvrou. Die akkommodasie is perfek. Die ondervinding om in so 'n ou tronksel te slaap is briljant. 'n Moet vir alle reisigers!

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Perfect overnight stay.

Had a good and warm welcome by the hostess. The accommodation is perfect. The experience to sleep in such an old jail cell is brilliant. A must for all travellers!

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Anton B - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton B
With partner

Dit was 'n ondervinding om een aand soos 'n gevangene deur te bring.

Om 'n tronkvoël in so luukse tronk te wees is lekker!

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It was an experience to spend one night as a prisoner.

Being a jailbird in such a luxurious prison is fun!

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

Interesting alternative to the usual stop overs we've stayed at.

Loved the atmosphere and character of the place. Some suggestions,as a stop over for one night we would have appreciated a fridge and some food utensil (plates, bowl knives forks etc) for a simple meal without having to drive the albeit short distance into town. Maybe communal facilities with a microwave in the open room. Although there is air-conditioning in the "cell" it needed to be switched off overnight because of the noise which resulted in a rather humid night. Maybe look at someway of introducing more airflow, possible a mesh door that keeps mozzies out but lets air in. Will be back next time we travel the N12, thanks for the friendly welcome.

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

Ongelooflike, mooi, skoon, netjiese verblyf

Hou op soek en betaal dadelik! Perfekte middeweg tussen JHB en CPT. Ons was hartlik ontvang deur Talita en na ons kamer gevat. Lieflike groot kamer met een van die beste beddens en kussings waarop ek nog geslaap het! Heerlike ruim bad. Lekkerste beskuit wat ek nog ooit geëet het en 5 ster-koffie! Ons het heerlik gebly. Die lugversorger was 'n lekker bederfie en die binnehof lieflik om te ontspan. Talita was heeltyd op roep en het regtig uit haar pad gegaan. Dit was so lekker om die geskiedenis te lees van die tronk! Beslis die moeite werd! Ons sal weer en weer en weer daar slaap! Geen plek kom naby die gerief van die vyfster nie! Natuurlik is dit baie veilig want dit is mos 'n tronk! Haha. Lieflik uitgerus. Gaan bederf jouself met 'n ontbyt by Talita se lekker koffiewinkel die volgende dag, dit was heerlik! Dankie julle!

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Amazing, beautiful, clean, tidy accommodation

Stop looking and pay now! Perfect middle ground between JHB and CPT. We were warmly received by Talita and taken to our room. Lovely big room with one of the best beds and pillows I've ever slept on! Lovely spacious bath. Best rusk I've ever eaten and 5 star coffee! We had a wonderful stay. The air conditioner was a nice treat and the courtyard lovely to relax. Talita was always on call and really went out of her way. It was so fun to read the history of the prison! Definitely worth it! We will sleep there again and again and again! No place comes close to the comfort of the five star! Of course it is very safe because it is a prison! Haha. Nicely rested. Treat yourself to a breakfast at Talita's nice coffee shop the next day, it was delicious! Thank you guys!

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Hilde N - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hilde N
With partner

Unieke oorslaap-ervaring in 'n stukkie geskiedenis.

Hierdie was vir ons 'n besondere ervaring om in 'n historiese tronksel te kan oornag. Die sel is wel baie gerieflik ingerig en netjies. Ons is ontvang deur 'n vriendelike gasvrou, besoek gerus hul koffiewinkel op die dorp ook.

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Unique overnight stay in a piece of history.

This was a special experience for us to be able to spend the night in a historic prison cell. The cell is very comfortably furnished and tidy. We were received by a friendly hostess, feel free to visit their coffee shop in town as well.

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

Very nice and interesting establishment with great history.

What an interesting place, awesome. I definitely recommend this place. Owner also as interesting and friendly with passion for the history, not only for Vyfster The Old Jail's but the town as well. Definitely recommended.

Liezel Bester B - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezel Bester B
With partner

Het baie lekker geslaap.

Vyfster en baie lekker oornagplek.

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Slept very well.

Five star and very nice place to stay.

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

Interessant "agter tralies".

Lekker warm ontvangs. Talita het regtig uit haar pad gegaan om ons welkom te laat voel. Die geskiedenis en atmosfeer van die ou tronk is ongelooflik interessant. Ons sal 'n oornag hier aanbeveel.

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Interesting "behind bars".

Nice warm reception. Talita really went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The history and atmosphere of the old prison is incredibly interesting. We would recommend an overnight stay here.

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Samantha K - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Samantha K
Large group

Unique and quiet, very comfortable.

Our hostess is amazing, true hospitality. She has created a piece of beauty in the barren and dry Britstown. Beds are super comfy, it is totally secure and we had the place to ourselves which was very special. Just a pity there is not a really comfortable place for eating or making food, but I was aware of that before booking. The aircon is a tad noisy, but an absolute necessity in the intense heat. The enclosed courtyard was a super safe place for bicycles and dogs to stay. Do yourself a favour when visiting, go to the Old Mill as well - it is so beautiful too. Thank you for the advice on the roads to travel by bicycle - it was the best solution.

Stefan G - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Stefan G
With partner

'n Rustige, veilige oornagplek.

Ons was besonder vriendelik deur Talitha ontvang. Wat veral beïndruk het, was die feit dat hulle bereid was om ons bespreking met 2 dae te vervroeg, sonder om ons te penaliseer. Die verblyf is iets anders in die opsig dat jy in 'n sel slaap. Die sel is oopplan en mooi en deftig ingerig. Al die noodsaaklikhede vir oornagverblyf is daar. Daar is 'n televisiestel in die sel. In die sitkamer langsaan, is daar geriewe vir saamkuier. Die toilet en stort (in die bad) is alles deel van die sel. Privaatheid word verseker deur gordyne.Etes word nie verskaf nie en ons het 'n heerlike buffet-ete in 'n nabygeleë lodge geniet.

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A quiet, safe place to stay.

We were received particularly kindly by Talitha. What was particularly impressive was the fact that they were willing to advance our booking by 2 days, without penalizing us. The accommodation is something different in the sense that you sleep in a cell. The cell is open plan and nicely and elegantly furnished. All the essentials for an overnight stay are there. There is a television set in the cell. In the lounge next door, there are facilities for socializing. The toilet and shower (in the bath) are all part of the cell. Privacy is ensured by curtains. Meals are not provided and we enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner in a nearby lodge.

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Natalie B - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Natalie B
With partner

Kreatief, netjies en skoon.

Hierdie is 'n oulike plek met 'n interessante geskiedenis. Die mense is vriendelik en die eenheid is goed toegerus, netjies en skoon.

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Creative, neat and clean.

This is a cute place with an interesting history. The people are friendly and the unit is well equipped, neat and clean.

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Elaine K - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Elaine K
With partner

Besonderse oornag.

Om in 'n ou sel te oornag was 'n besonderse ondervinding. Die ou tronk is baie netjies gerestoureer. Die sel was 'n onverwagte luuksheid, baie keurig gemeubileer, amper uit die 50-jare, baie gerieflik met als wat nodig was vir 'n gemaklike oornag na 'n lang dag op die pad. Ons kamer het 'n stort binne in die bad, afgeskort van die slaaparea met gordyne. Ons kon rustig in die binnehof sit ontspan. Talita was 'n vriendelike gasvrou wat passievol is oor haar dorp. Die klein museum wat sy by ontvangs ingerig het was besonders interessant. Die tronkmure vertel ook hulle eie storie met inskripsies uit, o.a, die boereoorlog. Ons het ontbyt genuttig by die Ou Meul wat ook deur Talita bedryf word. Baie lekker met heerlike koffie. ('n Woord van raad - die lodge op die dorp het 'n heerlike buffet-ete). Dankie, Talita vir jou gasvryheid.

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Special overnight.

Staying overnight in an old cell was an extraordinary experience. The old prison was very neatly restored. The cell was an unexpected luxury, very nicely furnished, almost from the 50's, very comfortable with everything needed for a comfortable overnight after a long day on the road. Our room has a shower inside the bath, cut off from the sleeping area with curtains. We could quietly relax in the courtyard. Talita was a friendly hostess who was passionate about her town. The small museum she set up at reception was particularly interesting. The prison walls also tell their own story with inscriptions, among others, the Boer War. We enjoyed breakfast at the Old Mill, which is also run by Talita. Very tasty with delicious coffee. (A word of advice - the lodge in town has a delicious buffet dinner). Thank you, Talita for your hospitality.

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

Interessant.

Ek hou van die idee dat hulle 'n ou tronk omskep het, ek hou van historiese plekke en wat in verlede daar gebeur het baie interessant. Alles was daar wat mens sou nodig kry, ekstra komberse, aircon, ketel ens. Ons het laat daar aangekom en hulle was so nice om vir ons te wag tot ons daar is en ons 'n vriendelike verwelkoming gekry!

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Interesting.

I like the idea that they converted an old prison, I like historical places and what happened there in the past very interesting. Everything was there that one would need, extra blankets, aircon, kettle etc. We got there late and they were so nice to wait for us until we got there and gave us a friendly welcome!

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

Unieke ondervinding.

Baie unieke ondervinding. Kan sien dis nog besig om sy voete te vind, maar baie potensiaal.

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Unique experience.

Very unique experience. Can see it's still finding its feet, but lots of potential.

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Harry V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Harry V
With partner

Rustig.

'n Tronk is altyd 'n veilige hawe vir wie daar hoort. Hierdie tronk egter 'n aangename rusplek langs die pad vir die moeë reisiger. Net jammer die geskiedenis gegraveer op ou tronk mure toe gepleister of toe geverf. Sou voorstel eienaar restoureer ou sel in oorspronklike vorm en maak dit deel van museum-uitstalling.

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Restful.

A prison is always a safe haven for those who belong there. This prison, however, is a pleasant roadside rest for the weary traveller. Just a pity the history engraved on old prison walls plastered over or painted over. Would suggest owner restore old cell in original form and make it part of museum exhibit.

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Helena J - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Helena J
With partner

Dit was 'n heerlike tronk ervaring!

Ek sou die ervaring vir niks anders verruil nie. Die ontvangs was baie goed en vriendelik, die kamer was netjies en gerieflik ten spyte van die tronk sel. Die wind het die aand vreeslik gewaai en die krag was af en dit het presies gevoel soos 'n tronk in die begin van die jaar 1920! Ons het kerse gehad, maar geen vuurhoutjies en moes toe noodgedwonge vroeg gaan slaap. Ons moes ongelukkig die volgende oggend inry dorp toe om lekker koffie en ontbyt te kry, maar dit was alles die moeite werd.

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It was a wonderful prison experience!

I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. The reception was very good and friendly, the room was neat and comfortable despite the jail cell. The wind blew terribly that night and the power was off and it felt exactly like a prison in the early 1920's! We had candles but no matches and had to go to bed early. Unfortunately we had to drive into town the next morning to get some good coffee and breakfast, but it was all worth it.

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Kobus G - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Kobus G
With partner

Lekker geslaap.

Ons is happy met wat ons gekry het.

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Slept well.

We are happy with what we got.

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Yolanda D - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Yolanda D
With partner

Interessant, anders, aangenaam verras.

Dit was regtig iets anders en ons het die ou klipgebou met sy geskiedenis geniet. Cell 1 is baie mooi en half romanties ingerig. Het alles gehad wat ons nodig het. Sal weer daar bly en dit beslis aanbeveel.

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Interesting, different, pleasantly surprised.

It was really something different and we enjoyed the old stone building with its history. Cell 1 is very nicely and semi-romantically decorated. Had everything we needed. Would stay there again and definitely recommend it.

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Elanna B - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elanna B
With partner

Unieke ondervinding.

Dit was 'n unieke ondervinding om in die ou tronk te oornag. Ons het heerlik daar oornag. Die geskiedenis van die tronk was baie interessant. Net een negatiewe puntjie: Daar was geen warm water die oggend nie en om op 'n oggend wat 7 grade is 'n koue (darem nie yskoud nie, maar ook nie eers naby lou nie) bad te vat, is nie snaaks nie. Behalwe vir die koue water, was dit 'n heerlike oornag.

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Unique experience.

It was a unique experience to spend the night in the old prison. We had a great night there. The history of the prison was very interesting. Only one negative point: There was no hot water in the morning and taking a cold (at least not freezing cold, but not even close to lukewarm) bath on a morning that is 7 degrees is not funny. Apart from the cold water, it was a lovely overnight stay.

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Renier G - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Renier G
With partner

Everything was clean and neat. We enjoyed the stay.

I loved the old fashioned bath and the voile draping over it. I do however feel that the toilet should also be behind a curtain. It is completely visible in the room ─ no privacy. There is also no facility to have breakfast, but the owner has a coffee shop in Britstown where we could have breakfast.

Gert S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gert S

Baie lekker en baie beïndruk met wat Talitha gedoen het.

Ons was baie beïndruk met die slaapplek en het 'n baie lekker braai vir aandete gehad. Talitha, baie dankie vir die gasvryheid en baie oulike oorslaapplek. Sal beslis weer hier oorslaap.

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Very nice and very impressed with what Talitha did.

We were very impressed with the accommodation and had a very nice barbecue for dinner. Talitha, thank you very much for the hospitality and very nice place to stay. Will definitely stay here again.

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  • Capacity: 13 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 1 Jurie Street, Britstown, 8782, Northern Cape
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