Vyfster The Old Jail
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Japie L - Nov 2024
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Baie oorspronklik.
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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
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Veilig, rustige, skoon.
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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
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Interessante plek.
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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
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Enjoyable, will recommend Vyfster The Old Jail.
Robert S - Jun 2024
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Nice little place.
Mia S - Apr 2024
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Skoon en bekostigbaar.
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Clean and affordable.
Nice sleep and clean bedding!
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Madelein V - Apr 2024
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Gerieflik, skoon en netjies.
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Comfortable, clean and tidy.
Beds are comfortable, kitchen facilities are good.
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Wentzel L - Mar 2024
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Baie lekker.
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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
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Rustig.
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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
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Very great stay.
Clinton J - Jan 2024
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Relaxed.
Susan B - Jun 2024
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Rustig en veilig.
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Quiet and safe.
Slept warm in a very interesting place.
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Karen G - Mar 2024
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Heerlik, sal weer kom en dit aanbeveel.
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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
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Was nie veel om te doen na mens inboek.
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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
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Karakter, goed geslaap.
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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
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Iets heeltemal anders, maar lekker. Baie mooi, skoon en netjies.
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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
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Ideale halfpad.
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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
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Wat 'n ondervinding om te dink jy slaap in 'n tronk-sel. Elke sent werd.
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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
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Goeie oornag bestemming.
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Good overnight destination.
Cell No. 1 could perhaps get a new mattress.
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Gideon J - Oct 2024
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Lekker.
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Nice
Something else should do it.
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Francois C - Sep 2024
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Baie interessant.
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Very interesting.
Good overnight place for the traveler.
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Betsie C - Mar 2024
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Dit was skoon, netjies en interessant.
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It was clean, tidy and interesting.
We enjoyed the difference!
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Pierre V - Mar 2024
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Interessante ervaring.
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Interesting experience.
Enjoyed the 1 night behind bars.
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Evette T - Sep 2024
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Dorp is netjies, akkommodasie was lekker.
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Town is neat, accommodation was nice.
It was a nice experience.
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Martin N - Sep 2024
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Goeie verblyf vir 1 nag.
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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
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Wat 'n ervaring!
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What an experience!
Great stay! Very friendly reception.
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Linda K - Mar 2024
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Heerlik geslaap, goeie kos by die Ou Meule Restaurant, goeie waarde vir geld.
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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
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Perfek vir 'n unieke een nag oorslaap.
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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
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"'n Nuwe ervaring!
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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
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Heerlike ondervinding.
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Great experience.
It had been a pleasant stay.
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Celeste G - Oct 2024
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Vriendelike personeel. Interessante verblyf.
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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
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Groot verrassing. Dit is 'n pragtige plek en dit is nogal opwindend.
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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
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Nie aan te beveel vir ouer mense nie.
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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
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Average accommodation.
Mirelle C - Jan 2024
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Two star accommodation.
Maggie V - Dec 2023
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What an excellent find in Britstown.
Alrika V - Dec 2023
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Billike akkommodasie met geskiedenis en styl.
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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
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The history is visible on the walls and doors of the accommodation.
Sarel V - Sep 2023
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Gerieflik en vars.
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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
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Dit is 'n baie oulik plek! Oulik ingerig.
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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
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Unieke ervaring.
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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
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Ek het wel net gaan stort en slaap maar ek het laat aangekom en hulle was meer as bereidwillig om oop te sluit.
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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
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Oornag.
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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
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Baie interessant.
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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
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Uniek.
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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
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Altyd 'n unieke ervaring en pragtige blyplek.
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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
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Baie interessante gebou met baie geskiedenis.
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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
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Baie kort kuier.
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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
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Een aand in die tronk.
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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
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A night of luxury in prison.
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Lekker en rustige oornagplek.
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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
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Heerlike oorslaap gewees op pad huis toe van Gauteng af.
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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
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Geskik, maar ontevrede oor die gebrek aan diens.
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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
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Great experience.
Raymond A - Mar 2023
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Die tronk skep 'n besonderse atmosfeer as gastehuis.
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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
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Ons is vriendelik ontvang en alles in ons kamer is aan ons verduidelik.
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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
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Baie spesiaal.
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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
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Gemaklike oornag stop.
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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
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Wonderlike ervaring.
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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
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Het lekker oornag, dankie.
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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
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Skoon, netjies.
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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
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Gerieflik gebly.
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Comfortable stay.
All fine, just would have appreciated a microwave.
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Neels D - Sep 2023
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Netjies en skoon.
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Neat and clean.
Interrogation Room is spacious and tidy.
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Andrew T - Aug 2023
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Baie interessante ervaring. Mense wat daar wil bly moet onthou dit was 'n ou tronk maar ek sal dit aanbeveel.
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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
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Waarde vir geld, maar niks spesiaal nie.
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Value for money, but nothing special.
Room was comfortable.
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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2023
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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
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Interessante verblyf.
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Interesting stay.
See stars.
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Kobus D - May 2023
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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.
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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
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. Geen kommentaar.
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. No comment.
Rooms very hot - "portable aircons" insufficient, poor ventilation, many mosquitoes.
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Peter E - Dec 2022
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Weereens baie lekker gebly.
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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
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Dit was skitterend in 'n outentieke gebou.
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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
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Buitengewoon, asemrowend mooi en lekker.
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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
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Baie vriendelik, plek is netjies en geriewe was puik.
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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
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Perfect for a stop-over.
Kenneth R - Apr 2022
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Unbelievable.
Yolandie P - Apr 2022
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'n Verrassende, pragtige, goed beplande en vriendelike kuierplekkie.
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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
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Uitstekend.
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Outstanding.
Really enjoyed the story about the old jail!
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Michelle V - Mar 2022
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Baie lekker gebly.
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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
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Just what is needed after a day on the road. Comfortable bed. Clean. Friendly staff.
Caro M - Apr 2022
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'n Baie oulike, unieke ondervinding.
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A very cool, unique experience.
See stars.
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Fred H - Jan 2022
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Lekker ondervinding gewees om daar te bly.
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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
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Netjies, goed toegeruste historiese gebou.
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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
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Baie deftig.
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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
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Ons het dit baie geniet.
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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
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Ongelooflike ervaring.
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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
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Vriendelike ontvangs en goeie waarde vir geld.
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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
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A fun one night stop.
Christa H - Dec 2022
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Netjies, iets anders.
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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
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Wonderfully private.
A nice experience.
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Petra A - Apr 2022
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Baie kreatief te werk gegaan met die inrigting as gastehuis. Baie interessante ervaring.
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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
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Waarde vir geld.
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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
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Wonderlik
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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
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Baie aangenaam, en 'n lekker ondervinding.
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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
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Uniek met groot geskiedenis.
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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
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Oornag op reis
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Overnight on a journey.
Old jail very nicely renovated!
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John S - Jan 2021
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Convenient overnight stop. Britstown very service orientated.
Tammy F - Aug 2021
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Perfect Stopover.
Andries S - Aug 2021
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Was 'n lekker ondervinding in die ou tronk.
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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
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Interessante verblyf. Talita is 'n uitstekende gasvrou.
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Interesting stay. Talita is an excellent hostess.
It was an interesting experience.
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Elbe K - Apr 2021
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'n Unieke, lekker oorslaapplek.
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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
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Baie lekker gekuier.
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Had a great time.
Very tasteful decor.
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Kevin S - Nov 2021
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Unieke plek om te oornag.
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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
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'n Unieke ervaring om in 'n ou tronk te slaap!
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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
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Basic and neat.
Malinda S - Apr 2021
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Skoon, netjiese en anderse verblyf.
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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
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Ons het die ervaring geniet.
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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
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Bitter koud.
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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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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
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It was an experience.
Zuzette V - Aug 2021
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Sal avontuur wees vir 'n gesin.
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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
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Kamers is netjies.
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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
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Dis 'n plek waar jy rustig kan ontspan na 'n lang reis met alles wat jy nodig het.
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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
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Eklektiese oornagplek.
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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
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Baie lekker gebly.
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Very nice stay.
Very clean and tidy. Friendly people.
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Shannon M - Oct 2020
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Kara P - Sep 2020
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Interessante plek.
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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
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Besonders.
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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
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Baie interessant
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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
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It is a charming, unpretentious establishment that offers something different.
Vivienne B - Mar 2020
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A very unique experience.
Thys L - Feb 2020
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Wat 'n aangename verrassing!
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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
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Interessante plek.
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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
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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.
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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
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Baie lekker, sal weer daar bly.
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Very nice, would stay there again.
Nice, neat place to stay.
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Charles C - Sep 2020
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Perfect overnight stay.
Adri D - Dec 2020
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Baie oulik! Ongewone ervaring.
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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
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'n Wonderlike ervaring.
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A wonderful experience.
Unique experience that we will not forget.
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Cj D - Dec 2020
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Het soos 'n "jailbird" in vyfster akkommodasie gevoel!
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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
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'n Genotvolle "tronkervaring" wat mens sal onthou.
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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
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Uniek.
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Unique.
Unique experience of sleeping in prison.
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Henning E - Sep 2020
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Oulike konsep.
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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
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Die atmosfeer was ongelooflik.
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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
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'n Fantastiese belewenis!
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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
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Iets anders.
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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
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Ongelooflike lekker ervaring om in die tronk te kan slaap
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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
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Interessant.
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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
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Perfekte oornagplek.
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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
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Dit was 'n ondervinding om een aand soos 'n gevangene deur te bring.
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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
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Interesting alternative to the usual stop overs we've stayed at.
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Ongelooflike, mooi, skoon, netjiese verblyf
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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
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Unieke oorslaap-ervaring in 'n stukkie geskiedenis.
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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
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Very nice and interesting establishment with great history.
Liezel Bester B - Sep 2019
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Het baie lekker geslaap.
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Slept very well.
Five star and very nice place to stay.
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Johan S - Dec 2019
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Interessant "agter tralies".
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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
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Unique and quiet, very comfortable.
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'n Rustige, veilige oornagplek.
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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
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Kreatief, 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
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Besonderse oornag.
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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
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Interessant.
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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
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Unieke ondervinding.
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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
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Rustig.
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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
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Dit was 'n heerlike tronk ervaring!
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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
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Lekker geslaap.
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Slept well.
We are happy with what we got.
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Yolanda D - Jun 2019
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Interessant, anders, aangenaam verras.
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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
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Unieke ondervinding.
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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
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Everything was clean and neat. We enjoyed the stay.
Gert S - Dec 2018
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Baie lekker en baie beïndruk met wat Talitha gedoen het.
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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
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 1 Jurie Street, Britstown, 8782, Northern Cape