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23 Ambleside

22 reviews
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4.5 out of 5from 22 reviews for 23 Ambleside
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
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Dave E - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dave E
With spouse/partner

Comfortable and private.

Neat, clean and comfortable self-contained and separate cottage on a property one block from the sea, almost perfect. Host is kind, gracious and private. Don't hesitate to stay here.

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23 Ambleside 's response

Thank you so much for this review, Dave Edwards. It was a pleasure hosting you and meeting your family. You were great guests and most welcome to visit again when you are around. Hope you got home safe

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Ahmed M - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Ahmed M
With spouse/partner

Poor facilities and overpriced.

The host was not there when we arrived, and Swenky, who let us into the premises, was not aware that we were arriving or which cottage we had booked. He said Catherine had not informed him. What is referred to as a "cottage" is nothing more than a large bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. There was a bar fridge with a microwave on top and an electric kettle on top of that, as well as two armchairs and a small table with a TV in a small space off the bedroom. Unfortunately, there was no crockery or cutlery, so we were unable to have tea or coffee in the evening or before we left the following morning. Additionally, there was no shower mat, creating a risk of slipping on the water that spilled out from under the shower curtain. The mat at the wash basin was actually a plastic mat for the bath. The room was reasonably clean. On our departure, the cleaner let us out. We did not meet the host at any time. The room is overpriced for the area, which we visit at least once a month. We will not be recommending this accommodation to anyone.

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23 Ambleside 's response

Dear Ahmed,
my sincere apologies for not being there and not being able to tell Swenky, the interim manager of the property, about your reservation. I was traveling and was not able be there and due to the extensive travel I had mixed up the dates and thought we were the 1st of October and not the 2nd. But Swenky is well capable of running the place as he has done do for the past 2 months Regarding the mat, cutlery and the crockery that was indeed a mistake of the cleaner, she took it inside to clean and did not return it. I will mention it to her. Please if something like that happens, all you need to do is ask and of course it will be given to you. For the appliences and the room layout, I think there are enough pictures and explanation that states what is available in the cottage. I am sorry it was not what you expected. Most people are very happy with this very cosy cottage.
Perhaps when you are in town next month, please visit us again and I will show you what it normally looks like and how we normally run. Again my apologies for being absent. KInd Regards Catherine

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Prof. Hennie K - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Prof. Hennie K
With spouse/partner

Gemaklike korttermyn verblyf.

Die verblyf is netjies met alles wat nodig is. Dit is nie groot nie, maar voldoende vir 2 persone. Dit het nie opwasgeriewe nie, maar die gasvrou het aangebied om enige skottelgoed te was. Die parkering is reg voor die deur en agter 'n staalhek. 'n Plus was dat daar voorsiening gemaak is vir beurtkrag.

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Comfortable short term stay.

The accommodation is neat with everything you need. It is not big, but sufficient for 2 persons. It doesn't have washing up facilities, but the hostess offered to wash any dishes. The parking is right in front of the door and behind a steel gate. A plus was that provision was made for load shedding.

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Thank you Prof. a really inspiring couple you are. Thank you for staying with us.

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

Uitstekende plekkie en baie vriendelike diens.

Baie warm ontvangs by aankoms. Almal baie vriendelik en baie behulpsaam. Verblyf was waarlik home away from home. Alles wat nodig is on lekker te rus. Waarlik 'n juweel van 'n plekkie. Sal beslis aanbeveel.

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Excellent place and very friendly service.

Very warm welcome on arrival. Everyone very friendly and very helpful. Accommodation was truly home away from home. Everything you need to rest well. Truly a gem of a place. Would definitely recommend.

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23 Ambleside 's response

Thank you so much Pieter. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us, it was a joy having you. You were such good guests. Come back anytime.

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

Waarde vir geld, rustig en oor as genoeg spasie vir 'n groot groep.

Rustig, perfekte ligging. Spasie in tuin en in huis is voldoende vir kleinkinders. Lapa is baie lekker na aan huis.

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Value for money, quiet and more than enough space for a large group.

Quiet, perfect location. Space in the garden and in the house is sufficient for grandchildren. Lapa is very nice close to home.

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23 Ambleside 's response

Thank you so much. It was lovely seeing the whole family enjoy the stay. Come back anytime.

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Nonto M - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Nonto M
Family with teenagers

It was fine.

It was fine but not happy regarding breakfast, we paid for bed and breakfast but didn't get it. And we have to clean our room yet we were there to relax.

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Jaco P - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco P
On business

Fantastiese ligging, skoon en netjiese verblyf.

Vriendelik ontvangs, skoon en netjies. Baie naby aan die strand, loopafstand. Heerlike nagrus.

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Fantastic location, clean and tidy accommodation.

Friendly reception, clean and tidy. Very close to the beach, walking distance. Great night's rest.

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Mark B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mark B
Family with young children

Awesome time.

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay a lot, will definitely be going back!

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23 Ambleside 's response

Thank you so much, Mark. Glad you enjoyed it. Loved having you and your family.

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Jabulani N - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jabulani N
Individual traveler

Great hospitality.

Very welcoming owners.

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

Weekend away with friends.

We had a pleasant stay. The hosts went out of their way to assist us on our late arrival. The place is clean and a walking access to the beach.

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23 Ambleside 's response

Thank you so much, such fun you all were!

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Nethan M - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nethan M
Individual traveler

Was a great getaway, peaceful and close to the beach.

Owners were very welcoming and accommodating. Great place to getaway from the concrete jungle.

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23 Ambleside 's response

Thank you so much, Nate! It was a pleasure having you!

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Celeste P - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celeste P
With spouse/partner

Ou Engelse liefde.

Die gasvrou met die vriendelikste smile. Laat jou dadelike welkom voel met die mooiste klein persoonlike verwelkoming notas. 'n Tukkie engelse liefde op sy eie. Baie veilig. Baie rustig. Jy kan goed uitrus op 'n plekkie soos 23 Ambleside. Gaan beproef die kuier kuns daar.

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Old English love.

The hostess with the friendliest smile. Make you feel instantly welcome with the most beautiful little personal welcome notes. A little bit of English love on its own. Very safe. Very calm. You can rest well in a place like 23 Ambleside. Go try the art of visiting there.

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You just made my day. It was an absolute pleasure having you guys stay with us. Molly was just the cutest and we would love to see you all again!

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Jacques V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacques V
With spouse/partner

Cosy safe stay close to a quiet beach.

Very friendly service with attention to detail. Cottage was cleaned every day and fresh water supplied. Thank you. We will be back. Keep it up.

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Emsie A - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Emsie A
Family with teenagers

Unforgettable holiday experience.

See stars.

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Chris S - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris S
With spouse/partner

The absolute best!

The price was unbelievably cheap, so much effort put into the place to make us feel at home and special. Its quiet and so beautiful. The owner is a sweetheart and very helpful. One cannot even describe it. Just the best of the best and more than one would expect to experience. Really this is the place where I will book every time I go on vacation.

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23 Ambleside 's response

This review has honestly made my heart so happy. I am so pleased you had such a lovely stay and we can't wait to see you again in the near future! It was an absolute pleasure having you by us.

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Lynn B - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynn B
Family with teenagers

Outstanding!

We were welcomed by the lovely hosts of beautiful 23 Ambleside and immediately made to feel right at home. Everything was perfect inside, beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. Exceptional attention to detail. The garden is well kept and safe for your pets and children. Easy access to the beach. We loved our stay there and can wholeheartedly recommended it.

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23 Ambleside 's response

It was an honor having you and your family stay by us! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time and hope to see you again soon!

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Jorrie J - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jorrie J
With spouse/partner

Highly recommended.

What a nice and affordable place to stay - the service was very good. Thank you Sjadé.

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Stoof S - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
0/5
Service
0/5
Location
0/5
Safety
0/5
Value for money
0/5
Stoof S
With spouse/partner

Baie netjies, skoon en veilig en sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel.

Die eienaar was baie vriendlik en baie behulpsaam. Plekkie was altyd skoon en baie netjies. Vir die reëndae is daar wel 'n fliekkannaal. Dit is ook baie veilig en toegang is baie goed beheer. Sal dit enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Very neat, clean and safe and would recommend it anytime.

The owner was very friendly and very helpful. Place was always clean and very tidy. For the rainy days there is a movie channel. It is also very secure and access is very well controlled. Would recommend anytime.

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Anonymous Guest - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers
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Richard S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard S
With spouse/partner

Awesomely superbly great.

All was well and the place is very practically situated. Close to the main road and some basic needs. The Spar is a mere 150 m. The personal touch was just too wonderful. Will definitely arrange our trips to spend a night it two at the place. Very cosy.

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23 Ambleside 's response

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Richard! It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us. God Bless and we hope to see you real soon!

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

The hospitality is great, the place was neat and an awesome place to relax.

The hostess went out of her way to make you feel at home, comfortable and helped if you needed anything. Over the Christmas period we were spoiled with chocolates. The cottage were very need and I can definitely recommend it to any one who wants to go and relax.

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23 Ambleside 's response

Thank you very much, Sonja. It was an absolute pleasure having you and Sonika here. I hope we will see you again soon.

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Delene G - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Delene G
With spouse/partner

Wonderful.

The cottage was very private, clean and neat.

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  • Capacity: 19 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
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  • Address: 23 Ambleside Road, Umtentweni, Port Shepstone, 4235, KwaZulu-Natal
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