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Arum Hill Lodge

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4.7 out of 5from 17 reviews for Arum Hill Lodge
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.9/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Johan M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan M
With spouse/partner

Gerieflike blyplek.

Die ligging is goed vir die area. Alle besienswaardighede is in redelik maklike reikafstand. Die kamer was netjies, maar lyk bietjie moeg en begin tekens van agteruitgang te toon. Daar word nie nuwe kapitaal hier ingestoot nie en dit is seker redelik hand tot mond. Die "lock downs" het die plekke seergemaak. Eskom se load shedding help ook nie. Daar is nie rugsteunkrag by die plek nie. TV-kanale is beperk. Ons hou van sport, so was bietjie teleurgesteld. Mens pas maar aan. Die suite was lekker ruim. Die ontbyt was ingesluit by die prys en was werklik lekker. Die bed is gerieflik en ten minste ordentlik. Die gasheer was baie hulpvaardig en gasvry. Die kos by die restaurant was baie goed en die restaurant netjies en "presentable". Daar is 'n paar ander "dives" wat nie so great was nie. Die Italiaanse restaurant, La Lampara, was peperduur. Jammer, die Abingdon Kelder is net oop oor naweke. Die ander wynplaas kom nog op die been. Die "Wine Cellar" het 'n baie groot verskeidenheid Kaapse wyne, maar die opset het ons afgesit. Baie bouvallig. Nie regtig uniekheid nie. Die eienaar het egter goeie kennis van wyne gehad en was baie vriendelik en gasvry. Ons het egter nie gebly nie. Meestal restaurante en koffieplekke en snuisterytipe dinge om te doen. Daar is bietjie avontuur, maar as 'n bestemming dink ek nie die area is so great nie. Die 18-putjie golfbaan by Gowrie Farm sal 'n aanwins wees. Daar is ook 'n paar mikrobrouerye. Nie sleg nie, maar mens kan ook net soveel bier proe. Daar is 'n paar kaasplekkies ens. Dan is daar Trebadore Koffie wat nice was.

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Comfortable place to stay.

The location is good for the area. All attractions are in fairly easy reach. The room was tidy but looking a bit tired and starting to show signs of deterioration. No new capital is injected here and it is probably pretty much hand to mouth. The "lock downs" hurt the places. Eskom's load shedding does not help either. There is no backup power at the location. TV channels are limited. We like sports, so were a bit disappointed. You just adapt. The suite was nice and spacious. The breakfast was included in the price and was really tasty. The bed is comfortable and at least decent. The host was very helpful and hospitable. The food at the restaurant was very good and the restaurant neat and "presentable". There are some other "dives" that were not so great. The Italian restaurant, La Lampara, was expensive. Sorry, the Abingdon Cellar is only open at weekends. The other wine farm is still coming up. The "Wine Cellar" has a very large selection of Cape wines, but the layout put us off. Very dilapidated. Not really uniqueness. However, the owner had good knowledge of wines and was very friendly and hospitable. However, we did not stay. Mostly restaurants and coffee places and trinket type things to do. There is some adventure, but as a destination I don't think the area is that great. The 18-hole golf course at Gowrie Farm will be an asset. There are also a few microbreweries. Not bad, but you can only taste so much beer. There are some cheese places etc. Then there is Trebadore Koffie which was nice.

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

Baie lekker.

Baie vriendelike ontvangs. Stil en rustig en pragtige omgewing. Goeie TV en WiFi.

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Very nice.

Very friendly reception. Quiet and peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Good TV and WiFi.

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Yolande P - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolande P
Family with teenagers

Pragtige uitsig oor die area en 'n lieflike kuierstoep.

Die gastehuis is regtig waarde vir geld in vergelyking met ander plekke in die area. Daar is matte in die kamers en elektriese komberse vir daardie koue aande. 'n Heerlike stoep om te sit en koffie te drink.

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Beautiful view of the area and a lovely patio.

The guest house is really value for money compared to other places in the area. There are carpets in the rooms and electric blankets for those chilly evenings. A lovely porch to sit and drink coffee.

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Naomi C - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Naomi C
With spouse/partner

Wonderful stay in a well appointed establishment.

We appreciated the lovely surroundings and all the amenities that were available. Making our own wood fire in the evening and having a restful sleep all added to our enjoyment. The breakfasts were tasty and well prepared. Thank you!

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Lee-ann F - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lee-ann F
Family with young children

Dit was 'n baie aangename, netjiese plek met die lekkerste stoep en uitsig.

Die bestuurder het ons so mooi gehelp in terme van aanduidings tot by die troue-bestemming as gevolg van swak sein in daai hele area en nog beurtkrag. Die ontbyt was heerlik, kamer was netjies.

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It was a very pleasant, neat place with the nicest porch and view.

The driver helped us so nicely in terms of directions to the wedding destination due to poor signal in that whole area and still load shedding. The breakfast was delicious, room was neat.

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Edgar S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Edgar S
With spouse/partner

Baie lekker gekuier by Arum Hill, bestuur en staff baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Jammer dat loadshedding ons 'n paar keer verontrief het.

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Had a great time at Arum Hill, management and staff very friendly and helpful.

Sorry that loadshedding inconvenienced us a few times.

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

Pragtige gastehuis met 'n baie mooi uitsig.

Pragtige gastehuis met 'n baie mooi uitsig, gasheer is ook baie vriendelik en aangenaam.

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Beautiful guest house with a very nice view.

Beautiful guest house with a very nice view, host is also very friendly and pleasant.

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Natasha J - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasha J
With spouse/partner

Natuurskoon is wonderlik, baie rustig, en sal ons dit definitief aanbeveel.

Die nuwe eienaar (blykbaar slegs 3 weke daar) Luke was baie op sy senuwees, maar met tyd glo ek sal hy 'n fantastiese gasheer wees. Ons het dit regtig geniet, heerlik oornag en sal definitief volgende jaar tydens ons seun se rugby te Michaelhouse, Arum Hill Lodge weer besoek.

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The scenery is wonderful, very peaceful, and we would definitely recommend it.

The new owner (apparently only there 3 weeks) Luke was very on his nerves, but with time I believe he will be a fantastic host. We really enjoyed it, had a wonderful overnight stay and will definitely visit Arum Hill Lodge again next year during our son's rugby at Michaelhouse.

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Philip V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Philip V
With spouse/partner

What a pleasant surprise!

Not much to add, just a beautiful restful place in a wonderful setting with beautiful surroundings.

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

Excellent.

Mark was an excellent host following up and confirming details before our arrival. He even borrowed his own car for us to fetch take away food at a restaurant as we were on motorcycles. Breakfast was phenomenal and Mark had a fore going when we arrived as it was quite cold. Will return anytime and will highly recommend Arum Hill.

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Karin V - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin V
With spouse/partner

Gerieflik.

Ruim, gemaklike bed, mooi uitsig, skoon.

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Comfortable.

Spacious, comfortable bed, nice view, clean.

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Wendy L - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Wendy L
With spouse/partner

Cheryl was welcoming. The view and place is nice.

The rooms are big which is good. The linen cover especially pillows have to be changed. Since there are made of feathers there are no longer comfortable to lean on. Carpets have to be vacuumed for people with sinus like me. Otherwise everything else is good.

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Sue N - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sue N
Family with teenagers

As Michaelhouse parents it offered us exactly what we wanted and needed.

Location was perfect, clean, comfortable, friendly atmosphere, well maintained, breakfast was good, lots of hot water, could have been better signposted from the road but we know the area and found it easily enough.

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Arum Hill Lodge 's response

Thank you for taking the time to review our Property. We are glad to see that you found our facilities and service up to your satisfaction! We are in the process of applying for directional road signs which will hopefully be erected in the near future. We hope to welcome you back to Arum Hill Lodge B&B in the future!

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Reinhard V - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reinhard V
With spouse/partner

Baie skoon en luukse kamer met 'n mooi uitsig en vriendelike diens.

Sien die sterre.

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Very clean and luxurious room with a nice view and friendly service.

See the stars.

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Baie Dankie! We hope you will come visit us again!

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Marianne L - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marianne L
With spouse/partner

Great! Friendly!

Friendly and wonderful surroundings!

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So glad you enjoyed yourselves! We hope to see you in the new year!

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Riaan R - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Riaan R
With spouse/partner

Die ligging is baie goed met 'n fantastiese uitsig.

Die ligging is baie goed met 'n fantastiese uitsig.

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The location is very good with a fantastic view.

The location is very good with a fantastic view.

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Baie Dankie, We hope to see you again soon!

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Morne J - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Morne J
Family with young children

Great accomodation. We will be back!

Ronel catered for all our needs and we were pleasantly surprised at the standard of accommodation. It is great to still get value for your money.

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Thank you very much for your review. We hope to see you again soon!!

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per night (sleeps 2)
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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Currys Post Road, Arum Hil, Balgowan, 3275, KwaZulu-Natal
  • All ages welcome
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