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By Design Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 13 reviews for By Design Cottage
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Tessa O - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tessa O
On business

Gesellig, privaat en waarde vir geld.

Dit was die ideale wegbreek na 'n lang dag van werk. Skoon, netjies, gesellig en 'n lekker private braai-area. Die kaggel in die huis was baie welkom met die klompie winderige en koue dae wat ons beleef het.

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Cosy, private and value for money.

It was the ideal getaway after a long day of work. Clean, tidy, cozy and a nice private braai area. The fireplace in the house was very welcome with the few windy and cold days we experienced.

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Marinda B - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinda B
Family with young children

Beste gesinsvakansie.

Die area is rustig en die huis het alles wat 'n mens kan nodig kry. Die eienaars is baie hulpvaardig. Ons sal beslis weer hier bespreek.

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Best family vacation.

The area is peaceful and the house has everything one could need. The owners are very helpful. We will definitely book here again.

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Taryn J - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Taryn J
Large group

A wonderful relaxing weekend getaway!

Beautiful accommodation and surroundings.

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Andre N - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre N
Large group

Great house, great service.

Booking process and communication with the owner was seamless and quick. The owner and rental agents was extremely helpful and always friendly before, during and after our stay. We were 6 adults and 2 kids and everyone had a great time. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our weekend stay. The braai area in the courtyard is where we spent most of our time when we were home. The table easily accommodated the entire group with room to spare. The area is slightly protected from the wind which was a bonus.

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Petri G - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petri G
Family with teenagers

Mooi en lekker rustig, perfek vir 'n wegbreeknaweek of langer.

Loopafstand na die hoofstrand. Veilig vir die kinders. Baie lekker kuierhuis.

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Nice and quiet, perfect for a weekend getaway or longer.

Walking distance to the main beach. Safe for the children. Very nice holiday home.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group
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Leon K - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Leon K
With spouse/partner

Fantastiese ligging, stapafstand van die see via private ingang vanaf oord.

Lekker ruim en gesellige leefhuis met 'n binnenshuise kaggel wat fantasties werk! Dit het katte en honde gereën toe ons daar was! Troeteldier-vriendelike binnehof met gras en sement, baie lekker gewees vir ons 2 hondjies. Heerlike bed in die hoofslaapkamer! Die huisie het onderhoud nodig: Die voordeur se knop het uitgeval, seker a.g.v roes. Die dame by die verhuringskantoor het iemand gestuur om dit reg te maak, maar dit het die volgende dag weer uitgeval. Ook die buiteligte se skroewe moet vervang word. Was heerlik om te kon strand toe stap.

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Fantastic location, walking distance to the sea via private entrance from resort.

Nice spacious and cozy living house with an indoor fireplace that works fantastically! It was raining cats and dogs when we were there! Pet-friendly courtyard with grass and cement, very nice for our 2 dogs. Lovely bed in the master bedroom! The cottage needs maintenance: The front door knob has fallen out, probably due to rust. The lady at the rental office sent someone to fix it, but it fell out again the next day. The exterior lights' screws also need to be replaced. It was wonderful to be able to walk to the beach.

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By Design Cottage 's response

So happy you enjoyed your stay, Leon. Come again soon! You're right about the rust as fast as we fix things, another thing gives in to the vicious sea air, but we keep at it. We now see it as rust-ic charm.

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Leigh Z - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leigh Z
Family with young children

An amazing home.

This home offers character as you enter it. It draws you in as part of the family and leaves you missing the space and warmth when you leave. Ideal location for a short walk to the most beautiful bay in Africa.

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By Design Cottage 's response

I am so happy you enjoyed our home. You were great guests!

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Mariette L - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariette L

Aangename naweek gehad.

Heerlike naweek. Jammer skottelgoedwasser was stukkend. Dankie vir afslag. Vierde slaapkamer geen warm water en braairoosters ook gedaan. Ons het nuwes gekoop en daar gelos.

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Pleasant weekend.

Lovely weekend. It's a pity the dishwasher was broken. Thank you for the discount. The fourth bedroom had no warm water and the braai grid needs to be replaced. We bought new ones and left it there.

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Dear Mariette,

I appreciate how important a dishwasher is to a holiday experience, but the machine was in for unexpected repairs. I had hoped that the generous discount, and the recommendations for a cleaner, could help you, which I made sure to communicate with you before your arrival. Unfortunately, there was nothing else I could do to change matter.

I pride myself on being available to guests 24/7, as are our agents on site. It's a great pity you didn't let us know about your hot water, it was an oversight due to cleaning agency not putting the switch on and we would have remedied it immediately. Unexpected things happen, and I am always more than willing to attend to any issue promptly. It is most unfortunate that we didn't hear of your distress, as our intention is to always please our guests.

I am sorry your braai grid was broken, and thank you for leaving a new one. It is greatly appreciated. We have taken steps to ask guests to always bring there own, in line with the rental-policy of other Langezandt homes. The rust at the sea seems to erode them too quickly to keep up with the demand.

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Johnny D - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johnny D
Family with young children

Netjiese en gemaklike verblyf.

Die verblyf was presies wat ons verwag het. Sal dit vir seker aanbeveel.

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Neat and comfortable stay.

The accommodation was exactly as expected. Would definitely recommend.

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Frans L - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Frans L
With friends

Aangename regte kusdorp-akkommodasie met 'n lekker kuierplek.

Die huis het als wat mens nodig het met twee addisionele buitekamers en 'n lekker onderdak-braaiplek. Ons het lekker daar gekuier en kan dit aanbeveel.

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Pleasant real seaside town accommodation with a nice place to hang out.

The house has everything you need with two additional outside rooms and a nice covered barbecue area. We had a great time there and can recommend it.

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Leonie V - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Leonie V
With spouse/partner

Ons het gerieflik gebly en ook 'n groep familie en vriende gemaklik onthaal.

By Design Cottage bied alles wat mens nodig het vir 'n wegbreek naby die see. Ons kon ook met gemak 'n groep vriende en familie onthaal in die ruim buite-braai area vanuit die goed toegeruste kombuis. In die koue nat weer was die grasdakhuis nogal koud en ons het die lekker groot kaggel goed benut. 'n Verwarmer in die slaapkamer sou 'n aanwins wees. Hoewel daar aanvanklik geen warm water was nie, het die eienaar vinnig opgetree om die probleem op te los. In teenstelling met die waarskuwing van die inligtingsblaadjie was daar wel genoeg toiletpapier vir ons verblyf, hoewel mens wel jou eie handdoeke moet saamneem. Die warmwatersakke en ekstra komberse was 'n pluspunt!

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We had a convenient stay and also hosted a group of family and friends.

By Design Cottage offers everything you need for a getaway near the ocean. We were also able to welcome a group of friends and family in the spacious outdoor braai-area next to the well-equipped kitchen. In the cold, wet weather the thatched roof house was quite cold and we thoroughly enjoyed the using the big fireplace. A heater in the bedroom would be an asset. Although there was no hot water initially, the owner acted quickly to solve the problem. Contrary to the warning of the information leaflet, there was enough toilet paper for our stay, but you have to take your own towels. The hot water bottles and extra blankets were a plus!

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

Nice holiday home.

We had a great time, but the house is not really suitable for winter as it is now. Thicker blankets, maybe heaters for the rooms would help a lot, especially in the outside rooms that are not heated by people and are empty during the day. The hot water was also not sufficient for the 11 people. The many crockery and cutlery is a bonus, so nice to visit and there is plenty of everything! The house itself is beautiful and well located with easy walking distance to the beach.

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per night, for 12 ppl
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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Corner of Murex and Chlamys Streets, Struisbaai, 7285, Western Cape
  • All ages welcome
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