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Die Blou Nartjie

Guest House

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 231 reviews for Die Blou Nartjie
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Daleen E - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daleen E
With partner

Heerlik!

Dit was ons 2e verblyf in die Blou Nartjie en was net so lekker soos voorheen!

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Delicious!

It was our 2nd stay in the Blou Nartjie and was just as nice as before!

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Phillip H - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Phillip H
Large group

Beste gastehuis op die dorp! Gaan sien vir jouself.

Baie gerieflike en skoon eenhede. Lieflike, rustige atmosfeer. Alles wat jy nodig het, is daar. Eienaar is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Heerlike etes by die 'In Huis' restaurant.

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Best guesthouse in town! Go see for yourself.

Very comfortable and clean units. Lovely, peaceful atmosphere. Everything you need is there. Owner is very friendly and helpful. Delicious meals at the 'In Huis' restaurant.

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Hannes G - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hannes G
Family with young children

Fantastic stay with family and friends.

Fantastic stay, the staff are friendly, the accommodation is comfortable and the restaurant food is delicious. We will recommend Die Blou Nartjie to anybody. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

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

Gasvry, pragtig.

Uitstekend, gasvry, pragtige plek.

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Hospitable, beautiful.

Excellent, hospitable, beautiful place.

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Harry V - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Harry V
With partner

Gerieflik, vriendelik, huislik.

Ons het ons vertrek uit die Kaap uit vervroeg weens die gure weer, en Die Blou Nartjie het ons tegemoet gekom deur ons twee dae vroeër te akkomodeer. Vriendelik ontvang, lekker geslaap en uitstekende aandete gehad. Nota: Kamers is uitstekend ingerig teen koue.

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Comfortable, friendly, homely.

We had brought up our departure from the Cape due to the bad weather, and Die Blou Nartjie accommodated us by accommodating us two days earlier. Friendly reception, slept well and had an excellent dinner. Note: Rooms are excellently equipped against the cold.

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

Baie lekker en rustig.

Baie gerieflike verblyf. Vriendelike ontvangs en personeel.

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Very nice and peaceful.

Very comfortable accommodation. Friendly reception and staff.

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Esta H - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esta H
With partner

Rusplek vir 'n moeë reisiger.

Ons was aangenaam onder die indruk van die opset van die gastehuis. Kamers was gerieflik en die heerlike aandete & ontbyt was net 'n bonus.

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Resting place for a weary traveler.

We were pleasantly impressed with the layout of the guest house. Rooms were comfortable and the delicious dinner & breakfast was just a bonus.

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Salomie K - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salomie K
With friends

Gasvry, netjies, waarde vir geld.

Ons was 'n groep van 5 grootmense wat een nag by die Blou Nartjie oornag het. Ons het aandete gehad, wat uit die boonste rakke was. Die volgende oggend se ontbyt was heerlik voor ons die pad aangedurf het na die Wes Kaap. Die gasvryheid van die personeel was 'n aangename verrassing.

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Hospitable, tidy, value for money.

We were a group of 5 adults who stayed one night at the Blou Nartjie. We had dinner, which was top notch. The next morning's breakfast was delicious before we hit the road to the Western Cape. The hospitality of the staff was a pleasant surprise.

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Marelise R - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marelise R
With friends

Baie lekker verblyf en restaurant op perseel.

Sien sterre.

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Very nice accommodation and restaurant on site.

See stars.

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

Gerieflik, skoon en netjies. Personeel baie vriendelik.

Ons was al voorheen ook daar, sal dit aanbeveel.

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Comfortable, clean and tidy. Staff very friendly.

We have been there before too, would recommend it.

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Ingrid H - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ingrid H
Family with young children

Heerlike Karoo tus.

Baie lekker gekuier en oorgeslaap.

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Delicious Karoo tus.

Had a great time and slept over.

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

Rustig.

Heerlike kos. Baie lekker warm geslaap. Kon die dorp verken.

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Restful.

Delicious food. Slept very nice and warm. Was able to explore the town.

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Abram S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Abram S
On business

Rustig en goeie fasiliteite.

Mooi opset. Goeie vriendelike diens. Die restaurant is 'n treffer.

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Quiet and good facilities.

Nice setup. Good friendly service. The restaurant is a hit.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Eugene G - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Eugene G
With partner

Goed geleë, en skoon, billike waarde.

Heerlik gebly en lekker geeët by hulle restaurant.

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Well located, and clean, fair value.

Had a great stay and had a nice meal at their restaurant.

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Marius B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marius B
Individual traveller

Baie aangename verblyf.

Was hartlik ontvang en kamer was gereed en silwerskoon.

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Very pleasant stay.

Was warmly received and room was ready and spotless.

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Andra B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andra B
With partner

Stil en rustig. Die matras was egter "hol" geslaap en lê nie lekker nie.

Ons eet altyd lekker in hulle restaurant.

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Quiet and peaceful. However, the mattress was slept on "hollow" and does not lie well.

We always eat well in their restaurant.

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

Good service.

Very pleasant and friendly.

Reinette S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Reinette S
Individual traveller

Gerieflike oornag-plek.

Gerieflike oornag-plek. Nie al die kanale van die DStv het gewerk nie (kon bv. nie M-Net opvang nie), maar aangesien ek slegs een nag gebly het, het dit nie juis gepla nie. Gaan eet gerus aandete in hulle restaurant!

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Comfortable overnight place.

Comfortable overnight place. Not all the channels of the DStv worked (e.g. couldn't catch M-Net), but since I only stayed one night, it didn't really bother me. Feel free to have dinner in their restaurant!

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

Redelike oornag fasiliteit.

Die eenheid waarin ons gebly het, was redelik beknop en kon beter toegerus wees. Dit was egter skoon.

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Reasonable overnight facility.

The unit we stayed in was quite cramped and could have been better equipped. It was clean though.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Overnight en route to West Coast.

It was a nice place to spend the night but would not stay there for more than one night.

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Lance T - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lance T
Family with teenagers

Awesome.

It was fantastic. Neat, clean, comfortable and just fabulous in general.

Rene A - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene A
Family with teenagers

Lieflik. Rustig. Waarde vir geld. Perfek!

Baie oulike netjiese geriewe. Baie vriendelike eienaars en fantastiese kos. Kamers is ruim en gerieflik. Baie beïndruk.

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Lovely. Restful. Value for money. Perfect!

Very nice neat facilities. Very friendly owners and fantastic food. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Very impressed.

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

Perfect overnight stop.

It is located within walking distance of the centre of town, but not close enough to hear all the noise. The room is comfortable, clean, and spacious. Parking is behind a locked gate and outside your room. The onsite restaurant serves good food at market-related prices, and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Deon F - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon F
With friends

Ons het lekker gekuier, die personeel was vriendelik en gasvry en die kos goed.

Die kos was lekker en die personeel vriendelik en effektief. Dankie. Ons sal weer daar kuier.

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We had a great time, the staff were friendly and hospitable and the food good.

The food was delicious and the staff friendly and efficient. Thank you. We will visit there again.

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

Excellent location and service!

Will definitely go back there and recommend it to all flower travelers!

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

Gemaklik en veilig.

Ons het baie veilig gevoel met ons voertuig agter elektroniese hek geparkeer oornag. Die aandete by die restaurant was heerlik. Die bed was gemaklik en die ontbyt was lekker.

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Convenient and safe.

We felt very safe with our vehicle parked behind an electronic gate overnight. The dinner at the restaurant was delicious. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious.

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Monia M - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monia M
With partner

Baie lekker plek en restaurant.

Goeie diens, netjies, skoon en veilig.

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Very nice place and restaurant.

Good service, neat, clean and safe.

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Michael W - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael W
With partner

Was everything we expected and the restaurant on site always delivers great food.

Yes the accommodation was of a great standard and exactly what you pay for. We will always stay there in Calvinia.

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

Skoon, netjies, waarde vir geld.

Heerlike kos en gesellige atmosfeer.

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Clean, tidy, value for money.

Delicious food and cozy atmosphere.

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

It is always a pleasure to stay here.

Rooms are clean and very comfortable, car is safely behind locked gates and the restaurant is fabulous — great little spot and a firm favourite. Hosts are lovely. We will always stay here when travelling in this part of the world.

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

Heerlik soos altyd.

Ons het dit baie geniet, net soos die vorige kere.

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Delicious as always.

We enjoyed it very much, just like the previous times.

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

Baie aangenaam. Personeel aan diens was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.

Bonus was die heerlike ete by die Blou Nartjie se restaurant.

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Very pleasant. Staff on duty were very friendly and helpful.

Bonus was the delicious meal at the Blou Nartjie's restaurant.

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

Netjiese, ruim kamer.

Alhoewel kamer 9 nie as 'n rolstoel toeganklike en rolstoel vriendelike verblyf geadverteer word nie, het die kamer en badkamer baie goed met ons dogter (wat rolstoel gebonde is) gewerk.

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Neat, spacious room.

Although room 9 is not advertised as a wheelchair accessible and wheelchair friendly accommodation, the room and bathroom worked very well with our daughter (who is wheelchair bound).

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

Verblyf was baie lekker. Geen probleem nie.

Met aankoms is ons vriendelik ontvang. Kamer was netjies. Lugversorging was 'n bonus want dit was baie koud. Die restaurant was puik.

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Stay was very nice. No problem.

Upon arrival we were kindly received. Room was neat. Air conditioning was a bonus as it was very cold. The restaurant was great.

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Therese V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Therese V
Large group

Excellent.

Dierevriendelik en rustig.

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Excellent.

Animal friendly and peaceful.

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Daniel B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daniel B
Individual traveller

Bly altyd lekker daar.

Beste restaurant in die Groot-Karoo.

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Always have fun there.

Best restaurant in the Great Karoo.

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Arnau Marcel W - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arnau Marcel W
With partner

Heerlik.

Baie netjies en skoon. Heerlike kos.

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Delicious.

Very neat and clean. Delicious food.

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Daleen E - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daleen E
With partner

Fantasties.

Dit was 'n heerlike verrassing. Die dorp is pragtig, die verblyf was uit die boeke en die aandete was ongelooflik! Ons sal beslis weer 'n draai maak !

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Fantastic.

It was a lovely surprise. The town is beautiful, the accommodation was out of the books and the dinner was amazing! We will definitely visit again!

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Joey R - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joey R
Individual traveller

Karoo friendlyness and hospitality, rooms beautiful and comfortable. Food excellent.

Very safe and quite after a long drive. A visit to the restaurant a must.

Marsha B - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marsha B

Baie vriendelik en gasvry.

Rustige omgewing en heerlike aandete.

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Very friendly and hospitable.

Peaceful surroundings and delicious dinner.

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Martin V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Martin V
With partner

Baie lekker gebly.

Kamer was puik en restaurant (aandete en ontbyt) van uitstekende gehalte. Puik professionele gasvryheid.

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Very nice stay.

Room was great and restaurant (dinner and breakfast) of excellent quality. Great professional hospitality.

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

Baie vriendelike personeel, handdoeke en beddegoed oud.

Ons het aandetes geneem. Kwaliteit was een dag baie goed, die volgende dag nie.

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Very friendly staff, towels and bedding old.

We took dinners. Quality was very good one day, not the next.

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Aretha K - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Aretha K
With friends

Vreeslik lekker en rustig.

Ons het heerlik gebly en by die restaurant geëet. Alles was netjies, skoon en veilig.

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Very nice and peaceful.

We had a great stay and ate at the restaurant. Everything was neat, clean and safe.

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

Will stay again!

Previously stayed there. Very comfortable well run family business.

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

Presies wat jy verwag van 'n oornaggastehuis.

Goeie kamers, lekker restaurant, veilige parkering en lekker ontbyt.

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Exactly what you expect from an overnight guest house.

Good rooms, nice restaurant, safe parking and nice breakfast.

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Henry R - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Henry R
With friends

Vriendelike personeel, veilig en netjies.

Heerlik gekuier in die restaurant.

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Friendly staff, safe and tidy.

Had a great time in the restaurant.

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Piet B - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Piet B
With partner

Rustige netjiese verblyf.

Ons bly gereeld in die rustige netjiese verblyf.

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Quiet neat accommodation.

We often stay in the quiet and tidy accommodation.

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

A very pleasant stay.

We had a pleasant room and the restaurant was a good place for supper.

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

Lekker blyplekkie.

Pragtige, plattelandse akkommodasie met alle fasiliteite nodig. En 'n oulike restaurant.

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Nice place to stay.

Beautiful country accommodation with all facilities needed. And a cute restaurant.

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Johandri S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johandri S
Family with young children

Rustigheid!

Baie lekker verblyf. Sal net voorstel maak vir mikrogolf en basiese eetgerei (borde, mes en vurke). Dalk 'n speelarea vir die kleingoed. Area rondom swembad is beperk en vinnig oorvol.

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Calmness!

Very nice stay. Will only suggest microwave and basic cutlery (plates, knife and forks). Maybe a play area for the little ones. Area around pool is limited and quickly overcrowded.

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

Lekker kos.

Aandete was lekker. Lamb shanks met mash en 'n Griekse slaai.

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Nice food.

Dinner was nice. Lamb shanks with mash and a Greek salad.

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

Uitstekende verblyf in Calvinia. Goed geleë.

Aandete by restaurant op perseel was van die beste gehalte.

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Excellent stay in Calvinia. Well located.

Dinner at on-site restaurant was of the best quality.

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Andre D - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre D
Family with teenagers

Skoon en netjies. Geen klagtes nie.

Die restaurant op die perseel was 'n lekker bonus.

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Clean and tidy. No complaints.

The restaurant on site was a nice bonus.

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Tom N - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tom N
With friends

Baie lekker, vriendelike ontvangs en diens, baie behulpsaam.

Lekker gebly, veilige parkering, kos baie goed, personeel is vriendelik.

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Very nice, friendly reception and service, very helpful.

Nice stay, safe parking, very good food, friendly staff.

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Harry W - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Harry W
Large group

Accommodation good, service poor.

Service was disappointing.

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

Comfortable.

Accommodation is basic but pleasant. Restaurant is excellent.

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Andre V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre V
Family with young children

Great plek en great kos.

Als was netjies en skoon. Almal gaan uit hul pad vir jou.

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Great place and great food.

Als was neat and clean. Everyone goes out of their way for you.

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

Baie gemaklik.

Dit was 'n vinnige een nag oorbly op pad Gordonsbaai toe en dit was verfrissend om die volgende dag weer die pad aan te durf.

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Very comfortable.

It was a quick one night stay on the way to Gordons Bay and it was refreshing to hit the road again the next day.

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

Aangename ervaring.

Netjies en skoon. Baie vriendelike gasheer en gasvrou. Restaurant op perseel het heerlike kos. In 'n baie mooi, historiese omgewing.

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Pleasant experience.

Neat and clean. Very friendly host and hostess. Restaurant on site has delicious food. In a very beautiful, historic setting.

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Rudolf R - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudolf R
With partner

Altyd betroubaar.

Groot, ruim kamer. Ontbyt ingesluit. Hulle pak ontbyt wanneer jy vroeg ry. Alles is net 100 persent reg en ons bly lekker. Restaurant is 'n bonus. Kos fantasies en by jou blyplek.

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Always reliable.

Large, spacious room. Breakfast included. They pack breakfast when you drive early. Everything is just 100 percent right and we are having a good time. Restaurant is a bonus. Food fantasies and at your place of residence.

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Christo O - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christo O
With partner

Excellent stay with clean room and wonderful restaurant.

Had a wonderful stay with great dinning experience.

Johannes K - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johannes K
Individual traveller

Netjiese rustige omgewing.

Netjiese kamer met alles wat nodig is. Geen wifi password in kamer beskikbaar.

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Neat quiet environment.

Neat room with everything needed. No wifi password available in room.

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

Netjies, rustig en veilig.

Die personeel was baie vriendelik. Die kos heerlik, porsies groot en bekostigbaar. Sal definitief weer daar oorslaap.

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Neat, quiet and safe.

The staff was very friendly. The food is delicious, portions are large and affordable. Will definitely stay there again.

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

Heerlik gekuier en lekker geëet.

Die personeel was baie vriendelik en ons het welkom gevoel.

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Had a great time and ate well.

The staff were very friendly and we felt welcome.

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Natashja T - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natashja T
With friends

Weereens 'n ongelooflike ervaring.

Soos altyd, het Die Blou Nartjie nie teleurgestel nie. 'n Hartlike ontvangs, die kamers was skoon, netjies en die detail in die kamers is ongelooflik. Die personeel is almal vriendelik en baie hulpvaardig. Die aandete was ongelooflik lekker met 'n baie lekker atmosfeer. Die ontbyt was heerlik. Alles was perfek.

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Again an amazing experience.

As always, Die Blou Nartjie did not disappoint. A warm welcome, the rooms were clean, tidy and the detail in the rooms is incredible. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. The dinner was incredibly delicious with a very nice atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious. Everything was perfect.

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

Baie lekker gebly. 'n Bonus is die restaurant. Ons het heerlik geëet. Onthou net om vroeg te bespreek vir plek in die restaurant.

Sien sterre.

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Very nice stay. A bonus is the restaurant. We ate deliciously. Just remember to book early for a place in the restaurant.

See stars.

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

Ons het heerlik gerus na 'n lang pad. Diens was goed.

Pasop net vir die aircon buite kamer 9. My man het sy kop lelik oopgesny teen die raam.

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We had a great rest after a long journey. Service was good.

Just watch out for the aircon outside room 9. My husband cut his head open badly against the frame.

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

Friendly, comfortable with good food.

We have stayed here three time and will do so again.

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

Very pleasant stay in Calvinia.

Lovely and hospitable. Good food and pleasant environment.

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

Die plek is netjies en goed toegerus. Die feit daar daar 'n restaurant is en ook nog ontbyt bedien is is beslis 'n bonus. Mense is ook baie vriendelik.

Die plek het so 'n plaasatmosfeer en geen padgeraas van voertuie nie. Die etes wat die restaurant voorsit en aanbeveel is uit die boonste rakke en ook teen bekostigbare pryse. Die eienaars en dienspersoneel is vriendelik en op hul pos die hele tyd. Beslis 'n lekker plek om oor te bly.

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The place is neat and well equipped. The fact that there is a restaurant and breakfast is also served is definitely a bonus. People are also very friendly.

The place has such a farm atmosphere and no road noise from vehicles. The meals served and recommended by the restaurant are top notch and also at affordable prices. The owners and service staff are friendly and on their job all the time. Definitely a nice place to stay.

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

Heerlike verblyf in die Karoo.

Vriendelike personeel en mens voel sommer tuis. Skoonkamers met goeie beddegoed. Ons kon self die Springbok-rugbygame in ons kamer kyk. Restaurant se kos was heerlik. Veilige parkering. Sal weer terug wees.

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Great stay in the Karoo.

Friendly staff and you just feel at home. Clean rooms with good bedding. We could watch the Springbok rugby matches in our room ourselves. Restaurant's food was delicious. Secure parking. Will be back again.

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

Baie skoon en netjies, goed toegerus en het 'n heerlike restaurant.

Die Blou Nartjie is baie goed geleë, die eenhede is baie skoon en netjies en ook goed toegerus. Die eienaars is vriendelik en behulpsaam en die etes in in die restaurant was heerlik.

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Very clean and tidy, well equipped and has a delicious restaurant.

The Blou Nartjie is very well located, the units are very clean and tidy and also well equipped. The owners are friendly and helpful and the meals in the restaurant were delicious.

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Francine C - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francine C
Family with young children

Fantasties!

Lekker dat jy daar kan eet ook!

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Fantastic!

Nice that you can eat there too!

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Lizemari G - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizemari G
With friends

Beste verblyf in Calvinia.

Skoon, veilige parkering binne, vriendelike personeel, lieflik. Sal elke keer weer en weer daar kom bly.

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Best accommodation in Calvinia.

Clean, secure parking inside, friendly staff, lovely. Will stay there again and again.

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

Great, comfortable rooms with a delicious restaurant and great hosts.

Our second stay and will be back in future and recommend to all our friends.

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

Dit was baie aangenaam.

Ons het oorgeslaap by Die Blou Nartjie en dit baie aangenaam gevind. Dit was ook interessant om te hoor waar die naam vandaan kom.

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It was very pleasant.

We slept over at Die Blou Nartjie and found it very pleasant. It was also interesting to hear where the name came from.

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

Everything we needed.

The restaurant is fantastic.

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

Baie gerieflik.

Baie gerieflik veilig en stil. 'n Uitstekende restaurant met heerlike kos.

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Very convenient.

Very comfortable safe and quiet. An excellent restaurant with delicious food.

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

Very pleasant rooms with nice environment.

Friendly hosts, and a nice old building.

Hayley S - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hayley S

Comfortable and hospitable.

Very accommodating of our request to have food delivered to our rooms as we were traveling with our elderly parents. Delicious food and warm hospitality. Blankets looked like they could have been laundered. The rest of the cottage was very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend Die Blou Nartjie.

Karen D - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen D
Individual traveller

Skoon en gemaklik.

Mooi gemaklike kamers met koffie en tee geriewe asook beskuit. Die restaurant is uitstekend en die ontbyt heerlik.

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Clean and comfortable.

Nice comfortable rooms with coffee and tea facilities as well as biscuits. The restaurant is excellent and the breakfast delicious.

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Mike E - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mike E
With partner

Baie vriendelike ontvangs, gerieflike kamers en uitstekende restaurant op perseel.

Ons het alles baie goed gevind, en die enigste negatiewe kommentaar is dat die storthokkie se deur direk uitkyk op die slaapvertrek en nie enige privaatheid bied nie.

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Very friendly reception, comfortable rooms and excellent restaurant on site.

We found everything very good, and the only negative comment is that the shower cubicle door looks directly onto the bedroom and does not offer any privacy.

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

Uitstekend.

Baie mooi en lekker kuierplek. Uitstekende diens. Alles werk perfek.

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Outstanding.

Very nice and nice place to visit. Excellent service. Everything works perfectly.

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Robert P - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Robert P
With partner

Lovely rural flavour.

Our room looked out to the open Karoo landscape which felt like being on a farm. The restaurant is fabulous and the food is top class. A very enjoyable experience in all respects.

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

Heerlik gekuier en geëet. Vriendelike mense.

Baie oulike, oorspronklike naam. Mense is baie gasvry en restaurant maak die lekkerste patats wat ek nog ooit geproe het. Maak net seker jy bespreek 'n tafel. Die plek is baie gewild.

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Had a great time and ate. Friendly people.

Very cute, original name. People are very hospitable and the restaurant makes the tastiest fries I've ever tasted. Just make sure you reserve a table. The place is very popular.

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

Gerieflike akkommodasie en vriendelike diens.

Vir reisigers wat 'n lang rit agter die rug het, is die beskikbaarheid van aandete baie voordelig. Die Blou Nartjie vervul hierdie behoefte.

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Comfortable accommodation and friendly service.

For travelers who have a long drive behind them, the availability of dinner is very beneficial. The Blue Nartjie fulfills this need.

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Karin B - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Karin B
With partner

Vriendelike ontvangs en verblyf.

Rustige omgewing en veilige parkering. Lekker kos by restaurant en gerieflik om ook ontbyt daar te geniet.

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Friendly reception and accommodation.

Quiet environment and safe parking. Nice food at the restaurant and convenient to also enjoy breakfast there.

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Wiana B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Wiana B

Heerlike etes.

Restaurant het heerlike aandete en ontbyt.

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Delicious meals.

Restaurant has delicious dinner and breakfast.

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

Perfekte oornaggeriewe. Heerlike kos by die restaurant.

Ons het tydens beurtkrag gearriveer. Daar was geen lig in die kamer nie. Niemand het ons gehelp om beurtkrag te bestuur nie. Kennisgewing kon gestuur word dat ons, ons op beurtkrag moes voorberei.

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Perfect overnight facilities. Delicious food at the restaurant.

We arrived during load shedding. There was no light in the room. No one helped us manage load shedding. Notice could be sent that we, we had to prepare for load shedding.

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Die Blou Nartjie 's response

Beste Corneli

Baie dankie vir jou kommentaar. Ongelukkig het ons self nie geweet van die beurtkrag wat om 18:00 begin het nie, aangesien Eskom dit na Fase 4 verhoog het kort voor julle aankoms. Dit het ons almal onverhoeds betrap.

Ons het 'inverter" ligte in elke kamer gemerk "Emergency Light", wat werk wanneer die krag afgaan sodat julle nie in die donker hoef te wees nie. Die ligte werk op dieselfde basis as gewone ligte en kan aangeskakel word soos benodig. Die restaurant het ook 'n kragopwekker vir sulke beurtkrag gevalle om te verseker dat julle nog steeds lekker kan kuier in die restaurant terwyl daar beurtkrag is.

Vriendelike Groete

Die Blou Nartjie
Steve M - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Steve M
With partner

Convenient and comfortable.

Convenient for an overnight stop over.

Ys M - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ys M
With partner

Lekker aandete.

Hulle vergeet om ons wegneemontbyt te maak. Sou verkies dat die broodjie gerooster was.

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Nice dinner.

They forget to make our take away breakfast. Would have preferred the bun to be toasted.

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Die Blou Nartjie 's response

Beste Michael
Jammer om te hoor van jou ondervinding. Ons noem net graag dat die kelners die vorige aand aangebied het om jou wegneem ontbyt reg te kry, maar jy het gesê dat jy nie kos wil hê wat oornag oorgestaan het nie en dat jy dit vars gemaak die volgende oggend wil hê. Die kombuis het dus toe gewag die oggend van julle vertrek totdat jy vra daarvoor, aangesien jy spesifiek gesê het jy wil dit vars hê. Ongelukkig is ons nie 'n "fast food" restaurant nie, en doen ons dus nooit geroosterde broodjies nie.
Vriendelike Groete
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Annemie F - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Annemie F
Family with young children

Teleurgesteld.

Vuil beddegoed, het 'n oop kondoompakkie in die bed gekry. Die muskiete het ons weggedra en daar was geen muskietgoed beskikbaar in die kamers nie. Daar was een ou enkele kersie vir loadshedding maar geen vuurhoutjies. Ons sal nie weer by hulle slaap nie.

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Disappointed.

Dirty bedding, found an open condom packet in the bed. The mosquitoes carried us away and there was no mosquito repellent available in the rooms. There was one old single cherry for loadshedding but no matches. We will not sleep with them again.

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Joey F - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Joey F
Family with young children

Oornag op pad Kaap toe.

Ons het items in ons kamer gevind wat dit duidelik gemaak het die kamer was nie behoorlik skoongemaak nie. 'n Lig vir loadshedding en Peaceful Sleep vir die muskiete was ook nie voorsien nie.

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Overnight en route to Cape Town.

We found items in our room that made it clear the room had not been properly cleaned. A light for loadshedding and Peaceful Sleep for the mosquitoes was also not provided.

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Johan B - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan B
Individual traveller

Geen kommunikasie tussen gastehuis en die webtuiste nie.

Gastehuis was onbewus van my bespreking en het die webtuiste dadelik geblameer.

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No communication between guest house and the website.

Guesthouse was unaware of my booking and immediately blamed the website.

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William E - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
William E
With partner

Received a good welcome, room nice. Meal the evening, nice.

No water pressure in shower in the morning.

Die Blou Nartjie 's response

Dear William

Sorry for your inconvenience with the water pressure
But as you know the whole country is under load-shedding and Calvinia has boor holes that must be pumped with electricity in order for us to have water.
So during load-shedding, the water pressure goes down, unfortunately, it is out of our hands,

Kind regards
Martha

Die Blou Nartjie
Carina S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Carina S
Family with teenagers

Teleurgestel.

Die ontvangs met aankoms was nie baie vriendelik en het meer die indruk gekry ons steur die vrou. Ook moes ek 'n mop vra oor ons vloer baie vuil was en dit self was aangesien die skoonmaker toe ek die mop vra gesê het hulle loop nou en met moeite die mop vir my uitgehaal het. Toe ons by die verblyf se restaurant wou eet wat op ons bespreking is en geen melding maak dat vooraf bespreek moet word nie, het die vrou ons meegedeel dat ons vooraf moet bespreek en hulle vol is. Sy was glad nie gepla of haar gaste eetplek het vir die aand of nie en of 'n ander plan gemaak kan word nie. Daar is nie ander eetplekke of take-aways in Calvinia nie. Ek sou verwag dat sy die gaste wat by haar oornag eerste sal akkommodeer vir ete. Ons was ook nie voorbereid met ander kos nie aangesien ons volgens bespreking die aand daar sou eet. Ons het ook nie die kamer ontvang wat bespreek was nie (10). Uiters swak, onprofessioneel en teleurgesteld.

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Disappointed.

The reception on arrival was not very friendly and gave more the impression that we were disturbing the woman. I also had to ask for a mop because our floor was very dirty and it was washed by myself as the cleaner when I asked for the mop said they were running now and with difficulty took the mop out for me. When we wanted to eat at the accommodation's restaurant which is on our reservation and doesn't mention having to book in advance, the woman told us that we have to book in advance and they are full. She was not bothered at all whether her guests had somewhere to eat for the evening or not or whether another plan could be made. There are no other eateries or take-aways in Calvinia. I would expect her to accommodate the overnight guests for dinner first. We were also not prepared with other food as according to reservation we would eat there in the evening. We also did not receive the room that was booked (10). Extremely poor, unprofessional and disappointed.

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Sean F - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Sean F
Family with teenagers

A real let down.

Food at restaurant was great, but that was it. The entire family unit was infested with mosquitos, smelled of cat urine on all furniture in the lounge, and no provision was made to cater for load shedding which is inexcusable after all this time. There is a gas stove in the unit, but it isn't connected to gas so we could not boil water during load shedding to make tea/coffee. No candles or any lighting was provided for the load shedding. Every place I have stayed in the last 2 years has provided candles or battery-powered lights for these events. No one at reception when we checked at 07:00. Reception was still locked up. Very very disappointed with this stay.

Die Blou Nartjie 's response

We are very sorry to hear about your bad experience. Please allow us to explain as this is not the standard of service we usually deliver. To be clear, we take ownership of these problems and only offer an explanation and not an excuse and the problems have been dealt with since your review to the best of our abilities.

The infestation of mosquitoes has happened because of the immense amount of rain that fell just the previous week and is a big problem currently in the whole of Calvinia. Unfortunately, we do not know where the cat urine smell comes from as we have no cats on the premises - our two lovely dogs Jock and Saartjie make sure of that as they are not cat lovers. The gas stove was installed just recently and unfortunately, we did not have time to connect it to a gas canister yet, an unforgivable oversight that has since been rectified. We did however bring you boiling water in flasks for your tea as requested. All the lamps in the unit is fitted with rechargeable bulbs and we have since added LED strip lights to further alleviate the load-shedding problem. We do not provide candles as it is a fire hazard. Regarding your check-in time of 19:00, yes the reception doors are locked at that time but the restaurant doors right next door were open with a lot of people already having dinner and at this busy time of the year it is all hands on deck to help dinner guests. As the restaurant and guest house are one business, we hope that guests will see that the doors are open just beside the closed ones and that we aim to help as many people as possible as efficiently as possible.

Apologies again for your bad experience, hopefully, we can make it a better one in the future.

Kind regards,
Die Blou Nartjie

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

Gerieflik, rustig en professioneel.

Vandat ons bespreek het, is ons ingelig gehou, ligging aangestuur en weer gekontak op dag van inboek. Kamer was modern, goed ingerig en skoon. Aandete en ontbyt was baie smaaklik, en waarde vir geld.

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Comfortable, quiet and professional.

From the time we booked we were kept informed, forwarded location and contacted again on day of check in. Room was modern, well appointed and clean. Dinner and breakfast were very tasty, and value for money.

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Lorette D - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorette D
With friends

Comfortable and convenient.

Can definitely recommend the dinner and breakfast - great value for money.

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

Sien sterre.

Netjies, skoon en vriendelike diens.

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See stars.

Neat, clean and friendly service.

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Liesel G - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liesel G
With partner

Heerlik en ontspanne. Baie oulike restaurant.

Volle DStv in die kamer is ’n bonus.

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Lovely and relaxed. Very nice restaurant.

Full DStv in the room is a bonus.

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

Flower weekend with friends.

We have a fantastic time at Die Blou Nartjie! Dinner was great. The family run establishment is lovely.

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

Gasvry en goeie waarde vir geld.

Dis 'n karaktervolle gastehuis met goeie atmosfeer en heerlike ontbyt. Alles in die kamer was gerieflik en netjies.

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Hospitable and good value for money.

It's a characterful guest house with a good atmosphere and delicious breakfast. Everything in the room was comfortable and tidy.

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

Fantasties.

Alles netjies en skoon. Personeel is baie vriendelik. Aandete en ontbyt was heerlik.

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Fantastic.

Everything neat and clean. Staff is very friendly. Dinner and breakfast were delicious.

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

Skoon, netjies en baie vriendelike personeel.

Die fasiliteit is skoon met 'n warm gevoel. Die mense is vriendelik en behulpsaam. Ontbyt was heerlik en ingesluit. Ons het ook aandete daar gehad. Die een plek waar hulle dalk kan verbeter is die kos. Lamb shank is die topverkoper, maar is volgens my 'n bietjie smaakloos.

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Clean, tidy and very friendly staff.

The facility is clean with a warm feel. The people are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and included. We also had dinner there. The one place where they could perhaps improve is the food. Lamb shank is the best seller but is a bit tasteless in my opinion.

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

Gemaklike oornagplek met heerlike kos.

Ons het baie lekker gebly by Die Blou Nartjie. Vriendelike personeel. Heerlike kos.

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Comfortable place to stay with delicious food.

We had a great time at Die Blou Nartjie. Friendly staff. Delicious food.

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

Een nag oorgeslaap. Baie gerieflike kamer. Goeie restaurant. Vriendelike ontvangs.

Die kamers is goed toegerus en ruim en gerieflik. Daar is ’n restaurant beskikbaar op die perseel, heerlike spyskaart.

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Overslept one night. Very comfortable room. Good restaurant. Friendly reception.

The rooms are well equipped and spacious and comfortable. There is a restaurant available on the premises, delicious menu.

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

Excellent.

Excellent, friendly service and superb food.

Adele E - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Adele E
With partner

Goed toegeruste kamers en die restaurant wat op die perseel is, is 'n bonus.

Die restaurant se kos is van hoogstaande gehalte. Die kamers is baie goed toegerus en alles is daar wat jy bv. vir 'n aand nodig het. Die restaurant is op die perseel en dit is 'n bonus. Niemand hoef weer in die aand te ry om te gaan eet nie. Die restaurant se kos is van hoogstaande gehalte en baie vriendelik diens is gelewer. Sal beslis weer hier oorslaap.

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Well-appointed rooms and the on-site restaurant are a bonus.

The restaurant's food is of high quality. The rooms are very well equipped and everything you need e.g. need for an evening. The restaurant is on site which is a bonus. No one has to drive again in the evening to go eat. The restaurant's food is of high quality and very friendly service was provided. Will definitely stay here again.

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Annette E - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annette E

Oase in die Hantam!

Voorwaar 'n wonderlike ontspanne oornag stop gewees. Ons hondjie was saam en sy was met ope arms welkom gemaak. Ry nooit weer verby die juweel nie.

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Oasis in the Hantam!

Truly a wonderful relaxing overnight stop. Our puppy was with us and she was welcomed with open arms. Never drive past the gem again.

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Annelize M - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelize M
With partner

Perfect Stopover.

Well appointed rooms, secure parking and friendly staff at a very affordable rate. Very good restaurant on site.

Ronel C - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel C
With friends

Vriendlike en hulpvaardig. Ons het baie tuis gevoel.

Lekker geëet in die Restaurant.

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Friendly and helpful. We felt very much at home.

Nice meal in the Restaurant.

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Derick S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Derick S
With partner

Tevrede.

Ons is baie tevrede met die diens wat ontvang was.

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Content.

We are very satisfied with the service received.

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

Ons verwagtinge is oortref.

Sien sterre.

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Our expectations were exceeded.

See stars.

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Doreen P - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doreen P
With friends

Very friendly, home atmosphere and the food was delicious.

Our room was very comfortable and we were very happy to park on the secure premises as we were towing a caravan. We will definitely stay there again and recommend to all our friends and family.

Elize O - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elize O
With partner

Gerieflike oornagtuiste met heerlike boerekos.

Ons was vriendelik ontvang deur Antony wat ons na ander kamers verskuif het om ons genoeg ruimte te gee vir parkering vir ons groot moter en waentjie. Die kamer en badkamer was baie ruim, skoon en bed baie gemaklike. Ons het heerlik boere kos vir aandete gekies. Ontbyt was ook baie lekker.

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Comfortable overnight accommodation with delicious farm food.

We were kindly received by Antony who moved us to other rooms to give us enough space for parking for our large car and buggy. The room and bathroom were very spacious, clean and bed very comfortable. We chose delicious peasant food for dinner. Breakfast was also very nice.

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

Rustig, pragtige natuur, vriendelike, hulpvaardige ontvangs.

Skoon, rustige verblyf en heerlike kos.

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Quiet, beautiful nature, friendly, helpful reception.

Clean, peaceful accommodation and delicious food.

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Andre B - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre B

Goed en teleurstellend

Die kamers is pragtig en mooi skoon. Modern, maar die waterdruk in die stort is sleg. Die etes in die restaurant is heerlik en hoogs aanbeveelbaar. Die WiFi is teleurstellend - login en wagwoord is net geldig vir 2 ure, nie goed genoeg nie. Die swembad is deel van privaat eiendom, maar mag gebruik word deur gaste, maar was vuil (groen bodem) en daar was ’n skilpad wat geswem het - onaanvaarbaar om te swem vir gaste.

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Good and disappointing

The rooms are beautiful and clean. Modern, but the water pressure in the shower is bad. The meals in the restaurant are delicious and highly recommendable. The WiFi is disappointing - login and password are only valid for 2 hours, not good enough. The pool is part of private property, but may be used by guests, but was dirty (green bottom) and there was a turtle swimming - unacceptable for guests to swim.

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Amanda L - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda L

Skoon en netjiese kamer, wat in alle behoeftes voorsien.

Restaurant op perseel se kos is uitstekend. My enigste klagte is dat die voordeurmatjie baie vuil was, asof die vullis van die vloer daarop uitgevee is. Waarde vir geld. Restaurant se diens baie goed.

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Clean and tidy room, which meets all needs.

Restaurant on site food is excellent. My only complaint is that the front door mat was very dirty, as if the garbage from the floor had been wiped on it. Value for money. Restaurant service very good.

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Stephen M - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephen M
With partner

Solid value with good rooms and breakfast.

Dinner in the restaurant is an opportunity to experience some brilliant cooking - the lamb chops are exceptional.

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

Heerlike ruim kamer met alles wat ons benodig het.

Dit was baie gerieflik om by die restauarant op die perseel aandete te kon nuttig. Die kos was heerlik!

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Lovely spacious room with everything we needed.

It was very convenient to be able to have dinner at the on-site restaurant. The food was delicious!

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Stephen M - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephen M
With partner

The rooms are appropriate for price and location.

The restaurant is highly recommended for dinner - the boere-pizza and the lamb chops are both excellent.

Marwaan D - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marwaan