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The Aloe House

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 28 reviews for The Aloe House
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
5.0/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Kay-leigh O - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kay-leigh O

Comfortable and relaxing.

Such a treat for the weekend. My sister and I got to relax and got the break we deserved. The host is amazing.

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Thank you so much Kay-leigh, it was so lovely to have met you. We are so happy you enjoyed some down-time just relaxing.
Wishing you a blessed 2024

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Trudie H - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie H
With spouse/partner

Besonders.

Absoluut perfek en topklas.

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Especially.

Absolutely perfect and top class.

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Dankie Trudie en Johan.

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Danie D - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danie D
Large group

Fantasties!

Ja, ons het heerlik gebly. Die gasheer en gasvrou was werklik vriendelik en behulpsaam. Dankie Janine en Darryl. Dankie ook vir die Kersgeskenkies op Kersdag vir die kinders. Al het dit gereën, was die huis heerlik groot en selfs die kinders kon binne besig gehou word.

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Fantastic!

Yes, we had a wonderful stay. The host and hostess were really friendly and helpful. Thank you Janine and Darryl. Thank you also for the Christmas presents on Christmas Day for the children. Even though it was raining, the house was wonderfully large and even the children could be kept busy inside.

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Thank you Danie, for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to have you and your family stay at The Aloe House over Christmas and I am glad everyone was comfortable despite the rain.

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Cecile F - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cecile F
Individual traveler

Rustig, netjies en skoon. Oulike gasvrou.

Hulle het moeite gedoen om my tuis te laat voel. Alle ligskakelaars en geriewe uitgewys. WiFi was beskikbaar vir TV kyk. Stilte en skoon lug is 'n bonus.

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Quiet, neat and clean. Lovely hostess.

They made an effort to make me feel at home. All light switches and amenities pointed out. WiFi was available for watching TV. Silence and clean air are a bonus.

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Thank you Cecile, for taking the time to review and rate The Aloe House. It was really lovely to have met you and hosted you on your stop-over.

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Sonia F - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sonia F
With spouse/partner

Heerlik, rustig en eienaars was wonderlik en behulpsaam. Dankie, Janine.

Stil, en pragtige ligging. Eenheid het als in wat jy nodig het. Veral die gasbraai het handig tepas gekom vir 'n laataand aankoms se worsie braai, dankie.

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Lovely, peaceful and owners were wonderful and helpful. Thank you, Janine.

Quiet, and beautiful location. Unit has everything you need. The gas grill in particular came in handy for a late night arrival's sausage grill, thank you.

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Thank you Sonia, it was lovely to have met and hosted you.

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Gert H - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gert H
With spouse/partner

Wonderlike mooi plek.

Janine het ons baie welkom laat voel. Sy het uit haar pad gegaan om ons te ontvang. Sy het aan alles gedink wat nodig is in die gastehuis. Genoeg lig gedurende load shedding. Sal beslis weer kom kuier.

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Wonderful beautiful place.

Janine made us feel very welcome. She went out of her way to receive us. She has thought of everything that is needed in the guest house. Enough light during load shedding. Will definitely visit again.

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Thank you Gert, it was so wonderful to have met you both and been able to share a bit of our paradise with you.
Your review is truly appreciated.
Regards Janine

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Benita M - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Benita M
With spouse/partner

Lieflike rustig plek.

Aloe House is goed versorgd en netjies ingerig. Die stoep wat uitkyk oor die rivier is ook 'n lekker bonus. Ons sal dit definitief aanbeveel.

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Lovely quiet place.

Aloe House is well maintained and neatly furnished. The veranda overlooking the river is also a nice bonus. We would definitely recommend it.

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Thank you for your lovely review Benita. It was a pleasure to have met and hosted you.

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Kwartus S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kwartus S
With spouse/partner

Uitstekend.

Deeglik toegerus, mooi ligging en uitsig.

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Outstanding.

Thoroughly equipped, nice location and view.

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Thank you for your review and rating, Kwartus. It is so appreciated

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Ayanda M - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ayanda M
With spouse/partner

Wonderful!

Great hosts. Very accommodating. Spacious. Thank you for everything!

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Thank you Ayanda for your lovely review and rating. It was lovely to have met and hosted you.

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

Absolutely peaceful and enjoyable.

Perfect spot with a beautiful view, I would recommend it to anyone and I will go again soon. Gorgeous, clean, safe and quiet, just what I needed. Janine, thanks for being an excellent host.

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Claude, it was an absolute pleasure meeting and hosting you both. I hope to see you in the new year.
Warm Regards,
Janine

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Angela F - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Angela F
With spouse/partner

Relaxing and beautiful place.

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful stay. Would definitely recommend.

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Thank you so much Angela and so glad you both had the opportunity to relax. Hope to see you again soon. Warm Regards, Janine

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Sage G - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sage G
With spouse/partner

Spacious with amazing views.

The flatlet was very spacious and offered amazing views. Janine was extremely hospitable and offered loads of insight into the town. I can't suggest this spot more! Thanks, Janine.

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Thank you so much Sage. We appreciate the wonderful review and hope to see you again soon. Warm Regards Janine

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Thabisile N - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thabisile N
With spouse/partner

Great place!

Had a lovely weekend. Everything was perfect.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Thabisile. So happy you enjoyed your stay.
Warm regards, Janine.

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

Wonderful.

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful location. Very quiet and serene. Just a short walk down to the river and a beautiful beach. Felt very safe. We only stayed one night but it would be ideal for a longer vacation.

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Thank you so much Martin. It always makes us so happy knowing our guests enjoyed their stay. Thank you for the review.
Warm regards, Janine.

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Charles S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles S
Individual traveler

Great view, clean and comfortable.

It was great to have the comfort of upmarket accommodation with the natural surrounds.

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Thank you so much Charles. So happy you enjoyed your stay. Warm regards Janine

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

Love staying at Aloe House.

Love staying at Aloe House. Friendly people, clean, and out of the city.

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Thank you so much Collin, it's always such a pleasure hosting you.

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Julian G - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Julian G
With spouse/partner

Excellent spot. Highly recommended.

Roomy, light, lovely veranda with vista of the river and hills.

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Thank you so much for your kind review, Julian. We look forward to welcoming you back again.

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Tracey P - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tracey P
Individual traveler

Friendly and place was amazing, can't wait to arrange another stay.

Beautiful look out and very secure.

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Thank you Tracey, it was lovely to have met you. We look forward to welcoming you again.

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Heidrun W - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Heidrun W
Large group

Stayed a few days after walking the Strandloper Trail.

Friendly hosts. Spacious rooms.

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Hettie C - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hettie C
With spouse/partner

Gasvrye, vriendelike diens

Eienaars is toegespits op kliënte se gemak en tevredenheid! Akkurate roete-aanwysings, vriendelike ontvangs, geriewe heerlik, netjies en als perfek, heerlike ontbyt.

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Hospitable, friendly service

Owners are focused on customer comfort and satisfaction! Accurate route directions, friendly reception, facilities delicious, neat and all perfect, delicious breakfast.

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Susan S - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan S
Family with teenagers

Baie vriendelike ontvangs en ekstra moeite gedoen om ons gemaklik te maak.

Die gastehuis is luuks en waarde vir geld. Die eienaars het ons gou tuis laat voel en ons kon selfs aandete bestel teen 'n baie billike prys, wat ons die moeite gespaar het om weer uit te gaan vir ete.

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Very friendly reception and extra effort made to make us comfortable.

The guesthouse is luxurious and value for money. The owners quickly made us feel at home and we were even able to order dinner at a very reasonable price, which saved us the trouble of going out for dinner again.

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Michelle H - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle H
With friends

The Aloe House is awesome beyond words.

From the time we arrived at The Aloe House Janine and Darryl made us feel more then welcome, their hospitality is amazing. I would recommend everyone travelling to EL to book their accommodation at The Aloe House. Beautiful views.

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Dirk T - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dirk T
With spouse/partner

Janine en Darryl was perfekte gasvrou en -heer!

Was baie lekker gewees. Enigste (opbouende) kritiek is dat daar geen waaier of lugreëling is nie. Vir die twee nagte wat ons daar was (15 en 16 Februarie 2019) was dit nogal warm. Ons het met oop vensters /skuifdeur geslaap, maar daar is nie 'n trek in die kamer nie. Ek het nie gevra vir 'n waaier nie - dalk was daar een op aanvraag beskikbaar.

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Janine and Darryl were the perfect hostess and host!

Was very nice. Only (constructive) criticism is that there is no fan or air conditioning. For the two nights we were there (15 and 16 February 2019) it was quite hot. We slept with open windows / sliding door, but there is no air flow in the room. I didn't ask for a fan - maybe one was available on request.

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Hi Dirk,

Thank you so much for your review.

Our most sincere apologies that you were uncomfortable with the heat during your stay. We do have a standing fan available, but I think something a little more permanent would be suitable in the room. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Warm regards,
Darryl and Janine

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Sanlie V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanlie V
Family with young children

Heerlike ervaring! Kan verblyf hier definitief aanbeveel.

Pragtige verblyf met 'n uitsonderlike uitsig oor die rivier. Die vriendelike eienaars het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons te akkommodeer en tuis te laat voel. Baie gerieflik om etes daar te kan bestel.

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Great experience! Can definitely recommend accommodation here.

Beautiful accommodation with exceptional river views. The friendly owners went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel at home. Very convenient to order meals there.

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Sanlie, having you and your beautiful family share your holiday here with us was such a special time and we thoroughly enjoyed hosting you all. A blessed 2019 to you all.

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Stephnie S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stephnie S

Die uitsig vanaf The Aloe House oor die rivier is asemrowend.

Ons is gulhartig ontvang deur die gasvrou, Janine. Ons selfsorg-eenheid is aan ons uitgewys en die werking van die Aloe House is aan ons verduidelik. Toe ek bespreek het, het The Aloe House nog nie ‘n restaurant gehad nie, toe ons arriveer was dit ‘n welkome gedagte dat ons nie hoef berge voorraad kos te koop om selfversorgend te wees nie. Ons het net die basiese voorraad soos melk, koffie en koeldrank aangehou. Die uitsig vanaf The Aloe House oor die rivier is asemrowend. Die selfsorg-eenheid is netjies, ruim, volle DStv, eie dek wat ‘n asemrowende uitsig bied oor die vallei en rivier. Die eenheid het koffie, suiker, tee en melk. Ons het die visarend elke dag gesien sit in die boom by die rivier. Wild, soos vlakvarke, koedoes, bosbokkies was sigbaar op die aangrensende gronde. ‘n Verkyker is beskikbaar in die eenheid om die wild te bespied. Maar ek moet vertel van Daryl, ons gasheer se kook vernuf. Die ontbyt was nooit elke dag dieselfde nie. Daryl maak ontbyt soos die gier hom pak. Dit was lekker. Spek en eiers raak tog so afgesaag. Ons moes hom net inlig watter maaltye ons daar sal wees sodat hy voorbereid is. The Aloe House is nie so naby die strand nie maar dit was nie vir ons ‘n probleem nie. Ons het so lekker ontspan in die eenheid met sy ruim vensters en uitsig op die natuur dat dit nie saak gemaak het om nie strand toe te gaan nie. Jy kan versoek dat jou wasgoed gewas en gestryk word teen ‘n ekstra fooi.

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The view from The Aloe House over the river is breathtaking.

We were generously received by the hostess, Janine. Our self-catering unit was shown to us and the operation of the Aloe House was explained to us. When I booked, The Aloe House didn't have a restaurant yet, when we arrived it was a welcome thought that we didn't have to buy loads of food to be self-sufficient. We only kept the basic supplies like milk, coffee and soft drinks. The view from The Aloe House over the river is breathtaking. The self-catering unit is neat, spacious, full DStv, own deck that offers a breathtaking view of the valley and river. The unit has coffee, sugar, tea and milk. We saw the osprey sitting in the tree by the river every day. Game, such as warthogs, kudus, ibex were visible on the adjacent lands. Binoculars are available in the unit to spy on the wildlife. But I must tell about Daryl, our host's cooking genius. The breakfast was never the same every day. Daryl makes breakfast as the craze takes him. It was nice. Bacon and eggs are getting so trite. We just had to inform him which meals we will be there so he is prepared. The Aloe House is not that close to the beach but this was not a problem for us. We relaxed so much in the unit with its spacious windows and view of nature that it didn't matter not to go to the beach. You can request that your laundry be washed and ironed for an extra fee.

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Thank you for such lovely compliments and a thorough review. It is hugely appreciated and it was a great pleasure to have hosted you. All the very best for 2019 from us all at The Aloe House

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

Excellent, friendly and scenic environment, a definite re-visit.

Daryll and Janine are excellent hosts it actually made the visit. Will definitely return due to the scenery and the facilities. It is superb.

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Thank you Coen. We so enjoyed yours and Veronicas company. Our Suites are open and we would love to welcome you back for more RnR.

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Yvonne T - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvonne T
With spouse/partner

'n Wonderlike plekkie met soveel moeite vir ons mooi gemaak.

Ongelooflike gasvrye eienaars wat regtig aan elke moontlike klein detail gedink het. Ons was in die omgewing slegs vir een aand, maar The Aloe House het ons ons vakansiebestemming heroorweeg.

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A wonderful place made beautiful for us with so much effort.

Incredibly hospitable owners who really thought of every possible little detail. We were only in the area for one night, but The Aloe House made us rethink our holiday destination.

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Yvonne, it was so wonderful to host you and I am so pleased that you enjoyed yourself. We hope to see you again soon and enjoy our newest Suites.

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Leana L - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leana L
With spouse/partner

Bliss.

Dis moeilik om ‘n resensie te skryf en vas te lê hoe besonders ons verblyf was. Janine was warm en hartlik met die aankomslag en kontak voor die tyd, en het regtig die ekstra myl gegaan met ons verblyf daar! Die uitsig vanaf die dek is besonders, en jy merk ‘n veskeidenheid voëls (insluitende visarend), bokke (ons het baie blesbokke gesien, asook bosbokke en ‘n koedoe) en vlakvarke op. Heerlike en rustige atmosfeer. Ons sal beslis weer gaan!

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Bliss.

It is hard to explain in a review how incredible or stay was. Janine was warm and welcoming upon our arrival, as well as during our contact beforehand. The view from the deck is amazing and you notice the different birds (including eagles), different kinds of bucks and warthogs. Lovely and tranquil environment. We will definitely go again.

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Dear Leana,

Thank you for such a special review. It was such a great pleasure to host you both, and we look forward to seeing you again if you are in East London.

Warmest regards,
Janine

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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 76 Terrace View Crescent, Balugha River Estate, Glengariff, East London, 5259, Eastern Cape
  • All ages welcome
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