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The Crafty Coal Stove

Review Summary

3.6 out of 5from 12 reviews for The Crafty Coal Stove
Cleanliness
3.3/5
Service
3.8/5
Location
4.0/5
Safety
3.8/5
Value for money
3.3/5
Francis P - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francis P
Family with young children

Very comfortable, warm hospitality and quite unique.

I enjoyed the hospitality. The owner welcomed my mother, daughter and me very warmly. The upstairs room was very spacious with a well-stocked fridge, a living room area to enjoy. It had a lovely aerial view, very comfortable beds and easy entrance and exit. Overall, a lovely stay.

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The Crafty Coal Stove 's response

Thank you for staying with us. It was a pleasure for us to have met you and welcome you back anytime.

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Mathoma T - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Mathoma T
Family with teenagers

We did not stay at The Crafty Coal Stove as it couldn't accommodate the 5 adults comfortably.

The place looked like no one had attended to it. Right when you enter, you are hit by a smell of mold and wet carpet. There is a thin pathway in which to walk because there was a lot of clutter everywhere. It did not look anything like what we saw on the booking because we had seen it to have multiple rooms, only to find a single bedroom with 1 double bed and 2 single beds in the same room. The beds and bed sheets looked unkempt. Basically, the whole place didn't look healthy to stay in.

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

Wonderful.

It was super. Beyond my expectation.

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The Crafty Coal Stove 's response

Dear Lokky,

It was wonderful having you stay with us again. We hope to see you again in the near future for hopefully a longer stay. Keep well.

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Mandla N - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Mandla N
On business

He stayed because it was paid for and too late to find another place.

He mentioned that he could get a better place than what he paid for. His second accommodation was around the same rate and the service in all categories was pleasing.

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Werner B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Werner B
Family with teenagers

Place very dirty, mould in fridge.

Not worth the money charged, the towels provided were all torn, and surface areas were very dirty, toothbrush glass in the bathroom looked like haven't been cleaned for months inside and mould in the fridge.

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Chris G - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris G
Family with teenagers

Good place to stay and get up and go.

Host was very helpful and accommodating. It was my first loft experience with which I felt very comfortable.

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The Crafty Coal Stove 's response

Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We enjoyed having you over with us. I hope we will see you again when you travel this side.

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

Good food and service with a smile.

Leendert and his family was very accommodating with any and all requests. Can happily recommend them if you're looking for a stopover or short stay in Pietermaritzburg.

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The Crafty Coal Stove 's response

It was a pleasure hosting you and your family Iwan, more like having family over. Our door will always be open for you. Hope to see you again soon. Thanks for patronage.

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

Wonderful.

Friendly and very welcoming family. A safe place.

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The Crafty Coal Stove 's response

Dear Lokky. Thank you for your patronage. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again.

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Tewis B - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Tewis B
On business

Was aangenaam.

Aangenaam en rustig en vriendelike, Afrkaanse mense.

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Was pleasant.

Pleasant and peaceful and friendly, African people.

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The Crafty Coal Stove 's response

Baie dankie vir julle ondersteuning. Ons deure sal altyd vir julle oop staan.

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J P - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
J P

Blyplek en beddegoed is stowwerig en alles is baie vuil.

Sal beslis nie die blyplek aanbeveel nie. Geen skoonmaakdiens! Geen ordentlike parkering - honde spring teen jou voertuig op en los krapmerke. Tuin is oorgroei. Ontbytpap is stokoud en geen melk voorsien.

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Accommodation and bedding are dusty and everything is very dirty.

Would definitely not recommend the place to stay. No cleaning service! No decent parking - dogs jump up on your vehicle and leave scratch marks. Garden is overgrown. Breakfast porridge is stone cold and no milk provided.

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Dennis M - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Dennis M
On business

Very basic, looks like it has been put together in a hurry, poor finishes, especially in bathroom.

Shower head too low for even a person of average height. Hot / cold indicator on basin tap wrong way round resulting in unnecessary wait for hot water and resultant water wastage. Redeeming factor was being close to where I was doing business. Will not choose again. I am sure there is better, but you get what you pay for! It appears a lot of B&Bs were full at the time.

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Zaskia S - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Zaskia S
With spouse/partner

Wonderlike gasvryheid!

Vriendelike diens, ruim kamer! ’n Gemaklike oornag.

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Wonderful hospitality!

Friendly service, spacious room! A comfortable overnight stay.

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  • Capacity: 5 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 14 Windsor Avenue, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal
  • All ages welcome
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