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The White Giraffe River Cottage

Self Catering

Review Summary

3.9 out of 5from 84 reviews for The White Giraffe River Cottage
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
4.1/5
Safety
3.6/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Anonymous Guest - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Furthermore, we had a good time.

Place needs urgent attention such as taps, sink, mattresses and lights. Fish moths in beds.

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Hansie M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Hansie M
With friends

Te duur vir wat jy kry en sal nie aanbeveel nie, die fotos is baie verleidend.

Die woon-eenheid was bietjie onder verwagting. Die kamers was te beknop en het baie werk nodig. Die mure by die bed se kopstuk was baie lelik. Die vloere was taai en vuil omdat dit sementvloere is. Die mure se kleur verdonker die kamers nog meer. Die een stort se kop was so naby die muur en krane dat jy amper teen die muur moes staan om af te spoel. Die warmwaterkraan se kop was ook los en het water gelek en was dan moeilik om toe te draai. Daar was net 'n gordyn wat die toilet se ingang toegemaak het. Dit is glad nie die geld werd nie. Ek sou dink dit behoort so R700.00 per nag te wees. Die sementvloere was gekraak en die muur by die yskas waar die besem en mop gestaan het, was baie vuil. Die beddens het ook nie lekker geslaap nie.

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Too expensive for what you get and would not recommend, the photos are very seductive.

The living unit was a bit below expectations. The rooms were too cramped and needed a lot of work. The walls at the bed's headboard were very ugly. The floors were sticky and dirty because they are cement floors. The color of the walls darkens the rooms even more. The one shower head was so close to the wall and faucets that you almost had to stand against the wall to rinse. The hot water faucet head was also loose and leaking water and was then difficult to turn on. There was only a curtain covering the toilet's entrance. It is not worth the money at all. I would think it should be around R700.00 per night. The cement floors were cracked and the wall by the fridge where the broom and mop stood was very dirty. The beds didn't sleep well either.

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Ferdie R - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Ferdie R
With friends

Nie op standaard nie.

Stortkrane en deure is stukkend, en die waterdruk is amper niks.

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Not on standard.

Shower faucets and doors are broken, and the water pressure is next to nothing.

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Thank you for your comments, Ferdie Richter. I wasn't able to locate the broken shower tap; they all seemed fine. My apologies if the water pressure was not good, that is not normal at River House.

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Zack D - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zack D

Lekker dankie.

Baie lekker gebly, dankie.

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Thank you very much.

Very nice stay, thank you.

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

Alles wat mens nodig het en meer.

Ruim wooning. Goeie ligging en baie goeie waarde vir geld.

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Everything one needs and more.

Spacious residence. Good location and very good value for money.

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Mamaki M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mamaki M
With friends

It was a great stay overall.

It was pleasant, the view was amazing and so was the staff. I would highly recommend it. Our checkout time was 10 a.m., but they were kind enough to let us wait there for our transport. I had a great time!

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Renier B - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Renier B

Had a nice rest with the river in the background.

Overall, my stay at the accommodation was satisfactory, although there were a few notable aspects that affected the experience. The cleanliness of the accommodation was acceptable, and while the facilities seemed a bit outdated, they didn't significantly impact my stay. The presence of bats in the roof and occasionally inside the house was an issue, but the owner promptly addressed this concern by taking measures to remove them from the house. This proactive response to the issue was appreciated. Despite the outdated facilities, the property offered a pleasant view of the river, which added to the experience. Additionally, its convenient proximity to shops and restaurants was a definite plus, making it convenient for guests to access amenities nearby. In conclusion, considering the responsiveness of the owner to the bat issue and the property's convenient location, I would still recommend this accommodation to others. However, improvements in updating the facilities could further enhance the overall experience for future guests.

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Denese L - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Denese L
Family with teenagers

Daar was geen swembad soos op die foto's nie daar was ook nie 'n remote vir die TV nie.

Die plek was netjies.

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There was no swimming pool like in the photos, nor was there a remote for the TV.

The place was neat.

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Sorry, you are perhaps confused. There is no photos of a pool because there is no pool.

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

Very peaceful.

Simon is very friendly and helpful. We booked in earlier and they were very accommodating. Will definitely go to The White Giraffe River Cottage again soon.

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

I made good memories there, thank you.

I slept well, thank you.

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Susan V - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Susan V
With friends

Baie onveilig gevoel.

Daar is geen vloerbedekking nie. Sementvloere. Die beddegoed is glad nie gestryk nie en nie goeie kwaliteit nie. Geen straatnommer of die cottage se naam sigbaar of aangebring nie. Gesukkel om die plek te kry. Die storte het nie houers vir seep of sjampoe nie. Stortdeure maak nie toe nie. Oor die algemeen 'n onversorgde plek. Met 'n bietjie aandag en spandeer kan dit 'n pragplek wees. Dis die eerste keer in al die jare wat 'n blyplek my teleurgestel het. Sal definitief nie die plek aanbeveel nie.

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Feeling very unsafe.

There is no carpeting. Cement floors. The bedding is not ironed at all and not good quality. No street number or the cottage's name visible or posted. Difficulty finding the place. The showers do not have containers for soap or shampoo. Shower doors don't close. Generally an unkempt place. With a little attention and spending it can be a beautiful place. It's the first time in all these years that a place to stay has disappointed me. Would definitely not recommend the place.

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Elsa B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsa B
With friends

Heel aangenaam, die huisie is heerlik warm en het als wat mens nodig het vir 'n wegbreeknaweek. Die filterkoffie vir die koffiemasjien was 'n bonus! Die ligging is goed sodat mens gemaklik kan stap na die restaurante en winkels.

Een aanbeveling is dat daar 'n veiligheidshek/Trellidoor aangebring moet word by die deur in die oprit. Die deur is met 'n slot en ketting gesluit en haak nie mooi in die spore onder in nie. Die wind was redelik sterk die een dag en die deur het oopgetrek (soos 'n konsertina) tot waar die ketting dit toegelaat het. Die yskas werk nie 100% nie - die vrieshokkie is reg maar die yskastemperatuur is nie so goed nie.

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Very pleasant, the house is wonderfully warm and has everything you need for a weekend getaway. The filter coffee for the coffee machine was a bonus! The location is good so you can easily walk to the restaurants and shops.

One recommendation is that a safety gate/Trellidoor should be installed at the door in the driveway. The door is locked with a lock and chain and does not engage well in the tracks below. The wind was quite strong one day and the door opened (like a concertina) as far as the chain would allow. The fridge is not working 100% - the freezer is ok but the fridge temperature is not so good.

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Gopolang L - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gopolang L
With friends

Awesome.

I was happy with the place and customer service.

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Jerry S - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jerry S
On business

Comfortable.

Very basic yet everything works. . Back again soon. . Good service.

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Lindie R - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Lindie R
Family with young children

Die ligging is nie ideaal nie, vuil, vensters wat nie kan toemaak nie.

Ons was verbaas toe ons arriveer. Die foto's wys 'n swembad, en daar is geen. Die foto's wys ook nie die hele plek van buite nie, net binne. Daar is nie veel kaste in die kombuis nie. Beddegoed het vlekke op (geel kolle). 'n Mens kan nie die straat sien tussen die huisie en rivier op die foto's nie. Daar is geen grasperk nie. Elke oggend moet 'n mens die vlermuismis uitvee en afvee van banke en tafels. Die mure muf, daar is spinnerakke in die deurkosyne en dak. Loft ruik soos rot-/vlermuisurine. Stortdeure gebreek of maak nie toe nie. Kombuiskraan los. Ek sal volgende keer beter ondersoek doen.

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The location is not ideal, dirty, windows that cannot close.

We were surprised when we arrived. The pictures show a pool, and there is none. Also, the pictures don't show the whole place from the outside, just the inside. There are not many cupboards in the kitchen. Bedding has stains on it (yellow spots). One cannot see the street between the house and the river in the photos. There is no lawn. Every morning one has to sweep up the bat droppings and wipe them off sofas and tables. The walls are moldy, there are cobwebs in the door frames and roof. Loft smells like rat/bat urine. Shower doors broken or not closing. Kitchen faucet left. I will investigate better next time.

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Cathy L - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Cathy L
Family with young children

Baie lekker gekuier daar.

Baie oulike plek. Netjies en al wat jy nodig het is daar. Lekker sentraal geleë. Loopafstand van die dorp. Het oral geloop waar ons wou wees.

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Had a great time there.

Very cute place. Neat and everything you need is there. Nicely centrally located. Walking distance from town. Walked everywhere we wanted to be.

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Sonet D - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Sonet D
With spouse/partner

Teleurstellend, eintlik rip off.

Ons was bitter teleurgesteld. Ons het dit oorweeg om Vrydag terug te ry maar ja brandstof is duur, dit was my man se 66ste verjaarsdag Saterdag en self die kinders was geskok oor wat ons betaal het. Daar is besige pad voor huis, wat nie stil raak nie, wat nie op foto's wys nie. Bedelaars staan gedurig by lae voorste muur as jy op stoep sit. Die kamma groen grasperke op foto's is meters hoë bossies, gras en onkruid wat maak dat jy nie rivier kan sien nie. Visvangspot is wie weet waar en vol dronk mense, vuilgoed wat oral rondlê. Badkamers was vuil. Daar is vlermuise in dak wat deur openings van loft in en uit beweeg en heeltyd geluide maak en skarrel. Daar sit 2 ou vrouens skuins oorkant die pad heeldag op die stoep, my kleinkind se skoen het per ongeluk oor die muur geval, die bure was nie tuis nie. Sy het oor muur geklim om skoen te gaan haal. Dadelik toe kry ek oproepe en WhatsApp dat bure gerapporteer het dat ons in ander erf klim. Moes ek die skoen daar los? Ons is ouma en oupa, nie inbrekers nie! Ek is eintlik so ontsteld en teleurgesteld, sal nie weer deur julle bespreek nie. Vir ons is R2400 baie geld. Ek het foto's geneem van hoe dit werklik is.

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Disappointing, rip off actually.

We were bitterly disappointed. We considered driving back on Friday but yes fuel is expensive, it was my husband's 66th birthday on Saturday and even the kids were shocked at what we paid. There is a busy road in front of the house, which does not get quiet, which does not show in photos. Beggars are constantly standing by the low front wall if you sit on the porch. The kamma green lawns in photos are meters high bushes, grass and weeds that make you cannot see river. Fishing spot is who knows where and full of drunk people, rubbish lying everywhere. Bathrooms were dirty. There are bats in roof that move in and out of loft openings and make noises and scurry all the time. There are 2 old women sitting diagonally across the road on the porch all day, my grandchild's shoe accidentally fell over the wall, the neighbors were not at home. She climbed over the wall to get a shoe. Immediately then I got calls and WhatsApp that neighbors reported that we were climbing into other yard. Should I have left the shoe there? We are grandma and grandpa, not burglars! I am actually so upset and disappointed, will not book through you guys again. For us, R2400 is a lot of money. I took pictures of how it really is.

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Sorry that it clearly was not what you had expected.

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Ronel V - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronel V
With spouse/partner

Netjies, skoon, naby winkels en restaurante met 'n mooi uitsig.

Maar daar is baie rondlopers en die rivier se piekniekarea is verskriklik vuil en verwaarloos.

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Neat, clean, close to shops and restaurants with a nice view.

But there are many vagrants and the river's picnic area is terribly dirty and neglected.

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Anneli V - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Anneli V
With friends

Was in Parys vir matriekreünie. Die blyplek was lekker sentraal en in die oggende kon ons lekker gaan stap langs die rivier.

My suster moes na my hond kyk en die strate rondom die blyplek was lekker rustig vir hulle om te stap.

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Was in Paris for matric reunion. The place to stay was nice and central and in the mornings we could go for a nice walk along the river.

My sister had to look after my dog and the streets around the accommodation were nice and quiet for them to walk.

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Azania B - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Azania B
With friends

Meisiestrip verander in nagmerrie.

Sien sterre.

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Girl comic turns into nightmare.

See stars.

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Liezelle W - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezelle W
Individual traveler

Ek's mal oor die plek, maar dit kan skoner wees.

Alles voel met bolangs skoongemaak. Asblik is grillerig om oop te maak, spinnerakke, vuil vensters en deure.

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I love the place, but it could be cleaner.

Everything feels cleaned up. Trash is creepy to open, cobwebs, dirty windows and doors.

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Sorry to hear that, I know the cleaner did struggle that there was no water as there had been a long power outage of a few days in Parys, this may explain.

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Gopolang L - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Gopolang L
With friends

There are a lot of rats on the roof and rat poo when you wake up.

I hardly slept as I was sleeping on the couch upstairs and the rats make noise and it was uncomfortable because I am scared of them. I hated the rats more than anything else, I was uncomfortable sleeping.

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Hi,
I think you will find that it was a bat in the ceiling and definitely not rats.
With the cottage being located on the river this happens from time to time as it is the countryside after all.

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

Very pleasant stay. 5 stars.

Simon was very informative and helpful.

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Thank you so much.

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Theo S - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Theo S
With spouse/partner

Disappointing.

DStv is needed for sports lovers limited package was useless. No Wi-Fi a bad draw back.

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Sorry, those are requirements that you should check before booking if they are very important factors for you.

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Bobby M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bobby M
Family with young children

Goed.

Beligting oor die algemeen baie swak.

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Well.

Lighting generally very poor.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With spouse/partner

Quietly on banks of river.

View of tributary of river. also realizes the poverty in town, since quite a few people ask for food, and at the same time try to catch fish to eat.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Very nice and comfortable stay. Rooms slightly stuffy and little ventilation. Security could be better. But overall very nice thank you.

See stars.

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

Perfek vir 'n wegbreek.

Baie gerieflik vir 4 volwassenes en 2 kinders. Rivier het the sterk geloop vir visvang. Het die atmosfeer en ligging baie geniet.

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Perfect for a getaway.

Very comfortable for 4 adults and 2 children. River was running strong for fishing. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and location.

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Esmé V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Esmé V
With spouse/partner

Ek het ongelukkig nie baie veilig daar gevoel nie.

Verblyf self was netjies en skoon. Die ligging ongelukkig nie. Daar is 'n pad tussen die eenheid en die rivier. Pad baie besig. Mense gebruik grasperk oorkant eenheid om drankies te drink en dit maak inbraak op mens se privaatheid. Boemelaars baie lasting as 'n mens op die stoep sit en ons het nie gerus gevoel om in die donker by eenheid uit te klim om hek oop en toe te maak nie.

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Unfortunately I didn't feel very safe there.

Accommodation itself was neat and clean. The location unfortunately not. There is a road between the unit and the river. Road very busy. People use lawn opposite unit to have drinks and it intrudes on one's privacy. Hobos are a lot of trouble if you sit on the porch and we didn't feel comfortable getting out of the unit in the dark to open and close the gate.

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Thanks for your comments. The weekend that you stayed was a public holiday and unfortunately was very busy by the river, not always like that thankfully.

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Gerhard V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerhard V
Family with teenagers

Oornag op pad terug huis toe.

Ons het gekies om in Parys te oornag huis toe. Het al in ander oornag akkommodasie geslaap, maar sal definitief weer gebruik maak van die oornag fasiliteit. Mooi uitsig vanaf die stoep en alles is daar wat benodig word.

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Overnight on the way back home.

We chose to spend the night in Paris on our way home. Have slept in other overnight accommodation, but will definitely use the overnight facility again. Nice view from the porch and everything is there that is needed.

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

Baie lekker gebly. Sal weer gaan. Mooi skoon, voel soos jou huis.

Baie geniet. Troeteldiervrienlik, skoon en veilig.

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Very nice stay. Will go again. Nice clean, feels like your home.

Enjoyed a lot. Pet friendly, clean and safe.

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Cathy W - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Cathy W
With friends

Good view, but the street is too busy.

The place itself is very cosy and nice, but the street in front of the cottage is so busy and the cars are speeding up and down the street and there were a lot of beggars walking past the property begging. If one could pick up the cottage and put it where there is not so much hustle and bustle in the street, it would have been very nice. Cars were parked in front of the place, for people to picnic, which is taking a lot of one's privacy away.

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Marietjie F - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marietjie F
With friends

Aangename blyplek.

Blyplek was aangenaam. Gemaklike beddens, lieflike uitsig op rivier. Heerlike kaggel. Dit sou 'n aanwins gewees het as daar kaggelhout beskikbaar was met aankoms. Die hele plekkie kort 'n bietjie TLC. Dit skep nie 'n goeie indruk dat die een buitedeur met 'n ketting en slot toegesluit is nie. Sou ook veiliger gevoel het as die ingangshek van die perseel kon sluit, aangesien daar 'n taamlike deurloop in die straat voor die huis is.

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Pleasant place to stay.

Accommodation was pleasant. Comfortable beds, lovely view of river. Lovely fireplace. It would have been a plus if there was firewood available on arrival. The whole place needs some TLC. It does not create a good impression that the one outer door is locked with a chain and lock. Would also have felt safer if the entrance gate to the premises could lock, as there is quite a walk through in the street in front of the house.

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So happy you enjoyed the cottage. Please note that the entrance gate does in fact lock, it has a button that you push down to lock and the key is on the set of keys I gave you, sorry maybe I should have been clearer about that.

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Glenda B - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Glenda B
Family with young children

Very basic accommodation, not children friendly at all.

The White Giraffe is centrally located in Parys, just across the road from the river. The High Street of Parys is within walking distance of the house. The facility has a good layout with a nice fire place and an upstairs lounge. However we have the comments to share. The low front wall allows a view of the riverbank from the patio, however numerous vagrants imposed themselves upon you especially during meal times. The lighting at the house, both inside and outside, is very poor and whilst we enjoy wildlife, the bats roosting in the roof are a nuisance after dark. The bedrooms are well appointed however, the beds are worn.

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Marcus V - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marcus V
Family with teenagers

Perfect accomodation and location for getting away to a quaint little town.

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Kobus L - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobus L
With spouse/partner

Verblyf was heel gerieflik en ons het die 1 aand baie geniet.

Verblyf was aangenaam. Daar was net geen voorsiening, bv. kerse vir kragonderbrekings nie.

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Accommodation was very comfortable and we really enjoyed the 1st night.

Stay was pleasant. There was just no provision, e.g. candles for power outages.

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

Die kaggel was 'n redding!

Oulike klein plekkie vir 'n vinnige wegbreek.

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The fireplace was a lifesaver!

Cute little place for a quick getaway.

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Elfriede G - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elfriede G

Lekker kuierplek

Genoeg spasie in die leefarea. Lekker atmosfeer.

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Nice place to visit

Enough space in the living area. Nice atmosphere.

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David M - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
David M
With spouse/partner

Not up to expectations.

The bedrooms/bathrooms are run down and shabby and, unlike the photo, there is a road between the house and river. This place needs some love and attention. The sink is mounted at almost chest height so it is difficult to wash up and the mixer is loose and flops around. The bedlinen and mats are threadbare, no bedside lights, missing cornice, dirty broken bedroom/bathroom windows frames, dirty difficult to use shower etc. Based on the photo I had expected to have a direct view of the river and be able to walk down but there is a suburban road in between and the view is obstructed by alien shrubs.

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Yvette P - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Yvette P
With friends

Heerlik gekuier.

Netjiese 2 slaapkamers en suite. Lekker kaggel in kombuis vir die koue aande. Moet sê, die werksoppervlak en wasbak in kombuis is nie vir kort mense gebou nie.

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Had a great time.

Neat 2 bedrooms en suite. Nice fireplace in the kitchen for the cold evenings. Have to say, the work surface and sink in kitchen are not built for short people.

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Resa C - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Resa C
With spouse/partner

Pragtige uitsig.

Heerlik gebly en die uitsig vanaf die stoep is so wonderlik! En die geluid van die lopende rivier by Cherry On Top! Sal besis weer van The White Giraffe River Cottage gebruik maak en aanbeveel.

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Beautiful view.

Had a wonderful stay and the view from the porch is so wonderful! And the sound of the running river at Cherry On Top! Will definitely use and recommend The White Giraffe River Cottage again.

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

Great venue, great location.

We enjoyed a hassle free weekend as a family. Facility was more than we expected. Great value for money. I will definitely be returning. Big thank you to Simon for everything.

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Anneke H - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anneke H
Family with young children

Goed geleë met mooi uitsig oor die rivier.

Als was skoon, maar die huis is maar bietjie vervalle en kort 'n verf, die beddegoed is ook nie wonderlik nie. Daar is ook geen handseep in die badkamers. Die plek het baie potentiaal, maar kort bietjie TLC.

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Well located with a nice view of the river.

Als was clean, but the house is a little dilapidated and needs a paint, the bedding is not great either. There is also no hand soap in the bathrooms. The place has a lot of potential but needs some TLC.

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Tienie J - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Tienie J
With friends

Voel onveilig.

Daar is gedurig baie voetgangers reg voor die huis.

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Feeling unsafe.

There are always many pedestrians right in front of the house.

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Cathy V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Cathy V
With friends

Baie rustig, skoon en netjies en naby alles.

Baie skoon en netjies, naby alles en inligtingboekie is baie waardevol.

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Very quiet, clean and tidy and close to everything.

Very clean and tidy, close to everything and information booklet is very valuable.

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Susan H - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Susan H
With friends

Average place but very affordable.

The cottage needs a few things- like steak knives or any other sharp knives. Dustbins in the bathrooms. The shower door is missing in one bathroom. The Webber braai's handle on the lid is missing so it's difficult to lift the lid when it's hot. It is very dark at night in the dining room/TV room because the main light is missing. There where black bags full of rubbish at the back of the cottage which stink when we got there.

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Edwin L - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Edwin L

Comfortable with everything supplied.

While the 2 double beds with bathrooms were excellent the sleeper couch upstairs was not. I would suggest advertising two couples.

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Johan K - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan K
With friends

Rustig.

Vir mense wat nie met vlermuise kan saamleef nie, word die gastehuis nie aanbeveel nie. Daar is skynbaar geen aktiewe sekuriteitsdienste nie.

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Restful.

For people who cannot live with bats, the guest house is not recommended. There seem to be no active security services.

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Ismari O - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Ismari O
With friends

Heerlik!

My ma het 'n goue kettinkie daar vergeet. Die skoonmaker het dit aan Simon, die opsigter oorhandig, wat ons dadelik geskakel het om dit te kom haal.

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Delicious!

My mother forgot a gold chain there. The cleaner handed it over to Simon, the caretaker, who immediately called us to collect it.

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Lee D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lee D
With friends

Lekker gebly.

Waarde vir geld, goeie diens.

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Nice stay.

Value for money, good service.

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Annalize B - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annalize B
With friends

Great plekkie vir naweek wegbreek! Sal vir seker weer terugkom.

Sien sterre.

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Great place for a weekend getaway! Will definitely come back again.

See stars.

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Emsia G - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Emsia G
Family with teenagers

Pragtig en rustig.

Lieflike verblyf met uitsigte oor rivier vannaf sonnige kombuis.

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Beautiful and peaceful.

Lovely stay with a view of the river from the sunny kitchen.

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Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it.

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Helgaard M - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Helgaard M
With spouse/partner

Basies, maar alles is daar kort bietjie onderhoud.

Mooi ligging, basiese verblyf maar alles is daar, kort bietjie onderhoud om dit `n baie aangename plek te maak.

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Basic, but everything there needs some maintenance.

Nice location, basic accommodation but everything is there, needs some maintenance to make it a very pleasant place.

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Charmain G - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Charmain G
Family with teenagers

Knus kothuis met rivier-uitsig.

Die kothuis is sentraal geleë, binne loopafstand van al die aktiwiteite en restaurante in die hoofstraat. Ideaal vir kort/naweek verblyf. Ons het lekker ontspan en sal definitief weer inklok!

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Cozy cottage with river view.

The cottage is centrally located, within walking distance of all the activities and restaurants on the main street. Ideal for short/weekend stays. We had a great time relaxing and will definitely check in again!

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Sonya G - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonya G
With friends

Stil en rustige omgewing. Eenheid bied alle nodige fasiliteite vir aangename verblyf.

Die eenheid bestaan uit 'n netjiese spitsdakhuisie met 2 slaapkamers en en suite-badkamers onder. Daar is 'n goed-toegeruste kombuisie en wasmasjien. Die eenheid bied 'n pragtige uitsig op die Vaalrivier en die gekibbel van die water plaas mens in 'n rustige luim. Alle fasiliteite is loopafstand van die eenheid.

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Quiet environment. Unit offers all necessary facilities for pleasant accommodation.

The unit consists of a neat 2 bedroom thatched roof and en-suite bathrooms downstairs. There is a well-equipped kitchenette and washing machine. The unit offers a beautiful view of the Vaal River and the bickering of the water puts you in a quiet mood. All facilities are within walking distance of the unit.

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Chris E - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Chris E
With spouse/partner

Uitstekende ligging op rivier, loopafstand na alles in die dorp. Baie basiese akkommodasie, maar ligging maak dit okay.

Sien sterre.

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Excellent location on river, walking distance to everything in town. Very basic accommodation, but location makes it okay.

See stars.

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Sonja V - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Sonja V
With spouse/partner

Ons het heerlik gebly.

Daar was nie enige probleme nie, en ons het baie lekker saam met ons kinders vir 'n paar dae daar gebly.

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We had a wonderful stay.

There weren't any problems, and we had a great time staying there with our children for a few days.

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Chris G - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Chris G
With spouse/partner

Die higiëne t.o.v badkamers, vloere en beddegoed was ongemaklik asook veiligheid is 'n risiko.

Die badkamers, storte en vloere was nie behoorlik skoon nie en die beddegoed is afgeleef en voel nie goed nie. Al die deure kon nie oop sodat ons kon afkoel nie en die boom op die braaistoep mors konstant. Dit is die enigste perseel in die straat met 'n lae muur waaroor verbygangers kan kyk of klim, dus onveilig.

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The hygiene of bathrooms, floors and bedding was uncomfortable and safety is a risk.

The bathrooms, showers and floors were not properly cleaned and the bedding was worn and didn't feel good. All the doors couldn't open so we could cool down and the tree on the braai-patio constantly made a mess. It is the only place on the street with a low wall over which passers-by can see or climb, so unsafe.

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Moira M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Moira M

The River Cottage has potential but is in need of attention.

The little kitchen has new appliances, but the equipment is sparse. The linen was clean, but the exterior of the unit itself requires a good clean. The windows, doors, sliding doors, kitchen cupboards were dirty. The garden is non-existent, and the previous visitors dog poo was still on the paving. The braai is old, wasn't clean and therefore we did not use it. It might have been due to the Christmas season, but a steady stream of vagrants begging over the wall was unnerving.

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So sorry to hear this. It is no excuse but the house was very busy during December and as much as we do our very best to maintain our usual high level of standards it can be that on this occasion things were missed. My apologies again.

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Schimonay V - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Schimonay V
With friends

Dit was baie ontspannend om uit te kyk oor die rivier.

Die Cottage was baie netjies en het 'n baie mooi uitsig oor die rivier.

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It was very relaxing to look over the river.

The Cottage was very neat and has a beautiful view of the river.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

The stay was wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay, very central, beautiful view of the river. Everything possible needed for a pleasant stay. Were very hot fans could be beneficial. We needed an outside trash can. There was quite a flow of people begging a lot which invades one's privacy a bit. Very nice place for a family.

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Francois D - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Francois D
With friends

Gemaklik.

Gemaklik en redelik. Vervang asb. matrasse.

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Comfortable.

Comfortable and reasonable. Please replace the mattresses.

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Johann V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann V
Large group

Lekker geslaap.

Baie lekker rustige plekkie. Is gaaf dat die plek honde toelaat, met 'n "eie" erf en die brakke kan lekker buite rondbeweeg. Ons sal weer daar oornag. Die opwasbak is wel hoër as normaal, maar die dames in ons groep sê dit is sodat die mans die opwaswerk moet doen. Die plekkie is selfsorg, neem dus ook jou eie lyfseep, sout en peper, vuurhoutjies, blitz, ens. saam.

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Slept well.

Very nice and peaceful place. It's nice that the place allows dogs, with a "own" yard and the beagles can roam around outside. We will spend the night there again. The sink is higher than normal, but the ladies in our group say it's so the men have to do the washing up. The place is self-catering, so take your own body soap, salt and pepper, matches, blitz, etc. together.

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Esme U - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Esme U
With spouse/partner

Aangename naweek, verblyf was netjies en gerieflik.

Aangename naweek, verblyf was netjies en gerieflik. Die omgewing Parys is 'n baie oulike dorp, baie winkels en restaurante.

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Pleasant weekend, accommodation was neat and comfortable.

Pleasant weekend, accommodation was neat and comfortable. The area Parys is a very cute town, many shops and restaurants.

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Santie G - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Santie G
With spouse/partner

Awesome.

Since we walked in the place gave us peace and quiet, which was what we needed. I will rent the place again. Has everything you need.

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Anelle N - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anelle N
With spouse/partner

Pragtige uitsig.

Lieflike verblyf in Parys met 'n pragtige uitsig.

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Beautiful view.

Lovely accommodation in Paris with a beautiful view.

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Wynand T - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Wynand T
Family with teenagers

Parys is baie oulik, net jammer alles is toe op 'n Maandag en die cattage was 'n teleurstelling.

Die kothuis is nie skoon nie. Die kamers is bitter klein en beknop. Die beddegoed kan regtig verbeter. Die prys is te hoog vir dit wat jy kry. Die enigste plek wat soort van goed is, was die loft en die uitsig oor die rivier.

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Paris is very cute, just a pity everything is closed on a Monday and the cattage was a disappointment.

The cottage is not clean. The rooms are extremely small and cramped. The bedding could really improve. The price is too high for what you get. The only place that was kind of good was the loft and the view of the river.

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Jeanine J - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Jeanine J
Family with teenagers

Alhoewel die eiendom fantasties geleë is, is dit bitter onprakties.

Dit is 'n pragtige plekkie maar uiters onprakties. Die TV-kamer bo in die loft is netjies maar dis 'n steil klim op gladde trappe om bo te kom. Ons het dus nooit die TV-kamer gebruik nie. Die kombuis-opwasbak is bors/skouerhoogte en onmoontlik om by op te was. So ook die toonbank waar voedsel voorberei moes word. Ek is 'n lang persoon en ek moes 'n trappie/bankie kry om op te staan. Kort mense (1,7 m en korter) sal nie regkom nie. Die verblyf was aangenaam en die feit dat die diere kon saamgaan was fantasties. In geheel het ons dit baie geniet. Dankie.

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Even though the location of the property is fantastic, it is a bit unpractical.

It is a beautiful little place, but terribly impractical. The TV room in the loft is neat but it is a steep climb up the smooth, slippery stairs to get to the top. Because of this we never used the TV room. The kitchen sink is about chest/shoulder-height and so impossible to wash up. Also the kitchen counter top where food had to be prepared. I am a tall person and I had to get a little step to stand on. Short people (1,7 and shorter) will have difficulty. The accommodation is pleasant and the fact that our pets could go along was fantastic. All in all we enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

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Thanks for the feedback, this intrigued me so I measured the kitchen work surface and sink; both are the same. They are 110 cm in height, granted that's about 10 cm more than a usual work surface but not really a problem unless you are exceptionally short.
The steps are run of the mill steps as seen in the photos.

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Theo V - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Theo V
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker en gemaklik.

Dit is 'n baie lekker plekkie wat aan al die basiese behoeftes voorsien. Sal net aanbeveel dat al die buitedeure moet kan sluit.

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Very nice and comfortable.

It is a very nice place that provides all the basic needs. Would only recommend that all the exterior doors be lockable.

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Willie V - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Willie V
With friends

Rustig.

Cottage baie sentraal en rustige omgewing. Voorsien in alle behoeftes.

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Relaxing.

Cottage very centrally located in peaceful area. Supply in all needs.

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Annelien S - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelien S
With friends

Alles wat jy nodig het, skoon, netjies en met hartlike atmosfeer.

Aangenaam verras deur baie bilikke prys vir pragtige plekkie, met heerlike atmosfeer wat skoon en netjies is met alles wat jy nodig het. Sal definitief weer besoek.

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Everything you need, clean, tidy and with a warm atmosphere.

Pleasantly surprised by a very reasonable price for a beautiful place, with a lovely atmosphere that is clean and tidy with everything you need. Will definitely visit again.

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Gerda L - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gerda L
Family with teenagers

Mooi plekkie in 'n baie mooi omgewing.

Heerlike oornag-verblyf vir ons gesin. Alles en nog meer!

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Nice place in a very nice environment.

Great overnight stay for our family. Everything and more!

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Nathan W - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Nathan W
With friends

Ideaal vir `n bachelors, baie netjies en gerieflik.

Uitstekende waarde vir geld, teen die rivier en loopafstand van die middedorp. `n Baie lekker kuier atmosfeer.

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Ideal for a bachelors, very neat and convenient.

Excellent value for money, against the river and walking distance from the town centre. A lovely, social atmosphere.

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Marilise V - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Marilise V
Family with young children

Die plek is goed ingerig en stapafstand van die hoofstraat.

Die plek is goed ingerig en die kuierarea buite is 'n pluspunt. Ons kon ook stap na die winkels in die hoofstraat.

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The place is well appointed and walking distance from the main street.

The place is well furnished and the outdoor seating area is a plus. We could also walk to the shops on the main street.

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Imke K - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Imke K
With spouse/partner

Die perfekte plek vir rus en vrede.

'n Mens is gewoond as jy iewers bly moet jy altyd ietsie self saambring. Die keer was ek behoorlik verras. Ons kon net instap en bly. Die kamers is mooi met alles wat jy nodig het, selfs die "altyd vergete" tweepunt-plug. Die stoep kyk uit oor die rivier en jy kan lank na donker nog daar sit en kuier. Perfekte plekkie vir die hele gesin met genoeg ruimte dat almal 'n plekkie het.

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The perfect place for peace and quiet.

One is used to, when you stay somewhere, you always have to bring something yourself. This time I was really surprised. We could just walk in and stay. The rooms are nice with everything you need, even the "always forgotten" two prong plug. The veranda overlooks the river and you can sit and visit long after dark. Perfect place for the whole family with enough space for everyone to have a place.

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Anne C - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anne C
With friends

Stunning!

This really was the best located accommodation, we were able to arrive and park our car and never needed to use it again till we left. The town's main road is a short walk from the cottage but still the cottage location is right by the river with the most stunning view, so nice in the morning to sit and have your coffee with the view of the sun coming up over the river. The cottage itself is perfect for 2 couples and the kids have the top level with the TV which they loved. House has everything you will need. Simon, the host, was helpful and friendly. 5 stars from us!

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Lynette V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynette V
With friends

Was aangenaam verras oor die ligging en lekker gerieflike huis!

Was 'n baie lekker kuier in Parys! Die akkommodasie was 'n groot verrassing! Gevoel of ons kan aftree net daar en dan! Goeie ligging en uitsig.

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Was pleasantly surprised by the location and nice and comfortable house!

Was a very nice visit in Paris! The accommodation was a great surprise! Feeling like we could retire right then and there! Good location and view.

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Quentin V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Quentin V
Family with young children

Baie mooi plek vir besigheidsverblyf in die week, nie 'n plekkie vir die gesin vir 'n naweek nie.

Die plek is perfek vir iemand in die week vir besigheid of 'n gesin vir een nag oorslaap. Baie klein erf, baie besige straat voor die eenheid en geen privaatheid a.g.v. die lae muur voor die huis, geen braai area nie, net een geroeste braai in die hoek van die erf. Die rivier is naby die eenheid maar jy moet jou eenheid verlaat en ongeveer 150 m loop voor 'n mens kan visvang, soos genoem is daar 'n besige straat tussen die eenheid en die rivier.

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Very nice place for business stay during the week, not a place for the family for a weekend.

The place is perfect for someone in the week for business or a family for one night. Very small yard, very busy street in front of the unit and no privacy due to the low wall in front of the house, no braai area, just one rusty braai in the corner of the yard. The river is close to the unit but you have to leave your unit and walk about 150m before you can fish, as mentioned there is a busy street between the unit and the river.

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The majority of people love the location of this house, ideal for enjoying the town as well as being right by the river. If you are looking to be secluded and on your own, it would be best to book a lodge or farm outside town.

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Mandy V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Mandy V
With spouse/partner

Perfect location, but needs more attention to detail.

The cottage is perfectly situated directly across the river and we enjoyed sitting on the patio watching the waters flow over the rocks. However, the accommodation is very basic for the price that you pay. There are no oven gloves and the roasting pan is badly rusted, so we had to make a plan and wrap it in tinfoil before we could use it. Small dustbins in the bathroom would also be nice. No establishment guest book explaining how to use the alarm system or any brochures advertising the town and what to do. There were also bats in the roof that scared us half to death when they came flying past in the lounge and kitchen areas, and early in the morning we would find them sleeping on the floor or against the curtains or in the kitchen rack. Overall the cottage seems to be "unfinished", but the Christmas decorations and lights were a nice homely touch, and we still had a relaxing break.

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Hi Mandy.

The bats have been removed this week, apologies but as I’m sure you can appreciate they just decide where they want to be. The alarm is not for use by guests only if the house is left empty. Oven tray can only be a couple of months old but I will have a look and replace if needs be.

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Tienie M - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Tienie M
With friends

Lekker gekuier, maar slaapkamers is nie goed toegerus nie.

Ons het heerlik gekuier. Die kuierruimte is voldoende toegerus en ruim. Die hoofslaapkamer is ook aanvaarbaar. Die tweede slaapkamer is beknop en die badkamer onvoldoende ingerig.

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Nice visit, but bedrooms are not well equipped.

We had a great time. The meeting space is adequately equipped and spacious. The master bedroom is also acceptable. The second bedroom is cramped and the bathroom inadequately furnished.

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Rika L - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rika L

Mooi uitsig.

Ons het lekker gebly. Dit het alles wat mens nodig het.

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Beautiful view.

We had a great stay. Has everything you need.

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Mark C - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Mark C
Large group

Dit was skoon, goed toegerus en aangenaam.

Ons het net 'n slaapplek vir die aand gesoek. Was tevrede met alles.

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It was clean, well equipped and pleasant.

We were just looking for a place to sleep for the night. Was satisfied with everything.

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Tommy V - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Tommy V
With spouse/partner

Netjies, skoon en naby aan dorp.

Die eenheid was baie netjies en mooi skoon. Simon het ons ontvang en was baie vriendelik. Verblyf is loopafstand van die dorp af.

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Neat, clean and close to town.

The unit was very neat and clean. Simon received us well and was very friendly. Accommodation is within walking distance of town.

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Marelize P - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marelize P
Family with teenagers

Ideaal vir mense wat privaatheid wil hê.

Huisie staan heerlik privaat op sy eie erf. Pragtige uitsig oor die rivier.

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Ideal for those looking for privacy.

A little stand alone house on its own property. Beautiful view of the river.

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