Thorn Tree Lodge
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Cait N - Jan 2024
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No complaints, however breakfast was very basic. More effort should be put into that department.
Isabella E - Dec 2023
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Rustige, goed toegeruste akkommodasie.
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Quiet, well equipped accommodation.
Perfect overnight accommodation. Friendly and helpful hostess. Very cute room and well equipped. We will definitely stay here again.
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Sean H - Jun 2023
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Fantastic people. Relaxing venue and great service.
Jcb Gearvest (pty)ltd (yolande) H - Jan 2023
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Netjies, goeie diens.
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Neat, good service.
Owners very hospitable. Accommodation very neat.
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Marie V - Jan 2023
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Rustige oornagplekkie.
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Quiet place to stay overnight.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a lovely overnight stop North of Bloemfontein. Wonderfully quiet after all the hustle and bustle of the busy road. Rooms nice and big and comfortable. Dollie willing to go the extra mile and get ready with a hearty breakfast before the new day's long drive.
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Patrick D - Aug 2023
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Pleasant, peaceful.
Elaine D - Jan 2023
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Eenheid baie skoon en netjies. Vrygewig t.o.v koffie en melk-voorraad. Eienaar baie gasvry.
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Unit very clean and tidy. Generous in relation to coffee and milk supply. Owner very hospitable.
As a Gautenger, I was concerned about safety and security. The rooms are located on a nice plot just outside Bloem. There is no fence or even a gate around the property. There is free access from the road for anyone to get to the cars and the rooms.
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Isabella E - Nov 2022
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Pragtige plek, veilig en vriendelike gasvrou.
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Beautiful place, safe and friendly hostess.
Beautiful rooms with fantastic beds. Quiet area. Delicious breakfast. The hostess is friendly and very helpful. Will definitely stay there again in the future.
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Kananelo M - Sep 2022
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Absolutely fantastic.
Cormarie L - Jul 2022
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Aangenaam, vriendelik en gemaklik vir 'n oornagstop.
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Pleasant, friendly and comfortable for an overnight stop.
Friendly dogs, close to airport. Hostess went out of her way to accommodate us.
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Arina S - Dec 2022
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Gerieflike oornag.
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Comfortable overnight stay.
Comfortable overnight accommodation on the long road.
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Elize W - Dec 2022
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Mooi omgewing en plek. Gasvryheid fantasties.
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Nice environment and place. Hospitality fantastic.
Apartment, beautiful, clean and dinner and breakfast delicious!
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Margo R - Dec 2022
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Very friendly helpful hosts, and immaculate pleasant self-contained thatched room.
Antonie V - Aug 2022
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Rustige klein lodge met persoonlike aandag.
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Peaceful little lodge with personal attention.
After a long journey it was refreshing for the soul to be able to rest at Thorn Tree Lodge. I enjoyed a delicious dinner there as well as a very early, upon my request, excellent breakfast.
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Nicola B - Oct 2022
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Heerlike oornagverblyf uit die stad.
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Great overnight stay out of the city.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a convenient overnight stop just outside Bloemfontein. You just feel like you are visiting somewhere in the woods. Magda is extremely friendly and helpful. We were not aware that breakfast was included in the stay, and it was a nice surprise. The room is well furnished and the bed is wonderfully comfortable.
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Wilhelm K - Jul 2022
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Aangenaam verras.
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Pleasantly surprised.
We were warmly received. Service was followed up.
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Bennie T - Apr 2022
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Baie goed ontvang en waarde gekry.
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Very well received and value for money.
From the time we arrived to the time we left, everything was spot on, even if I got our date wrong. Breakfast was freshly prepared even though we didn't even expect it, and was included.
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Heinrich P - Jun 2022
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Warm / elektriese laken was 'n lewensredder vir die Vrystaatse koue!
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Warm / electric sheet was a lifesaver for the Free State cold!
Friendly, down to earth people. Room was clean and tidy.
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Christiaan O - Jul 2022
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Nie aan verwagtinge voldoen nie.
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Not meeting expectations.
Although the management tries to keep the standard up I think the location of the "lodge" is the biggest problem. The interview leaves a lot to be desired. Shower floor not up to standard. Toilet paper holder loose and hanging askew. Smoke from neighboring guests can be clearly smelled in room.
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Louis V - Jan 2021
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Rustig, skoon en heerlik
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Quiet, clean and lovely
The place is beautiful. Clean, tidy and quiet. We slept well before embarking on the last leg of our journey. It is very conveniently close to the highway.
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Christo P - Dec 2021
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Stil en huisie is baie mooi.
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Quiet and the house is very beautiful.
It had been a very nice experience and the breakfast was excellent and more than enough. The houses are very neat and clean and it feels like you are on the farm. Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
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Isabella B - Feb 2021
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Lieflike stil plek. Gasvrou vriendelik en hulpvaaardig.
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Lovely quiet place. Hostess friendly and helpful.
Thorn Tree is easily accessible from main road. Our dogs enjoyed the space. Good value for money.
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Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir die mooi resensie. Julle en julle honde was goeie gaste en is baie welkom.
Koos L - Dec 2021
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Goeie oornag plek. Gasvrou vriendelik en behulpsaam.
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Good overnight place. Hostess friendly and helpful.
Nice coffee and biscuits!
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Hedley T - Apr 2021
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Very pleasant.
Trudi V - Dec 2020
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Fantasties. Sal weer daarheen gaan.
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Fantastic. Will go there again.
Dollie is a fantastic hostess. definitely using Thorn Tree again.
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Stefanus V - Apr 2019
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Lekker rustig buite die dorp.
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Nice quiet outside the town.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a nice and quiet outside town residence. Nice that it's so small (three rooms). No complaints.
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Janri D - Aug 2019
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Gerieflik.
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Comfortable.
We stayed at Thorn Tree after attending a wedding at a nearby venue. It's close, affordable and nice and quiet. Good choice for guests of the nearby venues.
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Sean T - Jul 2019
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Elke sent werd.
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Worth every cent.
Food was delicious. Blypek was neat, clean and we felt very safe. Dollie is an amazing hostess. Will recommend.
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Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Baie dankie aan julle vir vriendelikheid en skottelgoed was. Julle is great gaste gewees
Luzaan O - Jan 2019
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Baie gasvry.
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Very hospitable.
We had a very nice stay.
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Massimo M - May 2018
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Rustig en na aan die natuur.
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Quiet and close to nature.
Very peaceful atmosphere and close to nature. Sat on the porch and just breathed.
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Neels F - Jan 2018
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Gasvryheid en rustige verblyf in buitewyke van Bloemfontein.
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Hospitality and peaceful accommodation on the outskirts of Bloemfontein.
Breathtaking hospitality and pristine silence on the outskirts of the city. Clean well-maintained rooms with bathrooms and kitchen with braai facilities and coolness under thorn trees.
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Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer. Hoop ek sien julle gou weer.
Groete,
Dollie
Petro D - Dec 2018
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Rustige stil bosgevoel.
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Peaceful quiet forest feel.
Peaceful, quiet, very pleasant stay. Dollie, the owner, is very helpful and friendly. Just take an extra fan with you, it's "very" hot in the Free State, would recommend that the owner maybe install air-cons.
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Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Dankie vir terugvoer en dat julle sulke aangename gaste was. Julle was 'n plesier.
Ursula J - Feb 2018
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Baie gasvry en behulpsaam.
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Very hospitable and helpful.
Dollie is conditionally very friendly and helpful. Thank you very much.
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Annelise D - Feb 2018
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Dit was baie netjies, veilig, en definitief 'n plek om oor te slaap.
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It was very neat, safe, and definitely a place to sleep over.
I really enjoyed my one night there. It was safe, clean and the owner definitely went out of her way to make sure I was ok. I will definitely visit again!
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Gert R - Dec 2017
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Puik diens en waarde vir geld.
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Great service and value for money.
Thank you Dollie, you are a great hostess. We had a great rest after a long day on the road. Your place is neat and definitely a retreat for weary travelers.
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Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Baie dankie, hoop ek sien jul gou weer. Julle was n groot plesier.
Susan N - Jun 2017
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Excellent!
Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Simply a pleasure.
Sarie P - Apr 2017
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Awesome.
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Awesome.
Dolly was unbelievably helpful right from the start. She moved mountains to meet all of our needs. I would recommend her any time.
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Rochele M - Apr 2017
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Ons verblyf was wonderlik.
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Wonderful accommodation.
Had a good night's rest and we'll definitely be back.
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Willem D - Jan 2017
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Vriendelike ontvangs met gesellige gasvrou, netjiese, veilige verblyf.
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Friendly reception, lovely host, neat, safe accommodation.
Friendly reception from the host, Dollie, she made us and our 2 doggies feel at home. Made sure throughout that we had everything we needed. She saw we were animal lovers so she introduced her 2 little dogs to us, also to let them socialize with our dogs. Neat accommodation and the old little cabin was a unique alternative to a normal chalet. Grounds are in a great condition we were able to walk bare foot despite the thorn trees growing there.
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Nicolene M - Dec 2017
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Baie lekker rustig in plaasatmosfeer.
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Very nice and quiet in a farm atmosphere.
Nice and quiet, well equipped, will stay there again.
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Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir die terug voer. Julle is baie welkom. Dollie
Anonymous Guest - Oct 2017
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Restful!
Was very disappointed when we got there as it was not what we expected. The hostess's kindness did brighten up the place. Thank you Dollie for your helpfulness and kindness.
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Hennie V - Jan 2016
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Aangename verrassing!
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Pleasant surprise!
Had a great time with Dollie and Phillip. Great escape from city noise and very close to nature. Will go back there again anytime.
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Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Hallo Karen, jammer vir die hitte maar dankie vir jou terug voer sal aandag gee aan lugversorging.
Karen E - Jan 2016
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Warm.
Monia K - Mar 2016
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Onveilig gevoel en die huisie is baie verwaarloos.
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Unsafe feeling and the cottage is very neglected.
Upon arrival there was still dirty dish water in the sinks, other guests had to come and collect cutlery from our unit and the mosquitoes were plentiful. We felt unsafe as it is very remote.
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Miana N - Dec 2015
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Heerlike ervaring.
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Great experience.
Can definitely recommend! Beautiful rooms with delicious braai facilities. Owner very hospitable!
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Lana D - Aug 2015
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Ongelooflik lekker gebly!
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Incredibly nice stay!
What an amazingly nice place to stay! Dollie, your stay was wonderful, your hospitality amazing! I'll see you again soon!
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Johanna L - Jul 2015
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Lekker geslaap.
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Slept well.
If you like friendly people, the feeling of being in the woods and a comfortable place to break away, Thorn Tree Lodge is the place for you and your family or relatives. Our time there was comfortable and very enjoyable.
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Juan M - Jan 2015
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Heerlike rustige atmosfeer. Baie mooi ingerig.
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Lovely peaceful atmosphere. Very nicely furnished.
We often go to Cape Town and will definitely spend the night here again. The place is furnished with more than what is needed. Very nice and very hospitable. Definitely pet friendly. Very nice farm atmosphere away from the city. We were very satisfied.
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Gerhard Raath R - Jan 2015
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Aangenaam!
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Pleasant!
It was exactly what I wanted to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and relax wonderfully.
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Roché C - Sep 2015
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Rustige omgewing met baie vriendelike diens.
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Quiet environment with very friendly service.
I really enjoyed my stay at Thorn Tree Lodge. If you like to live outside the city and are looking for enough space for pets, this is the ideal place to stay. Fully equipped kitchen, dining room and living room in addition to bedrooms, and a hostess who goes out of her way to make sure you are happy.
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Thorn Tree Lodge 's response
Baie dankie vir die goeie kommentaar. Hoop om jou,vrou en honde weer te sien
Lindie D - Sep 2015
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Netjies en skoon. Het heerlik geslaap!
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Neat and clean. Had a great sleep!
The place was neat and comfortable to spend the night! The bed was comfortable and the bedding clean. I would recommend the place to any traveler.
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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2015
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It is very quiet, away from the city noise.
The place is hard to find though. There aren't really any signposts that are clear and easily visible. The place is also far from the city but for a break from the city it is ideal. It is also very convenient for people with horses and animals.
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Danelle B - Jul 2015
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Dis netjies, skoon en baie gerieflik ingerig.
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It's neat, clean and very comfortably furnished.
However, it is a bit out of Bloemfontein and difficult to get to, which makes it not convenient for overnight stays. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We traveled with two large dogs and they were willing to accommodate us.
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Lyneen B - May 2015
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Goeie waarde vir geld met super-gasvryheid!
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Great value for money with super hospitality!
Neat, clean, affordable and very friendly place. Would definitely recommend for a weekend away. Free State hospitality was fantastic!
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Mev Jo G - Jan 2015
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Die gasvrou doen geweldig baie moeite met haar gaste. Sy is puik!
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The hostess makes an enormous effort with her guests. She is great!
We expected a self-catering unit and were a bit disappointed. Furthermore, everything was very nice, clean and tidy. The location presents challenges for strangers.
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Hannalise N - Jan 2015
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Houthuisie op iemand se erf.
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Wooden house on someone's yard.
The hostess was friendly, but not at all what one expects. The rooms are nice, but it's definitely not a lodge.
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Marinda C - Dec 2014
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Dit is nog nuut, daar is nog 'n paar dinge wat moet gebeur. Baie potensiaal. Net nogal ver uit die dorp uit.
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It's still new, there are still a few things that need to happen. Lots of potential. Just quite far out of town.
Nice owner. There were a few items in the fridge that made it look like someone might be staying in the unit at times. The rooms and linen are lovely. Nice bathroom.
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- Capacity: 10 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 11 Glenara Street, Olive Hill, Bloemfontein, 9313, Free State