What a lovely place to stay for a couple of days. Spacious and with all the amenities and comforts one could ask for. Well equipped kitchen, bathroom with choice of bath or shower, fireplace, heaters, electric blankets for chilly days and walking distance from everything. It is supposed to be Self Catering but they even supply the basic bathroom and coffee and tea amenities. Not too expensive at all considering that the booking agent takes the first 15%, another 14% goes to VAT then the owner has to pay Nightsbridge for booking control. Then comes repairs and maintenance, cleaning, electricity (for all those heaters), water, rates, any other services and staff need to get minimum wages. Over all, a great place to stay at a reasonable rate. NOTE: Trip Advisor calls it a hotel in all its ratings. This a a self-catering house so it does not have daily services and for that reason services...
   Read moreMy first time in Nieu-Bethesda and oh my word, I was blown away. Coming in on the gravel road to Outsiders, people relaxing on the big porches having a cold one while the potjie is simmering next to the fire. It was like coming home and reuniting with long-lost family. We felt at home, instantly. Katrin and Ian are incredible hosts and Ian makes the best lamb pot in the world. I don't think I've ever seen an entire group of 11 people go for seconds. They even organized some live music for the evening as we were celebrating my birthday. The property is very interesting, my friends loved staying in the water tower room and I loved that the ablutions were on the outside of the building - shower with a view! Breakfast was also one for the books. Thanks for making the first night of our trip a very memorable one. I'm sure we'll...
   Read moreI stayed for the evening during a short visit to Nieu-Bethesda in the Aardvark's Burrow at the back of a church hall that is used as part of "emergency accommodation" by Outsiders B&B. ||||There is enough beds for about 4 people with a hot shower and a composting toilet (new experience for a city dweller). The creaking wooden floor created lots of atmosphere. ||||I had parking inside the premises for my car. Hot water for coffee and a fridge to keep any food cool were next door in the washing room used by Outsiders for cleaning...
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