Nice Getaway!
My spouse and I had the pleasure of staying in the Roman room for 4 blissful nights, and it exceeded all expectations. The room was a dream come true, with fresh flowers adding to the inviting atmosphere and a cozy, comfortable bed that ensured a good night's sleep. Despite load shedding, we had light and a warm shower, and the room remained cool even when the temperatures outside were soaring. We relished the opportunity to watch the breathtaking sunset with a glass of wine while sitting outside. Parking was a breeze, as we could park right outside our room.
The pool was an oasis of calm, and its warm waters invited us to take a refreshing dip. A mere two-minute walk away was Cornerstone, a hub of excitement with a fantastic cocktail bar, scrumptious food options, charming coffee shops, and unique gift shops. The Redberry strawberry farm was a stone's throw away and offered plenty of attractions, and the beach was just a 10-minute drive away. Our stay was made even more enjoyable with a healthy and delicious breakfast included. The Wi-Fi was fast and unlimited, perfect for staying connected. While there was a rough road about half a kilometer long, it was a minor inconvenience that we didn't mind.
The hosts, Michael and Sandra, were incredibly hospitable, and they went above and beyond to help us with suggestions and recommendations. They made our stay truly unforgettable. We highly recommend this tranquil retreat to anyone looking for a quiet escape with easy access to local attractions. Book your stay now and experience the magic of Malvern...
   Read moreIn response to your reply. You did not do us any special favours. We paid for our stay and perhaps the communication of what we could and could not do was not communicated clearly. Telling guests when to go to bed is absurd, we are not your children. Don't host people if you are going to dictate to them how to spend their time. I also don't know about sleeping all day as I have a baby that is up by 6:30 every morning and we left in the mornings to go out and get breakfast. Even if we chose to sleep all day that is not your business. You are also referring to outside guests who were there to say hello to their son who was in the area, they are the same people YOU came to greet. You could have told us at that moment that they were not welcome but you did not so that is strange. Nobody is blaming you for the change of weather but any hospitable person would give their guests the patio or covered area to sit at to eat and be protected from the elements. You want to run a guesthouse but then also control how people experience the space? In closing, the property is yours, you have a right to run it the way you see fit but please do not treat guests as though you are doing them a favour when they have spent R15 000 and booked out all your rooms. R15 000 is not exactly "cheap" its a lot of money for "rooms only". In addition I would recommend you look at reinvesting in your rooms....
   Read moreThe room is competent, and served our needs. Not on par with other places we have stayed in South Africa. In addition to the room, there is a very comfortable and spacious living room. I like to read a lot, and need a bright light directly focused on my reading material in order to read without strain. I would have liked to have accessed a reading lamp.
Sandra and Michael are extremely competent hosts. Both were kind, and offered informed opinions that made our stay more successful. Michael talked at length with us about South Africa in general, the area in specific, and touring options. They are top rate hosts.
Breakfast is made to order, and was excellent.
The locale for this place to stay is rural, pastoral, and quiet. Interrupting the silence of the place is the distantsound of chickens, and the occasional lowing of cows on a nearby farm, sounds that I am accustomed to and found charming.
The gardens are spectacular! What a lot of work goes into maintaining these ample and gorgeous gardens. We fell in love with their two collies, both of whom played fetch the ball with great vigor for as long as I cared to throw it.
This is a lovely place of respite with two kind and...
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