We loved it here. It's an old house in the middle of its own vineyard with an excellent restaurant, surrounded by super, well-kept gardens. We stayed two nights in one of the garden suites. It suited us very well, (although the first room we were shown was completely open plan, with shower and bathroom facilities in the bedroom). Food was very good quality with some unusual dishes available (eg carpaccio of warthog with blue cheese ice cream). The fillet steaks were exceptionally tender. Friendly and helpful hosts and a great, relaxing venue.
We like to do road trips in South Africa. The latest one took us through Western Cape, from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, over eight days. We stayed at some fabulous places, which unfortunately did not include Fraai Uitzicht despite its huge potential and scenic location. Because when factoring in what we actually payed for accommodation it didn't live up to expectations - as this was the most expensive guesthouse over the course of our journey, by a long shot. So our two bedroom unit, Sauvignon, was directly adjacent to the lobby/restaurant. The view was great, overlooking vineyards and flowery fields, with the ubiquitous mountains in the background. The interiors and furnishing were rustic at best. A common room flanked by two spartan bedrooms. The bathroom was not good. The shower lacked curtain so water sprayed over the concrete floor making it slippery. And the towels were a disgrace for a four-star establishment, threadbare and small (I couldn't even wrap them around me, and I'm not even that fat). The dinner was great, and we appreciated the help from Karl the manager who offered advice on food and wine. The breakfast, however, left a lot to be desired. I'm not a huge fan of breakfasts brought to the table. If I want another toast or glass of juice I prefer to get it myself, rather than having to ask for it. Especially when staff are not present for a long time. The pool looked inviting, but never got around to using it. We appreciated the three labradors roaming freely on the grounds even though my wife is allergic, but other guests may not.…
The dryer climate, the fresh fruits and wines,and the private cottage was perfect after driving along the coast from Port Elizabeth. Very calm and peaceful grounds, with great views of the vineyards, we had very good meals with outstanding wines. If only the pool had not been an unswimable green pond.
Lovely location and gardens. Rooms are a big disappointment only stay if you can have 1 of the 2 rooms facing the poo. We had an alcove bed, jammed right up against the wall on 3 sides leaving one short side to climb in on if you were tall enough as it was very high. They brought me some steps! but I thought it was too dangerous and spent a night on the small sofa. Shower was in middle of room on grubby concrete floor, had to move everything out of the way to avoid it getting wet.Another just as bad room had a bed sunk in the floor. We got moved for next 2 nights and had an adequate room looking out on a small patch of grass surrounded by a hedge. Restaurant food was very good but breakfast was a joke, very miserly, tiny amount of fruit and low quality meat and cheese an and wow you could have an egg. Prices are higher than website,we booked for 3 nights 11 months before our trip so why did we get such a rubbish room. They have 3 lovely black labs that are very friendly so avoid if you don't like dogs. Setting food etc great, Rooms rubbish apart from 2 I could go on for ever, website very misleading read between the lines and don't stay unless in one of the 2 lawn rooms oh and bring your own water as they don't even give you a free bottle or jug of filtered water just charge exorbitant mini bar prices, what a shame, a gem spoilt by meanness and the need to improve rooms, I am still very annoyed and would report to AS A if in UK.…
This is a Jewell in the Robertson valley. It has an elevated location so the views are lovely. Well away from any main road so completely quiet. The accommodation units are well appointed a set within a beautiful garden setting. The food however is the star of the show that coupled with outstanding wines and the friendliness of Karl and Sandra make this a must stay place
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