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De Kelders Private Villa: Guest Reviews

5.0 of 5
35 Main Rd De Kelders, Gansbaai 7220, South Africa
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De Kelders Private Villa
Ranked #3 of 23 Gansbaai B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
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Mexico City, Mexico
1 review
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Best time in our honeymoon”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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It was by far the best accommodation during our honeymoon. The villa is very nicely decorated, with a very good taste. Our room was very comfortable, great mattress and an awesome jacuzzi and direct access to the pool.
We were able to spot so many whales and it is very convenient to go white shark diving, which by the way was amazing.
Neil, was a fantastic host he took care of all the details to make our stay special, even receiving us with champagne. He is a professional cook and help us book activities and special dinners! We surely suggest this villa! We already miss Tuluna(the cat which hosted us as well)

Room Tip: Book in advance and contact Neil by email, he will surely be very helpful.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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neil stemmet, Owner at De Kelders Private Villa, responded to this review
20 February 2012
thank you for your review. we hope to see you again with your children !

warm wishes

neil
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“3 nights stay at De Kelders Private Villa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
29
people found this review helpful

We had a fantastic 3 night stay at De Kelders Private Villa in December 2011. Their staff is very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was scrumptious. We enjoyed the views from thei patio and the relaxing and calming atmosphere of the house.
We would love to do it again.
Eva, Ingrid & Jurgen

Room Tip: every room is good!
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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neil stemmet, Owner at De Kelders Private Villa, responded to this review
20 February 2012
thank you Jurgen

always good to have you back as a return guest

warm wishes

neil
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Ramsbottom, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“wow what a place - We immediately felt at home!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
31
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We stayed here after reading the good reviews and it was the highlight of our holiday. We knew upon arrival that we were in for a wonderful experience and it was so good that at the end of our trip returning here was the only option.
The house is so amazing, with Neil's style, good taste and attention to detail, a great book case and David's fantastic CD collection . Whilst living in a setting any interior magazine would be proud of , we felt totally at home and relaxed, David and Neil are such great hosts and please try the evening meals, they are so delicious.

What better ways to spent your evening, watching whales basking in the ocean within minutes walk from your villa.

Thank you so much - we shall return soon.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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neil stemmet, Owner at De Kelders Private Villa, responded to this review
20 February 2012
thank you so much for your wonderful words - it means a lot to us

warm de kelders wishes

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Ramsbottom, Lancs
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Absolutely fabulous!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
30
people found this review helpful

One of the most welcoming places we've ever stayed at. A brilliant location coupled with a truly relaxed atmosphere really helps you to enter the holiday mode.
The owners are attentive without being intrusive and genuinely want you to use the house as your own. Nothing is too much trouble and everything you could want is available.
The building and decoration are in impeccable taste, brilliantly designed and exceptionally clean.
The food is quite simply stunning. Michelin star quality (but lots more quantity!)
On our 3 week tour of the garden route it was such a delightful place to be we returned on the way back!
Highly recommended.

Room Tip: All the rooms are brilliant!
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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neil stemmet, Owner at De Kelders Private Villa, responded to this review
20 February 2012
thank you so much for your review !

we do look forward to see you back in de kelders for your third visit

warm de kelders wishes

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Swellendam
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
“Dream Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
31
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Imagine our joy when our son phoned from Paris to say he would be spending a two-week holiday with us. “Just pick any location in South Africa and we’ll go there,” he said.
We had no hesitation in suggesting De Kelders.

“De WHAT?” Our son responded!

However, the heady combination of a beautiful coastline with lovely walks along surging seas and whales cavorting nearby and the endless stretches of beautiful fynbos fields within easy reach soon worked its magic and, by the end of our fortnight, De Kelders was as firmly etched in his mind as it had been in ours.
So much so, he’s already planning a re-visit - this time to show his wife.
For our first week we stayed at Private Villa. It’s a rare thing indeed to be able to match modernity, style and design with old-world charm, gracious hospitality and comfort but here, at Private Villa, we encountered such a perfect match. We immediately felt we were staying with friends and are forever indebted to Neil and David for their incredible friendliness, kindness and hospitality.
Private Villa is not a once-only place – very definitely, “We’ll be back!”

Room Tip: We loved our room overlooking the pretty pool and patio.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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neil stemmet, Owner at De Kelders Private Villa, responded to this review
20 February 2012
dear Ray

so good to see your review, since you have been again, we wish you loads of love and kindness

warm de kelders wishes

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35 Main Rd De Kelders, Gansbaai 7220, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$279 - 309

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