Reviews of Villa Tarentaal
Van Der Stel Street Portion 3 of Farm 381, 6820 Tulbagh, South Africa
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was a great venue and was so peaceful. Our host Jo was friendly and welcoming and made us feel at home. The beds are very comfortable and unit was well kitted for our needs. We will definitely be back to visit again.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable bed and the shower is lovely. Nice and close to town.. Joanne gave us some milk for coffea.. slept well..
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewno breakfast. good location
The host was VERY helpfull and over friendly after we had an serious accident in front of her property's gate, but she was VERY drunk and tried to calm us with wine and mampoer... We were booked into a TENT (IN MID WINTER) that we didn't ask for and my mother in law (86) and her crippled brother(82) were expected to sleep on stretchers. In the end she quickly fitted them into a VERY filthy room with a very THIN mattress and summer duvet. It was VERY COLD and we had to go to an OUTSIDE toilet and kitchen with NO HOT WATER to shower with in a VERY filthy bathroom. The hand towel was frayed and not clean. I realey don't understand how you can book your guests into a place like this...It was the most AWFULL place to stay ever
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNot much at all
We were disappointed with our experience at this guesthouse. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess, who was clearly intoxicated and using inappropriate foul language. This was not only unprofessional but also made us feel extremely uncomfortable. First impressions matter, and this one unfortunately set a negative tone for our stay.
No one was intoxicated and I take offence at this comment. Nor was any foul language used.
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSafety,Family loving environment, Environment and accommodation is clean.
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Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNo breakfast.
Kitchen, no salt, pepper, coffee or tea. Crockery chipped. The bathroom, shower floor, painted, was peeling. The water outlet poor or blocked. Basin taps loose. I understand rustic, but for this price and location I think they can do much better. A huge army of mosquitoes .The ac worked perfect. Our son came from the United States for a visit , we wanted to be together and I made a mistake to book a family room. The host offered another location on the premises, but we were not interested.
To reply which I really have not wanted to do but need to set the record straight. You booked the Glamping Tent which is awesome. You also booked self catering. We do not offer breakfast which is clearly stated on booking.com. I am not a hotel, I am a guest farm, with self catering cottages. I really hope you could get this type of accommodation anywhere else in South Africa at the price you paid. I offered you a luxury alterative, not in a tent ,you chose to turn it down. I asked when you departed if there where any problems you said no, we had a wonderful time.
To reply which I really have not wanted to do but need to set the record straight. You booked the Glamping Tent which is awesome. You also booked self catering. We do not offer breakfast which is clearly stated on booking.com. I am not a h… Show more
Reviewed: 17 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewDidnt end up staying but it could have been very pleasant in the tented accommodation. Unfortunately the onsite dogs are very much in your personal space.
This place is suited to guests that want to interact with other guests and all the dogs on site.
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewJo the host was most welcoming as were the dogs. It fitted our needs for the three days we were there. The air conditioning.
It was the hottest days of the year in Tulbagh and the air conditioning, when it worked, was wonderful. For some reason it would shut down and no amount of fiddling with the remote would revive it. It would then spring in to life in the middle of the night which was great.
Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe location is very scenic and very close to town. The tent is well equipped. I can see the potential for those without dogs or small kids to have a relaxing time.
There's not enough privacy from the host and her 5 dogs. It wasn't mentioned that there would be dogs free roaming and unwatched. Straight away we were out on the back foot because of this, because our dog is half blind and not comfortable around so many other dogs. The dogs are very curious and kept 'invading' the area we occupied. We were unable to relax and the dogs did not get on. I feel this was extremely unfair for a location advertising privacy. Secondly, the tent was not clean from large (to us) dead spiders, and webs, and the couch smelled. The host told us a story about a much larger tame spider that likes to inhabit the tent. This lead to a horrible feeling for my family, not feeling safe, not knowing if there were more spiders or where the next sighting would be. Lastly, the host and her friend sat next to the pool the entire day drinking and talking. This did not make the pool area feel very inviting. Towards the end of the first evening it became clear that the experience would not get better. It would not be a relaxing stay. My wife and daughter were upset and wanted to leave. I felt the same. We paid for 3 nights, but that would be 3 too many. We packed our bags and left.
So the property is pet friendly. Yes I have dogs, its a farm. You brought a blind dog to the property. Seriously its a farm, there will be spiders. I apologize if its wasn't for you.
Reviewed: 17 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLoction was perfect. Bathroom facilities could possibly be improved a bit. Shower drainage must be checked reguarly.
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