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Reviews of Mountain View Country Guest House

Spekboomberg Farm, 5880 Cradock, South Africa

#1 of 13 B&Bs and inns in Cradock

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 52 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Everything prepared to perfection!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    If you are looking for a good welcoming stopover on your drive to the south/north during your trip around South Africa, this is just the perfect gateway. Great rooms, friendly atmosphere, exceptionally good prepared breakfast! They even backed a fresh bread for us. We got so spoiled! Just loved it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely farm stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful location and guesthouse

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    9.0
    Really worth a stop!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    A really little gem in the middle of a farm. Excellent room and comfy beds. Many facilities. Excellent kitchen. Very nice host.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Wonderful setting, beautiful house, garden and pool. Willem was an exceptional host

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    FANTASTIC, WE WILL BE BACK, those who want to relax cannot find a better place!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Everthink was just perfect

    Simply fantastic We arrived late afternoon, Wilhem the owner arrived immediately to welcome us. And what a nice surprise, Wilhem instead of the room with bathroom and kitchen, gave us the Cottage - upgradet us -. Small private garden in front with a round table and 4 very comfortable chairs, where I spent several hours looking at the view, or in front of my computer drinking a glass of wine or something else. Upon entering you find yourself in the living room with kitchen. 2 3-seater sofas, TV, spacious and well-equipped kitchen. From there you arrive in a bedroom with 2 single beds or in the master bedroom with a double bed and 1 extra bed. From the 2 bedrooms you have access to the bathroom. Bathroom with bathtub and shower, the shower is large and accessible even with a wheelchair. The entire Cottage is tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Not to forget the semi-covered swimming pool at the main House with a splendid view of the mountain - the water was the perfect temperature, swimming was really good for me, sofas on the deck, deckchairs, gym equipment, barbeque and a table for eight people. At sunset around 6pm you can see the animals - Kudu, Elan ect... The only day we moved was to visit the Zebra Park not far away +- 25 minutes. However, for walking or mountain biking enthusiasts, there is plenty of space We spent some wonderful days enjoying the absolute tranquility. Wilhem his wife Sue Ellen and children are so personable, always ready to help, they make you feel very special. I'm sure we will be back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything fine

    We had great rooms and loved our stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perfect

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2023

    9.0
    over nighted and all you want is clean room and bedding and hot water. was what I got
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nicely furnished and upmarket

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a real gem!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place exceeded my expectations. Beautiful, clean and quiet. In the morning you only hear birds singing and the sound of animals. It is about 4km from the main road. Don't worry about the loadshedding, the place has generator. This is a farm area though Willem has placed precautionary measures to repel mosquitos, bring your own repellent in case. I love everything about this place. Will definitely come back, that's for sure. 💯% satisfactory

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    9.0
    beautiful place, friendly staff. a lovely spoil on drive down to the coast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the hot tap in the bathroom was turned really tight. May need some attention. Ideally I’d have liked to have Karoo lamb offered for dinner..

    beautiful setting, dog friendly, great welcome and quality furnishing

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful property in the stunning Karoo and so handy for Mountain Zebra national park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really well kitted out and beautiful and super friendly host who helped us to track down a local contact to help with a flat tire. Stunning location.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very nice apartment, we really enjoyed our stay .

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    10
    an excursion to a dairy farm
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nil

    comfort and beautiful decor with breathtaking gardens and Mountain View

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2022

    10
    Warm cosy cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfortable cottage with all the necessaries, including a coffee machine. Electric blankets for cold weather and piles of lovely warm blankets. Beautiful views of mountains

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bed wasn’t great

    great property with everything we need

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2022

    10
    This is the perfect getaway. A tranquil farm with clean, luxury rooms and very accommodating and friendly owners, who ma
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the perfect getaway. remote and tranquil farm, luxury rooms. clean and very accommodating and friendly owners.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2022

    10
    My journey was 2 hundred kilometers further just to sleep over at Mountain View Country Guest House!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We like everything!!

    The breakfast room was a fresh breeze to walk in! It is very nicely decorated. The owner ........also a mega farmer and farmer of the year in Eastern Cape........served us personally!! That was special for us.......and with this good company a five star breakfast prepared by his wife Sue-Ellen!!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We absolutely LOVED our stay in the spacious, stand-alone 2 bedroom cottage (which can sleep 5). The reviews all looked amazing, and we were not disappointed - immaculately clean, superb furnishings and decor, with high quality finishes throughout. The farm setting is beautiful and peaceful, and next time we hope to stay an extra night or two. Thank you to our hosts Wilhelm and Sue-Ellen for such warm hospitality. Of all the guest houses we’ve stayed at on our road trips in South Africa, this is definitely one of the best!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2022

    10
    This establishment is excellent! We loved our stay, the host is amazing and the accommodation is beautiful, expertly dec
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    We loved everything about the property. The facilities, the host ( Wilhelm), the accommodation, the setting was excellent. It is very rare that I give such a high rating, but we loved it and truly felt like family. We will be back soon!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2022

    10
    Perfect self-catering stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We booked the separate cottage and it was perfect for our needs. Beautifully decorated and well-equipped, all the little details taken care of. We had everything we needed for a lovely meal and we loved sitting outside and looking at the mountain as a storm rolled in. Location is ideal to access Mountain Zebra park - we were spotting game in the park 30 mins after leaving the guesthouse. Host was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful setting away from towns and city.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2021

    10
    Perfect setting for Farm experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Scenery was just perfect, the bedding was very clean and the breakfast was excellent. The staff and host were friendly and took care of our needs in a welcoming way. I will not think twice recommending them to anyone. If we could have stayed a day or 2 longer we would but we were on our way to Garden Route.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was great

    Stayed in November 2021

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