The drive to the parking, side house space narrow

The view,

Stayed in March 2024

The guest house is in the process of closing down and we were not advised of this when booking. The game farm is no longer there and there are major land works in progress, neither of which were advised of. One of the major attractions for us of Chamonix no longer exists, and we only found out when we drove through the property.

The tranquility of the place and the friendliness of the staff.

Stayed in April 2024

There is a section of the place that was destroyed by floods and will be renovated . This is not reflected on booking.com pictures and I think it is should be

The views are amazing. The staff was great. Had an issue with the aircon in our chalet and when it could not be resolved we were moved to a room that had one which worked. The ambiance was also great.

Stayed in April 2024

The property is fully under reconstruction. This is indeed mentioned in the Booking page, however, we didn't expect so many works on the road to reach the lodge. Very bumpy and risky at night, as there is no lighting. The signage is also poor, we got lost a couple times. You will also need a car to reach the main building, where breakfast is served.

We spent 2 nights at the "Leopard lodge", by the lake, and we are happy with our choice! Our apartment was on the first floor and was big and bright, the furniture was very typical and original. Fully immersed in the South African vibe. The terrace has view on the lake, the mountains behind, just great. Everything was very clean. The car can be parked just outside the lodge, for free of course.

Stayed in March 2024

The room was incredible. The location and view was amazing. The bed was extremely comfortable and the full experience helped in having a great relaxing long weekend

Stayed in April 2024

The pool was not the most accessible and our shower leaked all over the bathroom floor

The location, friendly staff and amazing views.

Stayed in March 2024

The breakfast was certainly not upto standard - albeit that the cooked breakfast was well done - the rest could have been better . Whilst we understand that we stayed there during a transition phase - the main lodge and rooms seem to be lacking in maintenance upkeep - that being said the staff and view made up for everything 👏👏

The location is incredible as with the views . The staff were amazing - the best we have encountered 👏👏

Stayed in March 2024

The toilet was built for a 4 year old and cramp into a corner , most uncomfortable and barely usable , the room whilst had the common utensils there was no sink/wash basin - for suitable dining experience.

the unit was great from a view , breakfast point of view

Stayed in March 2024

It's badly in need of renovation and the place just seems really old fashioned and tired. Also, while the views are amazing, it's a lot further out of town than we were expecting and Ubers in the evening are impossible to find, so be prepared for that. The staff finish at 6pm every day, so in the evening it feels like you're really isolated in a huge, dark old house at the top of the hill, which felt a bit weird at times.

The view from the property is stunning, and the staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. Also a huge comfy bed.

Stayed in March 2024

A 5 min drive to town through the vine yard. New vine yard being built . But views spectacular.

Fantastic views , good breakfast , nice pool.

Stayed in February 2024

There were only a few minor snags that were addressed by the staff as timeously as possible. The solar light around braai area wasn't working so couldn't be used at night so staff provided a standalone BBQ. WiFi dropped off occasionally Probably as most guests eat out but oven grill not fully functioning and pots were not big enough for making breakfast for our party of 5. When flagged, we were provided extra pan and the staff attended quickly to check and assist as best as they could. Minor little defects that will be easily fixed I'm sure but didn't detract much from our stay.

Brywell, the member of staff who checked us in, was incredibly friendly and helpful to sort minor issues Loved having a generator to avoid load shedding darkness 2 bathrooms Basic yet comfy and roomy little building, with incredible views of the mountains Short distance from the main road for amenities The Arkhest restaurant was delightful

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing to complain about

The location, service and breakfast were all superb. Very friendly and extremely helpful staff. The views are amazing.

Stayed in February 2024

it has obviously been quite damaged in the flood and was very much and working progress. The road is very bad. There are no toilets near the swimming pool or if you have breakfast. Which means you’ve got to get in the car and drive back to our accommodation. The bad by the pool were very old and torn cushions. It was a little bit rundown.

we were in a lake house suite which was beautiful. It was the only ones open as the others had been closed due to a flood.

Stayed in February 2024

Pricey for the quality of the accommodation. Cottage and facilities are all a bit tired and in need of a revamp. Kitchen inadequately equipped. Weber braai is old and not in good repair/suitable for barbecues (fire hazard).

Self catering cottage on the Chamonix Lodge estate. Prettily perched above the main lodge with access to the main homestead and swimming pool below the main lodge. Recently re-thatched with spacious air-conditioned bedroom studio, en-suite bathroom, basic kitchenette, beautiful dining room table and 2 chairs.

Stayed in February 2024

The air con didn’t work properly so it was uncomfortably warm

Lovely staff and beautiful setting

Stayed in February 2024

The state of the drive way from the gate to the main house was very poor at one spot, though they had done their best to make it passable after severe floods last year. I expect it will soon properly repaired.

The stay as a whole went very well. Breakfast was good and the restaurant is superb BUT it is essential to reserve a table in advance, there being no particular access available for residents.

Stayed in January 2024

Air con not working No bar as such in the evening staff finish at 18.00 so you would have to buy bottle wine before they clicked off .mk snack facilities

Lovely setting great staff room very Big and comfortable . Unfortunately air con did not work properly and was very hot overnight . Unfortunately the building is not being maintained in a few places as it is going to be redeveloped and they are running it down .this reflected in pool furniture .you will need a car there as the restaurant is approx 2 kms down the road and you do have to pre book the food is amazing .

Stayed in January 2024

Very friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast and views

Stayed in February 2024

The room was to die for

The room was so nice and spacious, we really liked it. It was in a very secure environment

Stayed in November 2023

The room itself was incredible! A real safari experience - HA! We felt like we were in the Masai Mara again. Comfy Bed, great facilities and air con. The shower in our room was a handheld one in a bath, so that could have been better! The breakfast buffet section was ok but the staff made a great custom cooked breakfast and were super lovely ***** The wine estate main building was fab and it had a swimming pool for guests to use. The Vineyards in front of the main building were somewhat neglected and looked like they needed some TLC... it would have been the icing on the cake to have had that beautiful view but beyond that were incredible views of Franschoek. You defiantly need a car to get in and out and to your accommodation and to and from breakfast, although we walked 5min to the main house from our accommodation.

Stayed in January 2024

The air con was not good, no fridge in the room or the facility for cold drinks. The approach road was a bit tricky

Large room, nice staff, great breakfast.outstanding view

Stayed in January 2024

It could do with a bit of maintenance work

The breakfast, the views and staff

Stayed in January 2024

Our aircon only worked the first day of our stay and after various requests to have it sorted it did not work again for the rest of our stay. We also did not have warm water for at least two days of our stay and once it was restored the water was only slightly warm, we also reported this but it stayed the same for the rest of our stay.

Our stay was fantastic, view awsome and the staff was great.

Stayed in December 2023

Be warned that there is taxidermy in the rooms so if this isn't your thing then perhaps it isn't for you. The lodge is a little way from the main road so you can't really walk to/from it. The road to the lodge is a little rustic too, and we were told ubers weren't always willing to come in, so it did leave us feeling a bit trapped. Having said that, the staff were lovely and are able to organise taxis for you, and they even helped to drop us off at the gate saving us a long walk, so that was useful. If they were able to formalise this service and offer trips to/from the main gate (or a shuttle service?) then this would be perfect.

The room we stayed in was in an old guest lodge, not the main house, and it was lovely! So spacious and really stylised. Beautiful views, and really quiet. We felt like we were really getting into nature and had the space to relax and unwind. The breakfast is in the main lodge (we had to drive there) and was really delicious, and the pool looked lovely (though it was too cold to swim for us!). All in all a really special location.

Stayed in January 2024