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Reviews of Cottage on College

1 College Avenue, 6312 St Francis Bay, South Africa

#12 of 15 B&Bs and Inns in St Francis Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 226 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 16 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about this place, the courtyard room is amazing and so private. Would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The effort to make it a pleasant stay, I liked it

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2021

    10
    Spot on!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    It was exactly what we had in mind. It is well kept and extremely comfortable. The owners stay on point with communication and instructions were clear.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurants around town

    I will tell colleagues

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2021

    10
    Excellent!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing...everything was perfect

    Everything about the place was exactly what we needed 100%

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in this unit before, thoroughly enjoyed it again but, it rained heavily all night and the bathroom is in a separate building from the bedroom with no roof or covering between the 2.

    Private, comfortable, clean. Despite getting wet in the middle of the night to get to the bathroom, it was another fantastic stay. Will definitely go back.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    5.0
    stunning place, just very noisy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    my bathroom was not cleaned properly before I arrived, and there was no soap to wash with

    location was fine, just on a very busy road, with building going on next door

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    4.0
    We couldn’t have a warm shower.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had not hot water.

    The property was clean and easily accessible with the self check-in option.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Small things go a long way.
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Chocolates or cookies as stated on the list. My teenagers where quite disappointed. Small thing but sure counts a whole lot, especially while a family is going through a divorce :( No toaster as stated on the list. Why even mention it if it's a "non self catering" facility then? 4 people. 4 beds. Cottage only catered for 3 dishes and plates. Again. Small things matter to make all guests feel welcome. Cutlery, plates etc supplied but no means to wash them for re-use? Even a huge bucket would help. We had to ASK for more toilet paper. 4 people, 2 days? I will definitely revisit if they could improve on the matters mentioned. The gas braai on the stoep saved the day. Thank you!

    Comfortable and cosy, matresses and linen of excellent quality. Shower works brilliant. Power outlets, fans etc really

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to shops

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location central to everything in the village

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    4.0
    awful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were in shock to find out that the bathroom was outside and every time you need to go to bathroom on a very rainy cold night you have to leave the room and go outside in rain during the night...........and also the host we never met only the cleaning lady , the cleaning lady was super friendly . We wanted to braai pre-cooked ribs which was going to be quick but we were told we could not make any fire as the wind was very strong which was understandable. Then I sent the host a message to find out where we can order dinner that can be delivered , she never replied that night to my text , so we decided to go out and go look for dinner and that way we could have dinner that night.... She only replied the next morning which was already too late.......we would'nt have had so much problem with the place , but It would have been nice to know before arrival about the outside bathroom so we could have requested an en-suite room. The bathroom outside is beautiful and fully functioning no problem about that , it's just an unusual situation to wake up at night from a warm bed and go outside the room to bathroom on a windy ,rainy and cold night.

    We were booked at the room called Courtyard. The location of the place is great .The room was clean and met all we needed for the night and the bed was comfortable . Everything was nice and clean.......The putt putt area is the peak of the visit , we have enjoyed that very much. The property itself is beautiful .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    6.0
    Cottage on College
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in the Rooftop Bungalow - The room had a strong damp smell - likely from the carpet and this made the stay unpleasant.

    Area was quiet. Beds and equipment provided were clean. Cute little outdoor seating on the rooftop that we enjoyed when the sun came out.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone parked in front of my flat.

    It was clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had not hot water in the evenings. We had to make use of the bathrooms at the Links. What would have happened if we weren't golfer's and did not have access to the facilities at the Links. We were also parked in and my husband had to walk, in the rain, to the golf club. There are tea and coffee facilities in the room, but no kettle. I had to boil water in the microwave.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    7.0
    Quick, simple and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication was really bad. The lack thereof made me wonder if I'm being scammed. No payment confirmation sent. Every communication initiated came from me - which is not what I'm used to when travelling. The toilet was also blocked.

    We travelled for a friend's birthday party and just needed a place to spend the night. The place is neat and the staff is friendly.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    7.0
    Except for the lack of a mirror, we had a rather good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mirror situation was uncomfortable. There was no mirror near an electric point to do your hair. Only face mirror in bathroom that can’t be removed. A full length mirror when you’re getting ready is also a must, especially for the ladies.

    It was clean and beautifully decorated. Bed was very comfy. Outside surroundings were neat.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    7.0
    only there for one night, met expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no views

    parking on property behind locked gate. big room with microwave/small fridge. One of the rooms had an amazing bathroom

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    4.0
    St Francis Bay is a beautiful location however I will not stay at Cottage on College again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    - The upstairs cottage is rustic and some of the beds and bedding is old and lumpy. - There is no stove only a gas braai outside which is in the open sun (no shelter under which to cook) no sink or wash basin other than the one in the bathroom for washing up food items or cooking and eating dishes etc. Considering that it is a self catering facility this is extremely inconvenient. The gas cannister was almost empty making a breakfast a lengthy messy affair. - There is no dining area or nook with chairs inside the cottage only a picnic table and benches outside in the blazing sun or wind which is not suitable as there is no shelter outside in this area. - The is a huge tree in the middle of the property with a very strong pungent smell (like damp carpet) that surrounds the living spaces all the time. Considering the hot weather this smell makes leaving doors and windows open very uncomfortable. - The tree also drops lots of berries that stick to shoes and get into the rooms and living spaces. - The outside braai and picnic areas were all unkept, dusty and covered with leaves and could not be used. - There were many wasp hives around door frames and window frames with wasps present...not safe.

    The locations is central and close enough to all amenities. It is a quiet area and close to all the attractions in St Francis Bay.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    7.0
    good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    not as clean as expected, and no Nespresso coffee machine as in the photos on the site

    easy to find in a great little town. in walking distance of the village shops

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet flusher problematic Place had damp smell

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty sheets and torn duvet No hot water on Sunday morning. Seperate ensuit not very comfortable in rainy weather.

    Lovely setting? Trees, garden

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2022

    7.0
    Great place, self check-in not great.
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checking in. I received a very long message with multiple photos and explanations. We had 2 rooms and the keys were at 2 different places. I tried calling but got no answer. Luckily cleaning staff on their way home showed us around. Also, they dont do credit card payments through Bookings.com. So much quicker and easier than eft..... Try and simplify.

    Comfortable bed. Nice comfortable cottage.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2022

    7.0
    Lovely place and the guest Debbie was communicative.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast offered.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2022

    5.0
    not as pleasant as I was looking forward to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the fact that the shower was in a bath. and the hot water didn’t work on a cold raining wet weekend . access to the property was difficult with an access pin not knowing where the keys were whilst raining wet.

    location

    Stayed in May 2022

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