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Reviews of Shades of Provence

24B Fontein Street, 7577 Riebeek-Kasteel, South Africa

#9 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Riebeek-Kasteel

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 85 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    If we were coming back as a party of 4/6 would definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Fruit needs to be swept every day as its messy especially if you cannot avoid it. Bed linen and towels really clean, but outside cushions need to be cleaned, especially around the pool, where they are left out indefinately

    Location was excellent. House was really attractive and as we were one party it worked really well, however I would not want to have just one room amongst others as the only privacy would be in our own room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    French Affair in Riebeeck
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee, would prefer a better make.

    The touch of detail. Well organized.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    Comfortable and cosy
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What an amazing stay. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed and the beds were really comfortable and we could really rest and relax.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    Very happy traveller
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fabulous place - slept like a baby and was very happy.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the evening the rooms and tge hozse were cold. The aircons could only work on the cool setting.The panel heaters could unfortunately not heat up the bedrooms enough. Two warm water bottles (one for each person) per room would have been very nice. Unfortunately the warm water was not enough for showering and bathing in the evening.

    Location and a beautiful decorated property. The property is very central and walking distance to the Saturday market and many shops and restaurants. We loved the fire burning in the lounge when we arrived. (It was a cold and misty day.) The warm water bottles in the bedrooms, was a nice touch and helped for the cold. The house is decorated in a beautiful and lovely French style. The house had a lovely outdoor area with a nice swimming pool and stoep.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful house in perfect location - we will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Gas stove did not work properly A gas kettle is needed Chairs in the rooms will be good. Not all mirrors have power outlets close enough to dry hair.

    Location is perfect and house is beautiful. Perfect for groups of friends. Rooms and bathrooms are spacious and well equiped.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    10
    Extremely nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We should have stayed longer!

    Wounderful old farmhouse with the most beautifulgarden. Pool and Braaifacilities and fully equipped.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    8.0
    excellent stay. Host was very friendly and helpful, Would definitely recommend Shades.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location was good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

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

    Everything was perfect!

    Everything! Amazing hosts, setting and very comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic stay for a family, the swimming pool was a winner!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    10
    100% would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    This was a great experience. Loved the vibe, location, cottage, everything. The host was really helpful around arrival time and keys etc. Very nice restaurants and coffee place a short walk away.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    8.0
    Guesthouse in a quite part of town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Shades of Provence is walking distance to most eateries, supermarket & other places. It is nevertheless in a quiet part of town and quite safe. There are tv sets in the living area and in each room. And the cherry on top: the room rate is very reasonable.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    9.0
    Country living at its best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shades of Provence is a self catering accommodation build and decorated in French Provencal style. It consists of two semi-separate mirrored parts under one roof, with each its own fully equipped kitchen, dining room table and seating area and three bedrooms, all en-suite. There was another guest in the one part and we were the only guests on our side of the house. The 'other' kitchen had a washing machine that we could make use of. Our large room with king size bed and en-suite was upstairs, light and pleasant. We enjoyed the eye for detail in the provencal style throughout the house.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    10
    Relax and hang out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fully equipped communial kitchens were awesome. The huge bath in our bathroom was also amazing. There is safe onsite parking and the neighborhood is really quiet. It is like being in a cottage in Provence!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A hidden gem ! Exquisite ambiance and delightful character. As General Mc Arthur said upon being recalled to the USA from the Philippines during World War II: "I will return" !

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    9.0
    Home from home
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only complaint was one upstairs shower did not work well. The others were great.

    Garden full of lovely plants. Interesting furniture. Peaceful ambiance.only

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

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

    Price to expenses. Similar facilities in Plattekloof is R600 per night per room.

    The area, the facilities and the privacy

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean & comfortable. Value for money.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This the second time we have stayed here. Its always a lovely experience, clean and comfortable and something different

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2022

    9.0
    Would recommend this place to anybody without any hesitation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing all was spot on

    Everything about this property was outstanding. Clean - peaceful- comfortable - value for money

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    8.0
    we simply enjoyed the ambience, decor and location. Nothing not to like.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    a hairdryer would have been welcome

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2022

    10
    Absolutely awesome & very special
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    imagined I was in the middle of Provence - absolutely awesome - the location is so good, you can explore the whole town by foot and still feel you are in the middle of Provence

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2021

    8.0
    Beautiful garden and stunning setting - tranquil and peaceful. We will book here again for sure!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As mentioned above. Our room only offered tea. No coffee. We would have enjoyed coffee.

    Did not have breakfast. Our room only had tea and not coffee. We would have loved to have an early cup of coffee instead of tea. We enjoyed the extra touch of rusks in the tin.

    Stayed in October 2021

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