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Reviews of The Potting Shed Self Catering

Whale Close, Tobago Bay, Westcliff, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa

Review score

Based on 53 apartment reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would have been nice if there was an extra bathroom but nothing to complain about.

    Nice cosy apartment, with an inverter, which is important during load-shedding (inverter supplies lights but no cooking or kettle etc during load-shedding), and a gas braai. Beds were comfortable. There's a pool in the estate, and a lovely walk along the rocky sea facing side. The host recommended a petting farm which is about 10 minutes away, which my kids thoroughly enjoyed.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fact that you must drive to a different location to collect and drop off the key was not convenient. The receptionist lady was also a bit rude upon arrival to collect the key.

    The location was great and the home felt like our home away from home.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    9.0
    Great location in Hermanus to enjoy some days at the ocean with family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, close to the ocean. Very private and secluded but safe.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    9.0
    Booked at short notice, and were impressed by the value for money, and ease of admin from Hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    One or two more load shedding lamps

    Quiet and secluded, the accommodation was exactly on point. Our hosts made it very easy, with clear, concise instructions and were available at all times.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    7.0
    Enjoyable but short.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights

    None whatsoerver

    Perfect location, quiet, clean, friendly hosts. Will definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2022

    9.0
    lovely little flat - nice to walk to the Shelly beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was great and as stated with the property. not sure what was in it, but we opted not to put our feet in the water as there was a huge outlet pipe pumping a River of water into the sea

    the flat was 30 seconds walk from a Shelly beach! the kids loved looking for shells and watching the huge waves.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2022

    8.0
    Wonderful weekend spot...
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hob didn't work so well, but lovely place...

    Well equipped except needs candles for those lockdown times...

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2022

    9.0
    a gorgeous little gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the location is good, the surroundings are quite dangerous/dodgy

    Superb property, very clean and very comfortable

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2022

    9.0
    Our stay was pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View 3
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the location was great loved the sea view and the terrace outside, The host Mr dave gave us a map he made it so easy for us to travel around.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2022

    7.0
    Expected more for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was uncomfortable. Mattress on double bed slightly lopsided. Window frame in main bedroom was rusted. The window pane was cracked and mouldy. Windows were dirty. Alot of problems with WiFi. It person came to looked and just walked in giving my sister a big fright as when she looked up he was standing right beside her.

    Location was good. View of sea could have been better if Bush in front of sliding door was smaller.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful and relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 3
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cell reception was extremely bad, my mobile data and modem had very bad reception. This property indicates free WiFi, but in the apartment booklet you are warned that WiFi usage is limited to browsing and emails only and if you use too much data, you will be billed. Not being able to hang your wet towels in the sun a bit at the apartment, was also a bit of an irritation. One can only hang washing outside at the pool area, a few hundred meters away. DSTV also bombed out quite a lot due to bad reception.

    It is spacious, clean, and comfortable! The Seaview is a small frame between two other houses in front, but a short walk and you have a wonderful view. The surroundings are very peaceful. I would however recommend you add a small fan or two to the apartment.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2022

    9.0
    The overall stay was very good, I liked the stress free environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main bed was not very comfy, a bit hard.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2022

    9.0
    We definitely going back during the cause of 2022.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We we really pleased with the COVID protocols that were in place. In the bathroom, kitchen and lounge additional sanitiser bottles were available. Also there was dettol handwash available in apartment. Our Family really enjoyed our stay. We are definitely going back during the year again.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked in for 4 days and had no housekeeping for the entire time, not enough toiletries for the period.

    Very good accommodation, felt safe throughout.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2021

    8.0
    Comfortable, value for money. Has all you need for a hassle-free holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 3
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The neighbours were a bit rowdy on one of the two nights that we were there. Not within the control of the owners I guess.

    The self catering accommodation was as good as the photos. Nice clean and comfortable,

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 3
    • Stayed 16 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We found the spare room very cold and the heater we were provided had 2 out of 4 elements working and we did not feel that type of heater was safe to leave on all night, we tried to purchase an electric blanket but all stores in Hermanus were out of stock. Extra blankets were provided but made it heavy and uncomfortable. An electric blanket or feather duvet when it is so cold would be great!

    Property was spacious and we like the location except that we were unaware of the informal settlements at the back of us which made us feel a bit insecure especially on weekends when there was very loud music and noise from there!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect getaway for my little family. The kids loved the pool, playing on the grass just in front of the apartment and running to the beach. Loved the stay and the rate is amazing. Thank you, we cant wait to come back :)

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views of the bay is breathtaking. We enjoyed the sense of relaxation and peace of your own world.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Building close by.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    4.0
    Simple self catering apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the bedrooms is very small. It is located in a bungalow park near the ocean, but rather far from the city center, so a car is needed. Next door there is a township. We stayed there when it was pretty cold and since there is no heating available it was not cosy at all. Also the apartment is a bit run down.

    The self serviced apartment is pretty spacious. The beds are pretty good. Also the kitchen is good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the 2 full beds and the water bottles helped as it was chilly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great management and hospitality Thank you

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay at the potting shed self catering was very peacefull. Exactly what we wanted from the getaway. Very well equiped apartment. #Will definitely come again. Thanks D and A

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is in an industrial area. The smell. Chose this place for the sea view but there wasn't one. The apartment is plastered with stickers telling you what you can't do. Guests are forced to wash their own dishes or incur a fee. So we found many greasy poorly washed things that we needed to wash before we even used them. Avoid the rickety porcelain lamp in the second bedroom. It feel over while closing the window. When I was paying to replace it, the owner admitted it happened often. Nor sure why he keeps buying the same nonsense lamp.

    The lady we collected our key from was very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View 2
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No barbecue area where we can use wood or charcoal, they have a gas grill which we hated, the place is a residential area it should market itself as such not a place for leisure, we went there to have a good time but we ended up worrying about sensitive elderly people around us.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2022

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