Nothing. It was superb.

We absolutely loved our stay at The Gallery. It was easy to communicate with Shelagh from the first email that I shared with her. She was there on our arrival and her friendly and kind welcome set the tone. The facilities were very good: kitchen, bathrooms, outdoor furniture. The venue is decorated with her lovely art, and the muesli was a hit. She left several welcome treats for us, and I especially valued the birthday acknowledgement. We had a wondeful time.

Stayed in December 2023

The Aloes Farm will be our new go to place when road tripping to the berg or visiting family in Pmb. The accommodation was exceptional and the attention to detail was next level. Absolutely recommend this property for families!

Stayed in July 2023

Absolutely nothing to not like.

Exceptionally beautiful apartment, the location was country and scenic the apartment was very private and very beautiful. We had the most lovely stay with plentiful of every aspect that could be met was met, from the hot chocolate to the beautiful fireplace and comfortable sleep. A definite return to Aloes that we look forward to!

Stayed in June 2023

Beautiful location. Very friendly hosts. Beautifully decorated. Fully equiped kitchen.

Stayed in June 2023

Our hostess was so pleasant and accommodating for us. The cottage is lovely and so comfortable! The cottage is decorated with Shelagh’s art which is quite beautiful. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in May 2023

Very little. As is often the casein, It was somewhat rainy and cool when we arrived but access to an open fireplace (well provided with wood and fire making accessories) as well as efficient well panel heaters ensure a cosy stay.

This is a superlative place to stay and I am planning to make it a final destination, rather than a stopover, as soon as I can. There is just too much to say from the attentiveness of the hosts, the well stocked kitchen and comfortable bedrooms, bathrooms and lounge.

Stayed in November 2022

The only downside was my dog was a bit too curious and got electrocuted one too many times by the electric cattle fence surrounding the property. A major, Nevertheless, because we'll definitely be back! It was a perfect weekend

Aloe farm has truly been an amazing experience. The house is gorgeous, as it is outside. The pictures actually didn't do justice to this beautiful place where the farm style cottage exterior meets 5 star luxury interior. The place was spacious and had everything we needed and more! The little homely yet elegant touches made it even more of a special place. Shelagh has truly thought of a pet owners welcome from instructions on all appliances and switches to a Pet treat box filled with pet blankets and towels to keep your pets clean and warm. The view from "The Gallery" was spectacular, and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring the neighbourhood hiking trails with my dogs.

Stayed in December 2022

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Amazing finishes nd small touches just like the comfort of your own home Wonderful host Sheilah Will definitely visit again

Stayed in November 2022

Such a lovely little cottage that has everything one could ask for. It’s the perfect quiet getaway that’s close to Durban with lovely walks around Hilton’s farmlands.

Stayed in October 2022

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Amazing hospitality and accommodation

Stayed in September 2022

Gas oven is tricky but works well

we love it here Quiet clean and has everything we need for a relaxed weekend away

Stayed in September 2022

The Studio had everything you could possibly need Attention to detail was amazing and in such a beautiful setting. The host was awesome and was always on hand if we needed somethinf. Couldn’t recommend this property more!

Stayed in August 2022

'The Studio' and 'The Gallery' are two separate divided properties at Aloe Farm. 'The Studio' does not have access to the fire pit or views over the dam (as the 'The Gallery') but faces an open field where people walk their dogs in the evenings. There is a dirt district road to the property which is mostly in good condition. The two back rooms are tightly packed and a bit of a squeeze when the house is fully occupied.

'The Studio' is located on Aloe Farm and has access to beautiful walking paths and sunset views. We loved the veggie patch, lovely artworks, upmarket decor and thoughtful touch of a 'winter warmer' box filled with warm blankets, marshmallows and hot water bottles. There is delicious home-made hot chocolate and muesli. The friendly and helpful host is onsite if you need anything from more firewood to additional cleaning.

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing. It was all fantastic.

The Studio was a real home from home. Shelagh and Richard are wonderful hosts who made sure we had everything we needed. The decor is superb, the beds are warm and comfortable. We appreciated the delicious homemade muesli, teas and coffees that were available for us as well as the free firewood! We were incredibly comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in July 2022

The garden could do with a bit more cleaning and manicure. It would be good to have a clean up service as an option.

The house is amazing, decor is great, everything works. It has all sorts of great facilities, outside sitting, barbecue, fireplace etc etc. The neighbourhood is very quite and peaceful. wifi is great. the whole experience is ultra relaxing. several great restaurants in the vicinity and shopping wall. close but out of sight. loved it. we will be back with a. bit more time.

Stayed in July 2022

all good, no complaints

Spacious living area and bedrooms. Loved the log fire and the vege patch. Well equipped kitchen. Good walks from the front door. Very helpful and accommodating hosts.

Stayed in June 2022

The views are stunning! The location is close enough to pop in to town , and the property is beautiful. I would definitely stay again. I highly recommend this. There were also lovely little touches that just made the stay so much better, home made hot chocolate and Homemade muesli was just divine!!

Stayed in July 2022

The host is absolutely brilliant. Communicates ahead of time and we knew exactly what to expect and when. The property has family games,very clean,beautiful views,stunning gardens.

Stayed in June 2022

Delicious muesli provided and extra snacks. Very welcoming hosts.

Stayed in May 2022

The aloes farm is a fantastic place to stay. The tranquil setting is amazing. Shelagh is a fantastic host. we all loved it can’t wait to come back

Stayed in June 2022

No fault of the host. But there was a massive power failure for half our stay and because it was a rainy weekend we stayed in. An invert would have been great just so we could charge our phones and maybe watch some TV. But again Shelagh was very helpful throughout the power failure and the ample firewood kept our fires burning.

The facilities were exceptional. Location nicely tucked away in a peaceful tranquil country setting but within close distance to groceries and other supplies. Also easy access to other attractions in the Midlands area. The accommodation was a home away from home with modern farm style living. We especially loved our host Shelagh who went above and beyond to make sure that our stay was exceptional. The little personalised welcome board with our names and chocolates was a very heartwarming touch as was the delicious homemade hot chocolate and muesli! We loved the fireplace and outdoor patio and braai area as well. Definitely looking forward to staying at The Aloes again!

Stayed in May 2022

Beautiful well maintained property in a tranquil setting. Stylish and practical . Everything you need for self catering is available . Comfortable beds. This is a property one could stay for a week and feel at home. Shelagh is a fantastic host. highly recommendable and would visit again.

Stayed in May 2022

There was no DSTV (that we could find...) but being a sporty family we watched the cricket on my computer.

Brilliant view and location. The owners have thought of everything which made the stay extremely comfortable. The Gallery was very well appointed and decorated as well.

Stayed in April 2022

Only that we hadn't booked for longer. It would be perfect for a week's hide-away.

The Aloes was an exceptional place to stay and exceeded our expectations. Although it was located on a farm, it was the perfect location for not only our Midmar Mile swim, but also to access some great sites and locations in the vicinity, including the Mandela capture memorial site and some delightful markets and quaint pubs and restaurants. Sheilagh was an exceptional host and made sure we had all the information we needed, down to the smallest detail (she even shared her granola recipe with us :-) ). The place itself was super comfortable and stylishly decorated. The wonderful fire-pit and braai area outside had a lovely stoep looking out onto the Albert Dam and surrounds.

Stayed in February 2022