Bovlei Farm, 8241 Kamieskroon, South Africa
#5 of 5 hotels in Kamieskroon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 88 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.0
Facilities
7.8
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 January 2024
Deborah
South AfricaGreat
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Albie
Namibianone
Excellent and friendly owners will definitely recommend them! Food excellent, love the location of the guest house.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Lindie
South AfricaRoom only, no selfcatering
Close to Skilpad kamp for flower watching
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Lillian
South AfricaThe location was amazing - the Pass drive was great with beautiful views and as you came over the top one was welcomed with open farmlands filled with flowers and our accommodation on a working farm . Farmhouse a wonderful journey of antiques and eclectic artwork . We had organised dinner and breakfast which was served in a homely dining room with other guests . Getting together sharing stories over a drink was really enjoyable. Meals were tasty and well presented. Thys's intereaction with guests was great fun , sharing stories and his "Skop van die Blikvosperd" Staff were friendly and proactive.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Andre
South AfricaWe do not have any negative comments.
Excellent location for a flower tour. Our cottage had a panoramic view over fields of yellow and blue flowers. It was well appointed and had an inside braai, very welcome with the bad weather that we experienced. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They prepare good meals at very affordable prices. Meeting the other guests around the warm fire in the lounge and sharing our experiences made the stay memorable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Jacobus
South AfricaAbout 14km from Kammieskroon on a dirt road
The homely atmosphere of a working farm in Namakwaland with good food and the hospitality of Annami and Thys to book
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Jacobus
South AfricaA unique stay in a lodge on a working farm in Namakwaland with very friendly and most helpful staff. The food and drinks offering was priced very reasonably and was really yummy
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Patricia
South AfricaGood food , Good location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Frits
South AfricaThe dirt road from Kammieskroon is rather bumpy requiring careful driving. 20 to 30 minutes drive.
We stayed in a unit with bedroom, bathroom and veranda enclosure outside the main house. Comfortable with a built-in braai in the veranda room. Facilities are spotlessly clean. Friendly staff and well managed by owners. Beautiful flowers on the farm! Restaurant in main house provides all meals including delicious traditional dishes.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Badenhorst
South AfricaThe location was good but the road to get there was terrible
The food overall was good and at a very good price
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Sabelo
South AfricaI almost called Nando’s and KFC as one or two of the roosters really kept the night rather vibrant for our liking but all good. It is a working farm. Ok so we did knot the place was 13km into the mountains and had we known, we would have lost out on an experience.
Good value for money, lovely hosts and staff. Beautiful surroundings and generally a neat place in the mountains. WiFi worked in our room. Met a German tourist who is so positive about the country, made me feel shame for constantly complaining.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Belinda
South AfricaNothing to add here
The staff were friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Lynne
South AfricaHouse very cold, food got cold quickly.
Felt like home! Food was good, service excellent, but all in a homely atmosphere.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Huipie
South AfricaVriendelike en gesellige verblyf
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Louis
South Africathe road getting there but not the hosts fault
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
David
United StatesYou must go to the dinner to get wifi reception and the doors are very low so you must duck when entering the bedroom and toilet areas. The 17k drive from Kamiskroon on gravel road got a little old also.
This guesthouse is in the country and so has a quiet and rustic vibe. The staff worked very hard to meet our needs and the fireplace at night was very nice. There are fields of wildflowers across the road if you are there during the flowering season.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Elise
South AfricaThe hospitality and helpfulness of staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Jimmy
South AfricaThe 15km dirt rd to the farm. The shower cubicle rose and lacked soap dish.
Everything was great. Food excellent Met nice intetesting people
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2022
Edgard
South AfricaIt was a lovely retreat. Loved the feeling of the farm and friendly staff. We appreciated the minor details in the room (I.e. the sweeties on the towels) and the funny notices at the main house. I always appreciate a sense of humour!🤭
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2022
Wolfgang
United Statesclean, great location, excellent food, supportive people are living on the farm
great location for seeing the flowers of Namaqualand
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Morne
South AfricaIt is a distance from town on a dirt road, however the road is not in bad shape. The pillows was a bit flat, Im sure if we asked it would have been sorted.
Friendly and welcoming host. Really cute decor. The dinner they made us was fantastic and the owner was really flexible as we arrived late and they had prepared dinner for us.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Hennie
South AfricaBad road to the place
Interesting chalet and lovely mountain scenery
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Dorette
South AfricaHospitality, food and variety of guests
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Torrance
South AfricaNo negative comments.
Supper was a hearty meal provided in the farm house restaurant. Lovely. The large ensuite room was spotless with everything one needed for a relaxing night. Complimentary Tea and coffee in the room. The staff and management were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2022
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