Westfield Farm D2078, 2116 Balgowan, South Africa
#5 of 5 B&Bs and Inns in Balgowan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 156 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 May 2024
Michell
South AfricaThe location was nice and it very quiet. It was nice that there was no TV and WIFI it really helps you disconnect.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Bafana
South AfricaThe road going the place is bad
The place is nice quite
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Glenn
South AfricaThere is a need to have some form of lighting solution during load shedding.
Great space, had fun at the dam fishing, very relaxed atmosphere. Mike makes a plan for everything - just ask!!!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Talita
South AfricaThe door doesn’t seal properly.
Beautiful, spacious, the gardens & dam with a stunning pool. The rondawel is spacious and neat, very clean. Bed and bedding very comfortable. The host was very friendly even though he was out of town, we communicated via Whatsapp and he made nice suggestions about restaurants and site seeing in the area.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Ivor
South AfricaHad no electricity nor power backup
The garden
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Darby-wade
South AfricaOnly thing is the lack of shower curtain / bathroom door.
A perfect spot to stay when in the Midlands for a wedding as it is close to most venues and easily accessible.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Charlott
South AfricaLoved the dam and outdoor setting and that it is pet friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Nkomo
South AfricaYhere was no wifi
Hospitality, quietness, security - even dogs value for.money Mike was really a father to us
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Angelique
South AfricaThe mattress was slightly too bouncy
Quiet serene location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Ralph
South AfricaBeautiful setting. Very peaceful. Well kept gardens.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Robyn
South AfricaTo of been made aware that there was a communal kitchen and lounge. I presume that there is a small gas geyser which meant that the second person had a cold shower. It had also come to the time for the shower drain to be decloged. - Still functional though.
It was perfectly located near the wedding venue that we were attending, it had a decent sized dam with fish for fishing and it provided everything that we needed at a reasonable price. Plus a super comfy bed with an electric blanket! Mike also contacted us in advance and provided extra info and the area's loadshedding schedule and included a touch in the room.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Elizabeth
South AfricaWestfield farm provides lovely accommodation and is perfectly located if you're considering a spot in the Midlands.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Rowena
South AfricaPeace and tranquility. Beautiful settings
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Denise
South AfricaThe furniture in the communal area need attending to.
The location was very good
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Danielle
South AfricaLocation was just what we were after, a quiet and secluded farm. A well needed break!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Kelly
South AfricaSuperb stop over. Owner Mike, location, comfort and beautiful gardens.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Darby-wade
South AfricaThe bathrooms could have been a bit more modern, but the shower was warm and lovely and overall, not a big problem. One concern is the fact that the door for the room does not lock from the outside which is not safe or convenient when needing to leave your belongings in the room.
I love the comfy and warm room and the fact that there was a kettle as well as tea and milk provided. It was a perfect location whilst staying in the midlands and the property was sweet with kind owners.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Natasha
South AfricaNo instructions
The Gardens are amazing, whimsical, loved that.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Samantha
South Africabeautiful farm, great location. perfect overnight stay
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Catherine
South AfricaLocation was great. Communication from Mike was excellent. We loved the dogs there. Cozy cottage. Peaceful surroundings, birds song and smell of Jasmine. So lovely!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Bianca
South AfricaSituated in a a great location, central to the midlands meander. Very quiet and tranquil. Vey comfortable rooms and we had all we needed. Gorgeous dogs on the property and it was a bonus to have our dog be able to stay with us. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Shelly
South AfricaSome of the windows/curtain were letting in cold air. We would have liked a place to braai for dinner, I understand that would need to be away from the cottage with the thatch.
We loved the electric blankets and heater. Thank you letting us bro g our dogs.❤️🐶❤️
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 30 June 2022
Kate
South Africahad a bit of a problem with the hot water but was sorted the next day.
lovely area and location. cute little chalet.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Martin
South AfricaNothing to add
No breakfast. Beautiful surroundings; peaceful and relaxing. We were there for a wedding so all we needed was a comfortable place to sleep; that we got here!
Stayed in April 2022
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