Staff was wonderful - very helpful, professional and friendly. Stunning venue and perfectly suited to meet my needs for this particular stay.

Liked everything but found that there was no hairdryer in the unit as indicated in the information we initially received. Luckily my wife brought along her own hairdryer so it wasn't a problem, but I would strongly recommend that all these inventory items be checked to ensure it's present and accounted for before guests arrive - or else remove it from the information communication so there's no false expectations or uncertainty on what is available and what's not.

Absolutely everything! What a beautiful hidden gem! From the amazing staff, to the spectacular views and peace, and most importantly the exceptional additional dog staff! An incredible experience! If you're looking for somewhere to unwind, relax, be stress free, Gowan Valley is definitely the place to be! They have lounges inside and outside that you can relax in, you barely have to leave the property, except for lunch and supper. Besides that, there are trails to do, lounges to relax, amazing plants and flowers to see, plenty of dogs to play with, the occasional cow! A swimming pool! And a lovely playground for kids or an adult who just wants to swing! The staff are always willing to help you and provide amazing service, as a vegetarian they went out of their way to cater for me at breakfast everyday! Quality service!

Just a tiny preference, an aircon...some days were quite hot, the fan definitely did the job but just a small suggestion

Clean and tidy room, comfortable bed, good location. Bathroom seems to have underfloor heating, which is lovely. The farm milk in the kitchen is a nice touch. Cynthia was very friendly and helpful.

Air-conditioning didn't seem to work that well. There were no extra blankets in the room - which we found out too late to ask - so it was a little too cold for us. Some extra blankets in a cupboard (especially in winter) are needed.

Loved the tranquillity of the fresh stream flowing through the farm. The accommodation is situated on a working farm, making for a particularly delightful experience. An easy 3km walk through some pristine forest sections was my best.

Supply more wood for the heating fires as it does get very chilly in the evenings (month of May)

I loved that the property was situated in nature, an amazing water stream that runs past the breakfast spot making it tranquil. Loved the forest walk and the forest swing. Would have like to swim in the river but unfortunate we were here in winter. A bit cold. Really delicious breakfast every morning.

Breakfast was LOVELY, the staff was friendly and willing to tailor everything to our taste. We had breakfast overlooking the river it was lovely country get away. We had a last minute escape but that didn't stop them from making our stay worthwhile even allowed us extended check out time.

maybe look into having airconditioners and bar fridge per room otherwise ALL WAS PERFECT

Rooms were beautifully appointed and very comfortable! Beds have electric blankets which are a must in winter, our room had the most amazing shower and the bed was very comfortable. We received a wonderful, warm welcome from Cynthia on arrival. She was very knowledgeable about restaurants and attractions in the area.

The next few point are not the responsibility of the guesthouse, more just info to help other travellers prepare for their trips. Loadshedding was escalated to Stage 6 while we were away. Our room did not have a back up power system but there were rechargeable lights left in the room which did a good job. Cellphone reception in the area disappears entirely during loadshedding.

The location was excellent. The room was a comfortable size where all my needs were catered for. The social lounges were inviting, allowing me to feel as if I was at home. The breakfast was delicious with a variety of choices. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I will definitely go back.

I have no complaints. I would have loved to have stayed longer.

We were the only visitors to the farm and the staff allowed us to pick a room different to the one we had booked.We visited during spring and the garden was in bloom and just stunning. There was a power outage in the area but the property had a back up generator.The breakfast was delicious and generous

Fabulous guest house! Staff were excellent, rooms are beautiful and delicious breakfast was served each morning. The guest house has lovely facilities and we were able to braai and relax by the fire and catch the rugby! Location is excellent and close to Michaelhouse where we were watching hockey.

Nothing to improve