La Bastide

Reviews

• "Best Host"

  24 September 2019

  "We had a lovely stay. Our host gave us a warm and friendly welcome. The rooms were very tidy and cool in the warm weather when we arrived. Will certainly recommend La Bastide."

• "Warm reception"

  08 September 2019

  "Beautiful farm, needs better advertising, expectations were exceeded"

• "The quite ambiance on the country side"

  26 November 2018

  "Peace of mind ,quite and beautiful place at La Bastide. The guest houses are clean and the scenery is refreshing. I enjoyed my night there even though we arrived when they was no Power "Eskom" , the host made sure candles and adequate lighting was sufficient. It was a blissful moment when power arrived after 30 minutes of our arrival. Lovely stay.<br/>****************************************************** <br/><br/>Dear Sir/Madam,<br/>Thanks for sharing the great review - always so encouraging and nice to know that when staff<br/>go the extra mile, guests appreciate it and also understand some of the operational issues<br/>one has to contend with. We shall certainly share the review with our staff.<br/>Lind regards<br/>La Bastide Management"

• "AMAZING"

  12 November 2018

  "We had a wonderful experience, we were welcomed with the utmost friendliness and the rooms were extremely neat. Even better than on the photo's. Thank you Gwen!"

• "Scenic and Hospitable"

  25 September 2018

  "The place is absolutely clean, neat and comfortable and the architecture & location are certainly attractions on their own. Gwen has a very hospitable and warm character, which made our stay even more pleasant. I would definitely be back at La Bastide!"

• "The beautiful setting"

  24 September 2018

  "Loved it and no improvements. Only stayed 1 night and was there for a wedding."

• "Amazing"

  14 August 2018

  "Very friendly and welcoming, the cottage was more than what we expected, loved it. <br/>******************************************************<br/>We are delighted that this party of young adults enjoyed themselves at La Bastide as well as in the Hartbeespoort area. They brought their adorable puppy with them, which thoroughly enjoyed our spacious grounds.<br/>"

• "kindness"

  05 July 2018

  "I enjoyed the hopitality and the communication with the owner.<br/><br/>Establishments response:<br/><br/>Hi there,<br/>Thanks so much for the review. Always nice to get a great review and hopefully<br/>will assist with future bookings!!:-)"

• "Clean room, nice garden"

  14 May 2018

  "Small things - one heater not working / door curtain bit to short / short of coffee. But not really issue"

• "We are coming back!"

  02 May 2018

  "We were so sad to only have one night at this beautiful, tranquil establishment which is nestled in the valley below the mountain. What a warm and friendly welcome we were given by Gwen. <br/>****************************************************<br/>Dear Sir/Madam,<br/>Thanks for this feedback. It is always most gratifying to get positive feedback.<br/>Even negative feedback helps to keep us on our toes!!<br/>We are updating our website and will certainly want to incorporate<br/>this kind of feedback on it.<br/><br/>Regards<br/>Gwen"

• "The peace and tranquility"

  29 April 2018

  "Lots of places to visit nearby and very friendly and accommodating owners"

• "Quiet peaceful atmosphere"

  13 February 2018

  "Unit was well equipped . The shower can do with an upgrade"

• "Lovely garden and friendly welcome!"

  28 December 2017

  "Lovely place with a beautiful green Garden. The welcome we received was super friendly, and we even got moved to a bigger room at no extra charge- a lovely surprise. Perfect if you are spending the night or have planned activities around the area."

• "Proximity to wedding venue we were attending"

  21 November 2017

  "The rooms have everything you need , comfortable, clean bed and bathroom ! Unfortunately, they are not very soundproof! Battled to sleep because of the noise from upstairs and next door rooms !"

• "The host, the garden and how close we where to many wedding venues"

  09 October 2017

  "Lovely place. I would definitely recommend it!"

• "Peaceful"

  17 September 2017

  "Lovely and peaceful place to unwind,very neat and clean will definitely go back!"

• "Friendly welcome!"

  17 September 2017

  "Loved the rustic and welcoming feel and the the very helpful people who made us feel so welcome and at home. They went out of their way to provide us with what we needled."

• "Gwen is an excellent host - always available"

  06 September 2017

  "The place is simple, but yet nice and private - exactly what we were looking for."

• "Baie baie goed"

  03 September 2017

  "Alles Alles was baie goed"

• "Ashburton Mtb race weekend getaway with Family and Friends"

  31 July 2017

  "We booked two self catering units the Geranium and Lavender cottages for two families traveling with kids for the weekend of the Ashburton Mountain Bike race which was held just around the corner at Van Gaalens Cheese farm. Both units are very comfortable and clean, they had a authentic country feel and the showers were hot and strong. The play area for the kids was excellent and great for them to get out of the city and get dirty!! They had so much fun!! Beds were clean and comfortable and the fire place in the Geranium room kept us warm all through the winter night. Take a walk down to he road late afternoon for a rewarding experience. The dogs on the property are really cool. We also changed the kids jungle gym into our chill area with cushions and it was great. Definitely will come back. Thanks Robyn for a great place to stay."

• "Weekend stay La Bastide"

  26 June 2017

  "Love this place. Love the atmosphere and the cottages. You have everything you need."

• "Cosy room with a awesome fire place"

  29 May 2017

  "We loved the cottage we stayed in very cozy and comfortable spacious and well catered for."

• "Having a safe and comfortable place to stay over instead of having to drive back home at night"

  29 April 2017

  "Maybe carpet the floors entirely. Hospitality was great, everything was clean, organised and it all worked. Easy to find and close to the wedding venues. Perfect for our purposes - a sleep-over for a wedding."

• "The tranquility of the area - a place to rest"

  21 April 2017

  "We would like to see a light under the car port."

• "La Bastide is nice and peaceful"

  14 April 2017

  "Robin was friendly and welcomed us with open arms. The place is quiet,clean and peaceful,we really enjoyed it. We'll go again anytime, Thank you Safirinow and LA Bastide team"

• "Peaceful and Quite"

  19 December 2016

  "Nice quite accommodation in a peaceful setting. The host was kind enough to let us check in a tad bit early. Would have been great if there was an aircon :( ,other than that we had a good stay."

• "Had a nice stay-over"

  24 November 2015

  "Thank you Pauline for your friendly help driving as to the wedding venue and back it's was a really nice service that you guys do.<div><br /></div><div>We enjoy staying over in the Geranium Cottage. Next time we need to stay more then 2/3 nights.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>"

• "Stunning place to stay!"

  06 October 2014

  "So quaint and lovely! Nice and quiet. The cottage had everything you need and the shower was amazing!"

• "Wonderful child-friendly weekend"

  02 October 2014

  "We were two families with three wild children. I can say that all of us had a wonderful time, the boys explored an exciting garden, friendly dogs, a jungle gym and a fresh and clean pool. There was lots to do in the area and Pauline was never tired of recommending and organizing for us. Very child-friendly! We will definitively come back."

• "Lovely stay"

  11 August 2014

  "We had a wonderful stay at La Bastide! What a wonderful little bit of French flair in the heart of Harties. Paulina made us feel right at home."

• "Nice place"

  03 March 2014

  "It is a very neat, safe and quiet place to stay with very friendly staff who are willing to go the extra mile for their clients. Many thanks to Pauline and her staff."

• "Lavender Cottage"

  22 January 2014

  "We had a fantastic stay! The cottage is situated next to a field of lavender. We felt so welcome, our hostess Pauline was so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxing, the cottage is wonderfully furnished. We really enjoyed our stay."

• "Fantastic!"

  06 January 2014

  "La Bastide will definitely see us again. Pauline was so friendly and helpful and the cottage is absolutely fantastic. Everything you need for a weekend away."

• "What an experience"

  27 December 2013

  "We had a nice time...its a place to go and relax and very friendly people...the place is quiet and relaxed and will definitely go back there again not in the too distant future. Thanks."

• "Wonderful place"

  18 December 2013

  "Iyooh what a wonderful place, I felt so relaxed, in fact everyone was feeling relaxed and so happy,and Pauline thank you so much for making our stay at La Bastide a warm and comfortable one, the rooms were clean the pool as well the surrounding so peaceful, we wish to come back again."

• "Nice"

  12 November 2013

  "Nice house, nice family, sorry but only cash, no credit cards."

• "Great follow up service"

  28 October 2013

  "After my unhappiness a well presented explanation about faulty coordinates and a power switch of geyser was given to me...I would like to thank La Bastide for a swift explanation and a total refund. It shows that their business is very professional and they take great pride to make a customer happy in every sense.I accept your apology. And appreciate the refund."

• "De Amorim Family"

  20 August 2013

  "We had a wonderful stay, thank you so much for everything Pauline."

• "Lovely stay"

  19 August 2013

  "I had a short but lovely stay at La Bastide. I felt welcome from the moment I got there and was very happy with what I got for my money."

• "Very friendly"

  10 June 2013

  "We enjoyed our stay. The hostess was very friendly and helpful."

• "Fantastic host!"

  25 March 2013

  "We had a great stay at La Bastide. Pauline was fantastic and a great host! We loved out breakfast under the oak tree!"

• "Enjoyed"

  17 March 2013

  "Thanks a lot Pauline. Please keep up the good work."

• "A great stay - recommended."

  11 March 2013

  "A warm welcome and attention to detail made our one night stay very pleasant. The delicious breakfast in a peaceful setting ended the morning."

• "Excellent"

  08 January 2013

  "We went for a family vacation and we got what we were looking for, the rooms are close by, and the pool is just next to the rooms so it made it easier for us to check on the kids who were swimming. They dont have kids swimming pool, but Pauline made it friendlier for them by providing floaters for kids which helped a lot. Paulie is a nice and sweet lady who try by all means to accomodate her guests and made them feel welcomed, she welcomed us personally when we arrived and came and wish us a safe trip on the last day. I recomand this place for anyone who want to have a peace of mind and a good relaxing time away from the noise."

• "Really enjoyed it"

  24 December 2012

  "We enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect and we could definetely go back. Great atmosphere, nice outing didn't even feel like going home."

• "Great host!"

  18 December 2012

  "We had a wonderful stay at La Bastide, Pauline and her parents gave us a warm welcome. Keep up the good work and we are definitely coming back in 2013."

• "Tranquility"

  12 December 2012

  "Our stay at La Baside was really pleasant. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast whilst taking in the fresh morning air and the beautiful mountain views. Definitely the ideal weekend breakaway."

• "Heerlik"

  16 September 2012

  "Pauline was baie gasvry. Die plekkie is mooi skoon. Daar is alles wat jy nodig het. Ons het heerlik gekuier."

• "Exceptional service"

  10 September 2012

  "We stayed at La Bastide whilst in the area for a wedding at Red Ivory Lodge. Pauline, our host was very friendly, and extremely helpful with recommending activities to do and even assisted with reservations for supper/breakfast. Delightful venue with an amazing view and very comfortable rooms! A very big thank you for a wonderful stay and we will definately be back again in the future."

• "Thank you"

  02 May 2012

  "Peace on Earth."

• "Lovely"

  26 April 2012

  "Pauline you are an amazing person and hostess. We really enjoyed our stay and will certainly be back."

• "Lovely"

  03 April 2012

  "Our stay at La Bastide was lovely. Pauline is very helpful, she attended to all our needs and made us and the children feel very welcome! Everything was clean and comfortable in the rooms. There was only one problem - the toilet was leaking - otherwise very nice. The views of the Magalies Mountain range were spectacular! Thank you Pauline - we will be back!"

• "Beautiful surroundings!"

  14 February 2012

  "We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area a lot! There are nice walks and cycle trails in the area. A beautiful view of the Magaliesberg from the stoep. The accommodation was comfortable and cosy. Thanks so much for a special weekend."

• "Forget about stress!"

  07 January 2012

  "At La Bastide you can enjoy beautiful views of the Magalies Mountain and forget about work and worries. The owners of La Bastide are very hospitable and can give you great advice on which trips to do. Also for our three kids, ages 11, 12 and 15 it was a great place to be. They enjoyed the small pool and played around with the owner's dog. Our son of 15 even said he did not miss his computer games for a second, which is a miracle. I understand that there will be Wi-fi shortly though. Location of La Bastide is great: close to a beautiful Big 5 Safari Park and other things to do, like hot air ballooning or golfing. If the view does not relax you, there is a beautiful spa around the corner. Compared to other places in the area, the prices at La Bastide are very good. Reason enough to recommend this guest house to everyone and start dreaming about our next trip from the Netherlands."

• "Had a pleasant stay"

  28 November 2011

  "We enjoyed our stay here very much. Received a warm welcome from Pauline. We ordered a breakfast basket and it was superb. I have never seen a dog that huge. But very gentle so no worries. We would like to make another trip to La Bastide."

• "Great"

  18 September 2011

  "The stay was superb. Marianne is fabulous. Many thanks!"

• "Good"

  13 July 2011

  "It was an enjoyable weekend away, very attentive and friendly hosts, would definitely go back there again."

• "Good"

  13 July 2011

  "It was an enjoyable weekend away, very attentive and friendly hosts. Would definitely go back there again."

• "La Bastide"

  18 October 2010

  "It was a very good stay. The owners were very helpful and friendly. All requests were promptly addressed."

• "LA BASTIDE STAY 26-28 FEB 2010"

  01 March 2010

  "Very beautiful place , lovely for the kids and a relaxing get away for adults - will definitely recommend to those who require a peaceful and relaxing weekend"

• "LA BASTIDE STAY 26-28 FEB 2010"

  01 March 2010

  "Very beautiful place , lovely for the kids and a relaxing get away for adults - will definitely recommend to those who require a peaceful and relaxing weekend"

• "La Bastide"

  30 November 2009

  "Very cute place! Need an aircon though as it's very hot!"

• "La Bastide"

  30 November 2009

  "Very cute place! Need an aircon though as it's very hot!"

• "We enjoyed the stay"

  20 October 2008

  "Very Pleasant"

• "We enjoyed the stay"

  20 October 2008

  "Very Pleasant"

• "Fantastic guestplace."

  17 September 2008

  "I really have not had such an amazing time for so long until last weekend at La Bastide! Its tranquil, gorgeous and truly beautiful. The decor in the guest house is rustic and the ambiance is lovely. The view is spectacular, and just what we needed to get away from the city..Awesome!"

• "Fantastic guestplace."

  17 September 2008

  "I really have not had such an amazing time for so long until last weekend at La Bastide! Its tranquil, gorgeous and truly beautiful. The decor in the guest house is rustic and the ambiance is lovely. The view is spectacular, and just what we needed to get away from the city..Awesome!"

• "Enchanting"

  09 June 2008

  "La Bastide comprises of a couple of beautifully constructed buildings, with attention to detail being quite an understatement.Its rustic, but comfortable, and tasteful - which seems something that is hard to come by these days.The backdrop of mountains, fields of lavender, and other wonderful gardens make this place truly enchanting."

• "Wondelik"

  20 May 2008

  "Heerlik, wonderlik om uit die stad uit te ry en jou skielik in skoon lug te bevind.Pragtige uitsig op die Magaliesberge en die mooiste laventel.'n Hele veld vol daarvan.Die ontvangs was gulhartig en almal was so behulpsaam.Ons was 'n hele familie en kon ons eie ontbyt maak en dit onder die bome geniet.Die kleipotte van Turkeie wat ek gekoop het pryk nou in my tuin en dit sal my altyd aan La Bastide laat dink."

• "Amazing"

  25 March 2008

  "Our stay was simply ' Amazing' ! The whole experience was great, because coming from a city, we needed some peace and quiet ! If you want to visit a place, where there is nothing to do, then this is it. Perfect solitude ! "

• "We had a fabulous weekend."

  12 March 2008

  "Our guest from Holland was really made to feel special and at home too. It is a beautiful place to get away for a few days, while feeling like home. Many thanks to you both for a wonderful weekend."

• "We had a fabulous weekend. "

  12 March 2008

  "Our guest from Holland was really made to feel special and at home too.It is a beautiful place to get away for a few days, while feeling like home.Many thanks to you both for a wonderful weekend."

• "Recommended"

  20 February 2008

  "Excellent and relaxing"

• "Recommended"

  20 February 2008

  "Excellent and relaxing"

• "Peace of Mind "

  07 August 2007

  "We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend the place to anybody. Looking forward to going back for a longer stay."

• "Peace of Mind"

  07 August 2007

  "We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend the place to anybody. Looking forward to going back for a longer stay."