A Mountain View Country Estate

Reviews

• "The bedroom"

  18 July 2022

  "A better heater system could be installed"

• "Exclusively wonderful overnight stay"

  07 September 2020

  "the place is exclusively wonderful. Very easy to locate with prefect easy to follow directions. An hour and half drive from jo'burg either by N12 or NI south. very well maintained with antique furniture that are so unique. Rooms are clean with easy to reach kitchen for each room. COVID-19 rules strictly followed and applied. Nice farmland nearer to the Vaal river. A must place to visit to rewind away from the city life."

• "Great place"

  17 September 2018

  "Mountain View Country Estate is really the most beautiful place I have ever stayed at. We enjoyed the fly-fishing at the river. Will be back soon. Thank you so much Jacques."

• "exelent"

  03 January 2018

  "I loved the rooms and the kitchen is nice and quitif you can maybe put a board on the road"

• "Mountain view was lekka"

  27 November 2017

  "Thanks Jacques, it lekka, just the other guests that does not respect others. Will return if I am in the area"

• "The Rhino Rally"

  10 September 2017

  "Room was clean and well prepared. Staff were friendly and accomodating."

• "Leaving"

  24 July 2017

  "The toilet is situated within a metre from the bed - with only a curtain separating it from the bedroom! The whole room smelled like sewage. Really awkward!<br/>The bed (although big) was quite saggy. <br/><br/>Establishment's response: <br/><br/>Dear Riette <br/><br/>Thank you for your review. <br/><br/>I did not meet you. Your male partner came to fetch the keys. <br/><br/>A Mountain View Country Estate was designed to be wheelchair enabled. The toilet in the room is meant to be easily accessible to a person in a wheelchair and we do have four guest toilets for guests who would prefer not to use the toilets in the room. I showed your male partner the other 4 toilets but perhaps he did not tell you.<br/><br/>I had some guests sleeping in the same room as you. The lady complained that the bed was too firm. You complained that the bed is saggy. I investigated and found the bed to be firm. It must depend on the person. <br/><br/>I tried to contact you with no luck, on your cell nr or g/mail account. <br/><br/>Thank you again for your review. <br/><br/>Warm regards <br/><br/>Jacques <br/><br/><br/>"

• "Peace"

  02 July 2017

  "A quiet working farm away from the madding crowd. Excellent hospitality and service. Clean, clean and clean. Small rooms, but okay for singles or couples. No TV ! (Deo Gloria). I am going back again."

• "Quiet place"

  10 October 2016

  "Very quiet relaxing place. Was disappointed with sharing of a toilet with the other guests and having to walk a distance to get to the loo, and this is not clearly explained on the website.<br/><br/>ESTABLISHMENT RESPONSE:<br/><br/>Dear Ntsako<br/><br/>Thank you for your review.<br/><br/>I would just like to clarify some points.<br/><br/>Very quiet relaxing place. Was disappointed with sharing of a toilet with the other guests and having to walk a distance to get to the loo, and this is not clearly explained on the website.<br/><br/>1 Was disappointed with sharing of a toilet with the other guests.<br/><br/>The 4 toilets and one urinal are serviced all the time. So they are clean.<br/><br/>2 having to walk a distance to get to the loo.<br/><br/>The 1st toilet is 22m from your room just down the passage in the same building. Yes its not in your room, but its certainly not far. Please note that we in the proses of installing toilets in all the rooms. You probably saw the people building the system for the toilets.<br/><br/>Warm regards<br/><br/>Jacques<br/>"

• "Great Stay"

  28 March 2016

  "<p>We had an amazing time at Mountain View Guesthouse. and Jacques the owner was very kind and forthcoming. very reasonable priced too.we will definitely be back!</p>"

• "I really enjoyed my stay."

  19 January 2016

  "Mountain View is awesome. From the bedding to the furniture, just amazing ! I think Jacques should put his prices up.<br></br><br></br><br></br>"

• "Very, Very nice !"

  30 October 2015

  "This place is a gem. Low prices for what you get. Clean and neat. Will use them next visit to Parys."

• "Unpretentious Place"

  06 October 2015

  "<div style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 16.9px; word-break: normal; word-wrap: break-word; color: #333333; background-color: #fefef0;">This is a comfotable, unpretentious place in which to spend two nights. The place is comfortable and clean, well furnished also. The welcome from the proprietor / owner was special and his friendliness and care for all guests visiting over the weekend is to be complimented. Beds are very comfortable. All in all, we enjoyed the stay although we actually only spent the nights and breakfast in the lodge. Because we were travelling on, we were not prepared for self-catering and so went into Parys for dinner each night. If there is a downside, it is perhaps that one needs to know the area better than we did so as to make better use of what Parys and the environment has to offer. We take full responsibility for this and would do our homework more thoroughly prior to a future occasion.<span style="line-height: 16.9px;">Thank you, Jacques, for being the perfect host.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 16.9px; word-break: normal; word-wrap: break-word; color: #333333; background-color: #fefef0;"><span style="line-height: 16.9px;">Sincerely</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 16.9px; word-break: normal; word-wrap: break-word; color: #333333; background-color: #fefef0;">Bridget Walton</div>"

• "Beautiful"

  22 September 2015

  "Lovely charmed home , great place to stay. Thank you for having us. we will return!"

• "A nice weekend getaway"

  13 April 2015

  "We had a nice time at A Mountaun view Counrty Estate. The place is clean and and Jacque is friendly. The only problem I had is that there are no toilets in the rooms."

• "Brian & Mags"

  07 April 2015

  "<p>Really enjoyed my stay. Just one concern for Mags though. She feels the Ablutions should be in the en-suite. Other than that, the atmosphere is tranquil and it is a venue I would recommend to my friends.</p><p>From a Fisherman's viewpoint, I would like Jacque to develop the Fishing area and possibly make a Picnic spot with Braai and Lapa above the Fishing area. Good River fishing with nice size specimens for Fly Fishermen as well as conventional River Bank Anglers.</p>"

• "Tranquil surroundings"

  24 March 2015

  "I liked my stay at Mountain View Country Estate because of how peaceful and tranquil it was. I felt relaxed and well rested after the 4 days I stayed there."

• "Great spot"

  24 March 2014

  "We stayed here while doing the Vaal Eden Challenge, the first day start was 1km away but we it was a 27km drive to get there. We could see some of the route from our room. Great place to stay, will be back next year. Thanks to Jacques for going out of his way to make our stay comfortable."

• "A pleasant stay"

  17 February 2014

  "Jacques was very helpful and we had a pleasant stay."

• "Family overnight stay"

  02 January 2014

  "Basic yet clean and comfortable accommodation on a budget."

• "Baie netjies"

  11 November 2013

  "Baie netjies en Skoon, die plaas atmosfeer was baie lekker, sal weer daar oornag. Die antieke meubels is pragtig. Sal aanbeveel vir n lekker nag rus."

• "Accomodation near Parys"

  28 October 2013

  "I will say that accommodation was satisfactory. Jacques tried his best."

• "Budget accommodation in Parys"

  14 October 2013

  "I have stayed here three times during business trips. The owners are friendly and helpful. Good option if you are looking for budget accommodation close to Parys and surrounding areas."

• "Not nice at all"

  09 September 2013

  "We did not enjoy our stay at Mountain View Country Estate, in fact we fleed the Saturday morning after having arrived Friday evening.I should have read the other reviews rather than the venue's self-description, which is borderline deceptive.A few items that I did not find fitting:1.The "En-Suite" is misleading - it's really only shower and bath2.There are cameras inside the shared areas in the house lending towards a very creepy feeling3.The outside area looks and feels as if it's someone's back yard4.Other comments refer to the cleanliness of the rooms - though it generally appears to be very clean, there were unknown hairs on my pillow5.The refrigerator was only turned on when we arrived and subsequently everything inside it froze6.The seats inside are very uncomfortable and in dire need of re-upholsteryHaving stayed at various venues throughout South Africa I can advise that even in this price class it's not good value. Though the furnishings are generally not in line with a backpackers or hostel, the set-up definitely is.Though I see the defence in terms of the original oil paintings, these would really only add value once the other basics are in place."

• "Very nice place!"

  11 March 2013

  "Ons het die verblyf hier baie geniet! Jacques was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik, en dit was net n plesier om daar te wees! Dit is lekker naby aan Parys en die stukkie grondpad to by die ingang is kort en netjies. Sal verseker weer van hul gebruik maak!"

• "Excellent service"

  05 March 2013

  "We were very comfortable and had everything we needed. Service and help is excellent."

• "Pragtig!"

  31 January 2013

  "Met my aankoms by A Mountain View Country Estate was Jacques so behulpsaam en vriendelik dit het gevoel asof ek 'n jare lange vriend van hom is. Ek het baie lanklaas 'n gastehuis gesien wat so op standaard skoon en netjies is, en 'n bonus is die pragtige meubels, ek sal te bang wees om dit in my huis te sit, wat nog aan te bied vir die gaste. Die uitsig by die rivier en die koppe is net wat ek nodig gehad het om my kop skoon te kry. A Mountain View Country Estate sal my defnitief weer sien!!!"

• "Fair to good"

  05 November 2012

  "Not bad for the amount you pay, toilets are far from your room. Rooms are very clean and neat."

• "Farmstyle sleepover"

  15 October 2012

  "Good night's sleep. Very quiet except for nature night sounds. Jacques was very helpful and pleasant. Clean and tasteful furniture and secure parking."

• "Very basic level of accommodation"

  15 October 2012

  "Although Jacques is accommodating the rooms are basic, small and there are no en suite toilets, just a shower with communal toilets and bath. The accommodation is suited more for back-packers who just need a bed to sleep in, although having said that bedding etc., was clean."

• "Good"

  26 September 2012

  "Very neat. jacques was an excellent host."

• "Weekend stay at Mountain view"

  18 September 2012

  "1. I arrived later than scheduled however the staff waited for my arrival. 2. The room was spacious and neat. 3. I took a walk to see the Vaal River which is very close by and spent some time by the river. The place is nice, quiet and safe."

• "Mountain View"

  18 September 2012

  "The facility was clean and comfortable. Even though you do not have your own toilette, you have your own shower in the room. Jacque was very helpful and friendly and interesting to to talk to. The guest house is on a beautiful peace of land."

• "Absolutely the best so far"

  03 September 2012

  "We arrived to a very warm and sincere welcome Friday evening. We were greeted by Jacques who runs the place. The cleanliness and neatness of the establishment was breathtaking, nothing out of place. It was definately worth every cent. Our intention was to get away from our busy city life to some serenity, peace and quiet and that is exactlly what we got. Not to mention Jacques very accomodating and kind nature. We sincerely recommend A Mountain View Estate for anyone and everyone needing a timeout."

• "Comfortable"

  03 September 2012

  "Venue was basic, clean and comfortable. Ideal for an overnight stop and Jacques went out of his way to make the stay comfortable"

• "Mountain View"

  09 July 2012

  "We had a great stay. The place is very clean and the reception and greeting were great."

• "Fantastic!"

  23 April 2012

  "My husband and I had a wonderful time at Mountain View Country Estate. Jacques was very friendly and helpful at all times. We will definitely stay there again. Thank you!"

• "Lovely"

  23 April 2012

  "A lovely venue for self-catering, quiet and very clean and tidy. Friendly host - will definitely recommend."

• "Friendly"

  30 January 2012

  "Jacques was so friendly toward us, you would think that we had known him from a long time ago."

• "Nice"

  13 December 2011

  "The accommodation was very nice. Thank you."

• "A weekend to remember"

  17 November 2011

  "Time well spent in comfort. Made new friends. Thank you to the most wonderful host, Jacques."

• "Excellent place"

  07 November 2011

  "It is an excellent place to stay for a stopover or weekend, especially to play golf in town. It is very clean and has a relaxed atmosphere."

• "Pleasant"

  04 November 2011

  "Baie netjiese gastehuis met 'n baie vriendelike, aangename gasheer, Jacques, wat alles in sy vermoë gedoen het om ons verblyf aangenaam te maak. Baie dankie dat u ons na Mountain View Country Estate verwys het. Very neat guest house with a very friendly and pleasant host, Jacques, who did everything capable to make our stay pleasant. Thank you for recommending Mountain View Country Estate."

• "Excellent host"

  10 October 2011

  "Jacques is an excellent host. We had a very pleasant stay."

• "Very nice"

  26 September 2011

  "Overall a very nice experience. Nothing spectacular, yet peaceful and great service by Jacques. Some finer touches on accommodation may be recommended in time, but thumbs up for the antique furniture. Makes it a very special experience."

• "Great"

  18 September 2011

  "Great hospitality. Peaceful surroundings, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. We will enjoy a longer stay on the next visit. Thank you."

• "Very nice"

  10 April 2011

  "Friendly people, clean and quiet."

• "Very nice"

  22 March 2011

  "Jacques very friendly and helpful."

• "Great"

  10 January 2011

  "It was very calming, away from the city noise and fast life. The only noise that we could hear was the birds singing and that was divine."

• "Enjoyable"

  04 January 2011

  "My wife and I enjoyed the stay! The facilities are splendid and the self-catering setup/kitchen is nicely setup. Definitely a place to tell your friends about."

• "Very friendly"

  06 December 2010

  "The facility is clean and comfortable. Jacques was very helpful and friendly. Mountain View is ideal for a business stay, accommodation when touring the surrounding area or a farm holiday for city kids."

• "A Mountain View"

  15 November 2010

  "Very nice. Very relaxing atmosphere and the rooms are very clean and neat. Will definitely be returning.Baie lekker. Baie rustige atmosfeer en kamers is baie skoon en gerieflik. Sal beslis weer terug gaan."

• "Beautiful"

  23 October 2010

  "We found the setting beautiful and the room was very comfortable.Jacques went out of his way for us. It was just a pity we had to cut our visit short because of medical reasons, but I would definitely recommend it as a peaceful home away from home to anybody wanting a restful time.Thanks again Jacques.You really go more than the extra mile for your visitors."

• "Restful place"

  18 October 2010

  "Nice and quiet, restful, clean and friendly place to stay."

• "Mountain View Country Estate"

  11 October 2010

  "Enjoyable stay, no complaints!"

• "A Mountain View"

  11 October 2010

  "Not really my cup of tea."

• "Great service, comfortable lodgings and gay-friendly"

  23 August 2010

  "A Mountain View Country Estate offers accommodation that is affordable yet comfortable, perfect for a romantic couple or visitors to Parys. The guest house is not far from town, the Vredefort Dome and other sights and attractions in the area. The service was a delight. We were only able to check in late in the afternoon and we were met with a smile. When our car broke down, Jacques (the owner) drove us to Potchefstroom without any hesitation. I highly recommend Mountain View Country Es ... more"

• "A Mountain View"

  16 August 2010

  "Jacques was an excellent as host. The room was very good. The food was excellent (regte "boere" kos)."

• "Overnight stay"

  28 April 2010

  "Arrived late overnight before hike from johannesburg, Jacques made us very welcome, simple accommodation, tidy, nice bedding and very clean. would visit again."

• "Enjoyed it"

  22 February 2010

  "We enjoyed our stay and it is was great and a quite place for an outing. Would love to go back in the near future."

• "Perfect"

  15 February 2010

  "The place was perfect and the hospitality was perfect."

• "Mountain View Country Estate"

  04 January 2010

  "What a pleasant atmosphere was created for us. At first we thought it was an old redundant place but to our surprise it exceeded our expectations. You will never get a festive getaway at that cost (R) with professional and friendly service rendered to you and your partner day and night. Jacque, you rock - keep it up."

• "Enjoyable stay"

  31 December 2009

  "Thank you for the quiet, the sheep, the cows, the cats & snails in your garden. We enjoyed our stay .Love & light"

• "Enjoyable stay"

  31 December 2009

  "Thank you for the quiet, the sheep, the cows, the cats & snails in your garden.We enjoyed our stay .Love & light "

• "A Mountain View Country Estate"

  16 December 2009

  "Apart from the rain - Most Enjoyable!!"

• "A Mountain View Country Estate"

  16 December 2009

  "Apart from the rain - Most Enjoyable!!"

• "Superb time "

  24 August 2009

  "This is the spot for a nice time out of the city, relaxing! the river is just 10 min walk away from the place and Jacques is just so helpful and welcoming! We spent just over 24h in Parys but it was enough for a super refresher :))"

• "SUPER SUPER"

  17 June 2009

  "We had a great time, the owner was awesome and assisted us in locating some great site seeing areas.Thanks for the hospitality......and the people are very friendly in this little town."

• "SUPER SUPER"

  17 June 2009

  "We had a great time, the owner was awesome and assisted us in locating some great site seeing areas.Thanks for the hospitality......and the people are very friendly in this little town."

• "Recommended"

  02 March 2009

  "I had a pleasant stay at the Mountain View Country Estate outside Parys. We were made welcome by the host and it made me really want to extend my stay or go back again in future. I would really recommend it to any travellers that would like a homely atmosphere."

• "Recommended"

  02 March 2009

  "I had a pleasant stay at the Mountain View Country Estate outside Parys. We were made welcome by the host and it made me really want to extend my stay or go back again in future. I would really recommend it to any travellers that would like a homely atmosphere."