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Farm 215 Nature Retreat & Fynbos Reserve

4.0 of 5
Hartebeeskloof, Baardskeerdersbos - Overstrand | PO Box 1314, Gansbaai 7220 , South Africa
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Farm 215 Nature Retreat & Fynbos Reserve
Ranked #14 of 25 Gansbaai B&B and Inns
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

We actually came here in July 2011. Once again, we had a place almost to ourselves, the benefits of travelling in South African winter! Martin was an excellent host and provided a fine feast for the couple of nights we ate there. We wandered around the reserve one day, Martin had provided maps of the trails and a packed lunch.... More

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Leiden, The Netherlands
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

During our honeymood we spent 3 days at the Farm: a warm welcome, yummie breakfast and excellent diners. We visited 10 accomodations during our 3 weeks-trip in South Africa. Farm 215 was the most remarkable. We did horseriding and walks at the fynbos: what silence, what flowers, what colours!! We had a room en suite with bathroom (2-persons shower!), own... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

We spent five days at Farm 215 in November 2012, and we could not have found a better place to stay. We were absolutely delighted by the gorgeous and impeccable premises, the stunning surroundings, the fine quality of the food and wine, and last but not least by the remarkable kindness, helpfulness and professionalism of the entire staff. My wife... More

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amsterdam
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

I am happy to write that I do not agree at all with some of the latest reviews. I stayed 2 nights at Farm215 from the 26th of December till the 28th of December and I loved every minute of it. I walked for hours at the fynbos reserve and saw so many flowers during the hike that there was... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

It seems a lot of the reviews are from foreign tourists, and its great to see how they enjoy it - but when you are a local and you know what the going rate should be, then.... We went for a weekend In Oct, and all i can say is its totally overpriced. The setting and concept is all good-perhaps... More

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Brighton
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

This place so so good - the food is exceptional, the best we had in SA - they did a braai specially for us with local snoek. The wine is grown on their own vineyard and is fabulous sold at cost price, no restaurant mark-up. The fynbos walk is brilliant, although I'd have made it longer. It ends at a... More

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New York City, New York
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34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
124 helpful votes 124 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

I want to preface this review by saying, had we not stayed here in the winter, and during a particularly gloomy, wet stretch of weather, we might have felt very differently about this property. As it was though, what will stick with me most was how cold it was—inside! I failed to notice when booking that the fynbos suites have... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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7 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

Imagine : a host who is friendly, charming, smart, knows facts, tells stories, farm 215 is worth the visit , just to see him!

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Cape Town
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

We just returned from a 3 night stay at Farm 215 and we would be failing to honour the generosity and time we enjoyed if we did not submit a glowing review of our stay there. The weather happened to be wet and cold, but I could hardly imagine any other place you would want to be in the entire... More

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johannesburg
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53 reviews 53 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This guest house is very difficult to classify. I suspect that the experience you will have here will depend predominantly on your mood; are you feeling tolerant, exacting, bored, stressed ...?whatever you're feeling, this place will probably intensify it. We stayed here in late April/early May 2012 at around R2 500 per room per night bed & breakfast for 2... More

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Address: Hartebeeskloof, Baardskeerdersbos - Overstrand | PO Box 1314, Gansbaai 7220 , South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Overberg > Gansbaai
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Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #14 of 25 B&Bs / Inns in Gansbaai
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Farm 215 is located in the Cape's undisturbed Overberg. Farm 215 offers luxury, tranquility, privacy, space, original food and exceptional floral beauty. Panoramic views over the plains towards the ocean, vineyards hugging the lake and endless mountains. Located in a pristine private nature reserve of 800 hectares, farm 215 is a shelter from the daily routines of life and a haven for the conscious traveler. Certified by Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa. ... more   less 
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