Guest Comments

"Thank you for an incredible stay. Your accommodation is among the best lodging that I have experienced in my travels. You do a wonderful job of hosting as well as with meals and evening braais. I love experiencing such lovely places in the world and truly hope I am able to return to beautiful South Africa and to Afton Grove one day!"
Allyson Evans, Ntaba group - Calais, Vermont, USA (December)

"Had a lovely stay, great staff. We had a beautiful suite with scrumptious breakfasts. Thanks for your hospitality, we will definitely be back!"
Ed & Ronnie Allnutt - Richmond, Surrey, England (December)

"A lovely stay at Afton, and a great 2 night escape from the City - thank you for your hospitality!"
Beth Hutchinson - Amsterdam, The Netherlands (December)

"Chris & Louise - Thank you for having us stay in your lovely establishment. Your staff are great and the location perfect for all our sightseeing in and around Cape Town. Hope to see you again!!"
Jill & Peter Clarke - Wilts., England (November)

"Thanks for a great stay at your lovely lodge. I particularly enjoyed the birding advice from Chris. The braai with ostrich sausage was also great. I hope to bring another group in '09!"
Eric Horvath & group of 8 - Newport, Oregan, USA (November)

"What a lovely place for a relaxing holiday! Thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of Chris & Louise. Will be back!"
Martie & Hunter McArthur - Herts., England (November)

"Thank you so much for your outstanding hospitality. You've paid so much attention to every detail, and it really shows. What a once in a life time experience. Thank you for everything."
Bonnie Seegmiller - USA (October)

"Lovely accommodation, a well - recommended birding guide, and an excellent chance to meet interesting folks over breakfast. Thank you!"
Allen & Laurie Lewis - Puerto Rico, USA (October)

"Afton Grove is a delightful oasis and a nature lovers paradise. We'll be back!"
Jo & Richard Mills - Cork, Ireland (October)

"Great accommodations, rooms, grounds, meals and hospitality.....what else could you ask for? Ideal place for birders. Thanks Chris for all your "spot on" tips!"
Tom Hince & group - Wheatley, Ontario, Canada (October)

"Very enjoyable stay in comfortable accommodation. Chris' birding and local knowledge is excellent"
Neil Osborne & Gillian Webster - Northumberland, England (September)

"A very comfortable stay in a lovely setting! Thanks for the warm welcome."
Margaret Fromow - Dorset, England (September)

"Beautiful place - had a super time and will definitely be back! Thank you all."
Simon Priestnall & Anthony Cooper - Herts., England (September)

"Beautiful place, great atmosphere & fab breakfasts. Thanks Meg!"
Alison & Keir Woods - France (August)

"Accommodation was great, wonderful breakfasts, friendly staff and a fantastic setting. THANK YOU!!!!"
The Wijers family - Harare, Zimbabwe (August)

"On our previous visit 2 years ago, we said , ' we'd be back', each stay gets longer! What an awesome, awesome stay - accommodation and hospitality second to none. Thanks to all of you for everything that made our 3rd time here so special - See you all again."
Jaqui & Eric Ehlers - Johannesburg, South Africa (August)

A great big thank you for the wonderful weekend we have just spent at your guest house - came back home totally refreshed and feeling as if we have been away for a week instead of 2 days. We discovered so many places in the area that we had no idea existed and yet such a short drive from Cape Town city centre. Your hospitality was absolutely fantastic, your staff warm and friendly and as for our accommodation, dreamy is how I would describe it - we found it difficult to leave the room to explore the area. Thanks again."
Dot & Mannie Pereira - Cape Town, South Africa (August)

"Thanks so much for your great hospitality. Your helpful directions helped us explore & enjoy your wonderful area in the Cape. Best wishes to all!" Donna Rideout & Kelli Clark - Rockhampton, Queensland - Australia (July)

"Lovely comfortable stay - Great advice on where to go and what to do!!! A real home from home a - cead mile failte -
Olivia & Peter Phillips - Ireland (July)

"Wonderful rooms and great service! Could not wish for a better vacation. Thank you for everything."
Karin Carlsson & Carl Lindberg - Stockholm, Sweden (July)

"We had a great stay. Two nights is really too short so we'll have to come back again. Thanks for your assistance with finding restaurants & B&B's further a field."
Family Leek - Driehuizen, Holland (July)

"Fabulous visit - Excellent service!"
Karen Johnson - Raleigh, North Carolina, USA (June)

"Heavenly experience. Chris you have the most wonderful country retreat, we loved every second and want to send you lots of guests. Thanksssss.... so much!"
Craig, Silke, Luca & Gina Marshall - M & M Solutions, Vredehoek, Cape Town( June)

"Wonderful hospitality. I'll be back!!"
Hedda Benefield - Alabama, USA (June)

"Recommended!! Hope to visit again."
James & Dorothy Stuart - Bridge of Weir, Scotland (June)

"Heavenly experience, Chris & Louise you have the most wonderful Country Retreat. We loved every second and want to send you lots of guests. Thanks so much!"
Silke & Craig Marshall - M & M Travel, Cape Town (May)

"We booked for 3 nights and ended up spending 2 weeks here! Would have liked to stay longer but will return someday!"
John & Alexander Lovell - London, UK (May)

"Moi Bephemcsi!!!"
Arina Zubova - Moscow, Russia (May)

"Wonderful, hospitable stay; very comfortable & cosy"
Jeremy Hogan - Leeds, England (May)

"A wonderful place! Thanks for all your birding tips. We look forward to our next visit, hopefully to do a pelagic as well. "
Gerry Griffths (Avian Adventures) and family - Stourbridge, England (April)

"A really wonderful place, we LOVED it. Great hospitality and a great time!" Julia & Stijn van der Straaten - Basel, Switzerland (April)

"Thank you, thank you, thank you - Friendly, relaxed and welcoming. This place is a little secret Paradise. Well earned rest after 4000km of car travel! We will return!"
Hayley & Edwy Talma - Gloucester, England (April)

"A lovely tranquil setting, warm & friendly hosts!"
Justin & Yolande Bode - Krugersdorp, South Africa (April)

"Thank you, Louise and Chris! Cape Town is THE most beautiful city in the world, and your birds are magnificent! I look forward to returning!"
Kenneth E. Archambault - Alabama, USA (March)

"WONDERFUL place. We truly enjoyed our stay. It gets our top nomination."
Susan & James Nyanto -Midrand, Johannesburg (March)

"Wonderful trip. Thanks Chris & Louise for all the help. Looking forward to the next visit!"
Gill Hustwick & Mike Pankhurst (March)

"You made us feel so 'at home' - such relaxed but excellent hospitality. Great breakfasts, enjoyed the suite, the gardens and the pool - lovely atmosphere."
Ian & Lyndsay Cochrane - Chepstow, England (February)

"Thank you Chris & Louise for so nice and warm hospitality. Very nice place and excellent service. All the best!"
Marianne Zoivanen & Esa Vimpari - Helsinki, Finland (February)

"Thanks once again for such a lovely stay (lost count now). Of course we will see you again next year. All our love!"
Andy Hutchings & Sandy Church - Rainham, Kent - England (February)

"Beautiful, well located place. Nice cottages, great breakfast and SUPER BRAAI!!! Kind, helpful and knowledgeable people who can advise you about anything you may wish to know about the Cape & South Africa. Thank you once again for an amazing stay at Afton Grove!"
Kees & Marleen - Muiden, Nederland (January)

"Such a happy and special stay in THE most comfortable of BnB's - I will be back!"
Sally Hindley - London. England (January)

"Thank you for the lovely three weeks here and the great service. Anke and I have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here!"
Gunther Mau - Germany (January)

"Thank you for everything. We enjoyed our stay so much and are sure that we will be back very soon!! Wish you the best!"
Peter, Eva, Carmen & Virginia Gruner - Germany (January)

Guest Comments 2008

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