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Moments Away Guest House
Moments Away Guest House
Moments Away Guest House
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The guest house has 6 self-catering units. There are 5 units with a fridge, microwave and gas hobs. The rondavel has a small fridge and microwave, but no gas hobs. Each unit features private braai facilities and for family gatherings, there is a communal indoor braai which can accommodate up to 21 persons at a time. Each unit also has the full DStv package.
For added security, the property is surrounded by electric fencing and affords guests secure parking during their stay. Guests will not experience loadshedding at the stay.
The singing of birds and breathtaking sunsets are what makes this guest farm an ideal place to rest. Children can visit the farm animals and families can enjoy a picnic at the dam. Guests can also bring their fishing gear along and cast a line.
The guest house has 6 self-catering units. There are 5 units with a fridge, microwave and gas hobs. The rondavel has a small fridge and microwave, but no gas hobs. Each unit features private braai facilities and for family gatherings, there is a communal indoor braai which can accommodate up to 21 persons at a time. Each unit also has the full DStv package.
For added security, the property is surrounded by electric fencing and affords guests secure parking during their stay. Guests will not experience loadshedding at the stay.
The singing of birds and breathtaking sunsets are what makes this guest farm an ideal place to rest. Children can visit the farm animals and families can enjoy a picnic at the dam. Guests can also bring their fishing gear along and cast a line.
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72 guests' feedbackThe guest house is truly top class. The hospitality of the hostess and her staff made it very special, upon arrival receiving the most delicious warm home-baked bread with everything that goes with it. Thanks also for all the treats in the fridge. Everything was perfect, I felt really special. The place is private and extremely neat, everything was just perfect. The room is very spacious and the decor is beautiful. The bathroom is a delight and everything is modern and in perfect working order. The beautiful view and farm animals are a bonus. I would highly recommend Moments Away.
It was an absolutely positive experience. The owner of the guesthouse is incredibly hospitable, helpful and friendly. The guest house is incredibly clean, tidy and a peaceful environment. Self-baked bread is received on arrival, as well as a food package on departure.
It is very neat and the accommodation is comfortably furnished. Personal service is excellent and there is a lot of detail that makes you feel special.
We had an incredibly nice stay with you. Your hospitality is 5-star and every treat is truly appreciated. Thank you for the delicious freshly baked bread. You guys are tops.
Friendly hostess.
Hostess is friendly and helpful. Picture pretty. And great treat with freshly baked bread on arrival. Will definitely stay there again.
Annetjie could not have done more to ensure that I felt instantly welcome at Moments Away, there were complimentary snacks in the fridge (replaced daily) and, on the first afternoon, freshly baked bread rolls arrived as an unexpected but most welcome gesture. The unit was well-appointed, well-decorated, and kept spotless during my stay. Daily load-shedding schedules were timeously communicated. Lots of attention to detail which was noted and appreciated. Thank you, Annetjie and her team.
Beautiful place, very quiet.
Moments Away is a tranquil home away from home, set in the countryside. It's peaceful and quiet and offers true country hospitality complete with freshly baked bread the first evening of arrival and a parting muffin for the road. I have not felt this welcome in ages. The cottage is neat and tidy and offers everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Neat and perfect for our purpose.
Our 22nd wedding anniversary, as well as my wife's birthday. Hostess really went out of her way to make it very, very special. Can't stop talking. Would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Very neat and quite, lots of extra effort made with chocolats and lovely freshly baked on arrival, as well as fresh farm milk and extra goodies in the fridge.
Fresh warm bread with, butter jam and cheese was delicious. Pleasantly surprised with milk and yogurt in the fridge as well as muesli and delicious biscuits.
Annetjie spoiled us with freshly baked bread and even a beautifully set table. Moments Away offers five star service!
Annetjie paid so much attention to detail, yogurt, rusks, soft drinks, water, freshly baked bread with delicious cheese, jam and butter! Muffins for breakfast sent along! Beautiful and neat!
This is definitely one of my favorite places to stay. Annetjie's rooms are very neat and they are always willing to go the extra mile for their guests. We stayed in 3 units and all were neat, clean and easily accessible. Would definitely recommend this guest house to any future guests.
Very nicely furnished, everything you need is there. Nice clean and tidy. Hostess friendly, helpful and spoiled with delicious home-baked sandwiches. Thank you very much! Would stay there again anytime and definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quiet place to sleep.
We were looked after so well by Annetjie, we can't complain about anything.
Amazing hospitality and service, and the accommodation was spacious, and beautiful. We were spoiled from the first moment we arrived - from freshly baked bread, to a delicious muffin for the way home. We had a wonderful stay, and Moments Away Guesthouse is highly recommended.
Accommodation was very good.
Pleasantly surprised with everything that was in the unit. From yoghurt, milk, cold water and soft drinks in the fridge to delicious coffees, biscuits and muesli in the kitchen. Lovely, strong water pressure and blazing hot bath water. We were welcomed with delicious freshly baked bread and the most pleasant and friendly hostess. Beds sleep extremely comfortably and the decor is made from books. Thank you very much for a very pleasant stay!
I was very impressed with Moments Away Guesthouse. The reception was friendly, the room is spacious and well equipped and the treat of a freshly baked, delicious sandwich with cheese and jam on arrival and a delicious muffin on departure speaks of a care for guests that I have not experienced anywhere else !
Freshly baked bread on arrival was a winner!
Neat, clean, great service.
Annetjie's warm, friendly welcome and the freshly baked farm bread were just what we needed when we arrived in Bethal on a cold evening! The cottages are spotless and very comfortable with lovely electric blankets to fight the cold. We expected coffee and tea, but were surprised by the yogurt and muesli that were also provided, as well as the soft drink. And delicious muffins with a personal note were the icing on the cake! The attention to all the details was noticeable and it is clear that Annetjie wants to make her guests feel welcome and special. We will definitely stay at Moments Away again and also recommend the beautiful gem.
Neat, comfortable, very clean, high quality fittings and so much attention to detail - chocolates on the bed, milk and yoghurts in the fridge, a freshly baked bread with homemade jams, a muffin for the road, and a very friendly host. We had a lovely stay!
Travelling alone on business, I found Moments Away to be an absolute haven where I felt safe and could rest fully after a long day on site. Annetjie and her team offer incredibly neat and serene accommodation, in a beautiful rural setting under shade trees and surrounded by green lawns (my stay was in the rainy summer month of December). You could eat off of just about any surface in the unit, and numerous little treats and luxuries (including freshly baked, warm bread upon arrival; a beautiful little complimentary keyring; a muffin for the road with a thank-you-come-again note on the windscreen early the next morning) made for a very memorable experience. The unit is well kitted out with crisp white bedding on quality furniture. Observations for improvements: While I understand that Moments away is not necessarily catering for business travelers only, one thing that I did miss was a desk to set up a laptop at and WiFi. In addition (and I'm not sure if dinner and breakfast options were offered pre-COVID-19) but an in-house menu or food sourcing/delivery service would also have been very welcome. If I didn't live in Cape Town I would have loved to return with my family to a larger unit and spend some more time at this beautiful highveld guesthouse.
Moments Away Guesthouse is a great recommendation. The owner really went out of her way to make us feel welcome. She literally went the extra mile, we drove to the wrong address, and she picked us up where we were. No hassle. Will definitely stay there again and recommend people to support the guest house.
Moments Away is one of the best guesthouses we have ever stayed at. The unit was spotlessly clean and very tastefully and comfortably furnished. Hostess Annetjie welcomed us with the most delicious freshly baked bread and we had the milk, yoghurt, filter coffee etc. so appreciated Many thanks also for the muffin pad. This is hospitality of the highest order. We would very much like to visit this beautiful farm again.
Had a wonderful stay, was received very kindly and the place is very stylish. The highlight was the fact that there was a coffee machine and I'm not even talking about the fresh baked goods!
Friendly greeting upon arrival and farm animals that can keep you entertained while enjoying a little bit of the farm life. It extremely clean and quiet setting.
From the freshly baked bun on arrival to the package of muffins on departure was fantastic. Annetjie, thank you very much for your hospitality, as well as Emelina who greeted us with a hug. We recommend your guest farm. Extremely neat and you do more than expected.
This is a very special place, where the hostess and hostess really go out of their way to make the guest feel important and welcome. There are many small pieces of detail that testify to this, and none more evident than the bonus bread with butter, jam and cheese, as well as all the extras in the fridge. The owner/manager stays on site, and safety is first class. Would highly recommend!
The rooms were spacious, comfortable and stocked with everything you needed. The host was friendly and did everything in her power to make the stay memorable. The farm set-up is so tranquil and beautiful as well. Highly recommended and the best guest house stay we experienced in years.
It was raining on arrival and I was kindly received by Annetjie - with an extra umbrella for me. Freshly baked bread in the room - delicious. Neat room with a homely atmosphere.
The hospitality was incredible. We felt very welcome and at home. The place was clean and very well furnished. Silence was breathtaking and we relaxed and listened to the farm sounds. This is a place to recommend to people who want to rest and relax after a hectic time.
Moments Away is an absolute gem! Annetjie is a brilliant, friendly hostess who spoils you with, among other things, a delicious freshly baked bun on arrival. The silence and tranquility is something to experience. The units are very comfortably equipped with everything a guest could need, the decor is stylish and particularly beautiful. Annetjie will definitely see us again, ten out of ten for Moments Away!
Thank you for your hospitality, treats and beautiful place, Annetjie! This was one of the best guest houses we've ever stayed in. Clean and neat, a real gem!
Very comfortable, beautiful and neat. We were surprised with all the nice extras we were spoiled with. Nice open space outside for children to play. Would definitely recommend, absolutely value for money. Thank you very much.
Neat, clean and so friendly.
After 30 years in the tourism industry I find this to be some of the best value for money you will find.
Very friendly reception, very neat unit, very quiet and calm, beautiful scenery!
Owners put a lot of effort into making you feel at home. Very clean and tidy, will visit them again anytime.
I can confirm that all the comments about Moments Away are truthful.
Lovely, quiet country atmosphere with good facilities and fast service.
Everything is very clean and very tidy. The facilities are very luxurious and function without any problems. The owner makes so much extra effort that one does not expect. A truly delightful experience and we can fully recommend Moments Away!
The self-catering unit is beautifully clean and new, as well as well equipped. The service was excellent, we were very kindly received by Annetjie. The location is very good, just outside the town and away from the busy roads. We will definitely stay at Moments Away again.
It feels unreal that such places still exist. Excellently appointed, beautiful and such good service. Very affordable and you get much more than you pay for. Nice decor, neat and tidy. Good reception and good communication. Thank you very much! The time was for work, but here I can also spoil my wife.
The stay exceeded all expectations. We were received hospitably and even received home-baked bread upon our arrival! The accommodation is extremely luxurious and tidy and is outstanding value for money. We will definitely recommend and use Moments Away Guesthouse again.
The management of Moments Away made one feel extremely welcome and unexpectedly pampered.
On arrival you are warmly greeted by Annetjie and shown to your room, where you will find homemade bread and jams waiting for you to enjoy. The decor is very tastefully done and the attention to detail is visible from the moment you enter the guesthouse. Sitting outside and enjoying your tea whilst the wild rabbits hop around and Guinea Fowl put on a beautiful show, just made my day. Will definitely be going back when we are next in Bethal.
Annetjie, thank you very much. Fresh and hot home baked bread, cheese and jam were lovely surprises.Will definitely be back. Thank you very much.
5 Star accommodation at very reasonable rates. The reception, with delicious bread, was top notch. We can highly recommend Moments Away Guesthouse.
I actually want to write an essay and not a review. There are so many great things to say about Moments Away Guesthouse. In short: peaceful, neat farm yard outside and inside; not even the most critical guest will be able to find fault! The customer service and cremations and where you look was the icing on the cake!
We have stayed here before and each time was very nice. Annetjie made us feel very welcome and at home, it is peaceful and quiet, you can relax and chat, it is also not far from shops so if you forget something you can quickly drive and go shopping. The places are very clean and tidy.
As all the reviews said, things happened and more! It's like a hotel, with personal treatment!
I haven't had such an experience in a long time. The hostess looks at you carefully and pays attention to the finest detail. The room I stayed in was clean, tidy, equipped and private. The sandwich was of course top notch and all the other treats were unexpected but delicious. I definitely want to return again, but this time for a relaxing event and not work so that I can appreciate the guest house and surroundings more and the lovely quiet farm atmosphere!
We had a great stay, the place is very nice and tidy, everything you need with the tranquility of the farm minutes from the town.
From the moment we walked in until we said goodbye, the surprises never stopped. The exquisiteness of decor and furniture as well as the beautiful braai area that was made available to us is simply unbeatable. The only negative point is something the host and hostess can do little about. The roads around Bethal are in worse condition than I have ever seen and experienced in my life.
Lovely host - went the extra mile!
Very well welcomed by Annetjie, just with a warm baked pot of bread with everything that goes with it and some freshly baked pancakes went well with the rain again on my arrival. Very neat and big unit and also very private. Annetjie really went the extra mile to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The road to the guest house was not too good just because of the lot of rain. I will stay there any time I'm in Bethal or surroundings again.
Was welcomed by friendly, kind hearted people who go the extra mile! Had a very nice place to stay and the fresh, home-baked bread that you received was delicious!
Thanks to Annatjie and all the effort she made. The braai area is great. Thanks for the baked bread, jams and cheese. The rooms are beautiful and have enough space to move around. Thank you for the goodies in the fridge and the muffin on the day we left. Will definitely recommend to others.
I arrived on my bicycle and was immediately made to feel at home. I really enjoyed the all the little extras. The food was good and the shower magnificent. Overall experience was great.
Annetjie's warm welcome immediately makes you feel welcome. Neat and exquisitely furnished units speak of style and quality. Fine detail was very noticeable.
Thank you very much for the awesome stay.
I was pleasantly surprised from the moment I made the reservation. I received a personal welcome via WhatsApp, not computer generated. When I arrived at the guest house, I received a warm welcome, showed the room, it's actually a small apartment. What impressed me the most was the level of customer service, the little things like the freshly baked bread, butter, cheese, selection of jams in the kitchen. I didn't expect anything from this, found a chocolate in the bedroom, when I left I got a hot drink and a muffin for the road, in personal packaging, again the detail. I travel a lot and stay at various hotels and guesthouses. It was the first time I experienced this truly remarkable hospitality.
The home-baked farm bread on arrival and our coffee and muffins the morning we drove were so unexpected. It was so nice. The units are quite large and tidy. The kitchen has everything you need and more. One of the best places we have ever stayed. Thank you very much Annetjie.
Beautiful, comfortable and neat self-catering units. Definitely the best we've ever stayed at. To start, Annatjie is a fantastic host! Very helpful and very friendly. She gave us a complete tour of our unit when we arrived. The units are picturesque, everything is in its place and clean. We were so spoiled. Freshly baked bread on our kitchen table with butter and jam, delicious cuppacinos and chocolate, towels on our bed, use of beautiful inside braai area, takeaway coffee the next morning, no issues with early check-out. For us as an engaged couple it was so special it felt like being on honeymoon. (And we were only in Bethal on business). I just want to thank Annatjie so much and her husband for the wonderful service, hospitality, and friendliness. We thoroughly enjoyed it and I'd recommend your place to everyone! You will definitely see us again!
We as a family had a very nice stay. The freshly baked bread and coffee was a winner. It felt like we were visiting family and we were warmly and kindly welcomed.
Thank you very much. The warm farm-baked bread with butter, cheese and jam and the takeaway coffee and freshly baked muffins were a surprise. If you want to treat yourself, go to Moments Away Guesthouse.
A wonderful experience from the moment we met the friendly hostess. With our first step into our unit, the smell of freshly baked bread awaited us. The unit is beautiful, comfortable and, seeing that we went on a very cold weekend, nice and warm. We didn't even need an extra blanket for the cold weather! About 2 km out of Bethal, it was very quiet and peaceful but there was not a moment that we felt unsafe. Thank you Annetjie for your hospitality and even the takeaway package when we left on Sunday.
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Unit 1 can accommodate 5 persons at a time and comprises a kitchenette, lounge area, and a bedroom that is furnished with a double bed that can be made as twin beds, and an en-suite bathroom that is fitted with a toilet, bath, shower, and basin. The second bedroom has 3 single beds and an en-suite bathroom. There is also a TV with DStv.
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Unit 1 can accommodate 5 persons at a time and comprises a kitchenette, lounge area, and a bedroom that is furnished with a double bed that can be made as twin beds, and an en-suite bathroom that is fitted with a toilet, bath, shower, and basin. The second bedroom has 3 single beds and an en-suite bathroom. There is also a TV with DStv.
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Unit 2 can accommodate 3 persons and comprises a living area and kitchen facilities. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom. The small second bedroom has 1 single bed. This unit has DStv.
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Unit 2 can accommodate 3 persons and comprises a living area and kitchen facilities. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom. The small second bedroom has 1 single bed. This unit has DStv.
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Unit 3 can accommodate 3 persons and comprises a living area and kitchen facilities. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom is very small and has 1 single bed. There is DStv.
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Unit 3 can accommodate 3 persons and comprises a living area and kitchen facilities. The main bedroom is furnished with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom is very small and has 1 single bed. There is DStv.
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Unit 4 can accommodate 2 persons at a time and comprises an open-plan lounge and kitchen, an indoor braai, and a bedroom that is furnished with 2 single beds and an en-suite bathroom. This unit has DStv.
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Unit 4 can accommodate 2 persons at a time and comprises an open-plan lounge and kitchen, an indoor braai, and a bedroom that is furnished with 2 single beds and an en-suite bathroom. This unit has DStv.
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This Rondavel unit has an en-suite bathroom. It is more suited to an overnight stay and has tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, and a microwave. There is DStv.
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This Rondavel unit has an en-suite bathroom. It is more suited to an overnight stay and has tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, and a microwave. There is DStv.
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This unit can accommodate 4 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds that can be converted into a king-size bed and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and washbasin. The second bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a 4-plate gas stove, a microwave, a fridge-freezer, tea- and coffee-making facilities and cutlery and crockery. There is a dining area and a lounge. Guests have access to a braai.
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This unit can accommodate 4 guests and comprises 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds that can be converted into a king-size bed and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and washbasin. The second bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds and features an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The kitchen is equipped with a 4-plate gas stove, a microwave, a fridge-freezer, tea- and coffee-making facilities and cutlery and crockery. There is a dining area and a lounge. Guests have access to a braai.
The guest house has 6 self-catering units. There are 5 units with a fridge, microwave and gas hobs. The rondavel has a small fridge and microwave, but no gas hobs. Each unit features private braai facilities and for family gatherings, there is a communal indoor braai which can accommodate up to 21 persons at a time. Each unit also has the full DStv package.
For added security, the property is surrounded by electric fencing and affords guests secure parking during their stay. Guests will not experience loadshedding at the stay.
The singing of birds and breathtaking sunsets are what makes this guest farm an ideal place to rest. Children can visit the farm animals and families can enjoy a picnic at the dam. Guests can also bring their fishing gear along and cast a line.