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Thorn Tree Lodge
Thorn Tree Lodge
Thorn Tree Lodge
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Accommodation consists of 3 units. There are 2 thatch-roofed rooms, Acacia and Camel Thorn, each with 2 single beds with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. In-room amenities include a TV with DStv channels as well as Netflix, bar fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee-making facilities. The third unit, a self-catering wooden hut, has 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom. There is a dining area adjacent to this unit. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Establishment facilities include laundry facilities, credit card facilities as well as braai areas, a self-catering kitchen and on-site parking. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a short 10-minute drive from the airport and is within easy access to the N1 highway.
Accommodation consists of 3 units. There are 2 thatch-roofed rooms, Acacia and Camel Thorn, each with 2 single beds with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. In-room amenities include a TV with DStv channels as well as Netflix, bar fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee-making facilities. The third unit, a self-catering wooden hut, has 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom. There is a dining area adjacent to this unit. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Establishment facilities include laundry facilities, credit card facilities as well as braai areas, a self-catering kitchen and on-site parking. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a short 10-minute drive from the airport and is within easy access to the N1 highway.
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58 guests' feedbackThorn Tree Lodge
Perfect overnight accommodation. Friendly and helpful hostess. Very cute room and well equipped. We will definitely stay here again.
Staff were absolutely helpful and friendly. They also ensured that we had everything we needed.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a lovely overnight stop North of Bloemfontein. Wonderfully quiet after all the hustle and bustle of the busy road. Rooms nice and big and comfortable. Dollie willing to go the extra mile and get ready with a hearty breakfast before the new day's long drive.
Owners very hospitable. Accommodation very neat.
Owner very accommodating. Brilliant service.
As a Gautenger, I was concerned about safety and security. The rooms are located on a nice plot just outside Bloem. There is no fence or even a gate around the property. There is free access from the road for anyone to get to the cars and the rooms.
Beautiful rooms with fantastic beds. Quiet area. Delicious breakfast. The hostess is friendly and very helpful. Will definitely stay there again in the future.
I would most definitely recommend Thorn Tree to anyone looking to escape the big city and just get peace of mind.
Friendly dogs, close to airport. Hostess went out of her way to accommodate us.
Comfortable overnight accommodation on the long road.
Apartment, beautiful, clean and dinner and breakfast delicious!
However breakfast could have been more imaginative!
After a long journey it was refreshing for the soul to be able to rest at Thorn Tree Lodge. I enjoyed a delicious dinner there as well as a very early, upon my request, excellent breakfast.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a convenient overnight stop just outside Bloemfontein. You just feel like you are visiting somewhere in the woods. Magda is extremely friendly and helpful. We were not aware that breakfast was included in the stay, and it was a nice surprise. The room is well furnished and the bed is wonderfully comfortable.
We were warmly received. Service was followed up.
From the time we arrived to the time we left, everything was spot on, even if I got our date wrong. Breakfast was freshly prepared even though we didn't even expect it, and was included.
Friendly, down to earth people. Room was clean and tidy.
Although the management tries to keep the standard up I think the location of the "lodge" is the biggest problem. The interview leaves a lot to be desired. Shower floor not up to standard. Toilet paper holder loose and hanging askew. Smoke from neighboring guests can be clearly smelled in room.
The place is beautiful. Clean, tidy and quiet. We slept well before embarking on the last leg of our journey. It is very conveniently close to the highway.
It had been a very nice experience and the breakfast was excellent and more than enough. The houses are very neat and clean and it feels like you are on the farm. Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
Thorn Tree is easily accessible from main road. Our dogs enjoyed the space. Good value for money.
Nice coffee and biscuits!
Great host and very hospitable.
Dollie is a fantastic hostess. definitely using Thorn Tree again.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a nice and quiet outside town residence. Nice that it's so small (three rooms). No complaints.
For our purposes the location was perfect as we attended a wedding close by. Dollie was a super host and ready to tend to our needs which is more than what you expect from self-catering accommodation.
We stayed at Thorn Tree after attending a wedding at a nearby venue. It's close, affordable and nice and quiet. Good choice for guests of the nearby venues.
Food was delicious. Blypek was neat, clean and we felt very safe. Dollie is an amazing hostess. Will recommend.
We had a very nice stay.
Very peaceful atmosphere and close to nature. Sat on the porch and just breathed.
Breathtaking hospitality and pristine silence on the outskirts of the city. Clean well-maintained rooms with bathrooms and kitchen with braai facilities and coolness under thorn trees.
Peaceful, quiet, very pleasant stay. Dollie, the owner, is very helpful and friendly. Just take an extra fan with you, it's "very" hot in the Free State, would recommend that the owner maybe install air-cons.
Dollie is conditionally very friendly and helpful. Thank you very much.
I really enjoyed my one night there. It was safe, clean and the owner definitely went out of her way to make sure I was ok. I will definitely visit again!
Thank you Dollie, you are a great hostess. We had a great rest after a long day on the road. Your place is neat and definitely a retreat for weary travelers.
Thank you for doing your best!
Dolly was unbelievably helpful right from the start. She moved mountains to meet all of our needs. I would recommend her any time.
Had a good night's rest and we'll definitely be back.
Friendly reception from the host, Dollie, she made us and our 2 doggies feel at home. Made sure throughout that we had everything we needed. She saw we were animal lovers so she introduced her 2 little dogs to us, also to let them socialize with our dogs. Neat accommodation and the old little cabin was a unique alternative to a normal chalet. Grounds are in a great condition we were able to walk bare foot despite the thorn trees growing there.
Nice and quiet, well equipped, will stay there again.
Had a great time with Dollie and Phillip. Great escape from city noise and very close to nature. Will go back there again anytime.
In die hittegolf was daar geen lugversorging nie en die plek is nie oopgemaak vir lug voor ons aankoms nie.
Upon arrival there was still dirty dish water in the sinks, other guests had to come and collect cutlery from our unit and the mosquitoes were plentiful. We felt unsafe as it is very remote.
Can definitely recommend! Beautiful rooms with delicious braai facilities. Owner very hospitable!
What an amazingly nice place to stay! Dollie, your stay was wonderful, your hospitality amazing! I'll see you again soon!
If you like friendly people, the feeling of being in the woods and a comfortable place to break away, Thorn Tree Lodge is the place for you and your family or relatives. Our time there was comfortable and very enjoyable.
We often go to Cape Town and will definitely spend the night here again. The place is furnished with more than what is needed. Very nice and very hospitable. Definitely pet friendly. Very nice farm atmosphere away from the city. We were very satisfied.
It was exactly what I wanted to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and relax wonderfully.
I really enjoyed my stay at Thorn Tree Lodge. If you like to live outside the city and are looking for enough space for pets, this is the ideal place to stay. Fully equipped kitchen, dining room and living room in addition to bedrooms, and a hostess who goes out of her way to make sure you are happy.
The place was neat and comfortable to spend the night! The bed was comfortable and the bedding clean. I would recommend the place to any traveler.
However, it is a bit out of Bloemfontein and difficult to get to, which makes it not convenient for overnight stays. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We traveled with two large dogs and they were willing to accommodate us.
Neat, clean, affordable and very friendly place. Would definitely recommend for a weekend away. Free State hospitality was fantastic!
We expected a self-catering unit and were a bit disappointed. Furthermore, everything was very nice, clean and tidy. The location presents challenges for strangers.
The hostess was friendly, but not at all what one expects. The rooms are nice, but it's definitely not a lodge.
Nice owner. There were a few items in the fridge that made it look like someone might be staying in the unit at times. The rooms and linen are lovely. Nice bathroom.
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Camel Thorn
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This thatch-roofed room has 2 single beds or a double bed with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. In-room amenities include a TV with TV Box, bar fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
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This thatch-roofed room has 2 single beds or a double bed with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. In-room amenities include a TV with TV Box, bar fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
Acacia
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This thatch-roofed room has 2 single beds and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. In-room amenities include a TV with selected DStv channels, bar fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee-making facilties.
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This thatch-roofed room has 2 single beds and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. In-room amenities include a TV with selected DStv channels, bar fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee-making facilties.
Wooden Hut
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This self-catering hut is ideal for a group of up to 6 guests. It has 3 bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen,dining room and bathroom.
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This self-catering hut is ideal for a group of up to 6 guests. It has 3 bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen,dining room and bathroom.
Accommodation consists of 3 units. There are 2 thatch-roofed rooms, Acacia and Camel Thorn, each with 2 single beds with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. In-room amenities include a TV with DStv channels as well as Netflix, bar fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee-making facilities. The third unit, a self-catering wooden hut, has 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom. There is a dining area adjacent to this unit. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Establishment facilities include laundry facilities, credit card facilities as well as braai areas, a self-catering kitchen and on-site parking. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.
Thorn Tree Lodge is a short 10-minute drive from the airport and is within easy access to the N1 highway.