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Willow's Rest
Willow's Rest
Willow's Rest
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The guest house can accommodate up to 7 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There are 2 en-suite bedrooms which are fitted with a king-size bed while the other 2 bedrooms each has a double bed or 3/4 bed with a separate bathroom with a shower, toilet and additional toilet.
Guests can relax in a choice of 2 communal lounges, one featuring a fireplace for the winter cold in the south of the Free State. The house also has a communal dining area. Secure parking and braai facilities are available.
Delicious, home-cooked meals can be served by prior arrangement. Breakfast and dinner are both available at R100 per person per meal.
The house offers a comfortable getaway for a group of people that wants to escape the busy city life, and it can be booked as a whole.
Attractions in the area include the Gariep Dam, Stone Wall and Boesmansfontein or guests can take a drive to attractions located in surrounding towns.
The guest house can accommodate up to 7 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There are 2 en-suite bedrooms which are fitted with a king-size bed while the other 2 bedrooms each has a double bed or 3/4 bed with a separate bathroom with a shower, toilet and additional toilet.
Guests can relax in a choice of 2 communal lounges, one featuring a fireplace for the winter cold in the south of the Free State. The house also has a communal dining area. Secure parking and braai facilities are available.
Delicious, home-cooked meals can be served by prior arrangement. Breakfast and dinner are both available at R100 per person per meal.
The house offers a comfortable getaway for a group of people that wants to escape the busy city life, and it can be booked as a whole.
Attractions in the area include the Gariep Dam, Stone Wall and Boesmansfontein or guests can take a drive to attractions located in surrounding towns.
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108 guests' feedbackAwesome stay, I never slept anywhere else when I am in Trompsburg. Home away.
Very comfortable and relaxed.
What a perfect and peaceful place to take asylum. I really enjoyed my stay and hope to have more nights to come.
We thank you very much!
Was my 2nd time at Willow's Rest. provides very friendly service, the place is clean, quiet and tidy.
The bed was a bit soft and the dinner could do with another vegetable or salad. A bit small for a man.
For me it was an overnight stop and it was perfect for that. Would definitely recommend it.
We had a very nice stay.
Very comfortable and nice stay.
Very neat and conveniently located. We stayed here on our way home from Cape Town and this was the perfect stopover. The optional dinner was also very tasty and good value for money.
Very nice, and friendly people.
Just looking for someone to ask for a plate to heat food. The person who received us quickly disappeared again and we were a bit lost. The pressure pump at the room's window kept us awake.
We had a nice stay. Clean and tidy. Comfortable bed. Dinner served was delicious. Friendly service. Not ideal for sharing the bathroom with other guests.
We had a great stay and had the whole house to ourselves.
Had a great stay and ate. Service was friendly and professional.
A very neat house and I had the option to exchange my room for one with a bathroom with a shower. My general feeling with my room was very good. Spacious and clean. However, the kitchen is not up to standard. I chose the option for dinner but would not recommend it.
We had a nice big, comfortable room. Everything you need for an overnight stay. We had the most delicious dinner. Drove very early, so unfortunately couldn't do breakfast either.
It was New Year's Eve and I had a long day's travel behind me. I was the only one in the guest house and it was extremely quiet, except for a bomb cracker that went off at exactly 12 o'clock! Room extremely neat and clean. Had a good rest before I drove on next morning.
The room I chose was very comfortable, clean and tidy, but I was disappointed when I got there and no one was there to receive me. I was on the road for 10 hours and had no help carrying my stuff either. The woman who let me in didn't give me much information and then left and left the front door open. After a long day I wanted to take a bath but I couldn't and when I showered there was only cold water. I was a little unsure about the alarm and I was a woman alone in a guest house in a town where I don't know anyone. It was a bit strange, but I was safe that night.
The room we booked was a king size bed. We were then informed by email (after full payment) that we would be given a room with a double bed. The room was terribly small and neat. There was so little space around the bed that you bumped your foot against the bed leg every time you walked around the bed. The dinner was not worth the money either. The bathroom and toilet facilities are shared with all the people in all the rooms.
This is an excellent place to stop over on the way to Cape or Bay from Gauteng. Conveniently close to the N1, but still quiet and peaceful. Be sure to stop by Snobs for coffee the next morning. Both the dinner and breakfast were good value for money (very nice "home cooking").
A lovely room with all the amenities. Clean, well-presented and comfortable. Thank you.
The guest house is in a quiet street and because we were the only people there, we were able to rest wonderfully in a beautiful room. Yvonne, the manager, received us generously and looked after us so well! I can recommend this guest house for sure.
Clean, tidy and hospitable place. The fireplace made us forget about the load shedding.
Yvonne was very friendly and helpful.
I was travelling from North West to Bloemfontein. I left NW after 17:00, planning to be at the guesthouse around 19:00. Unfortunately, due to several roadworks I was delayed. I only got to Bloem after 21:00. However, the staff patiently waited for my arrival. My appreciation and respect to the staff. I will definitely recommend the place to all my friends/family.
Friendly service, clean rooms and good value for money.
Very friendly accommodating staff. Had all we needed in our room, even activities for the kids in the lounge. Had dinner there and it was very tasty and reasonably priced.
Could dinner and breakfast helpful. Clean and tidy and felt safe.
We needed a place to sleep on the way back from the sea. Willow's Rest met us with good and friendly service, and a spacious sleeping place and bathroom, thank you very much!
Tidy. Very nice, clean, friendly reception, delicious breakfast.
We received warmly. Slept well on our own choice 3/4 bed. The shower head needs attention. The shower was not too nice.
Enjoyable, safe and clean. They could have provided water or cool drinks available for purchase upon arrival.
See stars.
Clean, tidy and very comfortable. Friendly staff. Will definitely use Willow's Rest again for an overnight stop.
The place was very clean and tidy and we were received very hospitably. The dinner was just incredibly unpalatable from long frozen food.
We had a nice stay, would just like a shower instead. wanted a bath in the bathroom. Our room had an "en suite" bathroom. Parking area may be a problem because limited space.
Very nice stay and friendly welcome.
The accommodation was in line with expectations, although the R100 optional dinner was sub-standard.
All OK, but food disappointing.
The house is tidy, friendly reception and a nice overnight stay. The neighbors and surroundings were noisy and we were worried at first, but at least their New Year parties died down during the evening/night (which we understood). The town is rapidly falling into disrepair like many others in the country and feel so sorry for the owners who want to run a good business but should not deter prospective visitors. Would recommend the guest house and would stay there again. Thank you very much.
Warm welcome and delicious dinner after a long day on the road. Perfect stopover between the Cape and Gauteng.
Neat and beautiful. Sleep well and rest. Will stay there again.
The people are friendly, stayed up late for us and a very nice place to sleep! Perfect for overnight.
Perfectly located, serene and quiet surroundings. Beautiful rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, balcony etc. Just amazing.
Friendly staff, room was clean every time with new towels in the bathroom. Bed is comfortable and emergency light works with load shedding.
We just slept over.
Food was not to my liking, should have been more specific.
Affordable accommodation in safe, homely surroundings.
We received a very warm welcome and the venue was very tranquil.
The only problem is if you don't book all 4 rooms, you don't know who you will be sharing the house with. Fortunately, the family who did book the other two rooms were also very friendly and pleasant. However, we were too late to book the King & Queen suites and therefore had no TV in our rooms. However, the landlady made us a mattress available for my son to sleep on as there was no other bed available. We booked on very short notice. The house had been spotlessly clean.
We are on our way to Gordons Bay and have decided to spend the night twice on the way. Personally, I think our choice with Willows Rest was spot on. We got a very neat room with bath and shower facilities and a very comfortable bed.
One negative thing - there was an intermittant strange noise all the time (like water flowing through pipes) which was a bit disturbing.
Expected more regarding safety for the massive trailer fully loaded. The low wall was of great concern. Hospitality and cleanliness very good. Shower does need attention please.
The floor in the bathroom is very smooth and we recommend a different type of carpet, which does not slide so easily. Powdered milk or Cremora will complete the coffee tray.
Quiet place, neat.
Received very kindly, and immediately felt very at home. Thank you.
Safe and convenient. Tidy.
Nie veel om te vertel nie.
We found another place for the same price that was 8 times bigger with its own kitchen and bathroom and away from the other people. Willow's Rest you get a small room against other people in the same house, and 4 rooms have to share the same bathroom. It was very uncomfortable.
Not up to standard with other venues. They offer a room in a residential house where the bathroom is shared between three rooms. It was not mentioned in the description at all.
Good communication, friendly welcome. Room spacious, clean, neat, beautiful. Bathroom great.
Yvonne went out of her way to check us in late. The fireplace in the living room and the warm blanket were the best! Thank you very much.
See stars.
We slept very well in a king-size bed with our own bathroom and a large bath. Will definitely stay there again. The outside of the house does not look as nice as the inside of the house. Everything was spotless. It was very nice.
Ate, slept and showered deliciously at Willow's Rest. Very quiet area. Yvonne received me kindly and provided a lovely dinner. Would love to stay with you again.
Apart from value for money, the cleanliness of the place and the effort put into the decor stand out. The reception was friendly by Jenny and the atmosphere cosy. Great sleep, thank you!
Willow's Rest is a wonderful guest house. Beds are lovely, as well as pillows and bedding. The bathroom is spacious and has everything you need. The garden a loop court for a dry world. The guest house has a warm atmosphere and feels like walking into your home. I like to sleep in a different guest house each time, but came back for this one on my return trip. I forgot my ID, credit card and driver's license in room, they kept it safe for me and sent it to me by courier. I really appreciated it! I would recommend them everywhere and will definitely use them again!
Comfortable beds for a tired body after a long day on the road. A delicious dinner and hospitable reception made for a lovely overnight stay on the way to Gauteng from the Cape.
Willow's Rest is a hidden diamond in a small town. The rooms and bathrooms were very nicely done with everything one would need. Each room has its own kettle and coffee facilities, making coffee in bed nice and easy. The garden was very nice, although I worry if there will be enough parking if the house is full.
Pleasant, easily accessible. Dinner was delicious - would recommend that guests take advantage of this as there are no other places to eat.
Felt there should have been some sort of backup for outages. A small gas cylinder would have provided hot water for welcome coffee when we got there. Also would have been nice to have met the owner. Directions were also complicated through the town.
There was no door on the en-suite bathroom and all the facilities were visible, there no privacy whatsoever. Also neighbours dogs continually barked throughout the night.
See stars.
There was a 12 hour power outage. There was also no water in the taps. After 3 hours without power I called the manager when it was her duty to come and talk to us. At least she should have provided a 5 lt bottle of water. We know that power outages are out of her control, but then you communicate with your guests.
Will stay there again.
Nice place to sleep between the Knysna and Pretoria. Spacious comfortable room.
The atmosphere in the guesthouse is that of peacefulness and luxury.
Will stop there again when we travel through the Free State.
If you want to spend the night in a quiet, peaceful environment and rest after a long journey, this is still the ideal place to sleep over. It's quiet and peaceful. The house itself is big and tidy. The room I slept in was large. Enough space to move around. And then a window that lets in enough light. And you could also look out over the beautiful garden. What also impressed me quite a bit is that my room had a hygiene spray. So right in the place to fight Covid.
Very hospitable, nice shower and breakfast.
We thoroughly enjoyed the tranquility. Room was neat and clean. Breakfast was delicious. Will definitely stay there again.
Hostess was helpful in retrieving items that were left behind.
No reading material of any kind. Had to call to receive in rain.
Nice and safe to walk. Had a delicious dinner and breakfast. Secure parking. Nice garden.
Beautiful stop over for tired travellers, with all the comforts to make you feel at home. We will definitely recommend to our friends.
Willow's Rest exceeded all expectations. Very good value for money, very neat place. Rooms and bathroom were great. I would even recommend the food that Yvonne makes for you in the evening. So plate food (with pudding) was worth it.
I arrived late and they went out of their way to accommodate me. Would recommend them anytime. Clean, tidy and made to feel very welcome.
I was pleasantly surprised at the accommodation provided. My bedroom was perfect. It had a large main en suit bathroom with shower, bath and toilet. I had a wonderful sleep on a good mattress. Staff were friendly and the room was clean. Meal was hot and tasty. Safe parking provided on the premises.
Lovely guesthouse, friendly service.
Nice stop on our way. No complaints about anything. Neat, clean, comfortable.
Although it was very nice, I would expect the price per person to include a basic breakfast.
Everything is on hand and provided for. Would certainly use again.
I didn't realize I had to make specific arrangements for dinner so I had to go find takeaway, but the breakfast was very nice. I was alone so there was no company, so I would have liked a TV in the living room to while away the time. The GPS took me out of town in the opposite direction from Willow's Rest. Perhaps it would be a good idea to mention somewhere on the website that the street address should be used.
For breakfast, please consider the following: fresh juice, lamp for flies/bugs, at least 3 cereals, fresh fruits, fruit salad or yogurt.
Great overnight facility for people traveling.
We booked 3 double rooms and it was important to us that at least two of the rooms had en-suite bathrooms as advertised. However, this is not how it is: only one of the rooms has an en-suite bathroom and the rest of the rooms/guests share a common bathroom. We were unhappy about this as it is not how it is described. Our room didn't have a key either.
It was a very pleasant experience. It was very hot and there was neither an air conditioner nor a fan available.
Beautiful house with all the amenities as needed. Toilet didn't work though. Will definitely stay there again.
Overslept one night.
We had a lovely stay, the staff was lovely, the rooms beautiful and the breakfast delicious!
A very suitable halfway house if you are leaving Johannesburg after work on your way to the south - approximately four hours and thirty minutes journey. Beautiful and comfortable room with all the necessary facilities. Delicious dinner on request. Very friendly host and hostess. Suddenly brings you back to Free State country hospitality. Highly recommended.
We were waited on and kindly welcomed. Garden and house are very neat and comfortable.
Friendly reception. Very neat room. Everything you need to just rest in the evening before you hit the road again. I just wouldn't recommend the optional dinner. We will stay there again.
I might be stepping on some toes, but Willow's Rest is very neat. At least my room was. Otherwise I just saw the hall. The owner doesn't live there, but someone came to open the door for me. They were very accommodating, seeing as I only arrived at 22:00 in the evening.
Friendly reception, excellent facilities, helpful and friendly service, delicious food and peaceful small-town atmosphere made our stay experience sufficient and pleasant. We do it again!
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The bedroom contains a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and shower.
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R900R900R810Queen's Place
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This bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed which can be converted into twin single beds while the en-suite bathroom features a bath.
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R900R900R810The guest house can accommodate up to 7 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There are 2 en-suite bedrooms which are fitted with a king-size bed while the other 2 bedrooms each has a double bed or 3/4 bed with a separate bathroom with a shower, toilet and additional toilet.
Guests can relax in a choice of 2 communal lounges, one featuring a fireplace for the winter cold in the south of the Free State. The house also has a communal dining area. Secure parking and braai facilities are available.
Delicious, home-cooked meals can be served by prior arrangement. Breakfast and dinner are both available at R100 per person per meal.
The house offers a comfortable getaway for a group of people that wants to escape the busy city life, and it can be booked as a whole.
Attractions in the area include the Gariep Dam, Stone Wall and Boesmansfontein or guests can take a drive to attractions located in surrounding towns.
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