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a Little Guesthouse – Home 7582572 Guest house

  • 7 bedrooms
  • 25 sleeps
  • 30 nights min stay

a Little Guesthouse – Home 7582572

  • Guest house
  • 7 bedrooms
  • sleeps 25
  • 30 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

ABOUT A LITTLE GUESTHOUSE

ENJOY WELL-DESERVED REST

Situated just off the N1, in Groenvlei/Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, A Little Guesthouse is an accommodation establishment providing a happy marriage between Platteland & city. Whether traveling for work, pleasure, or both, professionals & families enjoy well-deserved rest when visiting us.

Your hosts, the Van der Merwe family, share your love of travel, homeliness & hospitality. They have carefully selected & integrated certain fruits from their family tree, like the Groenewald business culture **. Returning to South Africa, from Germany, during the 1980s, they decided to raise their children in Bloemfontein, acquiring the land in 1985. A sports bursary attracted them to the City of Roses. A passion for business, combined with the Van der Merwe offspring's nest-leaving, brought the idea: create a home away from home for professionals & families.

BE BLESSED BY THE VELD & FIERY BAINSVLEI SUNSETS

Restaurants, pubs, banks, 4 shopping complexes, various garden & lifestyle centres, a hospital, churches, wellness centres & fuel stations with convenience shops, are minutes away. Glide through Bloemfontein to reach the Bram Fischer Airport in less than half an hour, or Tempe airport in 11 minutes, flat.

Same-day laundry services are provided in the area.

A Little Guesthouse's proximity to Nelson Mandela drive provides effortless access to the University of the Free State, the Central University of Technology, schools, the CBD, malls, Naval Hill, hospitals, sports stadia, etcetera.

Guests become family at this 3 Star, ranked guest house.

ABOUT YOUR STAY at A LITTLE GUESTHOUSE

WHERE GUESTS BECOME FAMILY

Enjoy your own access to your self-catering unit, with patio. A Little Guesthouse is situated next to a kopje (hillock), which adds to its rustic atmosphere.

Each unit has an en suite shower room, air-conditioning, gas heater, free WiFi, good quality linen, comfy red blankets, electric blankets, summer fans & towels. Kitchens are equipped with general kitchenware & electric appliances including a fridge, stove, microwave, electric frying pan, toaster & kettle.

NOURISH YOUR CREATIVE SOUL

For your convenience, we have added to the lounge area a dining table/desk and chairs, comfy lounge chairs, a flat-screen TV with 40 selected DSTV channels, including sports channels, KYKNET & movie channels. Self-catering amenities are standard features of all units.

Each unit has secure undercover parking inside the premises & a private patio with braai facilities.

Refer unit-specific descriptions, below, in this respect. Units 1 through 7 pay homage to the ancestral rivers flowing into the Van der Merwes' present-day hospitality & business acumen: Groenewald, Aucamp, Jackson (Seeff) & Van der Merwe.

UNIT 1 – GROENEWALD

Honouring the Groenewald lineage: the importance of family & entrepreneurial spirit.

Sleeps 3 adults, double-bed & 3/4 sleeper couch.

UNIT 2 - AUCAMP

The Aucamp tradition contributed a family focus on the importance of education. They say opposites attract, and the Aucamp – Jackson attraction is no exception. National Party support coloured the Aucamp political and world-view.

Sleeps 3 adults, 2 single beds & 3/4 sleeper couch.

UNIT 3 - JACKSON

The Jacksons, having changed their name from Seeff, remained more liberal in their political outlook and staunch South African Party (SAP) supporters.

Ask the owners about a twist in the Jackson tale:

Round table discussions, emphasising business & family – a Jewish tradition. A Jewish family came to South Africa during the 1910s. They changed their name to Jackson, to avoid labeling and persecution as Jews, in South Africa.

Sleeps 3 adults, 2 single beds & 3/4 sleeper couch.

UNIT 4 – SELMA'S REST

Named after an independent, self-driven individualist in the family. A competitive, unpredictable spirit, combined with surprising fun-filled moments and love for horses.

Sleeps 2 adults, king-sized bed, convertible to 2 singles.

UNIT 5 – VAN DER MERWE

Sport and competition have been passions in the Van der Merwe genealogy for at least four generations, and possibly more.

Sleeps 4 adults, double & 2 single beds. An additional bed, added upon request (the unit then sleeps 5).

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BAINSVLEI

Andrew Hudson Bain was a prominent member of Bloemfontein's small population, in the mid to late 1800s. An Englishman from the West Indian Islands, Bain came to South Africa's dry climate for health reasons. He became a big game hunter in central South Africa, acquiring sixteen properties in the newly founded Bloemfontein. He owned eight farms in the greater Bloemfontein, of which he called one Bainʼs Vley, his homestead from 1849 to 1870. Bainsvlei, today.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 5: Full bed 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 6: Full bed
    Bedroom 7: Queen Bed Twin bed
  • 7 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

Keys: the day before arrival you will receive a sms with the code to open our gate as well as a code for the key box next to the front door of the unit. So you may arrive any time after 2:00 PM. Although we don't have a 24 hour reception desk, one of our managers will be present most of the day and you will receive beforehand the contact details of the manager on duty. In the unit you will find our manual with a map showing how to easily find all the shops and restaurants in the vicinity. Although we also stay on the premises, we do respect your privacy.

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

No parties are allowed. Quiet times from 09:00 PM to 07:00 AM. Smoking allowed in the garden.

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About the owner

Annalie V.
Calendar last updated:
13 Nov 2020
Years listed:
7
Based in:
South Africa
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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“A gem in Bloemfontein”

Reviewed 9 Sep 2018

We stopped over here on our way home from the Eastern Cape. It was a last minute booking (Made 1 hour before we arrived!) The room was ready when we got there. It had 2x single beds, and an en suite … More

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Response from the owner Thank you for the kind, detailed review. Hope to see you soon again.

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“Pierre”

Reviewed 25 Sep 2017

Great experience every time. Cozy, homely yet private.!! Very efficient and professional with sincere friendliness at booking.!!

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Response from the owner Thank you. Much appreciated.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Annalie (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Annalie (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Annalie (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Annalie the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Annalie (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Annalie (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Annalie (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Annalie (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Annalie (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Annalie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Annalie (the owner) a message.

If Annalie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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