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Wilderness Manor Guest House

397 Waterside Road, Wilderness 6560, South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Wilderness Manor is impeccably run by Gerald and JD. Nothing is left to chance and you can be assured of their devoted attention whether you are arriving at midnight or having an extra early breakfast. We’ve been there three times and every time we find it harder to leave. The quality of the food and lodgings is outstanding as is... More

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hoch-gerald, Owner at Wilderness Manor Guest House, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thank you Tony for your wonderful review. It is much appreciated. As always, it was only a pleasure having you, Wiesie and Peter staying with us. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us once again. We look forward to next year when you will hopefully return again to stay with us for a 4th time.... More

Overath, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Unfortunately we were only 2 days at JD and Gerald. The two are super nice and very courteous. The house and rooms are beautifully and lovingly established. We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back. It was all perfect. Here to spend a dream holiday. Stayed in April 2013

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hoch-gerald, Owner at Wilderness Manor Guest House, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thank you for spending part of your holiday with us at Wilderness Manor. We are happy that you found the guest house and rooms beautifully and lovingly established. Glad to hear that you were very comfortable and are planning to return one day. We look forward to welcoming you back to Wilderness Manor. More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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31 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I wouldn't be so enthusiastic... The rooms are huge and comfortable, but this is a modern house with a view on the car park and on the road which is actually between the house and the lake. Not the paradise promised by the internet site, actually. It lacks some real soul! OK breakfast, but not so nice as in many... More

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hoch-gerald, Owner at Wilderness Manor Guest House, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you for your review on Wilderness Manor. Each and every review is important to us as we at Wilderness Manor strive for "service excellence". We however find it strange that we cannot find any record of your stay with us during November 2012. We only had two solo travellers visiting Wilderness Manor during November 2012 and they were both... More

Essex
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53 reviews 53 reviews
38 hotel reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Lovely B&B. JD and Gerald are great hosts, attentive and helpful and do everything they can to help you enjoy your stay. Breakfast was very good, food well cooked and everything we wanted, loved the home baked muffins. The view over the lagoon is great, even when the sun isn't shining! We really enjoyed staying here.

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

JD and Gerald showed genuine care and concern even before we arrived. They had to ensure that we arrived safely and that all was in order for our Honeymoon. My wife and I had a great time staying at Wilderness Manor and the personalized service we received was just extraordinary (it was actually a last-minute booking). Starting from the room... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The proprietors of this guest house, JD and Gerald, worked as cabin crew for South African Airways and they treat their guests as though you were flying first class. Everything about their accommodation and care of their guests can only be described as excellent. Travelling along the Garden Route this was by far the best place we stayed in. The... More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Spending time at the Wilderness Manor a few weeks ago was absolutely delightful, with two charming and knowledgeable hosts - Gerald and JD – who gave us a wonderful welcome and showed us around their beautiful manor. Our room, overlooking the lagoon, consisted of a lounge area, which was cosy and comfortable and tastefully decorated. Our Hosts gave us all... More

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Otley, United Kingdom
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

From arrival to departure the whole experience was without doubt as good as you would expect from a five star hotel, but better, because of the friendly atmosphere and attention provided by JD and Gerald. Our room overlooked the lake and was in itself impressive. The breakfasts were superb. The Reception Rooms were a delight festooned with all their objet... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Owners Gerald and J.D bring a touch of class to the wilderness with their immaculate guest house overlooking the lagoon. Both are very knowledgable about the area and are only too happy to share the hidden treasures one must explore in the area. What we thought was a sleepy little town, had a charm and character to it like no... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left after six days, we were made to feel extremely welcome and special by Gerald and J. D. Our room was large with a small sitting area . Both were very comfortable and clean. We had a lovely view of the lagoon from our balcony. The guest house is superbly located... More

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Additional Information about Wilderness Manor Guest House

Address: 397 Waterside Road, Wilderness 6560, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Wilderness
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites
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Ranked #1 of 50 B&Bs / Inns in Wilderness
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Wilderness Manor is an elegant and refined Colonial Guest House situated in Waterside Road, overlooking the beautiful Wilderness Lagoon, in the scenic village of Wilderness.Step out of the front door and onto the boardwalk for an easy and safe stroll to golden beaches, restaurants and village shops.This exquisitely decorated home has an ambiance of tranquility, serenity and style. Relax in the spacious guest lounge or billiard / reading room decorated in an African Colonial style, with oriental rugs, art and antiques. Enjoy superb views from the balconies overlooking the lagoon. Retire to the spacious and luxurious lagoon facing rooms or to the standard garden room.Wilderness Manor is centrally located to explore the lakes area and nearby Garden Route towns like Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. Spend the day walking on endless beaches, playing golf, bird watching, canoeing, cycling and hiking. A three or four night stay is ideal to explore the Garden Route and Klein Karoo from Wilderness Manor. ... more   less 

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