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Thank you Werner We enjoyed our stay at Spykkerklip We all would loved to stay longer unfortunately we had lots of other commitments If you and Lorraine find yourselves in New Zealand you are welcome to come come and stay with us in Whitianga It is just as beautiful as Kleinmond Regards Edwin

EDWIN WITTEN   9 DECEMBER 2022

Baie Dankie WERNER vir jou gasvryheid ons verblyf was tops Ons Sal in kontak bly

RICHARD PETERSEN   25 NOVEMBER 2022

Beautifully maintained with great host. Will definitely recommend.

RODNEY RICHARDS   2 NOVEMBER 2022

The facilities are off the hook. Even my friends were impressed. The only problem was that I only had 1 night to stay, now I wish I booked for more.

SANDILE KUPISO   28 MAY 2022

Many thanks Werner We had a great time there and appreciate your hospitality. All the best and will be sure to contact you directly in future instead of using Airbnb if we’re staying in the area again. All the best and keep well,

JASON BRYAN   17 APRIL 2022

My parents lives in Kleinmond, so I’ve been there many times and know the area well. This accommodation is so well located, and the price is very reasonable. We stayed in the upper apartment, and the views are stunning. Both mountain and sea views. You can’t go wrong by booking here.

STEFAN BOTES   14 APRIL 2022

We had an amaaaaazing time and our friends LOVED Drievis so much! Next time we’ll see if we can rent the top and the bottom. See you soon for sure - our friends agreed you really are the BEST host ever!

CATHLIN MILLWARD   2 APRIL 2022

Stayed in Spykerklip. Great accommodation, location and hospitality. Neat, spacious enough, comfy, homely accommodation with all the amenities you can think of. Situated on the beachfront walkways with views of endless ocean and waves crashing against rocks. Walking distance to main beach, coffee shop and grocery store. Down to earth, accommodating and friendly hosts. Thanks for a memorable stay.

NAASIH FAKIER   30 DECEMBER 2021

Baie dankie vir n heerlike kuier. Julle plek is besonder mooi en baie goed toegerus. Ek beveel julle plek ten sterkste aan en ons kom beslis weer

MAGDEL FOURIE   26 DECEMBER 2021

Baie dankie vir die heerlike kuier. Die woonstel is so gerieflik en maklik om netjies te hou. Dit was n plesier en voorreg om daar saam as familie te kuier met so n mooi see uitsig. Ons hoop om weer in die toekoms van die woonstel gebruik te kan maak.

BETTIE-MARIE PIENAAR   23 DECEMBER 2021

Ons het heerlik gebly en gekuier! Dankie vir julle gasvryheid

FRED VISAGIE   10 JUNE 2021

Amazing Location!! Amazing Location!! Great hospitality and comfortable living! The place is located on the rocks, walking distance to almost everything. Great breakaway for the family. The braai and other facilities are also very nice!

JEAN JOUBERT   21 APRIL 2021

Die verblyf was beslis na wense. Baie skoon en netjies, stil en so goed toegerus. Dit sal ‘n langer verblyf vakansie baie makliker maak, veral met die elektroniese toebehore. Ons waardeer weereens jul gasvryheid.

LERICA VIVIERS   7 APRIL 2021

Heerlike kuier saam met familie en vriende. Die verblyf is skoon, netjies, en baie goed toegerus wat lang verblyfvakansies makliker maak veral as mens met klein kinders vakansie hou.

LERICA VIVIERS   7 APRIL 2021

100% We loved never having to get in the car. We had 4 little children and could walk to the rock pools, the beach, the lagoon and the playground. In addition, the house has a safely fenced garden at the back with a large lawn for happy family games.

SARAH PORTER   27 MARCH 2021

Baie dankie dat julle ons onthaal het. Ons het dit vreeslik geniet. Sal definitief weer daar kom bly.

MONIQUE HOFFMANN   15 FEBRUARY 2021

Ons vier van Zyls het Kleinmond en spesifiek Spykerklip ontsettend baie geniet vir die twaalf dae, alles eersteklas en gerieflik ingerig, soos gewoonlik. Ons het werklik baie lekker ontspan en goed uitgerus vir die uitdagings van die nuwe jaar (o.a. hoerskool vir Heinrich!). Selfs gedurende die tweede deel van die vakansie het die uitsig en toegang tot die rotse en poele meer as opgemaak vir die geslote strand.

HENDRE VAN ZYL   22 DECEMBER 2020

Thank you very much for a enjoyable few days this was the best equipped and situated property of our visit we will stop for longer next time which will not be to long I hope

ALAN BENFIELD   4 MARCH 2020

Fantastiese plek, goeie diens, sal weer gaan. Baie dankie Werner en Lorraine, ons het heerlik gebly en ons sal jou definitief weer sien. Home away from home. Stunning location and home away from home Love..love...love....you will see us again .lovely location with the see at your doorstep.Friendly and helpful host. everything you need in spacious unit.will next time try the unit upstairs,ground one worked very well with children.

ANZEL PIENAAR   18 DECEMBER 2019

Namens ons almal wil ek baie dankie sê vir die aangename verblyf, gasvryheid en die see uitsig natuurlik tops. Die woonstel is lekker ruim en goed toegerus met alles wat nodig is. Ons sal beslis weer eendag Kleinmond besoek en in die woonstel kom bly.

STELLA FREYSEN   29 NOVEMBER 2019

Thank you for your kind hospitality It was great to return to your wonderful well equipped and tranquil retreat!

GARY DEACON   23 NOVEMBER 2019

This gorgeous place has all the bells and whistles and more!! Werner is a very friendly and helpful host and his patient and welcoming personality made our stay very pleasant and comfortable.

DEBBIE-ANN DREYER   22 MARCH 2019

Very comfortable stay at DieVries. The apartment was very well equipped and suitable for small children (Our son is 2). The garden was a great space for him to run around safely and securely. Check in and out was easy and we loved speaking to Werner about his travels. He was also on hand to help with travel tips and places to visit. We really enjoyed our stay here.

SARAH STUART   18 MARCH 2019

True hospitality; warm, nourishing and pristine, better-than just-like-home. Werner and Lorraine Pauw are the quintessence of welcoming. This is our 4th visit and we hope for many more.

MELANIE FAHNER-BOTHA   1 MARCH 2019

Thank you very much for your kind E-mail. We arrived Cape Town safely. We enjoyed our stay with you very much and with great pleasure I love to come back again. With my best wishes Lilo

LILO SCHEUING   7 NOVEMBER 2018

Ons moet vir oom baie dankie sê vir die stunning verblyf. Die eenfout van die mure en vloere is so stunning, was mal daar oor. Ek sal verseker mense verwys na julle toe.

WILHELMIEN KRUGER   2 NOVEMBER 2018

Baie dankie vir die hartlike ontvangs. Spykerklip het alle verwagtinge oortref & ons sal beslis weer in die toekoms van jul eenhede gebruik maak

MARIANA STEYN   13 OCTOBER 2018

Heerlik vir familiekuier! Ons het lekker gekuier by die see by Die Rotse. Naby alles, genoeg spasie en goed versorg. Beslis aan te beveel

SISTEEN GEYER   28 SEPTEMBER 2018

"Ongelooflike plek. Teen die see baie luuks. Absoluut die moeite werd. Goeie diens en vriendelike..."

KAREL MOOLMAN   1 SEPTEMBER 2018

Baie dankie ek is regtig baie bly ! Hulle het dit vreeslik baie geniet en kan nie uitgepraat raak oor hoe fantasties alles was nie ! Almal sal verseker baie graag weer by julle wil kom bly ! Baie dankie en groete Marinda

MARINDA PRINSLOO   11 AUGUST 2018

Baie vriendelik ontvang. Heerlik geleë letterlik op die rotse met fantastiese uitsig. Baie netjies en volledig toegerus met alles wat nodig is! Sal dit beslis aanbeveel!

MARINDA PRINSLOO   11 AUGUST 2018

We really enjoyed our stay here. The unit is very well kitted out and we really had everything we needed. Great view of the ocean and very close to everything in Kleinmond. Werner is a very accommodating host and ensured we had everything we needed.

MANFRED ENDER   5 JULY 2018

It was perfect and you and your wifes kindess made things even nicer. We will definitely refer your place and be back ourselves

NADEEM ESSACK   30 MARCH 2018

Baie dankie vir die gasvryheid en die heerlike verblyf. Die eenhede was baie goed toegerus, skoon en netjies, en die uitsigte is pragtig. Ek wens ons kon langer bly

LEANDRI HATTINGH   17 MARCH 2018

Thank you for the most enjoyable visit. Sorry we did not say goodbye, but we had a busy day enjoying the sights. What a lovely location to enjoy the sea. Pity we were delayed as we would have loved to have explored a little more. Will have to do another trip.

CAROLINE HEUER   4 MARCH 2018

The apartment is huge. 3 bedrooms and a balcony with ocean view. Everything is there so you can do easily self catering but a nice restaurant is 5 min walking. So is the beach.the landlord is very friendly giving all the information.

DETLEF DIERKS   12 FEBRUARY 2018

This was the best stay ever. Werner is a very good host and always willing to assist and have an interesting chat. Well done Werner. I know you have the best accommodation in the Western Cape. Very clean and need a good location.

FRANS WESSELS   24 JANUARY 2018

Thanks Werner, we had a great time + Spykerklip was perfect for our needs. Also it is so well situated and we really enjoyed the closeness to the beach, the great view and I did many a walk/jog to the Harbour. I will definitely recommend Die Rotse to friends

KATHRYN SAKALIS   7 JANUARY 2018

Baie dankie vir jou netjiese pragtige woonstel. Ons het so lekker gekuier. Jou perskes was van die lekkerste wat ons al geeet het! Jou uitsig asemrowend!. Wat n spesiale plek hier in Kleinmond! Ons wil graag weer kom kuier.

AMANDA DU PLESSIS   19 DECEMBER 2017

We were blown away with the unspoiled nature and beautiful plant and animal life.We feasted our eyes on white beaches and turquoise seas.All our senses were enticed with soothing sounds of the waves crashing on the rocks and fresh ocean breeze.Our hosts thought of every possible need, and paid attention to every last detail(including fresh flowers in room and champagne in fridge to celebrate my 50th)

JACQUES MEYER   8 DECEMBER 2017

We spent 5 days at Dierotse. Very impressed. The establishment is superbly and thoughtfully run. The host is friendly, helpful and genuinely entertaining. The flat is clean and has all the necessities provided which an international traveler would wish for in the way of internet, adaptors etc. Although we are just a couple needing only a one bedroom flat, we will be quite happy to rent the 3-bedroom again as we have really enjoyed our holiday thanks to Dierostse and its host. The host philosophy bears it out: You come as a paying guest and you leave as a friend.

PETER & CHANTAL BLAKE   9 NOVEMBER 2017

Amazing view and great quality. Beautiful place to rejuvenate and relax. The hosts were also extremely friendly and welcoming. Cleanliness was a huge plus to the house as everything was spic and span.

GALIEMA SALIE   9 NOVEMBER 2017

We had an amazing time at Spykerklip and felt right at home. We will definitely make use of your establishment again

WENDY CAIRNCROSS   20 OCTOBER 2017

Perfect location with magnificent view of the ocean. Our host ensured that all our needs were met and he was warm and friendly. We will definitely visit Die Rotse again and recommend it to anyone who wishes to have a relaxing, carefree holiday.

WENDY CAIRNCROSS   20 OCTOBER 2017

Great way to break away from city life, amazing view, very tranquil and extremely friendly host Werner. We will definitely return in the future!!!!

BERTRAM DU PLOOY   17 AUGUST 2017

The flats are modern, spacious, well equipped with everything one needs for a short or longer stay. The location is spectacular, just steps from the dramatic Kleinmond sea front and the week kept walking paths that stretch for miles from the harbor to the beach and beyond. The sounds and views of the ocean are unobstructed from the balconies, and there are dramatic view of the mountains behind Werner and Lorraine are gracious and knowledgeable hosts who are there for your every need. Their family have been in this spot for centuries, and their knowledge of the history and the natural surroundings of the area is inexhaustible. If you have the good fortune to experience a Braai with the Pauws it is sure to be memorable.

TOM & LAURIE MORTON   27 JUNE 2017

Magnificent location right on the beach, spectacular views all round. The house is modern, beautifully decorated with every amenity imaginable. Well priced, with the hosts staying close by for easy check in and communication. Highly, highly recommend!

JANI & BUDDY VERSTER   3 JUNE 2017

Dankie aan Werner vir die gasvryheid. Die plek is pragtig en ons het elke oomblik daarvan geniet.

SIMONE NEL   14 APRIL 2017

All we can say is thank you for making our stay in Kleinmond such a fabulous experience. Die Rotse really did exceed all our expectations. We loved every minute and fully expect to be back in Kleinmond early next year.

PETE RICHMOND   22 MARCH 2017

Thank you most sincerely for your very kind and generous hospitality, you have a truly wonderful place and so well positioned. We have been very taken with Kleinmond and even may consider it a possible destination to retire to one day. Thank you also for your advice, we will certainly heed it. Very best wishes for your continued good health. Regards Mick and Penny.

MICK WALTERS   10 MARCH 2017

We had a fabulous holiday, thanks a million for your lovely hospitality, we will definitely be recommending you to others. God bless!

YUSUF PARUK   23 JANUARY 2017

The units can accommodate 6 persons however we were only two persons and the rates were adjusted accordingly. This is the second time we stay with Werner and Lorraine and always extremely happy with everything – I can recommend it to anybody. Thanks to Werner and Lorraine for an excellent peaceful relaxing holiday. Stayed January 2017, travelled as a couple.

ARNOLD DE VOS   14 JANUARY 2017

Many thanks for your awesome hospitality Werner – we loved our stay and would love to be back for more.

LOUISE FIELD   12 OCTOBER 2016

Thanks so much for the beautiful accommodation and your friendliness. It was such a pleasure being their for the weekend and enjoying the beauty of Kleinmond. I will contact you soon for our next weekend.

MERLIN & MELISSA DIETRICH   23 SEPTEMBER 2016

Julle het n pragtige plek met n ongelooflike mooi uitsig, voor en agter. Nogmaals baie dankie vir julle vriendelikheid. Ons sal verseker weer by julle aanklop vir verblyf.

GEOFFREY VLOK   20 AUGUST 2016

Thank you so much for your amazing hospitality – your house is beautiful and we had a fantastic time there! I will definitely be back and gladly recommend it to friends.

BRONWEN ZENGERINK   12 AUGUST 2016

Wil net graag vir julle sê "Baie Dankie" dat ons in julle plekkie kon gebly het, dit was regtig baie lekker gewees. Heerlik geslaap en julle plekkie het alles ingehad wat 'n mens kon nodig gehad het. Wil ook net sê dankie vir die "Heerlike Bobotie en slaai en perskes Lorraine jy mag maar, dit was regtig heerlik gewees. Wil ook net sê dankie vir jou gasvryheid en al die raad vir die Vrystaters Werner dit het ons baie gehelp. Sal beslus weer daar kom bly as ons in die omgewing is.

MANIE & DIRKA SWARTS   3 MAY 2016

We had a wonderful time in Kleinmond. Die Rotse is a little piece of heaven for us and we hope we could one day visit again. My children told me that they have never felt the need to go back to a place like they do about Kleinmond. We should have stayed longer.

LORA TRINCHERO   23 APRIL 2016

We had such a special stay at Die Rotse. Charming, beautiful cottage with a sea view on our doorstep and mountains in the background. Werner was such a source of information and a caring host. We had an unforgettable stay and we will just have to go back there again.

LORA TRINCHERO   23 APRIL 2016

I would like to thank you personally and on behalf of my parents for your hospitality and your wonderful sense of humor, which made our stay at Die Rotse an enjoyable and memorable experience, you have a great place.

ALEXANDER CHAVLOVSKI   12 FEBRUARY 2016

Thank you very much for a wonderful stay and for your warm hospitality. We will definitely recommend Die Rotse to anyone looking for a seaside escape in future.

DR SUZANNE O'HAGAN   7 JANUARY 2016

We really loved Die Rotse. Amazing out of this world views, right on beach. Extremely comfortable accommodation with everything you need and more. Amazing hosts with lots of advice on things to do in the area. We loved our stay here. It was first class!

TRACY CARTER   4 JANUARY 2016

Dankie jul vir die beste gemaklikste gastehuis nog ooit. Gaan defnitief aanbeveel.

LENARD LINGENFELDER   25 NOVEMBER 2015

We had a wonderful week-end. The house was perfectly situated on the rocks, clean, comfortable with all that we needed. We felt at home immediately. Thank you for your warm welcome and we are already planning our return!

CARMEN RABINOWITZ   22 NOVEMBER 2015

Drievis was amazing. .Dankie weereens vir n wonderlike naweek. Geniet die walvisse vir ons part ook. Groen van jaloesie.

LIEZEL BEAURAIN   21 AUGUST 2015

What a gorgeous place! Hearing the waves crash against the rocks every night, the fresh air, the view, the hospitality.. What a beautiful home inside and out. We really had a great time and cannot wait to return.

WERRIE AND ISLA   21 MARCH 2015

Perfect Hosts Dearest Lorraine and Werner You certainly must be the most considerate and caring hosts in the country. Your guests are truly pampered and provided with more than they could possibly need. Your skills at sorting problems are legend. Thank you, Thank you. Tony, Libby and Irene Jan 2015

LIBBY ARDINGTON   4 JANUARY 2015

Ek wil julle komplimenteer op die wyse waarop alles by julle gastehuis gedoen word. Dit is van uitstaande gehalte en ek gaan verseker mense verwys en ons sal self weer kom kuier.

RAINER & CHARMAINE BOSHOFF   18 OCTOBER 2014

We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend your establishment and would definitely stay over again next time we visit your part of the world.

JIMMY SHORT   15 SEPTEMBER 2014

Thank you very much for allowing us to stay at Die Rotse, and for accommodating us at such short notice. It truly is a mark of good hospitality, flexibility and professionalism. Both Margaret and myself enjoyed ourselves tremendously and will certainly return someday soon, we hope. We have already mentioned this to our children (Kerry 26 and John 24) and would love to spend some quality family time at your place.

MARK CLIFFORD   13 SEPTEMBER 2014

We want to thank you for your kindness & hospitality, we really enjoyed our stay

DAVID AND LYNETTE HUNTER   3 SEPTEMBER 2014

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, hosting, attention to detail and allowing us to enjoy your home. We will definitely be back soon – the tranquil setting make it the perfect holiday destination.

ANITA GRIESEL   25 APRIL 2014

Thanks again for a wonderful stay, Time had no effect on a good relationship, Not only "Die Rotse" looks magnificent, But your hospitality was above all expectations, Difficult to improve when you are on top of your game! I will recommend your place to any SA or foreigners coming to this part of the world all year around.

JEAN LUC BLATTES   24 NOVEMBER 2013

Ons is MAL oor die plek, en wil verseker weer in die nabye toekoms soontoe gaan. Nogmaals baie dankie vir al jul moeite en gasvryheid.

ANNAMART MULLER   30 AUGUST 2013

Die Rotse is a true home from home and Werner and his staff and the Kleinmond scenery made for a most memorable experience.

ADV. JAN GROBLER   26 AUGUST 2013

We are very grataeful that we could stay in your beautiful house after a long evening looking for accomadation without success. We had a wonderful time there in you beautiful country and it was so exciting to be able to see the whales thanks to you. We also saw the the Penguins and we enjoyed all the coast down to Cape Town but we were not able to see the West Coast Route because we ran out of time, which was a shame but this will be a chance for returning some time again. Be for sure that we will recommend your place to everyone we learn who wants to go there, even if we come back we will conntact you. Thank you so much, again. Best regards Rufina Jimãnez Spain

RUFINA JIMãNEZ   10 AUGUST 2013

Werner, ek wil net weereens baie dankie se vir die gasvryheid en die fantastiese verblyf. Ons gaan Die Rotse definitief aanbeveel en hoop om self ook weer te kom besoek aflê.

ANITA MEYER   14 JULY 2013

Alles wat ons gehoop het Die gastehuis is werklik alles wat ons voor gehoop het. Die eenheid was baie goed toegerus, klipgooi van die see af en loopafstand strand toe. Ons was ook beindruk met die verwekomings e-pos van die gasheer wat baie duidelik en persoonlik al die inligting bevat het wat ons nodig sou kry. Die verwelkoming was baie vriendelik en ek kan die plek sonder twyfel aanbeveel. Overall Rating: Value for money: Customer Service: Cleanliness: Location: Safety: Victor Kotze - Traveling with spouse/partner - May 2013

VICTOR KOTZE   24 MAY 2013

Hi Werner. The accommodation was simply perfect, and could not have asked for better. Thank you for everything you did to make the stay so perfect and ideal for our race.

NICCI HOLVEC (CONTENDER AFRICAX)   14 JANUARY 2013

"Eight stars" Braai, watch the whales, walk on the beach, walk to the mountains, see the penguins, enjoy the hospitality of the owners Mr. and Mrs. Pauw. I did it all, except the whales as i missed them for "one second" (one month). I originally come from Slovenia, Europe and Kleinmond will definitely stay in my good memory. If Dubai is 7-star then this is 8-star to me. :) Thank you! Matej Rancigaj (Slovenia) - December 2012 This review is shown on TravelGround.com

MATEJ RANCIGAJ (SLOVENIA)   8 DECEMBER 2012

Liebe Lorraine, lieber Werner, herzlichen Dank für Eure Gastfreundschaft. Wir haben den Aufenthalt bei Euch sehr genossen, vor allem die tolle Aussicht auf das Meer mit seiner tosenden Brandung. Der traditionelle Braai war super lecker. Außerdem haben wir viele interessante Informationen über die Gegend und das Leben in anderen afrikanischen Ländern erfahren. Vielen Dank dafür. Wir freuen uns auf ein Wiedersehen.

JUTTA UND BERT SELLE   7 APRIL 2011

We had the pleasure of staying at "Die Rotse" for a weekend, and I wish I could have stayed there forever! The view from my bedroom window was absolutely stunning. It feels like you could just reach out and touch the sea. If the sea view did not take your breath away, the magnificent mountain view from the kitchen will most definitely do!! The host family thought of every single little luxury you could imagine to make us feel special and welcome. Thank you Werner and Lorraine for the snoek, velvet pudding, wine and hospitality and great company!! You will see us again ... Soon!

KAREN REINHARDT   21 MARCH 2011

Liebe Lorraine, lieber Werner. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in Eurem Hause durchweg genossen: Von der Aussicht auf die an den Felsen brechenden Wellen über die uns gegebenen Informationen zur Gegend sowie über das Leben in Südafrika und anderen afrikanischen Ländern bis hin zum traditionellen Braai. Herzlichen Dank für Eure Gastfreundschaft! Wir freuen uns sehr auf ein Wiedersehen!

BIRGITT BRINKMANN   21 MARCH 2011

Thank you most sincerely for your very kind and generous hospitality, you have a truly wonderful place and so well positioned. We have been very taken with Kleinmond and even may consider it a possible destination to retire to one day. Thank you also for your advice, we will certainly heed it. Very best wishes for your continued good health. Regards Mick and Penny.

MICK WALTERS   17 MARCH 2010


 

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