Guest User
February 21, 2023
I was impressed with this property from the start. El-Anne runs a tight ship, although she was away when I visited and Veronica stood in for her. The guest house is traditional and authentic, the old house a treasure trove of antiques and curiosities from a bygone age. My room ('Peperboom'), with aircon, was large and comfortable, with a good quality king size matress and comfortable armchairs (often overlooked in in some establishments) with good natural light for reading. Dinner in the delightful main dining room was excellent, remarkable, in fact, for a Sunday night in practically the middle of nowhere at the tail end of the season. There was a decent selection of both mains and starters on the menu. I had pea soup (with an excellent bread) followed by ostrich in a red wine jus, with delicious veggies, and a glass of Merlot. Rowan is the overall go-to guy, the chef and general overseer, is very competent and receptive. There was a problem with the water pressure related to loadshedding, which was promptly sorted out, although this has become a chronic complaint in many small towns. Willowmore is a pretty dorp, beautifully situated in the hills at the start of the Baviaanskloof. I'm sure breakfast will live up to the standards of dinner. Around R1 300 (single, DB&B, all in). Recommended!