"When we planned our road trip through the Karoo over the Christmas period, we didn't consider that all restaurants and shops would be closed for the public holidays. Well this fact did not deter the hosts and owners of Four Oaks Guest House in the quaint town of Montagu from providing a wonderfully ..."

"When we planned our road trip through the Karoo over the Christmas period, we didn't consider that all restaurants and shops would be closed for the public holidays. Well this fact did not deter the hosts and owners of Four Oaks Guest House in the quaint town of Montagu from providing a wonderfully hospitable and memorable experience. On arrival we were welcomed by Wendy and Simon and their delightful little daughter, Caley-Ann.

On remarking that we didn't plan our eating arrangements very well, Simon casually reacted 'not to worry - we always look after our resident guests', to which Wendy responded that she would knock up some snacks in the courtyard followed by dinner in the restaurant (which was closed) and 'is there anything we don't eat?'.

Wendy's culinary skills were dazzling, the wine was excellent and we felt extremely privileged to share our hosts' table. (The 'Black Gold' dessert was the cherry on the top!) We thoroughly enjoyed the remainder of our two night stay and the company of our new friends. Our room was comfortable with fresh white linen, a much-needed air conditioner and the chance to laze and catch up with a movie on the flat screen TV. There was a pool for our daughter to take a splash with Caley-Ann and Route 62 was on the door step. We can highly recommend the experience and hope to create another opportunity to return to Four Oaks Guest House in the future.

Gregor, Debbi and Riley Schafers

Johannesburg"

"We had a very comfortable room in this lovely old building full of Montague character. The host and hostess were welcoming and good company over a bottle of wine in the bar. "

"A lovely guest house. Professionally managed. Rooms are neat and very clean. Meals are perfect with a wide variety of meals to choose from. Situated perfectly so not far to walk to any of the historical points of interest. Can recommend this spot."

"We had a good stay at Four Oaks Guest House. The host was very friendly and helpful. The best on this stay was the excellent dinner."

"We spent 1 night at the Four Oaks B&B. We were well received by the owners. The room was comfortable and clean, and the food was delicious."

"We stayed for 2 nights at this very nice guesthouse. It was a very nice atmosphere in the garden where we ate the breakfast and one of the dinners, the other had inside the restaurant. The food was very good. I can highly recommend this guesthouse.
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"We had a great time sadly only the one night, we really enjoyed the service and a fantastic meal. Great garden to relax in and a great place to stop off. We highly recommend it and will be on our list on our next trip."

"We loved our stay - the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was very comfortable with good attention to detail - special magazines, DVD’s , fluffy white towels. The restaurant was fantastic, a true fine dining experience. You can visit Four Oaks Guesthouse and Templeton's Restaurant and ..."

"We loved our stay - the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was very comfortable with good attention to detail - special magazines, DVD’s , fluffy white towels. The restaurant was fantastic, a true fine dining experience. You can visit Four Oaks Guesthouse and Templeton's Restaurant and Montagu any time!"

"A very nice and intimate place to stay. Very quiet and friendly staff. The breakfast was very good. The room had a DVD player with a few films to choose from. The little town has plenty of good restaurants. We were lucky that we could park our car under a roof and behind a secured fence for the nigh..."

"A very nice and intimate place to stay. Very quiet and friendly staff. The breakfast was very good. The room had a DVD player with a few films to choose from. The little town has plenty of good restaurants. We were lucky that we could park our car under a roof and behind a secured fence for the night. "

"This was our first overnight stop along the garden route from Cape Town, we had had a busy time in Cape Town during our 2 day stay so it was so nice to stay at the Four Oaks as the setting was very tranquil and relaxing. The accommodation was excellent, very clean and tidy and excellent value for mo..."

"This was our first overnight stop along the garden route from Cape Town, we had had a busy time in Cape Town during our 2 day stay so it was so nice to stay at the Four Oaks as the setting was very tranquil and relaxing. The accommodation was excellent, very clean and tidy and excellent value for money. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced too. The garden area with pool was very peaceful relaxing and a good little sun trap. The pool was an absolute bonus to be able to dip in and cool off. We found the staff so friendly and nothing was too much for them. Very helpful...all in all we would definitely recommend this as a stop off on the wine route.....Excellent!"

"Accomodation was lovely, comfortable and clean. Hosts were very accomodating and nothing was too much . The beakfast was hot, wholesome and filling and meals excellent. A very pleasant stay indeed and will highly recommend it."

"My girlfriend and I needed a place to go just to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a night. We were treated superbly by the Four Oaks staff and had a wonderful time. We were also pleasantly surprised by the facilities available for the price we were paying, your really do get value..."

"My girlfriend and I needed a place to go just to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a night. We were treated superbly by the Four Oaks staff and had a wonderful time. We were also pleasantly surprised by the facilities available for the price we were paying, your really do get value for money.
The cuisine was delicious at the restuarant and breakfast the next morning was healthy, tasty and sufficient.
I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone, whether you want to get away for a few days, or just passing through."

"We felt welcome as soon as we arrived. Our luggage was picked at the car, the staff were very friendly as the showed us to our room. It turned out to be nicely decorated and cosy. We were immediately asked whether we'd have dinner as we settled in which was such a relief as we were new in Montagu. T..."

"We felt welcome as soon as we arrived. Our luggage was picked at the car, the staff were very friendly as the showed us to our room. It turned out to be nicely decorated and cosy. We were immediately asked whether we'd have dinner as we settled in which was such a relief as we were new in Montagu. The DVD collection allowed us to relax after the journey getting to Montagu. The dinner was exquisite; there was a decent variety of wine to choose from. In spite of getting up late breakfast was still available for us. The staff were very informative as to the tourist spots in Montagu. We actually stayed an extra day!!! We’ll certainly be back in Montagu to see the snow and the Four Oaks Guesthouse we'll be our first choice accommodation."

"We stayed at 4 Oaks Guest House for a night en route from Mossel Bay back to Cape Town. Very friendly - great service and an excellent dinner at Templeton's restaurant - will certainly return - highly recommended - especially if you enjoy a good dinner and good wine!"

"Good service and nice location. We took our diner there and we really appreciate. Montagu is beautiful."

"Really lovely rooms surrounding an ambient courtyard. There's a small pool and garden to use to relax and cool down. The hospitality and advice was first class and the superb meal capped it all. I would happily recommend to one and all and next time I visit South Africa I intend to visit the area ag..."

"Really lovely rooms surrounding an ambient courtyard. There's a small pool and garden to use to relax and cool down. The hospitality and advice was first class and the superb meal capped it all. I would happily recommend to one and all and next time I visit South Africa I intend to visit the area again and will stay again. Thanks!"

"With the most relaxing atmosphere and views of the mountains, it is the best place to relax after a long days work - with the most kind and professional staff. Ending a day of resting and touring through the Montagu area, to be treated to the best food we have been served during our vacation in the ..."

"With the most relaxing atmosphere and views of the mountains, it is the best place to relax after a long days work - with the most kind and professional staff. Ending a day of resting and touring through the Montagu area, to be treated to the best food we have been served during our vacation in the Cape! 5 Stars to the chef and staff. What a great and memorable stay we had. We will surely return soon!"

"The rooms were comfortable, well furnished with modern decor. The restaurant was one of the best we visited in SA."

"We were very pleased with our stay at the Four Oaks. We had an early check-in and this was no problem. So our son could have his nap. The garden was lovely to play in. The restaurant was superb and we could easily have diner while our son slept.

Lovely room, great service. Perfect stay."

"Superb! We had stayed in the Four Oaks in 2003 (the night of Montagu's big flood) and loved it, so we decided to return on this trip. Now, although fairly pricey, under the Templeton's management it is even better. Small, friendly and comfortable, with unbeatable food and staff who have the knack of..."

"Superb! We had stayed in the Four Oaks in 2003 (the night of Montagu's big flood) and loved it, so we decided to return on this trip. Now, although fairly pricey, under the Templeton's management it is even better. Small, friendly and comfortable, with unbeatable food and staff who have the knack of always being quietly attentive, the Four Oaks team and staff can be proud of what they have achieved. We hope to be back, and will certainly recommend the Four Oaks to anyone we know who is visiting South Africa."

"We were met after a long days driving by a very friendly member of staff and were shown to our rooms. My husband and I had a room and our teenage son and daughter each had their own rooms and we were very pleasantly surprised by the sizes of the rooms and how lovely they all were - beautifully deco..."

"We were met after a long days driving by a very friendly member of staff and were shown to our rooms. My husband and I had a room and our teenage son and daughter each had their own rooms and we were very pleasantly surprised by the sizes of the rooms and how lovely they all were - beautifully decorated, snacks/drinks laid out for us, maps and info, plus little lavender sprigs dotted around making the room feel very welcoming. There were TV’s in each room with a selection of DVD's, and the bathrooms were all very modern and well equipped with great showers. We ate in the restaurant as we had read some very good reviews and comments on it, and we were very impressed. The food was delicious, had one of the best steaks ever, and everything was beautifully presented. After a very comfortable night sleep, breakfast was also delicious and although our son was unwell with a bug he had picked up earlier on our travels, the staff at Four Oaks made a breakfast up for him to take to his room. All in all we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay, were well looked after, and would not hesitate in returning in the future and recommending this lovely find to our friends and family."

"We felt really at home. Very friendly stuff and owner. Rooms very nice and clean. Although the B&B is located at the main street (Long Street) it is very convenient.
Food in the restaurant is very good and nice food arrangements.
Montagu is also known for very relaxing hot Springs, which we ..."

"We felt really at home. Very friendly stuff and owner. Rooms very nice and clean. Although the B&B is located at the main street (Long Street) it is very convenient.
Food in the restaurant is very good and nice food arrangements.
Montagu is also known for very relaxing hot Springs, which we very much enjoyed.

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"Our stay at Four Oaks was charmingly comfortable. The Hosts are helpful and food delicious! For foodies this is a good stop! Rooms are comfortable and well decorated. Staff is well trained and focused on service. Lovely...
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"A warm welcome and a beautiful establishment. We were only sorry that the restaurant was closed on Sundays and we hadn't been told. But we found a very good alternative!"

"A very comfortable stay in a convivial atmosphere. Good room, superb evening meal (which needs to be booked due to popularity), excellent breakfast. And all of this enhanced by a caring owner and staff who make sure they cater for the needs of their guests. Definitely worth a visit."