"My husband and I stayed at La Bastide as we were attending a wedding in the area. We were warmly welcomed and our room was very spacious and super comfortable. We had a lovely covered veranda where we could relax and have a drink and snack before heading off to the wedding."
"Very quiet and peaceful place to stay and get away from the busyness of the city. Very polite staff and owner also, really enjoyed my stay, shall come back again."
"We were so sad to only have one night at this beautiful, tranquil establishment which is nestled in the valley below the mountain. What a warm and friendly welcome we were given by Gwen.
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"Lots of places to visit nearby and very friendly and accommodating owners"
"Unit was well equipped . The shower can do with an upgrade "
"Lovely place with a beautiful green Garden. The welcome we received was super friendly, and we even got moved to a bigger room at no extra charge- a lovely surprise. Perfect if you are spending the night or have planned activities around the area. "
"The rooms have everything you need , comfortable, clean bed and bathroom ! Unfortunately, they are not very soundproof! Battled to sleep because of the noise from upstairs and next door rooms !"
"Lovely place. I would definitely recommend it! "
"Lovely and peaceful place to unwind,very neat and clean will definitely go back!"
"Loved the rustic and welcoming feel and the the very helpful people who made us feel so welcome and at home. They went out of their way to provide us with what we needled."
"The place is simple, but yet nice and private - exactly what we were looking for."
"Alles Alles was baie goed"
"We booked two self catering units the Geranium and Lavender cottages for two families traveling with kids for the weekend of the Ashburton Mountain Bike race which was held just around the corner at Van Gaalens Cheese farm. Both units are very comfortable and clean, they had a authentic country feel..."
more"Love this place. Love the atmosphere and the cottages. You have everything you need."
"We loved the cottage we stayed in very cozy and comfortable spacious and well catered for."
"Maybe carpet the floors entirely. Hospitality was great, everything was clean, organised and it all worked. Easy to find and close to the wedding venues. Perfect for our purposes - a sleep-over for a wedding."
"We would like to see a light under the car port. "
"Robin was friendly and welcomed us with open arms. The place is quiet,clean and peaceful,we really enjoyed it. We'll go again anytime, Thank you Safirinow and LA Bastide team"
"Nice quite accommodation in a peaceful setting. The host was kind enough to let us check in a tad bit early. Would have been great if there was an aircon :( ,other than that we had a good stay."
"Thank you Pauline for your friendly help driving as to the wedding venue and back it's was a really nice service that you guys do.
We enjoy staying over in the Geranium Cottage. Next time we need to stay more then 2/3 nights.
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"The stay was very nice. It was very easy to find. The rooms are beautiful and the host very friendly. I would definitely come back and would recommend la bastide to someone else. Thank you"
"We have nothing but good things to say about our stay at La Bastide
Pauline is extremely welcoming and professional and her staff are pleasant and professional too.
The cottage was lovely and clean and equipped with everything needed. We were only there for 2 nights but would gladly go..."
"We enjoyed our stay at La Bastide. Comfortable, friendly accommodation, conveniently located for attending weddings at Red Ivory and other local venues. "
"So quaint and lovely! Nice and quiet. The cottage had everything you need and the shower was amazing!"
"We were two families with three wild children. I can say that all of us had a wonderful time, the boys explored an exciting garden, friendly dogs, a jungle gym and a fresh and clean pool. There was lots to do in the area and Pauline was never tired of recommending and organizing for us. Very child-f..."
more"Great place with excellent views! Very child friendly, a home away from home. Will definitely be back again."
"We had a wonderful stay at La Bastide! What a wonderful little bit of French flair in the heart of Harties. Paulina made us feel right at home. "
"It is a very neat, safe and quiet place to stay with very friendly staff who are willing to go the extra mile for their clients. Many thanks to Pauline and her staff."
"We had a fantastic stay! The cottage is situated next to a field of lavender. We felt so welcome, our hostess Pauline was so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxing, the cottage is wonderfully furnished. We really enjoyed our stay."
"La Bastide will definitely see us again. Pauline was so friendly and helpful and the cottage is absolutely fantastic. Everything you need for a weekend away. "
"We had a nice time...its a place to go and relax and very friendly people...the place is quiet and relaxed and will definitely go back there again not in the too distant future. Thanks."
"Iyooh what a wonderful place, I felt so relaxed, in fact everyone was feeling relaxed and so happy,and Pauline thank you so much for making our stay at La Bastide a warm and comfortable one, the rooms were clean the pool as well the surrounding so peaceful, we wish to come back again."
"Nice house, nice family, sorry but only cash, no credit cards."
"After my unhappiness a well presented explanation about faulty coordinates and a power switch of geyser was given to me...I would like to thank La Bastide for a swift explanation and a total refund. It shows that their business is very professional and they take great pride to make a customer happy ..."
more"We had a wonderful stay, thank you so much for everything Pauline. "
"I had a short but lovely stay at La Bastide. I felt welcome from the moment I got there and was very happy with what I got for my money."
"We enjoyed our stay. The hostess was very friendly and helpful. "
"We had a great stay at La Bastide. Pauline was fantastic and a great host! We loved out breakfast under the oak tree!"
"Thanks a lot Pauline. Please keep up the good work."
"A warm welcome and attention to detail made our one night stay very pleasant. The delicious breakfast in a peaceful setting ended the morning."
"We went for a family vacation and we got what we were looking for, the rooms are close by, and the pool is just next to the rooms so it made it easier for us to check on the kids who were swimming.
They dont have kids swimming pool, but Pauline made it friendlier for them by providing floater..."
"We enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect and we could definetely go back. Great atmosphere, nice outing didn't even feel like going home."
"We had a wonderful stay at La Bastide, Pauline and her parents gave us a warm welcome. Keep up the good work and we are definitely coming back in 2013."
"Our stay at La Baside was really pleasant. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast whilst taking in the fresh morning air and the beautiful mountain views. Definitely the ideal weekend breakaway."
"Pauline was baie gasvry. Die plekkie is mooi skoon. Daar is alles wat jy nodig het. Ons het heerlik gekuier."
"We stayed at La Bastide whilst in the area for a wedding at Red Ivory Lodge. Pauline, our host was very friendly, and extremely helpful with recommending activities to do and even assisted with reservations for supper/breakfast.
Delightful venue with an amazing view and very comfortable room..."
"Peace on Earth."
"Pauline you are an amazing person and hostess. We really enjoyed our stay and will certainly be back."
"Our stay at La Bastide was lovely.
Pauline is very helpful, she attended to all our needs and made us and the children feel very welcome!
Everything was clean and comfortable in the rooms. There was only one problem - the toilet was leaking - otherwise very nice.
The views of th..."
"Extremely pleasant and comfortable. Thank you for your hospitality and excellent facilities."
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area a lot! There are nice walks and cycle trails in the area. A beautiful view of the Magaliesberg from the stoep. The accommodation was comfortable and cosy. Thanks so much for a special weekend."
"At La Bastide you can enjoy beautiful views of the Magalies Mountain and forget about work and worries. The owners of La Bastide are very hospitable and can give you great advice on which trips to do. Also for our three kids, ages 11, 12 and 15 it was a great place to be. They enjoyed the small po..."
more"We enjoyed our stay here very much. Received a warm welcome from Pauline. We ordered a breakfast basket and it was superb. I have never seen a dog that huge. But very gentle so no worries. We would like to make another trip to La Bastide."
"The stay was superb. Marianne is fabulous. Many thanks! "
"It was an enjoyable weekend away, very attentive and friendly hosts. Would definitely go back there again."
"We had so much fun, the cottages where beautiful, owners friendly and the great dane a wonderful add to this magnificent place. We would recommend it to everyone that are looking for a farm weekend away. Waking up with coffee, lavender and a picture perfect mountain view was spectacular. Thank you f..."
more"I would recommend La Bastide to any person seeking accommadation in the area. Rooms are neat and tidy, owners ensure that you feel at home. Overall, La Bastide deserve a 5 Star rating. Thanks for your friendly reception!"
"It was wonderful accommodation, thoughtfully furnished, comfortable and full of character. Hans and Marianne were welcoming and very helpful and I felt like one of the family. Breakfasts on the large, comfortable verandah overlooking the lavender with Magaliesburg in the background, were superb. On ..."
more"What a beautiful and friendly place. Brilliantly priced. We spend the night here en-route to a wedding at Red Ivory Lodge, very close and convenient."
"It was a very good stay. The owners were very helpful and friendly. All requests were promptly addressed."
"Very beautiful place , lovely for the kids and a relaxing get away for adults - will definitely recommend to those who require a peaceful and relaxing weekend"
"Very cute place! Need an aircon though as it's very hot!"
"Very Pleasant"
"I really have not had such an amazing time for so long until last weekend at La Bastide! Its tranquil, gorgeous and truly beautiful. The decor in the guest house is rustic and the ambiance is lovely. The view is spectacular, and just what we needed to get away from the city..
Awesome!"
"La Bastide comprises of a couple of beautifully constructed buildings, with attention to detail being quite an understatement. Its rustic, but comfortable, and tasteful - which seems something that is hard to come by these days. The backdrop of mountains, fields of lavender, and other wonderful ga..."
more"Heerlik, wonderlik om uit die stad uit te ry en jou skielik in skoon lug te bevind. Pragtige uitsig op die Magaliesberge en die mooiste laventel. 'n Hele veld vol daarvan. Die ontvangs was gulhartig en almal was so behulpsaam. Ons was 'n hele familie en kon ons eie ontbyt maak en dit onder die b..."
more"Our stay was simply ' Amazing' ! The whole experience was great, because coming from a city, we needed some peace and quiet ! If you want to visit a place, where there is nothing to do, then this is it. Perfect solitude ! "
"Our guest from Holland was really made to feel special and at home too. It is a beautiful place to get away for a few days, while feeling like home. Many thanks to you both for a wonderful weekend."
"Excellent and relaxing"
"We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend the place to anybody. Looking forward to going back for a longer stay. "
"The owner Gwyn who welcomed us was a lovely and friendly lady. She was helpful and accommodated us to the best of her ability. The place was clean and tidy. The room was spacious and comfortable. It suited us for what we needed it for. It was peaceful and relaxing. I would go back again if ever we w..."
more"We were warmly welcomed to La Bastide. Our room was quaint, clean and comfortable but I certainly would have appreciated a carpet on my side of the bed. The evening and early morning was cold and stepping onto a cold concrete floor was not great. The website needs to be updated, La Bastide does ..."
more"This was just the type of get away we needed. The place was clean and tidy. Very old styled type of place but homely and comfy. The bed we slept on was so comfortable. Even the light that shines into the room creates a satisfying atmosphere. The owner was nice, friendly and accommodating. The staff ..."
more"We had a lovely stay at La Bastide. Friendly staff, house lavender was neat and clean and spacious. Will recommend them to anybody."
"Amazing hospitality, the owner was extremely welcoming, the grounds were amazing as well as the cottage. The cottage was clean and inviting and the friendly dogs just topped it off! It is definitely great value for money!"
"I liked the amazing view. The rooms was spacious and the staff was friendly. I was happy with everything and what was advertised on the website was exactly what I got. My stay was great."
"I will definitely be coming back!
It is peaceful and the cottages have everything to make ones stay comfortable.
Thank you Robin for looking after me!
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Doug Dunbar"
"Nice place and friendly people. I would definitely stay there again!"
"The welcome from Pauline was very warm. Cottage well equipped. Surroundings are very peaceful. Great for a quick unwind and escape for Joburg."
" Our stay was warm and friendly despite of the winter cold!"
"Our stay was very pleasant. It was clean, simple, private and had a very nice country feel!"
"We had such a great time. The place was neat and tidy and offered braai facilities, thanks for this we managed to braai due to load shedding! Thank you Pauline."
"In my opinion La Bastide is a home away from home. The establishment is perfect which makes it a perfect place to visit. Each time I am there is like I am in my own home."
"This is our second visit to La Bastide, it is now our "home" in Harties. Pauline is always so welcoming and it is such a pleasure to arrive in a lovely setting."
"Pauline goes the extra mile. Thank you for spoiling us this weekend. Will see you soon"
"Our stay was very nice. It is a place we would visit again and will definitely recommend."
"Thank you for an excellent stay. We will revisit and recommend to others."
"We had a wonderful stay at La Bastide and will definitely try to revisit this place."
"We had an enjoyable stay at La Bastide. Pauline and her staff were all friendly and accomodating. Our children enjoyed the space for them to run around and were quite entertained by the owners two dogs. Overall a pleasant stay."
"Our little getaway to La Bastide was very relaxing and special. Pauline is friendly and helpful and makes us feel so at home. The lovely farm style cottage is neat and had everything we need. Even the dogs impress our kids. Running and hiding for each other in the lovely lavender garden was a highl..."
more"We booked the 2 bedroom family cottage at La Bastide. The cottage was clean and perfectly kitted. Our host Pauline was kind and welcoming. The view, amazing, and pictures we took - perfect. What a wonderful restful and easy stay. Pauline organised us a picnic breakfast basket which was delightful - ..."
more"We had a very pleasant stay at La Bastide. The hosts were very friendly and attentive. The surroundings are beautiful and we felt very private.
Would certainly recommend this place to anyone and would love to go back!"
"We were welcomed very warmly, and our stay was pleasant and fun."
"We had a great time at La Bastide the hosts were very friendly and the place is beautiful and very unique. We relaxed and enjoyed the views, and had an all round great experience. We will definitely be back! "
"I wish to start off by saying that we enjoyed ourselves as our primary objective was to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city life and we wished to be close to a picnic spot for the New Years day and we did not want to struggle by only leaving home the morning of the 1st to go and queue and..."
more"We all really enjoyed our weekend at La Bastide. The setting was beautiful. The owners were friendly & very helpful .We could not ask for any more than what was provided for us in the room."
"We were booked for a balloon flight. It was difficult to find accomodation for one night only. Marianne replied to my email on Saturday morning with the good news that she could satisfy our request for a one night booking. As I was born in The Netherlands it was a nice surprise to discover that our ..."
more"We had such a fantastic weekend at La Bastide, we didn't want to leave. It is so peaceful and the view is incredible. I would definitely visit La Bastide again in future."
"I found La Bastide to be a great place to stay with very warm and accommodating owners, The only problem I had was the lack of signage on the main road which made the place very hard to find"
"The place is very comfortable and well organised.
We had a pleasant stay and will definitely consider returning to La Bastide."
"The hosts at La Bastide made me feel at home. It didn't feel like staying in a guesthouse but like visiting family. The accommodation itself was very comfortable. My main criteria are good beds and a good shower and those two were very good. Considering that I had to run a half marathon the next mo..."
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