"A big thank you to Terry and Tim for the best home from home experience.
I spent a month at Riverlea and loved every day spent there.
Robins Nest is tranquil, clean and well serviced and Terry has added personal touches to the room to make you feel welcome and "at home"
Thanks also to Ha..."
"It is the cleanest, most beautiful place. I was so well received and it was an incredibly nice time for me.
I will definitely visit here again."
"Thanks Terry for an awesome stay at your establishment- this must be one of the best establishments that I have used. I will definitely return, the neatness and comfort is of very high standard and at a very affordable price."
"Definitely worthwhile accommodation and we will certainly return. The details are perfect, the room comfortable, the host and the views are perfect. "
"After 3 weeks on a bus it was so lovely to be able to unpack and stay in one place for awhile. It was such a wonderful surprise when we walked in, the place looks like it is out of a Home and Garden magazine! Beautifully decorated and so cozy and welcoming with fresh flowers. Terry has looked after ..."
more"A very comfortable stay in beautiful room and surroundings, very kind hostess
Will stay at Riverlea again! "
"An amazing find. We were made to feel so welcome. Our suite was impeccable and so comfortable. A superb and convenient location."
"Myself and a work colleague enjoyed a 2 night stay at Squirrels Leap at Riverlea. The host Terry was very friendly and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed the quaint neighborhood and the neat, well supplied and decorated accommodation. The unit was beautiful, extremely comfortable and warm and all the..."
more"Riverlea is simply the best b and b - nothing was too much trouble for Terry who was an outstanding hostess - beautifully appointed spacious and comfortable accommodation with great attention to detail as well as sumptious breakfasts if required. We were made most welcome and Riverlea really was hom..."
more"Accommodation was superb with plenty of space and adequately equipped kitchenette.Great hospitality and very helpful.We would definitely stay there again."
"A wonderful sanctuary to come home to.A home away from home."
"Wonderful stay. We are looking forward to visiting Riverlea again."
"We were very impressed with the high standard of accommodation at Riverlea. Our suite - Squirrel's Leap was immaculate and beautifully decorated and equipped with everything we needed. Terry is a charming and attentive hostess. Nothing was too much trouble for her and we had a wonderful stay. We..."
more"The accommodation was fantastic, very comfortable. The hosts were brilliant & very friendly.
This was a great start to my trip to the Cape."
"Most enjoyable stay. Gracious hostess. Highly recommended"
"We had an amazing holiday and this was mostly due to our stay at Riverlea. Squirrels Leap was lovely and the host, Terry couldn't do enough for us, especially as we had a six month old baby! Riverlea is set in the ideal position for sightseeting and the breakfasts were amazing as well! Highly recomm..."
more"Beautiful room; excellent facilities; serviced every day. An absolute pleasure to stay there. Lovely garden."
"Robin's Nest: Spacious, spotlessly clean, comfortable suite. Hosts very welcoming yet completely respectful of our privacy. Breakfast was excellent.
Highly recommended."
"Very nice stay in a very good guesthouse. Riverlea knows what hospitality means."
"My wife and I visited SA for a long overdue return to our home country to visit family, friends and places we love. Cape Town was the last leg of a 7 week trip. We are so thankful that our pre-trip research uncovered this outstanding B&B which put the icing on cake of a fantastic trip.
Loca..."
"The place was absolutely beautiful.
The host was amazing, very welcoming, thoughtful, warm and free spirited soul. My husband and I had a pleasant stay in Capetown. Thank you RoomsForAfrica for the wonderful service too. You communicate very well.
Thank you"
"Exquisite!! Terry (host) lives and loves her accommodation, so many lovely details all around that makes you just feel comfortable. She is extremely helpful in every manor and always finds an answer to any question.
If you need time off here's the place to stay- home away from home.
Not to f..."
"What a great stay. Comfortable and large room fully self contained. Beautifully decorated with every need catered for. Excellent breakfast and Terry is a great host. Just sorry we can't stay longer."
"My wife and I would like to thank you and Tim for a wonderful stay at Riverlea. Your wonderful and warm reception from the day we arrived was exceptional. The tranquil and peaceful setting of Riverlea also added to our pleasant stay. Neatness and cleanliness was never compromised. Your willingness t..."
more"Everything was lovely, clean and very comfortable. Terry was kindness itself and her hospitality exceptional.
We really enjoyed our stay at Riverlea."
"Riverlea Squirrel's Nest - a Bed and Breakfast offering excellent hospitality and comfortable accommodation. The crisp white linen and tastefully decorated rooms also offered a sweet surprise - Terry left Easter treats for our daughters (and for the parents as well)!
We can highly recommend Riv..."
"The stay was very nice. It was by far the best value for money in accommodation in Cape Town and I would most definitely recommend it to others."
"What a lovely establishment!
With squirrels scurrying in the lush garden and leaping from tree to tree, this quaint and very private flatlet at Riverlea, "Squirrel's Leap", provided more than expected!
Extra personal touches, often missed in commercialised accommodation, made our ..."
"This is a great place to stay. Wonderful hosts who have thought of everything makes for a great comfortable stay."
"What an absolute gem in the heart of Constantia. The pristine cleanliness, remarkable attention to detail and homely comfort is hard to come by. The rooms are very spacious and all the little extras. A very well stocked fridge with essentials like milk, juice and even a marvellous bottle of wine. ..."
more"Four of us spent six very happy and comfortable nights here. Great location, very quiet, the two apartments are spacious and very well appointed. We waited for nothing, Terry looked after our every need. Highly recommended."
"Words cannot express our appreciation at the outstanding hospitality received and the excellent accommodation offered. The breakfast was superb with the best crisp bacon I have ever eaten. Our every need was attended to. We had a late arrival and found our fridge stocked with yogurt, butter, frui..."
more"Riverlea ~ Triple "A".......Amazing, Awesome Accommodation!!!!
I would not hesitate to HIGHLY recommend Riverlea to everyone I know!!! We were welcomed, on our arrival, by Terry (the owner) in the most wonderful warm and friendly manner! The establishment is furnished in a way that is extremely ..."
"In a 'nut-shell'!!!.... Our 'Squirrel's Leap' suite was Absolutely fabulous, spotless, comfortable, beautifully decorated and had those special touches that make a holiday memorable."
"Fantastic, relaxing, beautifully furnished, home from home, attention to detail, great host, etc. This is a real gem. Will definitely stay there again! Have recommended it to others. Thanks Terry!! "
"Welcomed by a gracious hostess, we walked into a beautiful room furnished with soft, neutral colours. There were special touches of roses, lavender and chocolates - evidence of care, thought and pride in her establishment. The rooms were immaculate yet warm and had everything needed to make one's st..."
more"Riverlea is beautiful. The rooms are spacious and every tiny attention to detail is there. Terry was extremely friendly, welcoming and totally made me feel at home and I, for sure, would stay there again when I next visit the Constansia area. "
"I have just returned from a wonderful holiday in South Africa made all the more special by my stay at Riverlea. From the time of my first correspondence with Terry up until the moment I left I was not disappointed. My friend and I stayed in Robin's Nest which was tastefully decorated, beautifully ma..."
more"We had an amazing weekend. It was our first wedding anniversary and Terry went out of her way to make the weekend extra special. She was so friendly when we arrived and we got a lovely surprise when we entered the room. I can recommend Riverlea to all my family and friends, and would definitely stay..."
more"Riverlea could not have been a better choice for us. It's description on the "Rooms for Africa" website was what first attracted us to book there. We were thrilled when on arrival we were met by the owner in person and given a warm welcome. Comfort, cleanliness and every attention to detail were p..."
more"Excellent facilities and service. Attention to detail is noted. I will definitely book at Riverlea in future. Thank you! "
"We had a great time at Riverlea. Terry our hostess was very accommodating. She helped us find a great restraint, order pizza to be delivered and fixed a very nice breakfast. Our rooms were very nice and clean. We loved it there and when we are in Cape Town again we will definitely stay there. "
"Riverlea is a wonderful place to stay. The room is lovely."
"The owner Mrs. Terry Watkins-Baker is a very nice person, who takes very much care of her visitors. The apartment was very nice, clean and equipped with all facilities needed. You always had the feeling you are at home! We enjoyed our stay very much. It was a great place of hospitality. I would alwa..."
more"We still miss Riverlea! In locating this guesthouse, we found two gems: the property itself and Terry, the "hostess with the mostest". We had misgivings about self-catering, something we had never done before, but we are now avid fans. Our room was spacious, comfortable and beautifully appointed. Wi..."
more"We really enjoyed our stay at Riverlea.
Terry has really a sense of hospitality and her pieces of advice were useful to accomodate the visit of Cape Town and its surroundings.
It is really a place I would recommend for people you want to stay in Cape Town.
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"We have stayed in more than a few B and B's in South Africa and Riverlea is certainly in the top three. Bright, spacious and clean rooms with meticulous attention to detail everywhere; most helpful and pleasant hostess; lovely area with good restaurants and great wineries nearby; safe parking and go..."
more"We enjoyed Riverlea as a perfect accommodation for Cape Town. Situated close to the wine yards of Constantia it offers beautiful and spotlessly clean rooms in a quiet environment. Even when arriving late in the evening Terry offered us her warm hospitality. Delicious breakfast have been served and s..."
more"Located perfectly to visit the peninsula and Cape Town. Robin's nest is a very nice and comfortable room. The welcome was very friendly and warm. Perfect breakfast. We loved our stay."
"Squirrel's Leap at Riverlea looked good on their web site but the comfort of the accomodation and the care displayed by Terry, the owner, exceeded our expectations beyond measure. The accomodation was spotlessly clean and provided everything needed for a self catering holiday with an en suite bathro..."
more"I regularly stay at only the best hotels internationally, arriving at Riverlea; I was really stunned by the nice hospitality of Terry. When phoning her on my way to the guesthouse she immediately knew who I was and greeted me on my name. The unit is spacious and the photo's on the web site does no..."
more"Terry is just the epitome of hospitality - I had my 85 year old mother with me so any travelling for her is a challenge and Terry seemed to anticipate absolutely everything that we would need and need to know. The accommodation is so pretty, spotlessly clean, warm and inviting - cannot think of any..."
more"We had a lovely stay at Riverlea (Robins Nest), found the room spacious and cosy and Terry to be a perfect hostess (the breakfast was outstanding). Moreover Riverlea is perfectly located - the highway taking you back to Cape Town is just a minutes drive away and so is the stunning Constantia Wine Ro..."
more"We arrived when the heavens opened, and was well received by a smiling Terry, who made us feel so welcome from the time we arrived. The spacious, warm and beautiful room and bathroom was extremely pleasing on the eye. Being offered a sherry just helped warm us up. Having partied too late, we arrived..."
more"On arrival, we were met by Terry the owner in the car park. She has this most wonderful, warm and infectious smile which immediately made us feel welcome. As she took us up to the rooms she explained everything about her self and her family, making us feel welcomed into their home. The rooms were sp..."
more"Its when things go wrong that you really appreciate a good host, and being ill on holiday is no fun but Terry & Tim were superb. They helped get my girlfriend and I to the nearest clinic and showed genuine interest in her well being.
This was in addition to very tasteful and immaculately p..."
"In South Africa, we tend to be accepting of sub standard service as a general norm. At Riverlea, not only was the accommodation superb, the level of service was among the BEST that I have ever experienced. Terry, the host, goes way beyond what is expected from a Guest House. When I am next in Cape T..."
more"From the moment I arrived at the Riverlea, my first ipression was how pretty and neat it was. The hostess Terry wasn't expecting me at that time but was so accomadating and showed me around happily. I wasn't actually going to be staying there, i had just come to have a look. (but I wished I was! i h..."
more"Accommodation newly renovated, attractive and clean. Fresh flowers made it homely. Kitchenette very useful.
Fruit, drinks and biscuits supplied as part of the service - nice touch
Separate entrance lets you come and go as you please. Room serviced unobtrusively.
An excellent B ..."