Cape Dutch Quarters - Tulbagh

Thanks so much for accommodating us on such short notice. We had a delightful stay. The villa was spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. We were short of nothing - the kitchen was very well equipped and the outside braai area was like home away from home. We enjoyed everything the villa had to offer. Thanks for making our stay pleasant and comfortable. Will defs be back.

We had a truly lovely stay at the charming Cape Dutch Quarters. I loved the friendly host and was received well. The bedding and linen were clean, as were the room and its air conditioning was a treat in the heat. ||Breakfast was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The property has a unique and peaceful presence and is well located to explore Tulbagh.||||We would highly recommend this B&B to anyone looking for comfort, great service, a nice breakfast, and a personal touch.

First and foremost, the receptionist Charmaine Langeveldt was terrific and accommodating. The place is antique but very functional in a very good way. Our family room had everything we needed, was clean and spacious. The beds were comfortable with clean linnen. The cherry on the cake was the breakfast setting and layout in a beautifully decorated room filled witb antique furniture. Beautiful. Highly recommended.

​This is a collection of establishments, and our accommodation was allocated based on our group size and availability. We were assigned one of the pet-friendly houses, and the kitchen was definitely the highlight—it was clearly well-equipped! The location is perfect; you walk directly out the house to lovely eateries and shops just off the main road. We enjoyed the lovely backyard, but guests should note that the pool is uncovered. A great, convenient base for exploring!

We stayed in the self-catering Family Loft, called “Luxury” on the website, but we felt it was a far cry, and despite high hopes we unfortunately wouldn’t recommend Cape Dutch Quarters. The site lists amenities for the room we stayed in as including a queen bed, but it was a double with a mattress that sags in the middle. The linen was clean but the pillows might be authentic from the Victorian era they were so lumpy. Issues with hot water supply and water pressure throughout our stay (attributed to a municipal issue, but unresolved and inconvenient). We had to ask multiple times for a hairdryer - one of the complimentary facilities mentioned on the website - and eventually we were given a relic to use that was so ineffective we shouldn’t have bothered. Despite attractive photos online, our particular room was gloomy and poorly lit in reality. Air conditioning unit makes very loud clanking noises sporadically through the night. Service from Jayson was varied. Seemed friendly at times but also came across as snarky/ irritable. Called the venue we were going to be attending a wedding at (Mont Rouge) as “dodge” an likened it to a “pak stal”- not great ambassadorship for Tulbagh, which is very ironic considering his efforts to improve and advocate for the town, apparently being on various relevant tourism boards etc. (and in our experience this turned out to be untrue). My husband said he sounded annoyed when the keys we were given didn’t work, but Jayson then seemed surprised when he tried them himself and found it was actually the case. He did remedy this immediately. Charmaine at the front desk was warm and welcoming, a the other staff on the premises were all very pleasant. We were asked to tread carefully in our room so as not to disturb the guests downstairs. Fair as far as not dragging furniture around etc. but made us feel quite self-conscious and kept asking the kids to be careful, which wasn’t very relaxing for anyone despite them being pretty well-behaved. Overall, we will obviously not be returning to this particular establishment, and based on Jayson’s responses to other negative reviews it’s highly doubtful we’d be welcome to 😂 The town has an interesting history and some beautiful historic sites worth visiting.

Wonderful stay st this beautifully decorated old Cape Dutch home. We loved the furniture, Delft porcelain and art filling almost every space. Within walking distance of restaurants and other historical points of interest. Relax in the pool to beat the Tulbach summer heat or simply sit around reading one of the many available books. This accommodation is perfect for young and old to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. We will definitely be back.

We had a wonderful stay at Cape Dutch Quarters Guest House. The rooms were beautifully clean and neat, made us feel right at home. They have braai facilities and enjoyed relaxing by the swimming pool. A well-kept place—highly recommended for a peaceful and comfortable getaway!

Absolute charming cottage & host. Beautiful, quality decor. Breakfast served on Spode crockery surrounded by exquisite antique furniture & beautiful art. Calm, peaceful, clean, everything working, well- equipped. A wonderful experience!