Reviews of Garingboom Guest Farm
Garingboom Guest Farm, 9992 Springfontein, South Africa
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely farm! Would definitely book again.
Nothing. All was great
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewA good feed.
As an overseas visitor it would have been better if the cash had been paid up front before our flight to RSA rather than on our final day. Excessive bank fees on the card.
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSuper and breakfast were great, very adequate. Easy to find off the main rd
All good
Reviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe often stay here on our way home from Port Elizabeth. It is a quiet and tranquil sheep farm in the Free State on which one experiences true farm hospitality and a warm welcome. While it is simple, it is comfortable, with piping hot water and a warm bed, good food and good company. Supper on request, served with delicious Karoo lamb. We had car key and battery problems and Abrie was fantastic in helping get us on the road. We look forward to catching up when we stay. Thanks for another happy stay.
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery personable and functional
Little outdated but well maintained
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful and peaceful.
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe love staying at Garingboom, its become a family tradition. My parents in law used to always overnight on their way up from Knysna. Its the 3rd time we have overnighted. A home away from home. You know dinner is going to be home cooked traditional karoo lamb with veggies. The breakfast is hearty and filling.
Nothing, other than perhaps now that the son has taken over, perhaps the rooms can be slightly modernised. Having said this, it shouldn't loose its karoo charm.
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewEverything was great... friendly, lovely setting, great hiking trails, would stay there again.
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe used the venue for an overnight stay only, would have loved to spend a bit more time at Garingboom. Take the dinner option as all home cooked meals.
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStunning location, wonderful friendly reception on arrival. Food delicious and perfect spot to break your drive to Cape Town.
The shower head in our bathroom needed replacing.
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful farm, friendly and welcoming reception, we loved our night stop over.
Reviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful stay at Garingboom. Abrie was an excellent host and our room was very clean and comfortable with everything that we needed. We had a beautiful view from our room and could sit outside and enjoy it. The trails on the property are fantastic and the food really wonderful too. Thank you for an excellent stay.
There was nothing we didn't like at all. Possibly brightening up the rooms with fresher colours might make it even better than it already is 😉
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery picturesque location for a well needed rest. Really friendly host, lovely Braai pack, wifi in the room was really handy, we’ll see you again :-)
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