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Foxwood House

13 5th Street | Houghton, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
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Foxwood House
Ranked #65 of 188 Johannesburg B&B and Inns
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

I spent 2 days in Johannesburg and my first experience at Foxwood House was wow. tranquility like it is supposed to look in Cape Town but doesn't. I have since been up and down to Johannesburg all of 5 times and that is the only place i will stay at. The rooms are great fitted with Aircon, LCD Tv, full... More

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Hallevik, Sweden
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

I have stayed in this place so many times now and I will come back soon again. The staff are wonderful and very helpful. Just ask them and they fix it immediately. The food is excellent, no matter if it is breakfast. dinner or lunch. The rooms are spacious and very nice decorated. After a hectic day it's nice to... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

I was quite surprised at a particularly vitriolic review regarding Foxwood House pertaining to the Christmas lunch (2012). As we are all aware when travelling, no venue can ever be 'all things to all people'. It all depends on what you are looking for and one would do well to carefully choose the environment you require. Yes, the food was... More

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foxwoodhousesa, Owner at Foxwood House, responded to this review
25 January 2013

Mike F, I am truly grateful for such a beautifully written review, in terms of style and content. All my staff would like me to thank you - and so do I - for the time and effort you have taken to write and post your review. We are doing our best, mostly to a highly sophisticated clientele who appreciate... More

Lanseria, South Africa
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48 reviews 48 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

We chose Foxwood House for Christmas Lunch but were very disappointed with the food. We arrived at 13h00 and were seated under the trees in the garden which was pleasant as it was a hot day. The set menu was priced at R400 per person however the selection of food did not live up to such a premium. The starter... More

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foxwoodhousesa, Owner at Foxwood House, responded to this review
24 January 2013

We are astounded by the response. All our guests at the meal were exceptionally happy and satisfied with the value for money they received, and we have had guests attending the Xmas lunch sending us photos of their groups and thanking us for the wonderful afternoon. I approached this specific group - a beautiful young mother, young man, baby and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

I travel extensively to Johannesburg on business and being so tired of the usual Sandton hotels was keen to try this guest house recommended by work colleagues. I was impressed with ability to check in early on day of arrival for 3 night stay. There was however little evidence of actual staff at reception when I checked in; reception is... More

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foxwoodhousesa, Owner at Foxwood House, responded to this review
1 November 2012

Dear Grant All comments are greatly appreciated. Dominique is delighted - though his colleagues feel their roles have possibly not been recognized - Loveness and Clinton, our two chefs, Dominique's colleague Sam, the cleaning staff Thandi, Cynthia and Mavis etc etc! Dominique is surprised that you haven't told him about the peacocks during your stay - which is a pity... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

How nice that one can stay in a place that feels like home. From the moment you enter Foxwood you feel as if you have arrived home. The staff is friendly and very accommodating and the rooms are stunning and large so are the bathrooms. It's an historical home, and everything is done so tastefully. The service was excellent and... More

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Copenhagen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2012

I was sceptical to staying at a guesthouse at first, but my scepticism was put to shame. As someone who spends more than 150 nights in hotels each year, I must say I absolutely loved my 5 day stay at the Foxwood House. Dominique - the duties manager - was an excellent host and ensure that I felt very much... More

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Hallevik, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

I have stayed at Foxwood many times and it is really a lovely place. The service is excellent, the staff very friendly and prompt. Quite a few times I have been running workshops and everything has gone very smoothly The food is great, especially the breakfast, which can be taken outside in the wonderful garden.

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foxwoodhousesa, Owner at Foxwood House, responded to this review
1 November 2012

Thank you for your review. We do realize it takes time out of a busy schedule to comment - be it on this website or an e-mail directly to us - and it is greatly appreciated. There can be nothing more beautiful than an early morning breakfast in our gardens outside - weather permitting (as summer rains are a constant... More

Potchefstroom, South Africa
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

The service was excellent. The Hotel and facilities are absolute unique The Theatre on the grounds are special and intimate and the food on Chirstmas Day Excusite! Garden a Haven in the middle of Johannesburg, your stress levels totally down after a visit to Foxwood House.

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Johannesburg
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2010

My organisation co hosted an event with a UK organisation last week. The person organising our event and taking care of all the bookings was absolutely incompetent and useless. An enquiry was made in April 2010 for conferencing requirements for September. The booking for a 3-day conference and 12 rooms was confirmed on 9 July 2010 and credit card details... More

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Address: 13 5th Street | Houghton, Johannesburg 2198, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Greater Johannesburg > Johannesburg
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Ranked #65 of 188 B&Bs / Inns in Johannesburg

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