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Birdwood Guest House

976 Arcadia Street, Pretoria 2004, South Africa
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Ranked #9 of 200 Pretoria B&B and Inns
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London, Canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The Birdwood Guest House was a wonderful oasis in the middle of Pretoria. We were a group of 10 university students and 3 instructors from Canada, visiting South Africa for a geological fieldtrip. We stayed at the Birdwood for 3 nights, and our stay was much too short. The host and staff were professional, but also very friendly, and attentive... More

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Norwich, England
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

I'm just back from two months in one of the Birdwood apartments, and I couldn't have had a better time. The service was so good: nothing ever seemed too much trouble. The flat itself was spacious and beautifully furnished (stunning bathroom and dressing room), with a delightful secluded patio outside. And the location is superb: a short stroll along a... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

I used to stay in the Courtyard in Arcadia until I discovered Birdwood by chance, and I never went back. I love the size, seclusion, and decoration of the rooms (well cottages mostly). There's a wonderful pool. Service is excellent; the waiters wear bow ties in the morning and the evening. And its the little touches, the attention to detail,... More

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Sollentuna, Sverige
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

I've stayed here on two occasions, once upstairs in the main building and once in a garden room. On both occasions the hosts turned themselves inside out to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The rooms are each personally decorated, with lots of space and comfy beds. Food is very nice, and the kitchen staff are quite loveable. Home... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

I stayed here a couple of years ago. My memories are of a lovely mini-village of rooms in a variety of buildings around verdant gardens. There is a pool, and excellent cooking from the friendly staff. Security is good. I would not hesitate to return.

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West Vancouver, Canada
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

Birdwood was first recommended to me in 1998. I went then, and have been back just about every year since, most recently in April 2012. Too many visits to count. I guess I have, at one time or another, slept in every room in the place, both main house, and the several garden cottages, many of them several times over.... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

From the first phone call to the final good bye, we had such a pleasant and enjoyable experience. The rooms are comfy, the food is delicious, and the staff are incredibly friendly! A special thanks to Efraim and Greta for taking care of us and seeing that our needs were met quickly and effectively.

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Toronto, Canada
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40 hotel reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

Spent a week at this wonderful guest house. I have no complaints. My room was sunny, spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The grounds are beautiful and there is excellent security. The breakfasts and dinners were wonderful. Friendly and attentive staff that go the extra mile to make sure you are having a pleasant stay. There is a... More

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melbourne
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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011

Just finished a one week stay at Birdwood and now I finally understand why people staying in guest houses. I stayed in the main house in a beautiful, old style room with en-suite and dressing room which was far more comfortable for the length of stay than a hotel room ever could be. The level of service was excellent and... More

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cambridge uk
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32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2010

I stayed here for three nights on business. They were very accommodating - I arrived at 8am but my room was ready and I was even offered breakfast. The place felt very secure with plenty of security and they also used a good taxi company for shuttling you around. It does have it's own style and perhaps is not the... More

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Address: 976 Arcadia Street, Pretoria 2004, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Gauteng > Pretoria
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Ranked #9 of 200 B&Bs / Inns in Pretoria

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