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Mooring House

4 Mayfair Avenue | Helena Heights, Somerset West 7130, South Africa
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Mbabane, Swaziland
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

Poor service and follow up. We booked accommodation through the website and over the phone, gave our credit card details by email. Something went wrong with the credit card, and the owners just cancelled, without informing us - we called a few days ahead and got fobbed off with an email telling us they thought the reservation was made "obsolete".... More

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Belbroughton, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

We agree with all the other reviews that this has been the happiest and friendliest place we have stayed in South Africa. Gary and Miriam made us welcome from the moment we arrived. We could not buy wine on a Sunday so Miriam gave us a bottle. Gary came over later to say it was not good enough for us... More

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Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We were three people staying at Mooring House and it exceeded every expectation. As employees of a charitable organisation, we have to search far and wide to find such a great find as Mooring House. We all had seperate spacious beautifully decorated rooms, but could sit and work together due to the lounge area in the one section. The breakfast... More

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Hannover, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

We were 2 couples. We stayed at Mooring House for 2 weeks in January 2012. We loved the accommodation (2 self-catering garden-facing rooms, spacious with all your need). The garden was great and very beautiful with different areas to sit and relax or take a swim in the pool. A typical South African Braie evening was organised by Garry and... More

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Osnabrück
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2011

Staying at the Mooring House was more than the cherry on the top and made our whole visit to Somerset West a very special one. A dreamy garden and Garry, Miriam and family we really hope to see again.

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010

Well located close to Somerset West, Cape Town, airport and The Strand. Amazing views of the Helderburg and great opportunity for a brisk evening walk up the slopes of the mountain to be rewarded with wonderful views over False Bay and surrounding mountains. Everything you need in the apartments so great for Self Catering. Very welcoming, helpful and knowledgable hosts.... More

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5 September 2010

Rain spiders (or proper term being the African Huntsman Spider) appears extremely scary to those who do not like spiders, but they are actually not aggressive and will not bite unless they feel threatened or provoked but are certainly not deadly to humans. They get their name from fear of the rain and seek shelter a day or two before... More

Somerset East
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010

Stunning tranquil gardens, accomodation clean, bright, spaceous and very comfortable! Wonderful for the whole family, close to shops, very practically situated! Brilliant atmosphere, and very private! Thanks, we enjoyed our stay, we wish it was longer and for a holiday to really appreciate, maybe next time!!

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letty299
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2010

Gary and miriam are knowledgeable freindly hosts and made our stay very enjoyable. We can't recommend them highly enough. Rooms were comfortable, position excellent, and in it's way as good as the Lord Charles down the road.

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Niedernhausen, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2011
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Additional Information about Mooring House

Also Known As:
Mooring House Somerset West, South Africa - Cape Town
Address: 4 Mayfair Avenue | Helena Heights, Somerset West 7130, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Somerset West
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 17 Speciality lodging in Somerset West
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ideal location for holiday accommodation - Somerset West is only 20 minutes from Cape Town International airport. Mooring House offers comfortable lodgings in a tranquil garden setting. Ideal for groups or the individual traveller. ... more   less 

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