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Peggy & Bob Wenrick, Tucson, Arizona, USA
“Beautiful and peaceful.Loe the clean line decor with the old house. Thanks to the friendly & helpful staff for an exceptionally pleasant stay. Chef is SO accomodating.
October 08” |
Hugh & Kathleen Church, New Mejico, USA
“For a beautiful friendly stay anywhere, the Dunkley Houseis tops-in Cape Town it was perfect for us.Thank you for your good advice friendly and helpful staff and the comfort of your surroundings-enhanced by breakfast! it is nice to play all day and come "home"at night!
October 08” |
Nary Sue, Marritt & Ralph Colaizzi, United States
“Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality. We will tell all our friends in the U.S. about your lovely attractions and warm staff. Thank you, thank you!
October 08” |
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Steve & Penny Bell, Manchester
“We will have to redesign the interior of our house to keep up to the standard. Thank you all for making our stay great, it was truly a home from home – just perfect.
October 08” |
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Saskia Gelderen & Cristina
“I loved your place. Very nice rooms breakfast and cookies were very delicious and the service was great. Thanks for everything .Dankie!
October 08” |
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Claire El-Jabi & Family (Allison, Jemma, Mr & Mrs Verdonk, Max,Lance & Myrna, Dubai & Plett SA
“We will be recommending your lovely, lovely guest house to everyone.Everuthing - every detail-just like being home, but with people....so luxorious, we loved being spoilt. Thank you!" - August 08” |
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Alex Negrin & Lidia Di Solvo, Italy
“It has been a pleasure to be hosted by the Dunkley Guest House and by its wonderfull staff. It has been better than staying at our own home!! Thank you ciao" - Aug 08” |
Lisa Biblio, United States
“This is an amazing place! The staff are wonderfull and inviting, the place is serene and well situated. I only wish that I could have stayed longer "- Aug 08” |
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Betty & Peter Schlesinger, Sydney, Australia
“wow- what a terrific stay many thanks to all the welcoming staff – great!"-
August 08
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Federica Magnoler & Stefano Mardegan
“Bellissimo! Caloroso solo come una cosa se eneilo! Grazie per la cordiale acoglienza"-
August 08” |
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Heidi & Lisa Soeters
“Dunkley House is a fantastic find! We enjoyed every second here & wish we could stay longer! Thank you all for such a wonderful stay! August 08” |
Thembabaloyi
“A place away from home outstanding"- August 08” |
Esti Veske, Bloemfontein, South Africa
“Very friendly service had a wonderful stay! Thank you so much August 08” |
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Mark and Rowena, Georgia, USA
“Wonderful hotel, great location, friendly & Helpful staff. What more could we ask??” |
Joel and Joan, Georgia, USA
“Beautiful modern rooms, really nice people, very helpful and good location. Thanks for the hospitality. Eunice is a fantastic chef!” |
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Blake, California, USA
“Thanks to all for a relaxing stay” |
Nikki and Tony, UK
“Many thanks for a fantastic stay, a warm welcome and an enjoyable and relaxing stay. Thank you all your hospitality!” |
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Harry and Jan, The Netherlands
“Best service ever received in a hotel! Just perfect, ambiance, staff, we will come back!” |
Alain, Canada
“Excellent stay! Thank you for the comfortable setting, the warm welcome & the helpful staff!” |
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Van Zandwijk party, The Netherlands
“Very nice place to stay! Thanks, very helpful!” |
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Deline and Matt, UK
“The staff is lovely. The architecture’s been preserved & Gosh, we just had a lovely time. Thank you.” |
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Rachel and Jeremy, UK
“Third stay at Dunkley house and the best guesthouse ever! Our engagement was made more special by the staff and kindness. ‘hope to be back very soon!” |
Regina and Patricia, Canada
“We are fortunate that a friend recommended Dunkley house – such a pleasant, warm, lovely place with friendly, kind and very helpful staff, our stay there has been wonderful in all ways! I think I will definitely stay here again in future trips to Cape town. Thank you so much for everything & your help!” |
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Lily Jouve, Namibia
“I agree with the Greenwood guide: Dunkley house is 'a gem worth digging for'” |
Amina, Dele and friends, UK
“This is indeed 'home away from home'! Very comfortable!” |
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Anthony and Tara, UK
“We have had a brilliant stay. The rooms are beautiful, staff really helpful. Thanks for making our stay special in Cape Town” |
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Barbara and Antonio, Italy
“Thank you for a beautiful stay in Cape Town” |
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Claudio and Lisa, UK
“Thanks for a woderful sta to kick-off our honeymoon! Eunice's breakfasts are indeed the best...Sara's hospitality was tops! Thank you again for everything!” |
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Helen and Clare, UK
“Wonderful, wonderful place! Thank you for everything!” |
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Jack and Kristen, Australia
“Fantastic city! We're thinking about coming back to live here we love it so much!Dunkley house and its staff are really cool! A special mention to Eunice + the kitchen staff for such womderful breakfasts + warm hospitality, and to Johnny for being such a great help + Michael + Sara” |
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Kathy and Doug, USA
“Great time, terriffic service, fine breakfast. I will recommend it to all my fellow travellers!” |
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Manuel and Cecile, France
“Thanks for a very nice stay and all the cosiness” |
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Richard and daughter Sarah, USA
“Thank you for a wonderful stay! This is a wonderful city and a beautiful Bed and Breakfast. Everyone here has been so welcoming, thank you!” |
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Robert and Louise, UK
“Thank you for your hospitality, we had a superb stay!” |
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Simon and Sarah, UK
“We have had a superb stay at Dunkley house: Our room was spectacular: Thank you for being such generous hosts, the perfect start for our honeymoon” |
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Simon, Canada
“Thank you for a wonderful stay, this is a beautyiful guesthouse” |
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Tania and Rachel, USA
“A fantastic stay, delicious breakfasts and Bay 4 is definitely paradise!” |
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Waylan and Leigh, USA
“Great service and warm smiles! Best wishes, God bless!” |
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Andrea and James, Germany
“Thank you so much for looking after us so well! The house is brill’, the staff are wonderfuland we are leaving (sadly) very relaxed. We are sure to be back!” |
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Virginia Ruffulo, Oregon, USA
“Wonderful lodgings, staff friendly and helpful…Great location too!” |
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Susannah, Annie and Sadie, Maine, USA
“Thanks for an amazing stay, so much to see, great city! Beautiful guesthouse with excellent service. Thanks, and I hope to return!” |
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Stephen Shaw & Rachel Brockie, UK
“Perfect finish to a wonderful holiday. Beautiful accommodation with friendliest of staff in all departments. 'Serendipitious'” |
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Maggie Gledhill party, UK
“Excellent service, lovely rooms, perfect stay. Very sad to leave...” |
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Van de Bree family, Netherlands
“What a wonderful place to be! We had a very good time. Excellent rooms and delicious breakfast…The girls loved the pool and the pancakes!” |
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Deborah Sher & Josh Krichetski, UK
“We absolutely loved every minute of our stay – this is definitely the place to stay in Cape town and we will most certainly be back – Fantastic staff – so helpful + friendly – amazing food – dreamy showers – blissful beds, I could go on! Thank you! Xxx” |
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Shernee and Jaymesh, Toronto, Canada
“Thank you all so much for making our stay here wonderful. The rooms are beautiful, the food is delicious, and all the staff is incredible. We will definitely recommend this to all our friends!” |
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Madeline & Roy Wrestley, UK
“Cape Town? Wonderful! Dunkley house? The best! Thank you everyone for making our stay such fun, and for your advice – 'course knowledge'” |
Beth & Ray Harper, UK
“Thank you so much for a lovely stay! Beautiful room, friendly staff, super breakfast!” |
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Cyril & Silvia Simmons, UK
“A gem of a place. Enjoyed every single day. Brilliant room, service, breakfast & smiling staff. The “own mini-pool” was a life-saver in the high temperatures.” |
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Shaun and Shelley Matzner, RSA, newly engaged!
“Came to CT to propose! Dunkley House is my favourite place to stay. Wonderful staff, fantastic accommodation. Thanks for making this weekend so special!” |
Karlin and Sylvin parties, Sweden
“Excellent accommodation and breakfast. Thanks for a lovely stay and excellent service. We will recommend your guesthouse to all our friends!” |
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Anne Halvorson, China & Danielle Flagg, USA
“Thanks for all the help/ advice/ wonderful meals! What a dreamy and comfortable place. Every detailis noticedand the entire staff so warm and friendly. I can’t wait to return, thank you so!” |
Laurence Ternois & Arnaud Maillard, France
“Thanks for the lovely stay! It was an excellent start for our first trip to South Africa. Lovely accommodation!” |
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Pete McDonnell & Barbara Connelly, Ireland
“Fantastic! Thanks to all. We’ll be back! Unique, fun, functional, very friendly staff! Thanks” |
Kristin Haffert, USA & Isabela McRae, UK
“Thanks so much for making a short stay perfect! I loved the room, especially the huge bath-tub! We had a lovely stay and will recommend you ! ‘can’t wait until the hot water tubs are up’n running! Thanks” |
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William Gould & Laura Abrahams, UK
“Fantastic accommodation and breakfast! We loved having our own plunge pool! Thanks for a great holiday!” |
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Maggie and Sandra - January 2007
“After my Travel plans went all wrong, Dunkley house to the rescue!
The accomodation was pure luxury. There is a homely feel and the staff are so genuinely helpful, kind and caring. The breakfast is superb. A very special place and it was an amazing stay.” |
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Bert Van Halen and our own Johnny
“Bert traveled from Australia to celebrate his 60th at Dunkley house” |
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Duchemin & Addes party
“Very well situated in Cape town, quiet and refined. Excellent service, great breakfast!...We just had 4 exceptional days, thanks to DH which proved the perfect spot from which to explore Cape Town.” |
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Leigh, host extraordinaire, end Dec '06 to beginning Jan '07
“Leigh Howlett hosted Bert Van Halen's birthday party at DH...and brought 25 friends along!” |
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Roald Sehm Engen Party, Norway
“Recommended by friends: Awesome! Fantastic!! Thank you very much for a beautiful place and accomodation. We'll be back!!” |
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Scott Willoughby & Alex Grossman, January 2007
“Sara & the rest of the gang- Thanks so much for your warm hospitality during my and Alex's stay with you. We had an amazing time and could not have asked for a better home during our visit” |
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Stephen & Christiane Strubel
“What a truly wonderful place! We enjoyed our stay so much. It's the perfect honeymoon location. Great food. Thanks to all.” |
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Susan Horst & Marvin Farr
“Excellent hospitality... loved our stay, hope to be back soon!” |
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Live entertainment on Bert's birthday
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Bert and friends
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Birthday table-setting for the party
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Bert and Leigh's party, Christmas lunch
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Christmas lunch
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The Honourable Howard Nathan, Ned Upton (Bert's b-day guests) January 2007
“A short time in Paradise. Careful and thoughtful style & Staff.
Revived the Soul” |
Kawa and Matt, San Francisco/ California December 06
“It was a fantastic stay! I especially enjoyed the hearty breakfasts with the eggs made to perfection! You're so friendly and helpful and we really thank you for that!” |
Chris Sherry and Kathryn McWilliams, UK December 06
“Good service can make a bad place brilliant.At Dunkley house, the warm, genuine, superb hospitality makes a brilliant place divine. Many thanks for an excellent stay! Going "an extra mile" would be an understatement when referring to the hospitality and service received here. A huge thank you to Sara for her effortless ability to resolve any question, Eunice for her incredible culinary skills, Lusanda and Johnny for their warm smiles and helpfulness. You've really made the start of our stay perfect. I will definitely be back.” |
Jessica and Robert, New York/ N.Y December 06
“Thank you so much. Dunkley house is more than a home from home - it feels like the home wewould love to have ourselves! Thanks for everything. Dunkley house is a truly special place and we are sad to leave. Hope to be back soon!” |
The Cathy John's party, London/ UK December 06
“What an amazing, lovely place! Thank you so much, DH is a real find! From the super-comfy beds to Eunice's wonderful breakfasts to our rainbow pool and the gorgeous bougainvillea and the incredibly friendly warm welcome from you all! We loved it here and will recommend you back home. THANKS. Sad to leave (Also loved the peace and quiet and no piped music, very rare these days!)” |
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Hannah and Robert Bays, Somerset/ UK December 06
“To the DH-team, thank you so much for your kindness and help during our stay. Your efficiency has no boundaries. Eunice, you English breakfasty is the best in SA. Merry Christmas and a lucky 2007.” |
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John and Marilou Casserly, Seattle/ Washington December 06
“It was like being home with a loving family that spoils & pampers & caters to your every whim. Thank you "everyone' for taking us under your wing & making our holiday there the best of memories.” |
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Jim & Mary-Elizabeth Bond, Toronto/ Ontario December 06
“Ultra-stylish, friendly, gourmet breakfasts, perfect in every way. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.” |
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Mike & Sue, UK, December 06
“A very enjoyable stay! Very attentive & welcoming staff. Great breakfast Eunice! Thank you all.” |
Martin & Jenny, UK, November 06
“A very memorable stay. A first class guest house, all home comforts and cooking, with a team of excellent staff.” |
James & Gill, UK , November 06
“We will take away some wonderful memories. Thank you for an enjoyable stay – excellent.” |
Jim & Elizabeth, Canada, November 06
“Ultra stylish, friendly, gourmet breakfasts, perfect in everyway. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.” |
Silvia & Jurg, Switzerland , November 06
“It was superb, very kind and careful team. Super chef!” |
Jane & Rik, UK , November 06
“It was amazing – thank you” |
Dave & Sharon, UK, November 06
“We both had a wonderful time staying in your hotel. Thank you for everything you have done to make our holiday perfect. Food delicious, staff very friendly. Hope to return some day, maybe in the new extension! Thanks again.” |
Will, Michaela, Juliet, Clare & Ben, UK, November 06
“Wonderful guesthouse! Food lovely, and all the staff were so polite, helpful and lovely. Rooms very clean – excellent! Thank you.” |
Ethel & Alan, Scotland, November 06
“We were so well looked after – lovely people, lovely room, thank you!” |
Sam & Paul, UK, September 2006
“A wonderful first stop on our honeymoon. Wonderful hospitality from a great team of people. See you next time!” |
Gill & Gareth, USA , September 06
“Great place – wonderful staff. Thanks.” |
Ros & David, UK , September 2006
“The best South African B&B we’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in. Many thanks!” |
Jon & Elaine, Canada, September 06
“Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! The most amazing breakfast, fantastic comfy room, and lovely care and hospitality. We’ll come back.” |
Chris, Cynthia & Richard, UK & SA, September 2006
“Our second visit so what else can one say!” |
Harry & Jacqueline, Northern Ireland, September 2006
“All the attention to detail was impressive. Friendly and welcoming staff, a stylish place located in a quaint street. We would have no hesitation in coming back or making a recommendation to friends.” |
