Reviews of Annie's Cottage
Wildlife sightings and reviews
29 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Annie's Cottage and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs M
Weymouth
"Annie's Cottage - 1 night"
1 night Arrived 13 Nov 2012
"Only one night as we were just passing through, but there was a warm welcome on arrival when we were shown to our uniquely furnished, but very comfortable room, although by the morning we felt that the bed was not the most comfortable that we have ever slept in.
Long chat with Pet Trumplemann at breakfast who thrives from meeting and talking to guests." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
Long chat with Pet Trumplemann at breakfast who thrives from meeting and talking to guests." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 3n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr C & Mrs K
UK
"Annie's Cottage review"
1 night Arrived 26 Sep 2012
"The guest house was ok. The rooms are slightly quaint but reasonably comfortable. The town (Springbok) feels rather 'seedy'
Lots of liquor stores with guards and drunks hanging around trying to beg. Hence maybe the town influenced our perception of Annie's.
Breakfast was good. One great innovation is a toaster on every table - no lost toast.
There is free WiFi in the rooms.
The nearby national park (by the airport) is charming." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Lots of liquor stores with guards and drunks hanging around trying to beg. Hence maybe the town influenced our perception of Annie's.
Breakfast was good. One great innovation is a toaster on every table - no lost toast.
There is free WiFi in the rooms.
The nearby national park (by the airport) is charming." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Ms N & Mr S
Bristol
"A good stop off location"
1 night Arrived 12 Jul 2011
"We only really used Annies Cottage as a stop over to break a long journey. The room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was good."
See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 6n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs W
Chipstead
"Annie's Cottage review"
3 nights Arrived 10 Sep 2010
"The best thing about this place is its charming garden. We were rather put off by a long list of House Rules posted in the bedroom!
In fact, we checked out after 2 (out of 3 booked) nights, but that was primarily because there is little to do in Springbok in the absence this year of the usual Namaqualand floral display. And the restaurant options are dire." See all these reviews: 13n in South Africa
In fact, we checked out after 2 (out of 3 booked) nights, but that was primarily because there is little to do in Springbok in the absence this year of the usual Namaqualand floral display. And the restaurant options are dire." See all these reviews: 13n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr & Mrs A
Norfolk
"Annie's Cottage review"
1 night Arrived 14 Dec 2009
"The mosquito nets were decorative not efficent and the breakfast average but the room was quiet and spacious with a good bathroom."
See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Ms R & Mr G
Hants
"Annie's Cottage review"
1 night Arrived 10 Aug 2009
"This second visit was disappointing as the first room had been so spectacular. We knew that we would be given a different room and I was looking forward to it, but it was such a disappointment - the family room - 'peach' (which we didn't need) with a pokey little shower and none of the 'nice' touches of the previous room or the breakfast room which are both enhanced with lovely furnishings and careful attention to details of mirrors, lamps and knick knacks.
They were, however, very busy at the start of the flower season and hopefully many of the other rooms please as much as our first! Breakfast was as good as ever." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia; 11n in South Africa
They were, however, very busy at the start of the flower season and hopefully many of the other rooms please as much as our first! Breakfast was as good as ever." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia; 11n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Ms R & Mr G
Hants
"Annie's Cottage review"
1 night Arrived 2 Aug 2009
"The room was just spectacular!
Our reception was good and our hostess showed us to our room. We were enchanted by the weaver birds who were nesting in a big tree just outside our room - there was a small veranda in the sun which was very relaxing after our journey.
The one draw back to the location is that it is right across the road from the hospital which can be a bit noisy early evening and lots of lights on through the night, though the curtains are thick and block out most of it." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia; 11n in South Africa
Our reception was good and our hostess showed us to our room. We were enchanted by the weaver birds who were nesting in a big tree just outside our room - there was a small veranda in the sun which was very relaxing after our journey.
The one draw back to the location is that it is right across the road from the hospital which can be a bit noisy early evening and lots of lights on through the night, though the curtains are thick and block out most of it." See all these reviews: 24n in Namibia; 11n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs S
Wilmslow
"review"
1 night Arrived 31 Oct 2008
"SEE PREVIOUS"
See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa; 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Wilmslow
"A home from home full of character"
1 night Arrived 28 Oct 2008
"This really is a gem with a decor that is really different. We enjoyed the luxury of the honeymoon suite, albeit many years late, in an atmosphere that was very relaxed.
They were most helpful in storing our surplus bags and attending to our laundry whilst we detoured to Augrabies Falls for a few days.
Springbok is a good place to break a journey down the Western side of Southern Africa as the town is large enough for you to replenish and dwindling stores and attend to other requirments" See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa; 9n in Namibia
They were most helpful in storing our surplus bags and attending to our laundry whilst we detoured to Augrabies Falls for a few days.
Springbok is a good place to break a journey down the Western side of Southern Africa as the town is large enough for you to replenish and dwindling stores and attend to other requirments" See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa; 9n in Namibia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
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