
*Guestbook* You can send us your message - here 15/03/2012 MonicaVW After coming from a guesthouse with not much service or personal touch, this place was a total change for the good! The location is just beautiful, our rooms were immaculate with a nice view over the farm and surrounding mountains. We were welcomed by Mareaze (such a lovely host) with coffee & tea and some nice scones. Then we could use the bikes to explore the lovely village and the wineries around the farm of which La Motte did impress us the most! As we liked the guesthouse, we decided to return early and spend some time at the pool watching the sun go down with a complimentary glass of nice wine and some olives. That really made our day! Mareaze did organize a restaurant for us in the evening including a pick up and drop off which was great as we could both drink. The breakfast was just amazing; so much choice and you should really try the fluffy omelette as that was just divine. We were sad to leave already after only one night and we definitly would have stayed longer if we could have! We have already recommended this place to friends who are going to South Africa next week and will keep on recommending this place to anyone we talk to! 09/03/2012 Beautiful Fell in love with Goodings! Such a relaxing and homely guesthouse. Located just outside the village. Perfect base for all the vineyards and lovely views of mountains. Our room was stylish and airy. Mareaze is a lovely host, helpful and very friendly, will be recommending to friends for their honeymoon - jealous I can't go with them! 23/01/2012 “If you LOVE Olives - this is the Place for you!” Wine, Cheese, Bread & Olives go hand & hand to me. Thus this was the perfect place to stay at. The Guest house is perfectly situated just outside of Franschoek, and right next to the La Motte wine estate - which sets the benchmark for wine tasting experiences! The Guest house is beautifully decorated, rooms are spacious & comfortable - which worked perfectly for us traveling with a toddler! The manager of the guest house, Mareaze is a gracious hostess who went out of her way to make sure we experienced the perfect "homely" experience on the olive farm. Even offering to take our toddler off our hands for 30 min to go feed the chickens! 30 min to mom & dad to relax is priceless!!! They also grow & bottle their own olives, and as someone who really enjoys eating & tasting different olives, these were DELICIOUS! We definately wont hesitate recommending this place to anyone traveling thru Franschoek! 11/01/2010 Michelle Doyle Johannesburg Ek wou net gou-gou weereens vir jou dankie sê vir die gasvryheid by Gooding’s Groves, ons het dit baie geniet. Dis ‘n pragtige plek, baie goed gelee met goeie diens. 11/01/2010 Jocelyn and Billy Jones Johannesburg Thank you so very much for our stay at your beautiful home in the Cape…it was wonderful and so nice to be with the family. You must be so happy with the way Goodings Grove has turned out. Both our rooms were immaculate right down to the very soft toilet paper the towels were fluffy and smelt so sweet…. Thanks again 13/10/2010 Mimi and Reiner Germany Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing stay and a really outstanding ambience – and the breakfast is great! 18/11/2010 Fernando and Robyn Thank you for the hospitality, what a wonderful venue! 18/11/2010 Randal and Elsa Godden Fantastic venue for a corporate or business intervention. The accommodation, meals, service and attention to detail make it ideal. Highly recommended! \ Good times at Gooding’s Groves From http://www.pepperexperience.com/ However you choose to go about your wine tasting experience, there’s a lovely little guesthouse that I discovered on my latest stay in Franschhoek that sums up all that’s great in the winelands – relaxation, natural beauty and indulgence. Gooding’s Groves Olive Farm is situated just outside town of Franschhoek in the foothills of the Wemmershoek mountains and has views stretching both ways into the valley. As the name suggests, the country-chic styled farmhouse is nestled away among thick olive groves which provide olive oil and jars of olives on your doorstep – well, on your bed really, as a very welcome gift. The eight spacious rooms are individually designed but are all beautifully decorated. The focus is on light and airy, just as bedrooms in the countryside should be. Pristine linen and a white bath robe are indicators of the touches of quality found all over this guesthouse in Franschoek.... read more 21/3/2010 Kate Chistie, Somerset West Somerset West, South Africa "Thank you for a wonderfully restorative time in this beautiful retreat, I'll be back! Leigh, thank you for your TLC - you are a warm and gentle person. Malcolm this is for you..."I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes, so that it will be even more fruitful..." (John 15:1-2) The image of you as "father" of this homestead, cutting away rose bushesreally spoke to me regarding what God has been doingin our lives. Be Blessed! " 21/3/2010 Leoné Rouillard Greyton, South Africa "This last weekend in Franschhoek was magic! Goodings' Groves was an absolute joy to stay in. Everything is world-class - from the crisp bedding to the genuine coffee and a selection of teas in the rooms. Every window in the room is a picture from a coffee table book on Tuscany - your views are spectacular! Your breakfast is perfect - fresh fruit, real natural yoghurt, scrumptious omelette soufflé. What more can I say? 10 out of 10!" 21/3/2010 Betti and Tegwyn Whales "Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. It has been like a dream! Diolch yn fam iown." 21/3/2010 Jayne & Kuan Vine Bryanston, Johannesburg "A wonderful setting for the staging of a reunion of Lettice Morgan and Evan Evans grandchildren, thank you Salome and Malcolm for your hospitality." 26/3/2010 Jocelyn and Billy Jones Johannesburg "Thank you so much for a stunning week end……..your cheesecake was outstanding…We loved our stay at the grove easy and relaxed atmosphere so charming and the rooms were very comfortable we had an excellent view over the valley….our breakfast were delicious and the company great….. The local bistros and one off speciallty shops were enchanting I think that Franshoek is one of the most beautiful places on earth and we hope to visit very soon! Thanks again for stay with good staff and good company" Jocelyn and Billy Jones Gauteng 28/2/2010 Rhoda and Rajesh Bramdhaw Dowerglen, Johannesburg "Thank you for a wonderful stay. The staff and management have been fantastic and extremely hospitable. Gooding’s Groves has served as a wonderful getaway from the hustle of city life. We will definitely be visiting again!" 15/2/2010 Craig Lahee "What a spectacular experience. Great location, friendly staff and attention to detail. 28/2/2010 Sharon Clement and Conny Phillips Page Greenpoint, Cape Town "Absolutely devine, company and venue! Alittle piece of heaven. Thanks!" 3/3/2010 Bengt and Marianne Henryson Roedermark , Germany "What a wonderful piece of earth , Franschhoek and the valley all together! Gooding’s grove has contributed to positive impressions." 4/3/2010 Kate, Jamie and Imogen Beardsworth Twickenham, England "Thank you to Leigh and Co for making our stay in Franschhoek as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Great place, great setting and wonderful people. Hope to be back next year!" You can send us your message - here