We enjoyed a warm welcome from a very informative Mai. Her knowledge of Prince Albert and eating recommendations really enhanced our stay.

Cedric Downard, South Africa, April 2008

We had wanted to stay overnight at Prince Albert so we could enjoy the amazing Swartberg Pass. The Pass is to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace given the stunning views and the road surface!

Mai's Guest Lodge is easily found and we were met with a lovely cheery reception by Mai herself and many of her cats. Off road parking is available but this is a sleepy town and felt very safe. Mai gave us the full choice of all her rooms as we had arrived just before her other bookings for the night. This mini tour revealed a much larger house than it first looked. All rooms are very large with high ceilings and charming country house style. One room to the rear gives access to a garden area and there is a pool for guests too! Electric Blankets; Tea & Coffee making facilities; thick towels; all the things to aid a restful stay. Mai offered to book dinner for us at one of her recommended places in town and we took up this offer and were very pleased.

Breakfast was made in front of us and we ate with the other guests at the kitchen table which was lovely as we chatted to everyone and were soon comparing routes and being given excellent tips on more places to take in along our route to Cape Town . 

We relaxed fully at this lovely B & B and wished we had booked at least another night to enjoy her excellent Celtic charm a little longer.

Sarah, Paderborn, Germany September 2008  

Hospitality at its BEST

What a superb find - Mai and her Guest Lodge are unique and so fabulous! Beautiful HUGE rooms with gorgeous linen and really interesting and different decor - loved everything. Bathrooms lovely with excellent shower - swimming pool fantastic to have as it was hot hot hot!! Highlight was breakfast in the dappled sunlight under the delicious grapes hanging from the vine. Fresh herbs picked from the garden to add to yummy food. Mai is a gem - knowledgeable about the area and she knows EVERYONE and recommends exactly the right restaurant for dinner to suit your mood. I can't wait to go back! 

Lindy, South Africa, February 2009

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