Boasting a garden, barbecue facilities and views of garden, The Garden Shed Guest House is situated in Wellington, 17 km from Boschenmeer Golf Course. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. The units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A children's playground is also available for guests at The Garden Shed Guest House. Stellenbosch University is 40 km from the accommodation, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 57 km from The Garden Shed Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
3 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Wellington
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicky
    South Africa South Africa
    We enjoyed the beautiful gardens in the serene and peaceful environment. The hosts were excellent, and the rooms were impeccably clean and tastefully decorated.
  • Gladys
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean & well maintained room. Appreciated the complimentary towels, water & warm beverages.
  • Samuel
    South Africa South Africa
    The calmness and the cleanliness of the property.The breakfast was fantastic and delicious. Definitely a bonus.
  • Margherite
    South Africa South Africa
    The friendly service, nice garden and secure parking was very nice.
  • Sonja
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a great short stay at the Gardenshed guesthouse! The rooms where absolutely beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Rene is a stunning hosts, warm and welcoming. We Will definitely be back when we are in the area again! Thank you for making...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Attie & Janet van der Merwe

Company review score: 9.2Based on 25 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

In 1998 Attie started his own landscaping and corporate garden maintenance business and when we got married, about three years ago, I started the plant nursery. We both love gardening.

Property information

We bought the property end of 2015 and renovated 7 of the guest rooms. We have our own retail nursery on the premises, with a variety of high quality shrubs, trees, ground covers and creepers. VIP Nursery has an estimate of 200 different plant species and variety of rustic metal garden decor. We have a coffee shop on the premises as well. We serve all day breakfast, light lunches and cakes.

Neighbourhood information

The Garden Shed offers the peace and quiet of a smallholding just outside the beautiful town of Wellington, surrounded by mountains and vineyards.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Garden Shed Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Executive lounge access
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    The Garden Shed Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 350 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Garden Shed Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    FAQs about The Garden Shed Guest House

    • Check-in at The Garden Shed Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at The Garden Shed Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • The prices at The Garden Shed Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Garden Shed Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Children's playground

    • The Garden Shed Guest House is 1.7 miles from the centre of Wellington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.