Fiona & Paulet were very accommodating with the little things I needed to make my stay easier. Also, their extra touches for example tea snacks in the lounge in the afternoons/evenings made me feel most welcome. I had guests over to spend the afternoon by the pool & they were also made to feel welcome. We were even offered an ice-cream treat on a warm summer afternoon - that really made us feel like we were at home. All the practical things were great: room, bed, facilities in the house & breakfasts. The location was excellent with close access to everything I needed in Stellenbosch & I could park my car at the guesthouse. Definitely a recommendation from me.

Summerwood is a wonderful heritage home in an amazing location (close to central Stellenbosch and the University campus) and set in a beautiful garden. The staff are friendly and very helpful.

The wooden flooring of this beautiful old home means that if you are on the ground floor (as we were) you may hear the guests upstairs quite easily! Unfortunately for us, the upstairs guests were up really early! Then, being in Room1 facing onto the driveway and garden meant we also had evening and early morning noise from guests arriving back from dinner and the gardner/security guard (?) playing music loudly from his cellphone when he came on duty early on Saturday.

The location was perfect- you could walk into town or cycle as bikes were available to use Our room (4) was spacious, really comfy bead, phone charging points, nice bathroom with separate shower and bath and views over the garden and pool. The garden and pool area was beautiful with sunbeds and towels provided. The breakfasts each morning were delicious. The whole guesthouse was delightful and Fiona was so good at providing a friendly atmosphere and any information we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble.We didn’t want to leave.

Excellent service, wonderful safe and warm atmosphere. Great Nespresso machine in the room and in the main reception area. Delicious carrot cake was always available with your Nespresso in the lounge. Loved the small touches like the treats in the glass jar. Everything was pristine and the garden is beautiful. Loved the bunnies in the garden. The safe parking was an absolute pleasure. Look forward to the next stay here! ❤️

I would have loved a rusk in the room ❤️ Love having something my my morning coffee.

Fiona, the host, was extremely welcoming, helpful and available. Breakfasts were vendors and delicious. Staff in breakfast room and on the ground were attentive and responsive. Free bikes with locks were available and tuteli the best way to go to town for visits or dinners. Rooms were perfectly appointed and bed very comfortable

Pool was frigid! A pool cover might help to use sun to warm water and keep heat in! But it is beginning of autumn here.

The Summerwood location is ideal to walk into Stellenbosch. The garden & pool were a welcome break after the heat of the day. The room & all communal areas, like the lounge, were really good. The staff were very friendly & helpful, Fiona the owner in particular. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The star of the show has to be breakfast. The granola is fantastic & the various options of eggs, bacon, sourdough, avocado etc. were fully researched on our visit. 10/10 every time!!

Absolutely nothing.

Everything. Fiona & all the staff were totally exceptional - nothing was too much trouble. Gorgeous spacious house in a quiet area but still close to town. Great attention to detail everywhere. Very big room with a super comfy bed & the quietest air con ever! Ample parking. The most tasty breakfast cooked to order. Complimentary tea & Nespresso coffee in the communal area.

Absolutely nothing - It’s a truly fab place to stay.

The breakfast was exceptionally prepared and a good variety. Nice and quiet area and lovely garden. Lots of treats (not expected) as well as the best coffee whenever we wanted. The hostess Fiona was really helpful whenever we needed her.

There is nothing that I did not like but an easy chair in the bedroom would have been nice... to have privacy relaxing in your own room

Summerwood is lovely! We’d stay again in a heartbeat! The lovely Irish manager Fiona upgraded us to a ground floor room with a shady patio - perfect! The pool looked very tempting, but in September it’s not yet warm enough! The house is beautiful, the garden too, and the breakfast really exceeded expectations!

It’s a bit of a walk to town, but a pleasant walk and Uber is so cheap in South Africa you just call a cab if you’re too tired to walk back!

Breakfast very good. Preferred being served a choice rather than the food being left out for self service. Room spacious and clean. Plenty of space for car parking and gardens well kept

Minor point, would like small milk jug for breakfast tea rather than keep going back to the tea / coffee station for milk in bottle that is for all tables