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Ashdown House

5.0 of 5
14B George Street | Bryanston, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa
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Ranked #2 of 148 Johannesburg B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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DrBob49
Oxfordshire, UK
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

We stayed for four nights over Christmas - a very quiet period in Johannesburg - and felt completely relaxed in Ashdown House. Agree completely with all of the previous reviews - the staff, gardens, breakfast, .. were all excellent. The thing we noted was the attention to detail in the decor and the quality and style of the furniture and... More

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MichSL
London, England
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13 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011

Ashdown House is a fantastic B&B - modern, very cool designs with all the touches that make a place comfortable and feel like home. Rooms are great, beds comfortable, with a carafe of sherry in every room! Garden is great and I particularly took advantage of the fantastic indoor/outdoor lounge area. Breakfast was fantastic. So overall, great place and highly... More

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suesue62
York, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

We stayed here for 2 nights after a long flight from UK,our room was absolutely perfect in every way from the décor, cleanliness,surroundings & the lovely staff. The mini bar in the room was well stocked & so cheap,also there is a well stoked bar in the house which operates by way of an honesty slip system which you fill... More

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Middydee
Perth, Australia
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13 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011
1
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A beautiful property set in a lovely tranquil area. The rooms are beautifully decorated & the owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable & memorable. It was the perfect spot for us to relax during our stopover. The staff were extremely helpful & went out of their way to welcome us. Early book-in & late check-outs were... More

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Ashd0wn, Manager at Ashdown House, responded to this review
November 9, 2011

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. It was really stunning meeting you and I hope the rest of your trip was as memorable as your stay at AshDown House! Being a smaller establishment allows us to give individual quality attention to all our guests needs. However, because we are smaller, our chef needs time off. We... More

Kristin W
Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Ashdown House is amazing. The best guesthouse/hotel i have ever stayed at. It is in a great area! Peaceful, safe and quiet. Glynis and the rest of the staff are so friendly and welcoming. It is the perfect place for anyone, anytime! Everything was amazing and the food is DIVINE! Defiantly deserves more than 5 stars. :) More

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Ashd0wn, Owner at Ashdown House, responded to this review
November 9, 2011

Thank you so much for the glowing review. All the staff at AshDown House strive daily to ensure that guests are treated to more than a 5 star level of service and food. I am sure we will see you at AshDown House soon! Warmest regards Glynis More

nlhenrverh
Breda, The Netherlands
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

After a long trip it felt so good to arrive at Ashdown house where Glynis was waiting for us. It was quiet, peacefull, beautifill and not far from NM-square. We both felt really comfortable staying there. Unfortunatly it was only for 1 night (this time) More

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Vincent28_11
Utrecht, The Netherlands
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2011
2
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Ashdown house in one of the finest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The wonderful and warm welcome, the luxurious rooms, the spacious garden; it all makes you feel at home in this big city: Johannesburg. Ashdown house is located in a secured, safe area. I would definitely recommend this hotel for those never been to Jo’burg before. We booked this... More

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Ashd0wn, Owner at Ashdown House, responded to this review
October 14, 2011

We are so please that your stay at AshDown House was memorable! Thank you for the compliment of being "The finest hotel you have ever stayed at". Its compliments like this that make our efforts so worth while. It was stunning meeting you both and we were so pleased when you booked again for your final day in South Africa.... More

Vivienne R
Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011

Extremeley friendly hotel Room excellent and bathroom amazing Gardens tranquil, except for the birds who were fantastic to watch. Breakfast was excellent so much to choose from and the staff were so helpful. More

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Ashd0wn, Owner at Ashdown House, responded to this review
October 8, 2011

Hi Vivienne, thank you so much for the great review. I really enjoyed having you both and discussing South Africa both past and present. So pleased you enjoyed our beautiful country and I am sure you will return. Warm regards Glynis More

J P
Seoul, South Korea
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

secure, quiet, clean, comfort & cozy, friendly staff. the breakfast was the best I ever had. we really enjoyed our time here, and would recommend it to our friends. More

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Ashd0wn, Owner at Ashdown House, responded to this review
October 8, 2011

Thank you for your positive review JP. We are always proud of our friendly staff and so pleased you enjoyed our breakfast. It was lovely meeting you all and we hope you will be back one day. Kindest regards Glynis More

MASguest
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2011

Personalised service Awesome breakfast Huge rooms and bathrooms with great standing bath and shower Very friendly management - actually care and are interested in you! Totally private Fast Internet Sorry but I think in bullet points Best place to stay in johannesburg by FAR!!! More

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