Welcome to Smitten Guest Cottages.
Our area boasts some of the best wine farms, but once you make yourself comfortable, you may end up having to visit a second time to get to them.
We trust that you will have a memorable experience and that the peace and tranquillity
will leave you feeling rejuvenated & ready to tackle life’s challenges again.
Please read through our information book and feel free to reach out if there is anything else you require assistance with.
We don’t live on the property but have an assistant who lives across the road if needed.
Keep in mind:
*Check in time is 15:00
*Check out time 10:00 (please lock up and drop keys back in the lock box. Kindly also leave the unit clean and tidy)
*Reduce music volume after 22:00, it is a peaceful area.
*No smoking inside the unit and please do not throw cigarette butts in open fields.
*No open fires in undesignated areas.
*No pets (Bonnievale Boarding Kennels is around the corner,if you want to keep your pets close)
*Water out of the stainless steel tap in the kitchen runs through a reverse osmosis system to improve the taste. The rest of the taps inside the unit is also filtered and safe to drink.
*Hot water is supplied through a gas geyser. Should the gas bottle run empty you can simply switch over to a full bottle situated behind the cottage in the wooden box, next to the geyser. There is a green lever between the two gas bottles. It will face in the direction of one of the bottles. Simply turn this knob to face in the direction of the other bottle and everything should work as normal again.
*Full bin bags can be discarded in the left door of the wooden box situated behind the house
*Wood is available at R20 on an honesty basis. Wood is packed under the braai with more available under the living room window if needed. The money box is in the kitchen cupboard. Payment can be made is cash or by Zapper or contact us for bank details if these methods aren’t suitable.
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Wi Fi Name: Smitten 1
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Wi Fi Password: smitten2021 (all small letters)
Amenities Usage:
Loadshedding:
We have rechargeable flashlights and candles available and have also installed some light bulbs with built-in batteries. They are not very effective and don’t last the full 2 hours, but they do assist. The wall lights closest to the fireplace have these in. We have installed battery backup for the WIFI so this will remain operational.
JBL speaker:
Is available for your entertainment. Please be mindful of noise levels after 22:00. Please be kind and leave it on charge upon departure.
Indoor fireplace
It might look small, but it has a big effect.
Under the door is 2 metal levers. When open, it allows the fire to breathe, which is important when starting the fire. When closed it will push out more heat. The handle does get hot, please use the fire glove provided to open the door.
Please only use wood provided and do not overload with wood.
Do not leave anything on top of the fireplace when in use and take care when passing by it.
Hot tub
NB! We replace the water and clean out the tub after each visit. Water is sourced directly from the canal and filtered, but might still have a green/brown tint.
The hot tub takes about 3hrs to warm up from cold. It has already been prepared for you, just keep the fire going. The pool cover helps keep in the heat, we recommend leaving it on when not in use.
Too hot? Right next to the tub in the ground is a green cover.
Twist it open, open the tap and let some water out. Please remember to close the tap, or the tub will run dry. Please don’t ever let he tub run dry while the fire is burning inside the oven.
Add cold water? On the side of the tub is a tap, open to let in cold water. Please remember to close the tap or it will overflow.
Start a new fire? Take off the oven lid, start your fire. Leave the lid off until fire has sufficient coals to maintain the core temperature. The lid can now be placed back, but bear in mind that a gap needs to remain open so the fire can breathe. If the lid is right up against the chimney, you should be good to go.
Wood can be found under the braai and works on an honesty system. A money box is in the kitchen cupboard, pay by cash or Zapper. A small amount of firelighters is also provided.
Only pick up the lid from the wooden handle, the rest of the metal gets hot. A fire glove is available under the indoor fireplace. Oven parts under water does not get hot, neither does the chimney.
General Information
Owners: Erik & Adel Smit 082 551 1303 or 083 258 3039 (for any queries)
Police: 023 616 8060
Medical Emergency: 023 626 3006 – Dr. Lané Botha
(please note that the closest emergency centre is Worcester Medi-Clinic – 023 348 1500
Safety and security
* A medical aid kit is provided in the cupboard above the fridge.
* A fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
* Although the area is safe, we recommend you lock up valuables in the safe provided when you are out for the day.
* No alarm in the unit.
* The structure opposite the house is a workshop and will not be in use during your stay.
* Feel free to roam the property, but do not approach the glamping unit on the hill. This might be occupied.
Breakages
We understand that accidents happen and for this reason we keep extra crockery and glassware in the store.
If you require replacements during your stay please give us a call and we’ll make arrangements. Alternatively please report all breakages on departure.
Below is a pricelist for replacement items.
You can either drop money in the honesty box, pay via Zapper or get in touch with us and we’ll share banking details.
Price list
• Hi ball Glass R 32.00
• Whisky tumbler R 20.00
• Wine Glass R 39.00
• Champagne Glass R 45.00
• Shooter Glasses R 4.00
• Side plate R 45.00
• Dinner plate R 89.00
• Bowl R 39.00
• Coffee Cups R 40.00
Recommendations and Comments
Please feel free to leave us your comments, recommendations, complaints or compliments with your keys. We would love to know how we can improve on your next stay.
Convenience stores available in Bonnievale, 7km away:
• Spar
• Tops liquor store
• Bonnievale Butchery
• PEP stores
• Bonnievale Pharmacy
• Lactalis (Parmalat) Dairy Factory shop
• Caltex Petrol Station
For your convenience we’ve included an information pamphlet for activities and restaurants in the area. We would once again like to thank you for considering us for your breakaway and wish you a memorable stay.
Your Hosts,
Erik And Adel Smit