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Cotswold Gardens Guest House

46 Cotswold Drive | Saxonwold, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa
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Cotswold Gardens Guest House
Ranked #6 of 151 Johannesburg B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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Geneva, Switzerland
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

two brief stays with the very hospitable Janine and Mike Hobbs at Cotswold Gardens. The self-catering suite is roomy with a spacious bath/ shower and functional kitchenette. The ambiance of the whole property is great, a lovely secluded garden plus pool rounds off a very relaxing retreat, whilst being only a few minutes from two major shopping malls, numerous restaurants... More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
7 April 2012

It was so good to see you both again and thank you Trevor, for your great review of CG. We hope to see you again next year. More

Johannesburg
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

On my move to South Africa, i spent almost 3 months on Cotswold Gardens. Janine and Mike are extremely nice, they take care of details, and make you always feel confortable and at home. The rooms are great, spacious and tasteful. The service is amazing. The swiming pool is located among trees, full of all types of birds. This is... More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Adriana thank you. It was a pleasure having you stay in one of the suites. You were truly the perfect guest. Do pop in and see us anytime. More

Durban
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Cotswold Gardens is a charming and comfortable Bed and Breakfast set in the heart of Saxonwold, a beautiful old Johannesburg suburb. My bridge partner and I together with her mother and bridge partner stayed there for 9 nights while we participated in the South African Women's Bridge Association's National Congress. I was able to enjoy an early morning run around... More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
26 March 2012

Dear Christine, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on CG. It was truly great having all of you here and I'm delighted you did so well in the tournament. Hope to see you again next year. More

India
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Lovely people, brilliant service and beautiful ambiance. Ideal place to relax whilst on a business trip. More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
14 March 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, Manmeet. We hope to see you back here again one day. More

Frankfurt, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

After three years we spent another couple of days at Janine&Mikes place and liked every minute of it. Tasteful rooms, lush garden, great breakfast and wonderful hosts! And the setting is perfect: close to shopping or golfing or even the airport. We will be back! More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
7 March 2012

Christine thank you so very much, what a lovely review, I am ever so grateful and happy that you enjoyed your stay so much. It was a terrific week with that wonderful 'league of nations' that we had staying here. I am delighted and hope that it wont be too long before you return. Best wishes to you and Holger. More

Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

stayed 5 nights at the end of our sa trip.all was perfect from our hosts janine+mike to aaron and his wonderful breakfasts and biscuits.great ending to an amazing sa experience. More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
4 March 2012

Dear Neil and Pam thank you for your great review. I don't think we have ever had such lively breakfasts with you and the "league of Nations" of guests that week. Both Mike and I couldn't get over the laughter and chat every morning. Thank you for making it possible. Do come back to JHB and Cotswold Gardens very soon. More

Florence, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We were with Janine for only a couple of days... too bad it couldn't have been for longer. In Johannesburg to see family and friends and revisit memories, we so appreciated their hospitality and welcome. It made it seem like home. Janine is totally ready to help out with advice and assistance,chat about her South Africa and her life there... More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
21 February 2012

Dear Lynn thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a treat to meet you and Vreri and I am salivating about Florence and visiting you. I will email. Just to let you know your beautiful home has been linked to our website. Go to the Links at the very bottom of the pages. Thank you again and... More

Wye, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Great venue, well presented and appointed rooms, gracious friendly hosts; beautiful, well kept grounds, great breakfast, powerful shower (plus a bath) peaceful atmosphere - but close to huge shopping centre,... plus satellite TV and decent internet. We stayed in 4 very good guest houses in South Africa on this trip and this was undoubtedly the best by some margin. Highly... More

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Midlands
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

We stayed here when visiting an ancient aunt who lived nearby in 2011. I had thought I had reviewed the Cotswold Gardens when we returned home but the review is not here: perhaps I didn't save it! Anyway, the hotel is set in lovely gardens with charming Ibis and other birds hoping among the flowers and round a small but... More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
19 February 2012

We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Cotswold Gardens. Delighted you loved Aaron's biscuits and I can definitely give you the recipes. Please email me for them. Your tip on better lighting for make-up is most helpful and I will definitely look into this. Best regards Janine More

Perth, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

We stayed 2 nights for the last leg of our trip and would liked to have stayed another week. This was our first B&B for the trip and we were very impressed. The hosts were excellent - welcoming, accommodating and went out of there way to ensure our stay was 'home, away from home'. The room we stayed in was... More

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Janine Hobbs, Owner at Cotswold Gardens Guest House, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Thank you both for such a positive review on Cotswold Gardens. It is much appreciated and we hope to see you back in JHB very soon. Best regards Janine More

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