What a joy! We loved this place so much we extended our stay and for good reason. Firstly the location is perfect you can walk everywhere from The Cottage and the whales are a 2 minute walk away and the beaches 15 mins. The accommodation was comfortable and clean but more importantly Jan was such a lovely man and with... More

Spent (unfortunately!) only one night at this little B&B while driving down the Garden Route. Location was excellent, 3-4minutes walk from the coast (and the whales!), big, clean room with a very comfy bed. The owner was also very welcoming and helpful about the area and even but us in the bigger room for the price of the smaller one... More

My husband and I started our long vacation in South Africa watching whales in Hermanus for a whole week (Nov. 2012). We loved our little cottage under the big trees. Saria and Jan were perfect hosts. After spending over 8 weeks in South Africa, it's a pleasure to announce that they served the best and hugest breakfasts in Western Cape.... More

Stayed here for 2 nights with a group of 5 taking up 3 rooms and had a great time. Jan and Saria are fabulous and very knowledgeable hosts who have been living in Hermanus for many many years and know the area well. The rooms are all self catering and well stocked albeit maybe a little dated, although this seems... More

Had a wonderful stay at the Cottage. We spent the last 3 days of our vacation there. Jan, the owner, was a wealth of information of what to do, what to see and how to get there. Breakfasts were delicious and huge! Great value and excellent location. Close to everything....we walked evverywhere. If I ever make it back to that... More

It was a wonderful Night at the Cottage... Jan the Owner was a very good Gastgeber and he was very friendly. The House is a very wonderful Place to stay at your Visit in Hermanus. Nice Bedrooms...nice & clean Bathrooms... May you feel a little bit set back in to the Past of the 70`s but its a wonderful TimeJourney;)... More

Beside it having best value for money,the room&the surroundings are kept very very charming, tidy and welcoming! The cottage is run very friendly and in a familiar atmosphere. We felt safe and very comfortable all the time! The location is so close to the seaside, where we've seen a lot of whales and went for walks, and close by shopping... More

We looked for a 1 night accomodation in Hermanus because we had extend our vacation in Hermanus and must move and look for a accomodation. So we stand in front of Sarias and Jans Accomodation when Jan changed his sign that he is fully booked and he asked us if he can help us. Prompt he gave us his private... More

Two of the nicest, most informative B&B owners you could possibly meet. We had a wonderful 2 day stay, the accommodation very homely and comfortable. The breakfast was to die for, home from home with a great pool. Jan and Saria Malherbe very kind and most welcoming. Brenda and David