Sarah du Toit- Stay Nov 2024
| Rating: 5 stars
As a South African and former lifestyle copywriter, I am fortunate to be familiar with the exceptional hospitality the Western Cape offers. Even with this high standard in mind, Penhill Farm exceeded all expectations for our company’s annual summit. Feedback from my team confirmed that our stay at Penhill was not only a treat but a truly unique experience. |
Winnie Burger – May 2024
| Rating: 5 stars
ELO’s farm is a perfect example of a Luxury Gentleman’s Cape Dutch Estate where the owner is determined to maintain a property in excellent working order. The main house and cottages are authentically decorated in a modern Cape Dutch Style with beautiful South African art on display too. The garden and extended grounds are a joy to behold and a sensory delight. We had a dream intimate celebration for kids and grandkids for my mum’s 80th. Frikkie and Bruce were consummate hosts, no request was too big or too small to tend to. We elected for the full catered option and we were not disappointed. In fact I would give the food a six star rating. Generous portions and scrumptious recipes were produced with miracle speed by Frikkie in a tiny kitchen with a small staff compliment. I can recommend the hike to the look-out point. It was worth the steep incline. Highly recommend this property and really, there was not a single thing to complain about! ThirdHome Member Experience Team |
Louise and Trevor Marshall – February 2023
We chose Penhill for our special day based on a few guidelines we set out that represent us as a couple and experiences we wanted our guests to enjoy. We saw +- 20 other venues, all of them felt commercial. Within 5 minutes of doing a recce at Penhill we knew it was the one. We wanted a getaway weekend away from city that was focused on the outdoors with lush gardens and simplistic luxury, privacy and exclusivity.
The flexible and free nature of the farm meant we could add as much or as little decor as we wanted and use any space we connected with as our ceremony location. We chose the big oak tree near the Manor House as “nature’s church”.
The farm itself is a true experience and almost every single guest had something good to say about the venue. We signed on the dotted line after experiencing chef Frikkie’s dishes – after all, food makes or breaks a good wedding. There are too many things to mention on what makes Penhill so magical, but it’s really the little things. Frikkie was always ready to help us with questions, visits, lunches and he truly became a friend in the process. I fell sick with a bug on our big day and he was so concerned and even got me meds to help me get through it all.
Thank you to the Penhill staff and family that made our day one we will not forget. We still rave about how stunning the farm is.
Charles Bothner and Marianne Fassler – October 2022
Dear Frikkie,
Your ears must have been constantly burning over the past week and a bit. The Clan has done nothing but praise you and the amazing experience we had at Penhill Farm. You and this beautiful place are indivisible, woven into the narrative of this unforgettable family get together.
From the first time Caryn and I came to see you to the last breakfast on Monday morning before we left, you and your team showed us so much ‘love’.
You are an amazing chef, host, hotelier, intuitive and social animal. You slotted seamlessly into our huge family and I can’t even begin to count the number of times I heard your name on everybody’s lips…You were the fixer, the nurturer, the entertainer and the safety blanket. Thanks for the huge bowl of plain pasta and the indulgence of every like and dislike of these 24 humans that descended on you.
I am not even sure we will go to Turkey as planned next June! When asked, everybody said that they would happily go back to Penhill….in the mean time Charles and I are off to Istanbul this evening, ever so slightly unburdened by the obsession to find the perfect hotel(s) for intended family trip. What the heck..there is the perfect fall back if it all becomes too much.
Lots of love to you and your beautiful team….Tannie Bettie and Bruce are very much included.
Hugo and Annelize Steyn – September 2022
We booked out the whole of Penhill Farm and stayed for two days in September 2022. All Penhill’s houses / Lodgings were wonderful and very well furnished. The facilities / braai area accommodated us all easily and we had a great weekend. We also had dinner provided by Penhill and set up inside for all 23 people which was vey well received and all arranged in advance. It is just a beautiful setting with lots of historic accommodation and stunning views.
The service , food , accommodation and wine tasting were all of excellent quality and we had a wonderful time.
