Reviews of Sinclair Guest Farm
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Sinclair Guest Farm review
This was so different as it was so small, but clean, basic and you ate with the hostess, Christine who was charming.
We learnt a lot about the local area from her and ate traditional Namibian country food.
Sinclair Guest Farm review
The Sinclair Guest Farm was our first experience of the more informal accommodation that Namibia has to offer and proved to be a very positive one. We would definitely go back and stay there again for more than one night. The farm house was surrounded by a stunning show of flowers and a beautifully kept garden.
Taso the border collie and Christine the manager gave us a warm welcome. Afternoon tea and homemade cake was on offer within an hour of our arrival. We then walked up to the old mine with Taso to guide us there and back.
The dinner we had was one of the best meals I had on my whole trip to Namibia, all home cooked and delicious.
Christine ate dinner with us and was very informative about life in modern day Namibia and many other subjects. Top class.
Sinclair Guest Farm review
We arrived about 2.30pm and were given a very polite but not a very warm welcome. We were given a drink and left to our own devices until 4pm. This was difficult as we had been given a double room and not a twin, so wanted to be moved but had to wait until 4pm when tea and cake was served, to ask for a swap to a twin room which was done without any problem. Other guests then arrived and the hosts became very chatty, and tea and cakes were flowing.
We took the walk to the old copper mine with a German couple before supper which filled in time.
The evening meal was okay, and Hannelore was very interesting to talk to. However it was an odd set up and Hannelore sat with us and poured wine but didn't eat, despite the fact that everyone was seated around a communal table. It was a little forced with 2 other German couples staying at the farm - it was all perfectly charming but not very relaxing - one night was sufficient
Sinclair Guest Farm review
Had trouble deciding between good and excellent as the rooms although clean were a little dated. However, Hannelore's excellent, and to us, slightly offbeat food and informative chats made the rooms of little consequence.
I would have loved to stay longer.
Sinclair Guest Farm Review
The hosts Hannelore and Gunther were very kind and hospitable, offering refreshments, and delicious apple cake when we arrived.
Very pretty farmstead in beautiful location. Friendly dog who directed us to the front door!
The other guests were all German speaking but our hosts made a real point of talking to us in English and including us in the conversations over drinks and dinner.
Food was home cooked, hearty and solidly Germanic! (Former vegetarians beware).
Fascinating to look around the old copper mine on the farm.
The swimming pool did not appear to be in use (other than as an overflow for the water tank)
I think some of the finishing touches in the room were a little tired and could be rejuvenated eg pillows and duvets were very thin and we were slightly cold at night. Towels were small. Needs to keep up with what other guest farms are offering now.
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We felt very welcome here. Host(ess) was obviously making genuine effort to make people feel at home.
Rooms comfortable.
Food at evening meal was Superb. All home cooked and home prepared. Ditto breakfast, with home made cheese as well as jam, etc.
We climbed the mountain here too - a high spot of our trip.
A good place to break the journey overnight
Very strong German atmosphere. We enjoyed the drive around the farm to see the old copper mine and we had a beautiful sunset and sundowner.
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Lovely hosts. Made to feel really welcome. Would liked to have stayed longer.
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Sinclair Guest Farm review
This was a mixed experience. We were given a very friendly welcome and Peter could not have been a better host, joining us at dinner and, although most of the guests (like him) were German-speaking, he spent a lot of time talking to us in English about Namibia. Food was excellent and this was an enjoyable evening..
However the accommodation was poor. It had no heating, and although we were told it was going to be a frosty night, we had only a thin duvet on the bed. We were told they had no hot water bottles. We slept fully clothed. The pillows were thin and inadequate.
I also prefer a loo door that seals, not one made of venetian slats. A small point but.....
Sinclair Guest Farm review
Plain, but clean and tidy accommodation.
The owner, Peter, was a good host, and the food was good.
It was a pleasant change to stay on a farmstead; the night sky and the walk to the old copper mine were memorable.
We have always believed that acting responsibly is the only way to approach tourism and we're one of
the few companies to hold AITO's original coveted 5-star status for responsible tourism. It's a lead
that others are now following.
