We had a tour in January 2020 and came again today and brought my parents from the UK. Simoné is very knowledgeable and really knows the history of the house and town. She is pleasant and very friendly. Well done!!

We enjoyed this experience so much an learnt a lot. Our guide, Simone, was an absolute legend and she really has so much knowledge and passion for the history of the town and specifically the McHardy family. I definitely reccomend this stop as part of your Cullinan experience. We also loved the tour guide doggy😂❤️

I enjoyed the tour we received this weekend at the Mchardy House Museum provide by Simone. She was an azmazing guide really friendly and funny and knows all the history and details of the house and familie that lived there. It was very interesting to learn the history. I would definitely recommend going there to learn the history from Simone.

The tour guide has so much knowledge on the museum it was so fun to visit and I enjoyed it very much and would love to revisit, the tour guide is really amazing at her job and went into detail about the history . The museum itself is very breathtaking and interesting . I recommend to everyone especially people who loves history , DO make a stop there if you are in the town ! <3

We visited Cullinan today and toured the mine as well as the McHardy house museum. The tour we got from Simoné at McHardy house was without a doubt the highlight of our day. Simoné is an extremely knowledgeable, charismatic and unique tour guide. She gave a glimpse of her personality whilst delivering an entertaining, personable and very insightful tour. She has an incredible knowledge of the history of the town and the house and takes great pride in her work. Simoné is one of a kind and gave us an experience we will never forget! Thank you for the amazing tour Simoné!

Simoné was an amazing tour guide. She knows the history of the house as well as the history of the town. We had a great time viewing the museum. This is a nice tour to do with the family.

Beautiful old museum. Love to experience the details of the past, Simone our tour guide knows all the little details of each room and was off big help with the history. Without her it would not be so interesting. Wonderful experience. A must when visiting Cullinun, for sure.

Simone is a excellent tour guide that has a vast knowledge of the Mchardy family, the town and all the quirky old things in the house. Her way of pulling you into the story and taking you back into the past. It was the best museum tour we have ever had. Would recommend anyone to make a turn at the museum.

Simoné is an excellent tour guide with a wonderful sense of humor. Will definitely visit again and tell our friends about this

Went past this museum by chance. Excellently preserved. Simone is an excellent tour guide who is extremely knowledgeable about the surrounding area and the storied history of the house. She takes excellent pride in her work. Would recommend.

Wow. Really an amazing tour done by young Simone, despite the challenges faced due to covid, she still has the greatest enthusiam for the history of the family and their house, even about Cullinan and the mines. For only R20 you get so much more than what you pay for, and Simone just is such a kind and enthusiastic tour guide, her knowledge about the history and even small facts are astounding. She makes this place even more of a must visit! Please check it out and show your support, you will not be dissapointed!

We recently had the privilege of taking this historical house tour in Cullinan, and it was a truly unique and enriching experience. Our guide Simone, a remarkable young lady, provided an extraordinary tour. Her passion for the history of the family and the area shone through, making the tour not only informative but also deeply moving. Her personal touch added a special layer to the journey through time, and I left with a newfound appreciation for the resilience and spirit of the people in this historic town. Highly recommend this tour for a one-of-a-kind perspective on Cullinan's rich history!

The guide, Simoné is one awesome girl. Her knowledge about everything in Cullinan is just amazing. I will definitely recommend this stop.

Simoné is what makes this tour so insightful. With a vast knowledge of the home and town.

I was at the McHardy House last week Friday wirh a friend from Cape Town and I was just thinking of the incredible tour guide and the interesting history she brought to us. Simoné is definitely unique and her knowledge is remarkable. I just loved her bilingual presentation and even the German tourists that were there enjoyed it. I will most certainly go visit the house again.

We visited McHardy House today and were greeted by the very enthusiastic and knowledgeable Simoné, whose tour around the house and garden was extremely informative. We are so glad we popped into the small house in Cullinan stopped in time. Thanks very much Simoné and team!

23 July 2023 We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a guided tour of the McHardy House in Cullinan, and I must say, it was nothing short of magical! Our tour guide, Simoné, instantly won us over with her warm and friendly nature. From the very beginning, it felt like we were exploring this historic gem with a dear friend rather than a typical tour guide. Simoné's knowledge of the McHardy House and the fascinating history of Cullinan as a diamond mine was simply astounding. She effortlessly transported us back in time, immersing us in the rich tapestry of the past. Every step of the tour was laced with captivating anecdotes and intriguing tales that brought the historical characters and events to life. It was like we were witnessing history unfolding before our eyes. The McHardy House itself is a true treasure, and Simoné's passion for its preservation was evident in every word she spoke. Her attention to detail was commendable, and she didn't miss a single opportunity to share interesting insights about the architecture, decor, and the McHardy family's legacy. What stood out the most was Simoné's ability to cater to our family's diverse interests. She was incredibly attentive to each member, making sure that everyone felt engaged and involved throughout the tour. Even the children were captivated, and that speaks volumes about Simoné's storytelling skills. We left the McHardy House feeling enriched and grateful for the experience. Simoné's guided tour was an unforgettable journey through time that left us with a deeper appreciation for Cullinan's history and its significance as a diamond mine. If you ever find yourself in Cullinan and have the opportunity to take a tour with Simoné, do not hesitate for a second! Her friendly nature, extensive knowledge, and passion for history will undoubtedly make it a highlight of your visit. Thank you, Simoné, for giving our family a truly outstanding and memorable experience! Paul, Tanya and Elizabeth-Anne

Simoné simply makes this tour! We are avid museum lovers and this was by far one of the best tours we have had nationally and internationally thanks to this lovely tour guide who is extremely insightful, but more importantly witty and kind. What a lovely experience in a beautiful old house over flowing with remnants of the past.

We are return visitors. Out first experience was so interesting and informative all 3 of my children (aged 4, 7 and 10) were excited to come back. They all shared this experience excitedly with their teachers and friends. A real special journey into a very rich historical period of South African past. Simone does a fantastic job! Highly recommended.

The tour guide, Simoné, created an interesting and engaging experience. She was knowledgeable not only about the house, but the town and it's history. She wove together stories from past and present in a way that elevated the tour. She's an absolute gem.

What a lovely tour by young Simone. She is incredibly knowledgeable about McCardy House as well as the Town of Cullinan. Definitely worth a visit when in Cullinan.

It was insightful and we learnt a lot about Cullinan. Simone who guided the tour was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed her wittiness. We recommend this tour.

My first time to the beautiful town of Cullinum. Simoné is an excellent tour guide with a passion of the towns history. I found her very entertaining.

A very interesting guided tour by Simone`. She really has an extensive knowledge about the house and the occupants.

A wonderful tourguide called Simoné gave us an informative, fascinating, friendly and warm tour. Higly recommended. Simoné is knowlegable and superb. A salt of the earth human being.

It was a great experience to walk back in time more than a 100 years back. Thanks to Simone for being so great guide...

Our family have traveled to many historical places around the world, and what makes a museum visit stand out is always the tour guide. Simone Engelbrecht is the best tour guide that we have ever come across. Her interest and passion for the museum and town captivates her audience and leaves them wanting more! Well done Simone! We will come back just to hear more of your stories!! Thank you for an amazing tour!

Simoné is an excellent tour guide. She makes the tour fun and is very knowledgeable. The house is in an excellent condition and well preserved. The tour is really value for money.

A fun place to visit. William McHardy’s house turned into a museum. An informative tour. The family must have been very well off - some fantastic old kitchen gadgets, calculators and a telephone. Watch out for the family of meerkats living under the fountain in the garden.

I've been to Cullinan a hundred times but never took the time to visit this little house museum. It's well worth the small entrance fee. Simoné is very enthusiastic about being your guide. Although she cannot read or write, her knowledge is remarkable and remembers all the dates. She brings the story of the McHardy family who lived here to life. We wish the gardens were better taken care of, but Covid has impacted the whole town negatively. Please support by visiting this museum.

Tour guide Simone brought the little museum to life, with stories about the family and describing all the quirky old gadgets. Fascinating.

Walking through this museum takes you back in time with the help of an excellent guide, Simoné, who really knows this family's history - as if she were part of the family. Very knowledgeable young lady

Very interesting tour by Simoné. Very knowledgeable tour guide.

Last stop on our way out of the lovely little town. What a wonderful way to end our day, interesting and informative. But a BIG shoutout to the wonderful young lady Simone who was our tour guide. She made our day from the minute we entered the property to the moment we left. What an exceptional young lady, with an amazing story of her own. So proud of the place she has grown up in. Well done Simone, we wish you health and happiness in your future. No matter where life may take you remember your God given talents, use them and continue sharing your love for history and continue being the Story Teller of these wonderful stories. Warm Regards The Nettmann Family.

Wich everybody could visit this wonderfull house.Thank you

Great experience.

An enjoyable, passionate, knowledgeable, interactive, and humorous trip to the past. The tour guide gave insight into the inhabitants' daily life and how and why household things were used in those days, which were very interesting. She made Cullinan's history and the mine alive. The tour through the Mchardy House Museum was the highlight of my trip. Thank you, dear.

Its nice to see.

Beautifully maintained. It's like stepping into another Era. Even the pickles and jams are still in the pantry

Inexpensive way to spend the afternoon at Culinan.

Love learning about people's lives, how they lived or was a wonderful and interesting experience!!!

Charming, interesting little museum in the quaint, historical village of Cullinan

Great experience to see the times gone by.

I enjoyed the presentation by Simoné, the history, but it does seem a bit biased, and does not include the locals at the time history, or the miners history...it needs some serious updating, other than that, thank you for your carefully worded presentation.

Well worth the visit. Step back in time and experience the olde world charm of this place - home of the discovery of the largest diamond ever found.

Its very nice and the tour lady very knowledgeable

He was one of the first general managers of the Premier Diamond mine. A visit to this house gives a good view of life in those days. The setting and furnisher takes one back in time. The toen itself have many interesting places to visit and to get more to know about this once rich diamond mine. The mine hole is huge and as impressive as the one at Kimberly

The tour guide was excellent. The information of the history of the museum was well presented. She was well spoken and her knowledge was out of this world. Very friendly and let us feel special and at home. She's a keeper.

I really enjoyed the tour and the tour guide, Simoné, her knowledge of the history and the people that called the house home was wonderful and very interesting. I took my daughter with me who is 13 and she really enjoyed it. Simoné has a excitable personality which brings the history of the house and the mine alive. I really enjoyed the tour! If you love history and the interesting lives that made up our history you'll enjoy this tour.

Me and my son did the tour and thought Simoné was amazing. We really enjoyed the tour and details given. Her knowledge was impressive and she made the tour interesting and fun.

We visited McHardy House Museum recently. Our guide Simone was so friendly & her knowledge & information was amazing, interesting and well presented. Answered every question to perfection and we learnt a lot from her. Visit to McHardy House highly recommended!