About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Swallowfield Cottage in Winterton offers a holiday home with three bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor play area, seating, picnic, and barbecue facilities. Free private parking is available. Comfortable Living: The cottage includes a kitchenette, washing machine, and dining area. Additional amenities include a fireplace, TV, and soundproofing. Local Attractions: Located 148 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, nearby attractions include Monks Cowl Country Club (4 km), Winterton Museum (29 km), and Spioenkop Nature Reserve (44 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and friendly host.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • FREE private parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sajj
South Africa South Africa
Beautiful stunning background to wake up to. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 with double beds 1 bathroom with a decent shower and tub ( hot lovely water ) The entire lot is so plush and green, park your cars anywhere Outside braaing was soo fun
Nombeko
South Africa South Africa
The location was great, we were all very impressed. Peaceful surroundings, good for unwinding.. We got a very warm welcome from the hosts and their dogs.
Bhavnisha
South Africa South Africa
The host is very nice and welcoming with lots of information, super friendly doggies, cottage was very comfortable, the electric underblanket was amazing for the cold and location is very good.
Naicker
South Africa South Africa
Stay was exceptional. Mr n Mrs James thank you for allowing to stay at your beautiful tranquil property. You guys rock, including your beautiful pets. My son was over the moon. Will see yourl soon. Regards Chandra
Tom
South Africa South Africa
Enjoyed the location and the views of the mountains. Our host James was very friendly and very helpful.
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location for hiking, friendly hosts and dogs. Nice large house with plenty of room to spread out in even in the rain. Had a wonderful holliday with my adult son.
Santhesh
South Africa South Africa
Very quite & peaceful Enjoyed the Mountain View
Jayden
South Africa South Africa
The accommodation has an amazing view of the surrounding area, it was quite private and quiet, and the host was very nice and accommodating. There are nice restaurants and shops within walking distance of the accommodation. The accommodation...
Kwanele
South Africa South Africa
The location was perfect. The house felt like home and reminded me so much of my childhood. The vast space for kids to play and the dogs were just an added bonus.
Jesse
South Africa South Africa
Beautiful mountain views and close proximity to the choir school as well as activities in the Berg.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by James Seymour

9.6
Host review score
James Seymour
Swallowfield Rondavels self-catering accommodation is located in the heart of the Cathkin and Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg, South Africa. Affordable and comfortable accommodation. Swallowfield Self-Catering Cottage has spectacular views of the Drakensberg mountains.
James is the Managing Director at Cathkin Booking and Management Services Pty Ltd.Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry and tourism sector. Strong business development and marketing skills.
ACTIVITIES Walks and hikes. There are a number of beautiful trails in the area which mainly start from the Monks Cowl Camp which is managed by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife. Some of our personal favourites are Crystal Falls and the Spinx, Nandi Falls together with the Sterkspruit Falls, Gray’s Pass and the Blue Grotto. Taking a helicopter flip over the Drakensberg. There are operators across the Road from Swallowfield at Dragon Peaks Resort. Watching the sunrise over Champagne Castle, Cathkin Peak and Sterkhorn. Zip lining at the operators near Drakensberg Sun. Having a pub lunch or supper at the many resorts in the Valley. A visit to the acclaimed Cathedral Peak Wine Estate. The Winterton Museum is worth a visit; You can do hot air ballooning near Cathedral Peak Wine Estate. Thokoziza and a range of other craft centres in the vicinity are definitely worth visiting. The Spionkop Nature Reserve. Battlefield sites such as Spionkop.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Swallowfield Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.