Amakhala

41 Berg, St Montagu, South Africa, 6720 Montagu, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>46</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
47 reviews
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an old house with a garden in front of it at Amakhala in Montagu
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Amakhala

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  • Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Set in Montagu, Amakhala provides accommodation with a private pool, a patio and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from Hick's Art Gallery. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The accommodation also offers a flat-screen TV and 3 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Montagu Golf Club is 4.7 km from Amakhala, while Bonnievale Golf Club is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 172 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ta_ma
    Germany Germany
    “Cate is very lovely. The house has everything that you need. The pool is amazing.”
  • Michael
    South Africa South Africa
    “Nice and spacious, comfortable beds and great views”
  • Alice
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “The property felt like a home away from home and the host Cate was so welcoming and helpful whenever we needed. Sitting outside in the mornings with a coffee and looking at the view was just wonderful.”
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 Cate O'Rorke

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Cate O'Rorke
Amakhala is a rustic, self-standing home sleeping six very comfortably. The generously proportioned spaces allow for peace and quiet or, if you're celebrating, a wonderful party atmosphere. We only ask that festivities take the neighbors into consideration and maintain acceptable decibel limits by 10 pm. There is an enclosed garden on the south side with a spacious, covered veranda, a pool and basic BBQ facilities. Views are spectacular and the wonderful thing is you can be up in the hills in just 10 minutes or less! The north facing veranda has magnificent views of Blou Punt and provides welcome shade in the morning. The master bedroom has bay windows, access to the veranda, a king size bed and an en suite bathroom. The cozy middle room has two 3/4 size beds and shares a bathroom with a larger room with a king size bed and bay windows. There is ample cupboard space in all rooms. All beds in the house are reported to be extremely comfortable and winter sheets are used when the weather cools down.
Walking has always been one of my favorite hobbies so most days I take a 50 min amble* up the hill and around the closest contour path. There are so many variations to choose from. I'd be happy to have you join me or to point out the various routes. The ECO club puts on some interesting talks and events. Just ask if you're interested. I co-ordinate the Montagu Hacking Club - that's removing invasive alien trees which tend to spread like wild fire, choking the rivers and preventing indigenous growth anywhere nearby. If you'd be interested in trying that out for an hour or two I'd be happy to show you the ropes. Talking of ropes, Montagu is world renowned for it's rock climbing sites and we're pretty close to most of them. I tried it as a teenager in Natal but left the efforts to my dad and brothers. I far preferred trekking! I belong to The Inner Wheel, an international charity affiliated to Rotary. We work directly with the local community who need extra support, focusing on young children and the elderly. If you're interested in finding out more or even supporting yourself please let me know and I'll arrange something for you. I look forward to meeting you.
Our neighborhood is growing as we speak! Once a relatively hidden, rural part of Montagu, it is now sought after and is developing a gentrified, rather charming elegance about it. The central core of Piet se Pad, just opposite, is a habitat for mostly weavers, some spur fowl, plenty of sun birds, honey birds, bulbuls, mouse birds, some pied barbets and plenty more. Eagles can also often be seen overhead and we still occasionally hear owl at night. We also see loads of tortoises who journey from the mountains to the river quite a few blocks below, stopping in my garden to gobble up the gazanias, chomp on certain succulents or mow the lawn. They're all different sizes, many even being born on the property!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Amakhala
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Amakhala takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot and 2 extra beds available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Amakhala 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.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Amakhala

  • Amakhala has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Amakhala is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Amakhala can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Amakhala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Amakhala on this page.

  • Amakhala is 0.9 miles from the centre of Montagu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Amakhala is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Amakhala offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Aerobics
    • Pub crawls
    • Horse riding
    • Cooking class
    • Swimming Pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Movie nights

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Amakhala on this page.