Featuring a private garden with swimming pool, AppleBee Guest Cottages also includes an outdoor seating area and BBQ facilities. Guests are provided with a complimentary fruit bowl on arrival. This cottage comes with country-style décor. The open-plan living area includes lounge, dining table and well-equipped kitchen with oven, stove and microwave. A bath and shower can be found in the private bathroom. The cottage is serviced daily. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool and bird life in the garden. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and there is also secure, off-street parking. AppleBee Guest Cottages is located just 800 metres from Rhodes University and 1 km from the Botanical Gardens. Observatory Museum is 2 km away and Port Alfred Airport is 60 km from the cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa 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
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Grahamstown
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicola
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfectly located. Clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed.
  • M
    Marene
    South Africa South Africa
    I had self catering. All the cutlery and crockery was excellent. My two dogs behaved themselves and that helped a lot. The property was big with a swimming pool. I went to stay there for safety, my rib was broken and I was traumatised. It felt...
  • Chairuka
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    Excellent location, very close to Rhodes university. The rooms were very clean. Great staff! Tony was very kind and helpful.
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.

Managed by Jeannine

Company review score: 9.3Based on 99 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Moved to Grahamstown in 2012 to simplify our lives and enable our children to attend the wonderful schools here. In my spare time I enjoy painting in oils, particularly portraits. Many of my paintings can be seen in AppleBee Cottages.

Property information

I am passionate about the cleanliness of my cottages and personally check before a guest arrives. I am friendly, believe in the personal touch and have worked at making my cottages homely, comfortable with many added extras to make your stay memorable.

Neighbourhood information

Undoubtedly the heartbeat of the Eastern Cape with its rich African and English Settler history, magnificent architecture and beautiful tree-lined streets, Grahamstown offers a variety of places of interest to visit as well as activities for visitors, and is the perfect stop-over for the weary traveller. Surrounded by a number of beautiful day trip destinations, one can visit the seaside towns of Kenton-on-Sea 52 km, Port Alfred 54 km and Bushman's River Mouth 53 km and enjoy their pristine beaches, or the arts and crafts hub of Bathurst 40 km which is the center of the pineapple industry. Travel inland to Addo 97 km, Riebeek East 44 km, Bedford 95 km, Adelaide 82 km and Hogsback 102 km, or visit one of the many malaria-free game reserves on Grahamstown's doorstep.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of AppleBee Guest Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

AppleBee Guest Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

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.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please inform AppleBee Guest Cottages 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.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

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

FAQs about AppleBee Guest Cottages

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

  • Room options at AppleBee Guest Cottages include:

    • Apartment
    • Suite
    • Studio

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

  • Yes, AppleBee Guest Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Guests staying at AppleBee Guest Cottages can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • AppleBee Guest Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • AppleBee Guest Cottages is 0.9 miles from the centre of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.