Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage

Trewennan lane, 5721 Hogsback, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>67</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
67 reviews

We did not go for breakfast but our stay was absolutely great.

Pierre Canada
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Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage

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Featuring inner courtyard views, Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage provides accommodation with a garden, around 36 km from Katberg Eco Golf Estate. The property features pool and garden views, and is 2.2 km from Eco Shrine. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The country house comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the country house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This country house is allergy-free and non-smoking. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available daily at the country house. Guests can relax in the on-site bar, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this country house offers ample opportunities to chill out. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 107 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hogsback
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  • Pierre
    Canada Canada
    “We did not go for breakfast but our stay was absolutely great.”
  • Gertruida
    South Africa South Africa
    “Norma and Derek went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We had such good two night stay at their place.”
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful cottage, lovely helpful couple and evening fires”

Hosted by Norma & Derek Fivaz

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Norma & Derek Fivaz
This old world cottage was built in 1935, but modern comforts have been added to ensure a comfortable stay, with Wi-Fi, DSTV, electric blankets for the cold winter nights, and a large fire place in the lounge. We only have one cottage for guests, in order to ensure privacy, tranquility and an ambiance of seclusion in a well established garden. Enjoy the bird life, watch the samango monkeys walking on the electric wires and the peacefulness at the pond..., with no one else intruding your space. Refresh your mind and soul in an environment of peace and restfulness. The immediate area offers wonderful opportunities for the nature lover: Huge, seemingly endless ancient forests, cascades of waterfalls and gentle streams surround Hogsback. The weather: Cool summers and nippy winters. Come prepared for sudden changes of weather, as this village has it's head in the cloud many a mornings. A long walk through the forest is an ideal way to leave the cares of the world behind. Come and enjoy the rare Cape Parrot sounds, on a misty early morning or late afternoon. You are sure to see the spectacular Knysna Lourie ( Tpouraco) in flight, with its green upper parts and crimson wings.
Derek and Norma enjoy nature and the simple lifestyle that Hogsback offers. We aim to offer warm South African hospitality to all our guests. A special effort is made to personally greet and welcome guests, if possible. In winter Derek will have a fire going in the fireplace, as a welcome feature. The entire well established garden is open for the guests to enjoy, do bird watching & photography.
Hogsback is situated in the Amathole Mountain range, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Tranquil, safe walks in the forests, bird watching, Park run every Saturday morning, mountain biking, hiking and trout fishing are some of the wonderful things to do here in our village. All health protocols are adhered to. The cottage gets deep-cleaned and sanitized before and after each group of guests. While the pandemic is raging, we do not allow bookings on the same days that guests leave the cottage. This may change once the health situation in this country has changed.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Basic free WiFi 6 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:30

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

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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

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

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

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Back o' the Moon Holiday 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.

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 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Legal information

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

FAQs about Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage

  • Check-in at Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage is 0.8 miles from the centre of Hogsback. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Back o' the Moon Holiday cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Aerobics
    • Live music/performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Archery

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