Chikanka

-29.739528, 29.512969 Lund street 22, 3256 Himeville, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>13</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
13 reviews

Stunning location and scenery - wish we had booked longer - owners were very helpful and went above and beyond the

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Chikanka

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Featuring mountain views, Chikanka provides accommodation with patio, around 1.5 km from Himeville Museum. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers lake views and a picnic area. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Himeville Nature Reserve is 2.8 km from Chikanka, while Coleford Nature Reserve is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 129 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-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
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
High score for Himeville
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  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning location and scenery - wish we had booked longer - owners were very helpful and went above and beyond the”
  • Suzette
    South Africa South Africa
    “Anita is a very friendly hostess. We realltly enjoyed staying at the facility. Beautiful place and surroundings. All nicely decorated and complimentary rusks and milk in the kitchen. Excellent breakfast. We highly recommend.”
  • Gill
    South Africa South Africa
    “Anita and Tusiwe were amazing hosts. Anita was very forthcoming with information regarding the area and places to visit. It was a home away from home as Anita was so easy going. The breakfast, which was included in the room rate was very tasty...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tex and Anita

Company review score: 9.6Based on 13 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Tex & Anita farmed for 35 years in the district and moved into the village a few years ago so they know the area and the community extremely well. Their hospitality and care of their guests is unsurpassed, and when not out mountain biking or hiking, they are able to suggest things to do in the area and will do whatever they can to make your stay memorable.

Property information

Chikanka is the hidden jewel of our combined villages, Underberg & Himeville. Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with its own uninterrupted views over our lake and cows grazing in the meadows towards Giants Cup high up in the Berg, and the iconic Sani Pass in the distance, the view will take your breath away.

Neighbourhood information

Himeville is a quaint, quiet, farm village with a beautiful view of the Drakensberg, and although small, it has a number of excellent restaurants, a farmers market and a very interesting little museum. It is also close to the Sani Pass and the Umzimkulu river and has many beautiful hiking, trail running and mountain biking trails within close proximity. It is also a mere 5km from Underberg, the main village supporting the farming community and visitors to the Berg, where you can pick up anything you may need during your stay.

Languages spoken

English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Chikanka
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Chikanka takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 16:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

 

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 - 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

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 20:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Chikanka 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 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 Chikanka

  • Chikanka is 800 yards from the centre of Himeville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing

  • Room options at Chikanka include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Chikanka is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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