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Offering a year-round outdoor pool and views of the garden, Cornerstone Manor is situated in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Region, 48 km from Port Alfred. The rooms are set in the garden, overlooking the pool deck and offering views of the surrounding hills. They each come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and air conditioning. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and heated towel rail. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Cornerstone Manor is within walking distance of St Andrew's College, Diocesan School for Girls and Rhodes University.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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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
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Grahamstown
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  • Judith
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely central location and close to schools Gogo was delightful and the breakfasts were sensational
  • Shandre
    South Africa South Africa
    Gogo is just an amazing host. The bed was so comfy, breakfast was great. Perfect location.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly, helpful staff (Gogo was great!), lovely accommodation, very good location for exploring Grahamstown and local area. Excellent breakfast, comfortable room.
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 Cheryl Thompson

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Cheryl Thompson
Cornerstone Manor is a beautiful homestead set in the heart of Grahamstown's Westhill. Built in the late 1800's, this stone house oozes charm and character. The guest rooms have been completely rebuilt on the site which was the original carriage house. Perched on a terrace above the main house, the guest rooms enjoy views over St Aidan's fields, as well as the hills surrpounding Grahamstown. The rose garden lies directly off the guest rooms, offering a beautiful vista from the bedrooms.
Cornerstone Manor is a beautifully renovated Victorian Stone building in the heart of Westhill, Grahamstown. Our two guest rooms are newly renovated, and are set away from the main house, with views over the pool area and rose garden, and St Aidan's field. The property is fully secured, and there is one off street parking bay per suite. The property is within walking distance of town, Rhodes University, DSG, and St Andrew's College and Prep, and a short drive away from Kingswood, Graeme and VG. Guests are provided with their own access control for the period of their visit, ensuring easy access and security at all times. Breakfast in included in the daily room rate.
Languages spoken: English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cornerstone Manor
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • 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 not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Executive lounge access
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Xhosa

House rules

Cornerstone Manor takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Cornerstone Manor accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cornerstone Manor 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 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Cornerstone Manor

  • Guests staying at Cornerstone Manor can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

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

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

  • Room options at Cornerstone Manor include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

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

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool

  • Cornerstone Manor is 1,050 yards from the centre of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.