• Entire home
  • 990 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Situated in Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal region, C'est La Vie has a patio. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a picnic area. The chalet also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The spacious chalet features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a tiled floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax in the garden. Bosch Hoek Golf Club is 7.2 km from the chalet, while Midmar Dam is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 53 km from C'est La Vie.

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 (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Dineo
    South Africa South Africa
    Host was great! Friendly & pleasant! It was at perfect location for our needs!
  • Pearce
    South Africa South Africa
    This property has lovely views. It is clean and comfortable.
  • Atif
    South Africa South Africa
    A beautiful cottage, in a secure location. C'est La Vie has lots of comfortable hiking trails for all ages and an amazing guide on the trails is the German shepherd Molly. Beautiful views, felt like a forest adventure but with very comfortable...
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 Judy Dimmick

9.7
9.7
Host review score
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Judy Dimmick
Sit on the spacious veranda of this delightful 2 bedroom cottage set on a hillside ,overlooking a winding river running through a forest of poplar tress. You can enjoy the sounds of the bubbling river leading down to a waterfall on the adjoining property and listen to the abundant bird life. Or you can enjoy magnificent walks or picnics down at the river. Or you may just wish to sit and appreciate the magnificent views.The cottage is situated 1.4 kms from Michaelhouse Boys School, on the Midlands Meander and offers free Wifi, DSTV and Netflix. It boasts a fully equipped kitchen and dining area with a free standing fireplace for those cold, wintery days. The upstairs mezzanine can sleep children over the age of 5 years and has its own separate toilet and hand basin. It is centrally situated with several popular Midlands attractions and restaurants within easy driving distance and is easily accessible from the N3. It is either an ideal romantic getaway for 2 or a family of 4.
We have tried to create a a warm and comfortable " home away from home' with special attention made to detail and cleanliness. Our intention is to try to treat our guests as if they were guests in our own home and yet at the same time allow them the space and seclusion many need when trying to escape the humdrum of every day to day life.
C'est La Vie is situated 1.4 kms from Michaelhouse Boys Schools and is within 10kms driving distance from many local attractions on the Midlands Meander. This includes Lalampara Italian Restaurant, Granny Mouse Country House, The Railhouse Farm Stall, Rawdons Hotel and Piggley Wiggley. It is 10kms from the nearest supermarket, bottle store and pharmacy and several more coffee shops and restaurants which are all in Nottingham Road. The Earth Route Farmers Market held every Saturday morning in Nottingham Road is another local attraction. Boschhoek Golf Course and Gowrie are both situated within a 10km radius for golfing enthusiasts. C'est La Vie is situated on the Old Currys Post Road and easily accessible from the N3 or the R103.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of C'est La Vie
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Hiking
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Zulu

    House rules

    C'est La Vie takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

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

    Check-out

    From 08:00 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 - 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

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    The chalet does have emergency lights and electric and gas cookers.

    Please inform C'est La Vie 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.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about C'est La Vie

    • Check-in at C'est La Vie is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at C'est La Vie on this page.

    • C'est La Vie offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Yes, C'est La Vie is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at C'est La Vie 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 C'est La Vie on this page.

    • C'est La Vie can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • C'est La Vie has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • C'est La Vie is 11.2 miles from the centre of Howick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.