Highbourne Cottages

Highbourne, R600 R600, Champagne Valley, Cathkin Park, 3340 Winterton, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>94</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
94 reviews

Cottage was very well equipped, clean and tastefully furnished. Beautiful views of the mountain. Fireplace was a life saver with the inclement weather.

Penelope South Africa
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Highbourne Cottages

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Highbourne Cottages is a recently renovated chalet situated in Winterton, 10 km from Monks Cowl Country Club. The chalet, set in a building dating from 1940, is 34 km from Winterton Museum and 50 km from Spioenkop Nature Reserve. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. A patio with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in all units. At the chalet complex, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Winterton, like hiking. Highbourne Cottages has a picnic area and a barbecue. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 154 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

FREE private parking!

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Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
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
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Winterton
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    Penelope
    South Africa South Africa
    “Cottage was very well equipped, clean and tastefully furnished. Beautiful views of the mountain. Fireplace was a life saver with the inclement weather.”
  • Elana
    South Africa South Africa
    “Spacious and clean accommodation situated next to the nature reserve with easy access to beautiful hiking trails. Quiet and peaceful. Can highly recommended!”
  • Jackie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Absolutely beautiful. Never book for 1 day only! You'll regret; its usually fully booked.”
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 Lindsey Lotringer

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Lindsey Lotringer
Welcome to a deep mountain experience that will take your breath away and leave a lasting memory for you to cherish! Situated between Champagne Castle Hotel and the Monks Cowl entrance, Highbourne Cottages is part of the Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Steeped in history, the first cottage was built in 1941. Highbourne Cottages are self-catering cottages tucked away in the pristine Monk’s Cowl area in the Central Drakensberg, KZN. The cottages are off grid but still offering modern comforts with our water source coming from a spring high up in the mountains. Highbourne Cottages is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Our garden is full of birdlife with access to the many walking trails in the world heritage site right from our property. We are centrally located to all the local shops, outdoor activities and restaurants which are a short drive away. Your perfect getaway….
Lindsey and Brett love nature, the outdoors, hiking, trail running, mountain biking so Highbourne Cottages are close to their hearts! Brett, a brewer and Lindsey a chef enjoy life to the fullest. They love sharing their special place with guests from all over the world!
A quiet and perfectly peaceful environment; the only sound to be heard is that of birdsong, the hum of bees and the soothing music of trickling streams! Surrounded by hills and soaring peaks and situated deep in the heart of the Drakensberg, at the end of the R600, just outside Monks Cowl Park: it is ideally situated for the keen hiker, birder and photographic enthusiast! In the vicinity closeby, there's chocolate tasting, a cheese shop, a variety of coffee shops and restaurants. Rides in hot air balloons, helicopters and gliders are also very popular. Golf, river rafting, horse riding, adventure courses, including mountain scooters, bikes and zip lines are available for the sporting enthusiast. Daily shows of predator birds, at the well known Falcon Ridge are just 10 minutes away. Weekly performances by our world renowned Drakensberg boys Choir is a definite must and not to be missed! There are many varying graded walks and hikes to choose from; A perfect destination for the outdoor enthusiast!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Highbourne Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Activities
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Highbourne Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

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

Check-out

From 06:00 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+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 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

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Highbourne 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.

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 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 Highbourne Cottages

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

  • Highbourne Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Highbourne Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

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

    • Hiking

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

  • Highbourne Cottages is 18 miles from the centre of Winterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Highbourne Cottages on this page.