• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

Set 5 km from Michaelhouse, Millgate Cottage offers accommodation with a terrace. Free WiFi is available. Each unit is equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa bed, a TV and a private bathroom with bath. A patio with garden views is offered in each unit. There is an in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of German dishes. The apartment offers a barbecue and guests at Millgate Cottage can enjoy the 9-hole mini golf course on site, or cycling in the surroundings. Boschhoek Club House is 22 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

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

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 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
8.2
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
6.9
Value for money
7.0
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
2.5
Low score for Balgowan
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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 Millgate Cottage

Company review score: 8.2Based on 82 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Chris Moon is the owner's son and is managing Millgate along with his partner, Ilonka (who also runs the onsite Bistro and Bakery - Shazorro). Chris is an accomplished freelance cartoonist and illustrator.

Property information

Within five acres, Millgate's three guest cottages and three guest suites welcome the weary city-dweller to stress-free country-style living. Wander through our lovely gardens or climb up into our forest to the sound of birdsong. Attractions include a nine-hole putt-putt course, a bistro specialising in German fusion cuisine and onsite baking of Danish pastries, pies, breads and specialised German delicacies There is also an onsite gift/craft shop and art gallery. Millgate Cottage accepts one night booking except during, or adjacent to, public holidays and the Christmas period.

Neighbourhood information

The KwaZulu Natal Midlands are nestled in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. Rolling green hills and valleys feature vegetation ranging from indigenous mist-belt forest to grasslands and managed forestry and farmlands intersected with tumbling streams and waterfalls. The climate is temperate, warm to hot in the summer rainy season, can be chilly in winter with the occasional snow but mainly mild and dry.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Shazorro German Bistro and Bakery
    • Cuisine
      German
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Millgate Cottage

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules

Millgate Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 17:30

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

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Millgate Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

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

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Millgate 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.

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

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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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 Millgate Cottage

  • Yes, Millgate Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Millgate Cottage (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

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

  • Guests staying at Millgate Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

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

    • Cycling
    • Billiards
    • Mini golf
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Millgate Cottage is 1.7 miles from the centre of Balgowan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Millgate Cottage is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Millgate Cottage has 1 restaurant:

    • Shazorro German Bistro and Bakery

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

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Millgate Cottage (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

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

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