Plum Cottage

Connemara Farm, D515, 3275 Balgowan, South Africa – Great location - show map

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9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
5 reviews
a living room with a couch and a chair at Plum Cottage in Balgowan
a living room with a couch and a tv at Plum Cottage in Balgowan
a kitchen and dining room with a table and a counter at Plum Cottage in Balgowan
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Plum Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 215 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

Set in Balgowan in the KwaZulu-Natal region, Plum Cottage has a patio. The property is around 15 km from Bosch Hoek Golf Club, 16 km from Fort Nottingham Museum and 29 km from Midmar Dam. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Howick Museum is 32 km from Plum Cottage, while Howick Falls is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 58 km from the accommodation.

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 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
9.5
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
8.5
High score for Balgowan
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  • Angel
    South Africa South Africa
    “The cottage is spacious & is tastefully decorated. The floors are heated and there’s a fireplace with loads and loads of wood, so we were never cold. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable (it was hard to leave the bed in the...”
  • Kerryn
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable and comfortable one. She added extra touches like biscuits and sweets and cheese and provided fresh farm milk daily. Her hospitality and friendliness of the staff and warmth and...”
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.

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Plum in the middle of a working dairy farm - 80% tranquility, 20% tractors, cows, milk lorries, goats and birds. Placed conveniently 20min from Nottingham Road, 30min from Howick and 10min from Michaelhouse School.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Plum Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Walking tours
    • Cycling
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

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

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 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 are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    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

    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 Plum Cottage

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

      • Cycling
      • Walking tours

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

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

    • Plum Cottage is 3.1 miles from the centre of Balgowan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Plum Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • Check-in at Plum Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Plum Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

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