• Entire home
  • 215 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Featuring lake views, Ripon Country Cottage features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 10 km from Himeville Museum. The property has garden views and is 11 km from Himeville Nature Reserve and 27 km from Vergelegen Nature Reserve. The chalet also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The chalet with a terrace and mountain views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The chalet offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Himeville, like cycling and hiking. An indoor play area is also available for guests at Ripon Country Cottage. Lotheni Nature Reserve is 33 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 115 km from Ripon Country Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
4 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
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Himeville
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  • Bartlomiej
    Reunion Reunion
    This is one of this place you don't want to leave. Peaceful, calm, quiet. The view is magnificent. Everything is perfect. Thank you Erika. All the best!
  • D
    Dalene
    South Africa South Africa
    magnificent views , peaceful and tranquil. Erika was amazing and even took us to pet the cows. Special attention to detail like fresh milk in the fridge and a Christmas wreath as it was Christmas day.
  • Anne
    South Africa South Africa
    Country farmhouse with plenty of space. Gorgeous views onto Sani Pass. Well kitted out. Relaxing space with room to move. Was calving season & Erika took us to see the newly born calves which was fantastic.

Hosted by Erika and Edmund Smith

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Erika and Edmund Smith
Nestled in the valley below the famous Sani Pass, Ripon Farm views the winding road up into Lesotho and on clear nights the Sani Top Chalet is visible on the skyline. The homestead is flanked by two generous, self-catering cottages situated on a north-facing slope with spectacular views of the Berg. While Ripon is a working farm, guests can walk freely amongst the Nguni herd (and stroke a tame calf) on the 187ha extent. Two farm dams with bass fishing are available and rods can be hired on site. The views of The Giants Cup and Sani Valley, within the uKhahlamba Maloti Drakensberg Park, are truly spectacular. We are living off the grid and are not affected by any load shedding interruptions. All our energy is green energy from solar panels. We can assist with booking of tours to Sani Pass as well as professional Birding Tours with an experienced guide. The Underberg area is an ideal Mountain Biking and Trail Running play ground, and guests have free access to the incredible Sani Spoors mountain bike trails. Visit their website for more information. Long quiet gravel district roads also provide ideal training roads for cyclists and runners. Himeville Museum is highly rated and a pleasant outing.
Erika and Ed are your hosts and will assist with all queries. They have many years of shared experience as guesthouse hosts, and will ensure a superlative stay. Erika is fluent in German, Afrikaans, Zulu and English.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ripon Country Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 to 19:00

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

Check-out

From 10:00 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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Ripon Country Cottage

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

  • Ripon Country Cottage is 5 miles from the centre of Himeville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ripon Country Cottage is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Squash
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

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

  • Ripon Country Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

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

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

  • Ripon Country Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 11 guests

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