The River Bend Cottages

91 Donkin Street, 6280 Graaff-Reinet, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>184</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
184 reviews

The host of this property is superb! All necessary information provided in advance. Self check-in very easy! Very clean & comfortable and any queries responded to immediately & problems resolved in no time. The host and her housekeeping staff really go the extra mile!

Catherine South Africa
a porch with chairs and a table and a plant at The River Bend Cottages in Graaff-Reinet
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The River Bend Cottages

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  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
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Featuring quiet street views, The River Bend Cottages features accommodation with patio, around 14 km from Valley of Desolation. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, an oven, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Graaff-Reinet, like cycling and hiking. Popular points of interest near The River Bend Cottages include Graaff-Reinet Railway Station, Reinet House Museum and Urquhart House Museum.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Graaff-Reinet
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  • Catherine
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host of this property is superb! All necessary information provided in advance. Self check-in very easy! Very clean & comfortable and any queries responded to immediately & problems resolved in no time. The host and her housekeeping staff...”
  • Catherine
    South Africa South Africa
    “The property is quiet, clean, comfortable & secure and check-in was really straightforward.”
  • Blignault
    South Africa South Africa
    “Easy self check-in. Friendly assistance, very clean”
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 Annemarie and Sholto Kroon

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Annemarie and Sholto Kroon
River Bend comprises four modern, newly-renovated cottages in a historic, traditional building. Situated in a quiet and leafy residential area it is a short 2 to 5 minute drive to restaurants and shops. Each cottage has secure, off-street parking with access directly into the cottages. All have en-suite bedrooms, an elegant and comfortable lounge with one or two sleeper couches which fold down into two floor mattresses, a fully-equipped kitchen and a private barbeque area on the patio. Designated parking bays are next to kitchens and braai patios. There is one en-suite bathroom in each cottage, wall heaters, extra blackets, electric blankets and air-conditioning too. There are trailer bays for unhitched "Venter" sized trailers. Sorry no room for caravans or campervans or double decker trailers. This is a traditional Graaff-Reinet home, built to guard against the heat. They have thick walls, corrugated-iron rooves, wooden shutters & centered front doors. Pause a little & soak up the silence & peace of our Karoo evenings & the old-world charm which River Bend has to offer. ​
We, the new owners of River Bend, welcome you to River Bend Cottages, a national monument in our charming traditional town of Graaff-Reinet. Our family are descendants of Dr Andrew Murray who was sent from Scotland to South Africa in 1822 as a minister. He built the iconic Graaff-Reinet Church in 1823 & the Murray family lived in the parsonage, Reinet House, for over 80 years. In 1870 Charles Murray planted the famous grape vine which still bears fruit today. The Karoo, a vast, semi-desert, is one of the world's few remaining sanctuaries of clean air & water. It is there, under the patient guard of the Valley of Desolation that the town of Graaff-Reinet was established in 1786. Before this time the Khoi & San people, nomadic hunter gatherers inhabited these vast plains. Come and enjoy the peace & silence of our charming town in our beautiful self-catering cottages.
Situated in a peaceful established residential area its is an easy 20-minute walk or 3-minute drive to restaurants & shops. Take a gentle stroll along tree-lined streets, admire the Cape Dutch, Victorian & traditional Graaff-Reinet homes & simply relax into the gentleness & peace of the Karoo. With over 220 heritage sites, Graaff-Reinet has more national monuments than any other town in South Africa. Your exploration list is gentle & endless... The Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Drostdy Hotel, Groot Kerk (built by the owner's forebears), Reinet House, Hester Rupert Art Museum, Anglo-Boer War memorial, Old Library, San & Khoi Memorial, Robert Subukwe's birthplace & the Old Powder Magazine War Memorial amongst others. Our antique shops such as Reinet Antiques & Lot 44 & our restaurants compliment the old-world charm of the town. Travel up to Nieu-Bethesda (30 mins drive) to see the fossils, the Owl House, the sculptures of Helen Martins, & hitch a donkey cart ride to tour around this characterful little town.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The River Bend Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family 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
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Outdoor furniture
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    Activities
    • Game drives
      Additional charge
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    The River Bend Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

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

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    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.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform The River Bend 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about The River Bend Cottages

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The River Bend Cottages (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 3 guests
      • 4 guests

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

    • Yes, The River Bend Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • The River Bend Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Game drives

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

    • The prices at The River Bend Cottages 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 balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The River Bend Cottages on this page.

    • The River Bend Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

    • The River Bend Cottages is 1,050 yards from the centre of Graaff-Reinet. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.