• Entire home
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Set in Winterton, 200 metres from Winterton Museum and 17 km from Spioenkop Nature Reserve, Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg offers a garden and air conditioning. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The holiday home has a pool with a view with a fence, as well as wellness packages and full-day security. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain 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. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Winterton, like cycling and hiking. Monks Cowl Country Club is 28 km from Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg, while Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 139 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
High score for Winterton
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mister_mr
    South Africa South Africa
    It is very peaceful and relaxing. Very well maintained and clean house.I hope the estate adds some communal facilities for kids in the future.
  • Kathy
    South Africa South Africa
    A beautifully located, peaceful and fully equipped home. Comfortable, everything we needed and friendly and attentive hosts. Excellent water temperature and pressure!
  • Judie
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent location, beautiful views, extremely clean and perfect for the family.
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.

Managed by Euphoric Leisure

Company review score: 8.9Based on 746 reviews from 52 properties
52 managed properties

Property information

Positioned perfectly to feel the full impact of the Central Drakensberg escarpment with rolling grasslands immediately upfront to enjoy plains game sightings from a spacious private garden with swimming pool. Damage Protection: This property is protected by Just Be Lekker (JBL), the travel reputation platform. Guests are required to pay a R800 non-refundable damage waiver fee (R10,000 worth of accidental damage cover) OR have a R5,000 refundable security deposit hold placed on their card to gain access to the property. The guest will be sent a link by JBL to verify their booking. Please note that should a guest choose the refundable security deposit, a R47 service fee will be charged by JBL. This fee covers the cost of verifying the booking and ensuring the property's protection. Just Be Lekker aims to provide a secure and reliable booking experience for all guests. NOTE: No smoking allowed inside; and no hubbly bubbly allowed at any time. The accommodation is for short-term residential rentals only. It is not for events, functions, parties, receptions, meetings, commercial use, or guests above the registered number. We require all outstanding processes to be completed before 12 pm the day prior to check-in. Failure to do so will result in a late penalty fee of R350 In case of a late check-in after 7pm on Saturdays to Thursdays and 10 pm on Fridays, a standard late check-in fee of R750 will apply. CLEANING: We provide guests who book for 4 days or more with 1 complimentary clean on a weekday (excluding Public Holidays). Additional cleaning can be arranged at R350 per day subject to availability (Sundays and Public Holidays are double the rate). Additional cleans on a weekend will require guests to collect and drop off the cleaner at the estate gate as there is no staff transport available on weekends. LOADSHEDDING: In the event of loadshedding, the property has a gas hob, an inverter to power the wifi and tv and there are rechargeable lights.

Neighbourhood information

Cathkin Estates is a secure wildlife estate with a 5km walking/jogging loop that guests can enjoy. Conveniently located in close proximity of shops, restaurants and tons of fun outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, river rafting, horse riding and so much more.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Kabbo Burger Factory
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Plunge pool
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Spa/wellness packages
    Food & Drink
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Cleaning services
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg 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 05:00 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.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of ZAR 5000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about GBP 215. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    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

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    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

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

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

    A damage deposit of ZAR 5,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg

    • Yes, Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg is 200 yards from the centre of Winterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg has 1 restaurant:

      • Kabbo Burger Factory

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg on this page.

    • Serenity at Cathkin Estate, Central Drakensberg offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool
      • Horse riding
      • Spa/wellness packages