• Entire home
  • 5920 ft² size
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Boasting barbecue facilities, Swartkop Cottage is set on a farm on the banks of the Tugela River. This off-the-grid cottage has no electricity and makes use of solar lighting. Getting to the cottage involves driving on a dirt road for about 7km. A 4x4 vehicle is not required, but a vehicles with high clearance is recommended. The cottage has 2 bedrooms, a lounge and dining area with a gas stove and gas fridge. Hot water made from wood and fire and fresh water is provided separately. River water is used for the shower. The holiday cottage offers a sun terrace. There is a garden at this property and guests can go fishing and canoeing nearby. Winterton is 23 km from Swartkop Cottage and Ladysmith is within 30 minutes drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.9
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  • Cathi
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful location. Comfortable and spacious. Great facilities. It’s good to be off grid too! No charging no plugs. Which was great 😂
  • Kirsten
    South Africa South Africa
    Swartkop Cottage was the perfect getaway and recharge. The actual cottage was super cozy and comfy and was quite impressive on how off-grid it was. The views, the scenery and the small wildlife around made the place a total therapy session. Thank...
  • Pote
    South Africa South Africa
    Remoteness, privacy, proximity, scenery, and the thatched cottage
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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swartkop Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    Room Amenities
    • Clothes rack
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional charge
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Entertainment and family services
    • Strollers
    Miscellaneous
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 17:00

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

    Check-out

    From 09:00 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.

    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.

    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.


    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

    Please note that this property has no electricity supply and makes use of solar powered lighting.

    Please inform Swartkop 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.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Swartkop Cottage

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

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding

    • Swartkop Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

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

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

    • The prices at Swartkop Cottage 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 terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Swartkop Cottage on this page.

    • Swartkop Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Swartkop Cottage is 8.7 miles from the centre of Winterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Swartkop Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.