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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of pool, Ta Mala's Cottage is a country house situated in a historic building in Prince Albert, 200 metres from Fransie Pienaar Museum. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Free WiFi and a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries are available to all guests, while selected rooms include a DVD player. At the country house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play tennis at the country house, and the area is popular for pub crawls. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby. Prince Albert Golf Club is 2 km from Ta Mala's Cottage, while Wolwekraal Nature Reserve is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is George Airport, 173 km from the accommodation.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
or
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Miles
    Australia Australia
    Facilities were basic and perhaps not suitable for all eg we did not have a Tv in our room, water facilities in the kitchen were unusual (but fun) and the shower was outdoors but there was a beautiful bath, cosy sitting room, excellent air...
  • T
    Tanith
    South Africa South Africa
    Authentic Karoo accommodation which was close to everything yet peaceful and looked after by very friendly staff and owners. Milk in the fridge ion arrival as well as Netflix made this a treat for me!
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the historic eclectic artistic furnishings.
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 Dewald and Erika van Zyl

Company review score: 9.4Based on 243 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Dewald and Erika are your hosts at Ta Mala's cottage. Erika, a well known SA artist are responsible for the interior of all the cottages. The couple entered Meerkat Cottage into home magazine's Fix it with flair competition in 2015 and were runners up in the competition. They both entered into KykNet and Home Magazine's 123 Fixit, a home renovation competition, which was broadcasted on Kyknet's Via channel and won the competition outright.

Property information

Tamala's cottage was originally build in 1860. Features like wooden floors, thatch roofing and reid ceilings has been preserved. Meerkat cottage was build in the early 1800 and is well over 200 years old. This quant little cottage is a gem from the past, preserved to enjoy today. Tamala's is a Cape heritage site. The cottages are fully self catering and furnished with antiques true to the Karoo.

Neighbourhood information

Tamala's is situated in the picturesque town of Prince Albert at the foot of the mighty Swartberg Mountains. This historical Karoo town is situated in the western Cape of South Africa.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ta Mala's Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Ta Mala's Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

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.

Children 18 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Cash Ta Mala's Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

FAQs about Ta Mala's Cottage

  • Check-in at Ta Mala's Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Ta Mala's Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Walking tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Cooking class
    • Movie nights

  • Yes, Ta Mala's Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Ta Mala's Cottage is 250 yards from the centre of Prince Albert. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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