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Situated in Grahamstown, near St Michael and St George Cathedral, Observatory Museum Grahamstown and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, The Cottage features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.5 km from 1820 Settlers Monument. The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is 15 km from the apartment, while Lalibela Private Game Reserve is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Port Alfred Airport, 53 km from The Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Georg
    Germany Germany
    amazing hospitality, caking care that nothing is missing, being well informed about load shedding and work force on the ground, comfortable bed, quiet safe place & neighborhood, 5 minute walking distance to shops at a lovely cafe/eatery
  • Rowan
    South Africa South Africa
    Good Value Hosts made sure you were comfortable Cottage nice and clean Comfortable bed Hot shower
  • Kholiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    Host is friendly and welcoming. my stay was pleasant host kept me up to date regards any developments. the place is clean and comfortable. value for money. Wi-Fi available and equipped for loadshedding. will definitely stay there again.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproof rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00

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

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

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 15 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 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 extra beds available upon request.

All cots and extra beds 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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The 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.

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

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

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

FAQs about The Cottage

  • The Cottage is 1,050 yards from the centre of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

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

  • The Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • The Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • Check-in at The Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.