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  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Key card access
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The Croft is located in Hilton, 11 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, 12 km from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, as well as 13 km from Comrades Marathon House. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated 6.9 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve. The villa provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine. At the villa complex, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. A snack bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Guests at the villa can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Howick Museum is 14 km from The Croft, while Howick Falls is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 17 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 (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 3 km)

Fishing

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Hilton
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  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet location conveniently situated near Hilton and N3. Excellent communication and welcome from host. Well equipped and comfortable accommodation.
  • Yanaika
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The Croft is amazing! Lizzi was a really great host who made sure we were taking care off. When we came back from diner she turned on the fireplace already. The accommodation itself is breathtaking. Very spacious and well decorated, a lot of...
  • Kirsten
    South Africa South Africa
    I had a super stay at the Croft! Wonderful host and really comfy and clean facilities.
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 LIZZI HAYDEN

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

LIZZI HAYDEN
The HAYLOFT, The CROFTERS LOFT, The SHEPHERDS LOFT and The FARRIERS are full self catering cottages set in the spectacular village of central Hilton. We are located close to upmarket schools, restaurants,shopping centres, hospitals, many major sporting events and The Midlands Meander. Just 10 minutes drive to Pietermaritzburg and an hour and a half to King Shaka Airport. We run on a solar system so load shedding does not affect us. Reminiscent of a small Celtic hill farm the external appearance of our extensively upcycled eco-friendly Lofts are spacious, light, stylish with well appointed interiors promoting tranquility. The en-suites contain a walk in shower, basin and loo. The lofts come with a King size bed (The Crofters Loft) and queen sized bed (Hayloft, Farriers and Shepherds Loft). The Farriers also has bunk beds in the 2nd bedroom. Beautiful wood burning fireplaces, gas hobs, quality crockery & utensils, Netflix on a Samsung Smart TV, Wifi and garden area with a Weber braai. Tea, coffee, milk, biscuits/rusks and our 'fresh free-range eggs' are provided. Enjoy a coffee in the garden or cosy up by the fire under Sherpa blankets and a glass of wine.
We purchased this property in August 2018 and started renovations on the outbuildings. We opened for business in August 2019. We got our rescue donkeys in November 2018 and then came our chickens and finally our goats. Our units are almost 100% up-cycled and we have a full Eco Solar Power system with gas geysers. We try to live off grid as much as possible. We live on the property and have 5 rescue dogs. We so look forward to welcoming you to our unique lofts
Hilton is a quaint and quiet village set in the Natal Midlands. We have a wonderful climate from misty days and nights to full sunshine. We are on the Midlands Meander which offers guests a wealth of experiences
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Croft
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

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

Check-out

From 07:00 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Croft 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 07:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about The Croft

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

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

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

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

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

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

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

  • The Croft is 1.5 miles from the centre of Hilton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Croft (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

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

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