Name: Thornwood
Address: Kuleni Game Park, R22 Sodwana Road, 3960 KwaNibela, South Africa, Kuleni Game Park, R22 Sodwana Road, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £182 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.5

Thornwood

Kuleni Game Park, R22 Sodwana Road, 3960 KwaNibela, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

Entire home
484 ft² size
Kitchen
View
Garden
Swimming Pool
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Terrace

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Situated on a private game park, Thornwood is surrounded by African bush and forest. This secluded lodge-style villa features three bedrooms and offers its guests absolute privacy. The luxurious villa offers a living area, a private pool, and a fully equipped kitchen, which opens up onto a large deck with a fire-pit. The en-suite bedrooms are fitted with air conditioning and ceiling fans and an additional outdoor shower. The Game Park offers self-guided walking trails, an abundance of bird-life and game. Neighboring the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, Thornwood is about 35 km from Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Park.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Golf course (within 3 km)

Fishing

Games room

Reliable info

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Availability

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Accommodation Type

Number of guests

Three-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

Bedroom 1:

1 large double bed

Bedroom 2:

2 single beds

Bedroom 3:

2 single beds

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

9.4

Facilities

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.6

Value for money

9.5

Location

9.7

Free WiFi

High score for KwaNibela

See what guests loved the most:

Ahmed
South Africa
“Very peaceful and private. Location was excellent for just relaxing away from the city.”
Lauren
United Kingdom
“Beautiful, private, loved the swimming pool. Recommend the evening spider walk with Olga! Angel serviced our accommodation every day with big smiles and enthusiasm! Fabulous outdoor shower, soft comfortable linen and towels. Nadia ( the owner) is...”
Erika
South Africa
“The house has everything you need and more, with beautiful surroundings. We really enjoyed our stay and will book again.”
Shane
South Africa
“Beautiful venue. Host and staff were friendly and very accommodating. Lots of birds and game could be viewed at the property. Facilities were cleaned daily. Awesome sights of animals in the reserve.”
Vat
South Africa
“Self catering with most amenities readily available Great location with giraffes and zebras on your doorstep ! Never take that for granted. This is Africa. Great restaurant with a fabulous deli on site”
Izak
South Africa
“We liked everything about Thorwood, was a very romantic and relaxing getaway. The house is so private, tucked in the woods, perfect for relaxing. I loved lying in the bath at night with the big windows, looking at the moon. Our host Nadia was...”
Margaret
United Kingdom
“Lovely holiday home with everything you need. Great outdoor space and easy to head out for bush walks. We stocked up with food used the great kitchen and enjoyed the privacy and space.”
Guppyfood
South Africa
“It was exceptionally clean and an absolutely beautiful house, beautiful location. The whole package totally exceeded our expectations. Nadia was brilliant! She was very knowledgeable and so friendly and helpful even up to coming to light the fire...”
Thomas
Germany
“Good location to visit the NP Hluhluwe close by. The house is a dream, very nice!”
Norbert
South Africa
“We loved the spacious and luxurious interior with tasteful art. We enjoyed the various seating areas and the seclusion of the property. The garden with pool and waterhole that attracts the animals into the yard was a bonus.”

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 Nadia Kilian

9.4

Host review score

Nadia Kilian

Thornwood was designed by the owners in 2002. Inspired by nature the owners didn't want to feel as though they were stuck indoors while they were suppose to be enjoying the wonderful bush. To create the feeling of a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors the main lodge is open to the bush with only three walls. The '4th wall' is made of drop down mosquito netting that can be left open or closed. The kitchen doors roll all the way open onto a deck and fire pit. Even the bedroom and bathrooms open out into the bush or onto private decks.

There are many birds and animals to be spotted from Thornwood as they come to visit the private waterhole. Many of the trees have been labelled for easy identification. Enjoy your time at Thornwood by relaxing at the lodge or go for a walk around the park by following the trail signs or book one of our excursions. (Thornwood is registered as a Birder Friendly Establishment with Birdlife SA and four star rated by TGCSA.)

At Thornwood you can sit and relax while giraffe, duiker, nyala, kudu, wilde beast, warthog, mongooses, serval, bush babies and many other animals visit the lodge. Feeling active? There are plenty of walking trails to follow in which you will see an abundance of animals and birdlife. Guests can go on excursions in the surrounding area where they encounter: the Big 5, whales, hugging a cheetah, playing with snakes or learning about the local culture. As Thornwood is self- catering ( B&B and Dinner B&B on special request) there are many local restaurants we can recommend.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thornwood
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

Thornwood takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30 to 20:00

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

Check-out

From 06:00 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 2000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about GBP 85. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 750 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Visa Diners Club Cash is not accepted Thornwood accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 18:00 and 23:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Thornwood 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 18:00:00 and 23:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, 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.

Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Thornwood 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 Thornwood on this page.
The prices at Thornwood may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Thornwood can accommodate the following group size:
- 6 guests
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
Thornwood is 5.6 miles from the centre of KwaNibela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Thornwood on this page.
Check-in at Thornwood is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:00.
Yes, Thornwood is popular with guests booking family stays.
Thornwood offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Walking tours
- Swimming Pool
- Bike tours
- Game drives
Thornwood has the following number of bedrooms:
- 3 bedrooms
For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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