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Offering a garden and garden view, Windsor Cottage is set in Barberton, 1.8 km from Barberton Museum and 5.4 km from Barberton Garden of Remembrance. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Jock of the Bushveld statue. The guest house consists of 3 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom with free toiletries, a seating area, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Barberton, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Barbecue facilities are provided. Tinie Louw Nature Reserve is 15 km from Windsor Cottage, while Barberton Game Reserve is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Barberton
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  • Marié
    South Africa South Africa
    Peaceful location, comfortable rooms and beds, enough hot water for everyone to have a decent shower
  • Zamaswazi
    South Africa South Africa
    Windsor Cottage has a beautiful garden and beds were nice and comfortable.
  • A
    Ameen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host was very welcoming and helpful! The property was beautiful and security was far better than expected.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

Welcome to Windsor Cottage in Barberton, Mpumalanga Nestled at the foot of the breath taking Makhonjwa Mountains in the Barberton, Mpumalanga, declared a world heritage site in 2018, you will find our famous Windsor Cottage, a true home away from home. Windsor Cottage was built in the 18th Century and fully restored to it natural beauty now combines a charming period feature with life's contemporary comforts. Whether its a romantic break, a family holiday or a business trip that brings you to Barberton, Mpumalaga, Windsor Cottage promises you ... a stay you won't forget. Winding roads and scenic mountain passes will bring you to our beautiful historic town, Barberton. It's amazing history and rich heritage isn't just confined by it's discovery of gold in 1884 but includes the Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail which takes you on a spectacular journey with picturesque scenery that showcases the oldest and best preserved sedimentry and volcanic rock sequence on the entire earth. The Barberton, Mpumalanga area is a host, to a variety of enjoyable outdoor activities for guests and visitors alike to enjoy. We look forward to extend a warm welcome to you and invite you to enjoy your stay
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Windsor Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
Good free WiFi 17 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 13:00 to 19:30

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

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

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 600 per person, per night

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Visa, ​Bankcard and Cash only .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

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

Legal information

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

FAQs about Windsor Cottage

  • Check-in at Windsor Cottage is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

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

  • Windsor Cottage is 1 miles from the centre of Barberton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Room options at Windsor Cottage include:

    • Villa