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Reviews of Pennygum Country Cottages

Penny Lane, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Underberg, KZN, 3257 Underberg, South Africa

#12 of 38 Holiday rentals in Underberg

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 96 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Loved our stay at Pennygum! Will definitely be back and would recommend.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Kitchen equipment could have been a little cleaner or maybe some things replaced from being well used. Knives not the sharpest, and couldn't find scissors, but otherwise well stocked with cutlery and crockery.

    Conveniently situated, peaceful and very safe. Friendly and helpful staff. Super comfortable beds with crisp, clean bedding and electric blankets. Lovely views and birdlife. Dog friendly. Steaming hot shower and bath. Beautiful indoor fireplace. Loved the complimentary farm fresh milk, rusks and coffee too!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lovely location and spectacular views, clean, neat and tidy. Hosts very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and would visit again. Thank you.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Country feeling and view of the mountain range

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The broken fire grid, the front door that sticks, and the bathroom taps that swivel.

    The location is excellent. Quiet, peaceful & totally relaxing. The host was so accommodating by allowing us to check out later after our Sani Pass CHOC walk. The cottage is well equipped, even with little extras like fresh farm milk, some ground coffee, and electric blankets. Excellent value for money. Would love to go back sometime to explore the surroundings.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Lovely area, mountains and country-side
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mountains and walk along the river.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    10
    We had a lovely peaceful and relaxing 3 days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

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    I had a seamless check-in experience and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The room was exceptional, with immaculate cleanliness, ample space and beautiful decor. The gas stove and load shedding lights were especially helpful during power outages. The staff member Lungi was amazing, always assisting us with a smile. Pierre was a great help in planning our trip and proved to be an excellent host.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Drive up Sanni Pass
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not all beds had electric blankets. Was cold in the rooms.

    Close to Sanni pass. Close to SPAR Underberg. Great location. Gas stove and load shedding lights helped during load shedding Lungi the lady that welcomed us was very pleasant and helpful. She is an gem to this establishment.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    8.0
    We loved the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers in the unit!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    Excellent (remote) location and service
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not critique of Pennygum, but keep in mind that winter nights, and esp early mornings, are seriously cold. Book the fireplace if you can! Also, while the road from Howick was better than we feared, we did seriously damage a tire on our Hyundai Creta on a pothole. Just don't drive at night, don't drive fast and you should be fine.

    The location is stunning. We arrived late afternoon at the start of load shedding and were immediately upgraded to a cottage with a fireplace! It also had an extra bedroom, and we didn't have to share :) (The message said bring your own toilet paper but don't worry, there's plenty!) Underberg is a rural town, but has everything you may need. Got a beautiful, warm Basotho blanket, with an explanation of its specific cultural significance.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful Berg view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A small thing: no heater, electric blanket or sleeper sofa as advertised.

    Very comfortable and well equipped. Well equipped for loadshedding. Well maintained gardens. Lungi was most helpful. Beautiful view of the mountains. Well located.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a beautiful setting and beautiful cottage. Lovely staff and a wonderful place to chill relax unwind and just be one with nature. The homestead doggies just add to the warmth of the setting.one of our best holidays ever.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    10
    Traveled with a group of students doing hiking guide training. We just completed a 10 day hike in the Drakensberg and th
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very welcoming, great location, clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    10
    Welcoming and go the extra mile for their clients
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was absolutely stunning. When we arrived, by mistake our room was booked twice and the "other" people had already occupied the unit. Pierre and Jacqui immediately offered us alternative accommodation at a nearby cottage. They even offered for us to stay in their private home. Wow, what exceptional service!! They were able to find alternative accommodation and really went out of their way to help us get our braai packs and charcoal (that we had ordered over the phone before arrival) to our "new" accommodation. We were riding a motorbike, so it wasn't easy to have extra stuff. Thank you so much Pierre and Jacqui, we look forward to booking again with you guys, as your place looks sooooo beautiful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views and surroundings. Quiet place, very friendly owners.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    Beautiful location and very comfortable cottage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location and the cottage had absolutely everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    9.0
    It was a pleasant stay with everything we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    The scenic area and tranquility.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    10
    Fabulous stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing that we disliked.

    Beautiful setting. neat and clean facilities. amazing views.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2023

    9.0
    Peaceful Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints here.

    Lovely little cottage just perfect for two people. Gas stove was extremely helpful during loadshedding. Braai was also an option. Friendly, helpful staff. Great location, close to the river and Sani Pass access not too far away. Quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mozzies and the main bed bathroom door requires attention.

    Everything, absolutely everything .

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The photos of the cottage didn't do it justice. We were truely blown away with the atmosphere and style of the cottage.

    The cottage and service was more then what we expected! The cottage had everything you needed and was in pristine condition. The staff were also very helpful and friendly. In the evenings they would pack and light the fireplace making the cottage even more cozy. It is ideally situated for a morning run/walk, horse riding, paddling, etc and to the restaurants scattered along the Underberg surroundings. The value for money makes this a 10/10 stay.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    9.0
    Home from home
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bigger than expected accommodation, stunning views, awesome host

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    9.0
    Good, even during load shedding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't opt for breakfast

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    8.0
    Will visit these cottages again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    The view of the mountain. The neat garden.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The location

    Stayed in August 2022

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