About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Swartkop Cottage in Winterton offers a spacious holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. The property is pet-friendly and includes family rooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden. The outdoor fireplace and seating area provide relaxing spaces, while the barbecue facilities cater to outdoor dining. Local Attractions: Located 158 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the cottage is near Spioenkop Nature Reserve (10 km) and Winterton Museum (20 km). Other attractions include Monks Cowl Country Club (47 km) and Spioenkop Battlefield (20 km). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the scenic views, peaceful nature-centric environment, and the quietness of the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Keri
    South Africa South Africa
    If you are craving an off-the-grid location, this place is perfect. Beautiful location, completely private, and so peaceful, with just the cows and the river for company.
  • Wendy
    South Africa South Africa
    This beautiful stone cottage on the banks of the Tugela River is an absolute gem. It's quirky and rustic, and at R350 per person, it's excellent value for money. It has a gorgeous deck overlooking the river, very pet friendly, it has a great...
  • Wendy
    South Africa South Africa
    It was secluded and off grid. Everything was available that we needed. Got a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle. Got to enjoy nature and reset. The unique ways to get around electricity. The no need for Internet or tv.
  • Nel
    South Africa South Africa
    The break away, off the grid holiday was amazing for our family. My two sons and daschund absolutely love the area and the property was back to basics.
  • Liezel
    South Africa South Africa
    beautiful rustic little spot perfect for unplugging next to the river. . Our doggies had a blast. We spent the day with a blanket on the grass just soaking in the fresh air. Gustav went out of his way to accommodate us. Thank you we will...
  • Pherrana
    South Africa South Africa
    I would recommend this to anyone looking for an off the grid experience. We loved every bit of our stay. It was awesome, peaceful and absolutely beautiful and the sound of the river was so soothing......The star gazing was breathtaking and...
  • Coreen
    South Africa South Africa
    Love the location and the whole setup what an amazing get away spot...
  • Bennett
    South Africa South Africa
    Peaceful and cozy, easy access to the river for fishing
  • Samantha
    South Africa South Africa
    The cottage was exactly what we were looking for. A remote place all alone and in touch with nature yet meets all your basic requirements. Very neat and clean with a unique personal touch. Our stay was nothing short of magical with breathtaking...
  • Msa
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was exactly as described and more when we experienced it. The deck, riverbank, sounds of birds and just ample space was just great for the kids.

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.

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House rules

Swartkop Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property has no electricity supply and makes use of solar powered lighting.

Please inform Swartkop 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.