Name: The Railway Cottage
Address: 1 Andrew Swart Drive Fernridge, 6529 George, South Africa, 1 Andrew Swart Drive Fernridge, Western Cape, 6529, South Africa
Rating: 9.5

The Railway Cottage

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Apartments
Kitchen
Mountain view
Garden
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Free parking
Private bathroom
Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Railway Cottage in George offers a ground-floor apartment with a private entrance. Guests enjoy a garden and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a patio with garden and mountain views. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and soundproofing. Outdoor Spaces: An outdoor fireplace and outdoor dining area provide relaxing spaces. The property also offers free on-site private parking and a work desk for added convenience. Local Attractions: Located 12 km from George Airport, the apartment is close to George Museum (16-minute walk), George Golf Club (5 km), and Outeniqua Pass (8 km). Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, and other activities nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Apartment with Mountain View Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds
One-Bedroom Apartment 2 single beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jonathan

South Africa

“The host was great. We had all the facilities we needed for the stay. Everything was clean and tidy. Most of all, the location was great and the view was excellent. Absolutely no complaints.”

Leslie

South Africa

“Beautiful cozy house very close to the Botanical Gardens”

Shehan

South Africa

“The place was great with all the needed itineraries. The host Willem was very helpfull and is a great host. Place provided us with Nice break away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. The awesome garden provided a great landscape”

Stephen

South Africa

“What a lovely Cottage at the base of the mountains. Host was brilliant👏”

Garth

South Africa

“Great location. Spacious. Great view of the mountains. Owners very helpful. Value for money.”

James

South Africa

“location, facilities, cleanliness, ease of entry, friendliness of host”

Mark

South Africa

“The cottage is situated in a lovely garden with a braai area that looks towards the mountains and botanical gardens. The unit is spacious and in excellent condition. There was even a garage for the vehicle. Truly a good find that we will go...”

Katherine

South Africa

“Beautifull and peacefull place. Will definitely stay there again”

Milleriado

United Kingdom

“The Railway Cottage is an absolute gem . The location is perfect, offering scenic views that are simply unforgettable. Central so easy to explore surrounding areas, beaches and other POI.You can enjoy peace of mind with the secure surroundings,...”

Singh

South Africa

“Great facilities, privacy and extremely clean. Very friendly and attentive host.”

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 WILLEM BADENHORST

9.9

Host review score

WILLEM BADENHORST

The Railway Cottage is situated at the foot of the Outeniqua mountain next to the Botanical gardens. The lovely suburb, Fernridge, is an easy access to mountain trails for hikers, runners and mountain-bikers. From The Cottage you are immediately on one of the trails. It is a Private and Quiet space for the family or business person to relax and recuperate for the next day. To chill on the patio with some refreshments, enjoying the beautiful view as well as listening to the fire in the braai, is super special. The enclosed space make it safe for little kids to run around. The facility has a fully functioning kitchen with a gas hop, Convection oven, microwave, toaster, fridge/freezer. In the shower room there is a washing machine. Wifi is unlimited.

I love people and to get to know so many new people through the hosting process is such a joy. I've built the cottage myself and poured so much love into it. I want others to enjoy and experience it for themselves. I'm a life coach with a special focus on business people. My hobbies are on the creative side. I love to build stuff from scratch like buildings or cupboards (not keen on restoring things) - always nice to see the result. I also tried my hand at art late in my life and enjoy painting. You will experience some of it in the cottage.

The Railway Cottage is situated at the foot of the Outeniqua mountain next to the Botanical gardens. The lovely suburb, Fernridge, is an easy access to mountain trails for hikers, runners and mountain-bikers. From The Cottage you are immediately on one of the trails. Often you will see people going for a walk in the neighbourhood because it is very beautiful, safe and quiet. There is only one entrance to the suburb and therefor no drive through traffic. The Botanical Gardens, next door, is a wonderful place for a walk around or a picnic. There is even a small coffeeshop available, a mushroom-trail and a Birds of Prey rehab centre. The centre of town is less than 2km away with ample shops, restaurants and places to see.

Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

The Railway Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:30

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

Check-out

Until 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

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Railway 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.

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.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.