Cottage on Ilchester

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Cottage on Ilchester in Grahamstown offers comfortable rooms with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a work desk. Outdoor Facilities: The property features a beautiful garden, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Private check-in and check-out services, housekeeping, and express services ensure a smooth stay. Local Attractions: St Michael and St George Cathedral is 2 km away, while the Observatory Museum is 2.3 km nearby. Other attractions include the 1820 Settlers Monument (3.7 km) and Thomas Baines Nature Reserve (17 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort, cleanliness, and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Alizwa
South Africa South Africa
“I really like the bed and the kitchenette facilities.”
Zimkhitha
South Africa South Africa
“Cosy apartment with everything you need for a comfortable short stay. The weather was very cold during our visit, but the electric blanket and heater kept us warm and cosy. The hosts were incredibly friendly, quick to respond to messages, and...”
Cynthia
South Africa South Africa
“The welcome was warm and friendly. She communicated all the important details before my check in. The place was incredibly clean and homey. There was cereal and milk, which was something I've never seen anywhere. That is one of the best parts...”
Hayden
South Africa South Africa
“Very private exactly what we wanted Definitely value for money”
Jacobs
South Africa South Africa
“Fantastic value for money. Quiet and central. Friendly and helpful host. Very cosy and comfortably furnished. Big bathroom and perfect for the winter visit we enjoyed.”
Anel
South Africa South Africa
“The apartment is neat, clean, the bed is warm and comfortable. There are coffee making facilities and a microwave oven. It is not that close to town, but the area is safe, and they have parking behind gates.”
Knoesen
South Africa South Africa
“We didn't opt for breakfast, everything else met our expectations”
Tintelo
South Africa South Africa
“I didn't opt for breakfast. Peaceful and quiet and feels safe.”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable, tastefully decorated, clean, safe and splendid little cottage! Appreciated the shower gel and soap provided.”
Bunye
South Africa South Africa
“I love that I could make myself tea or coffee in the room. The sheets were clean and the bed was warm and comfy.”

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 Jill & Chris

8.9
Host review score
Jill & Chris
Cottage on Clarke offers accommodation in Grahamstown with free WiFi and garden views. This self catering cottage comes with a kitchenette, with a dining area and a flat-screen TV with Netflix and Youtube. The cottage is fully secured, and there is one off street parking bay. The cottage provides free WIFI, flat-screen TV with Netflix, a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and coffee maker, an en-suite bathroom with a shower, an hairdryer, ironing facilities and a closet. The cottage is within walking distance of Graeme College and a short drive away from Rhodes University, DSG, St Andrew’s College, Kingswood College and VG. Guests are provided with their own access control for the period of their visit, ensuring easy access and security at all times.
Chris and Jill Japp
Oatlands North is a leafy green suburb on the north-western slopes of Grahamstown. The suburb commands lovley views over the city of saints and is a nature lovers paradise with unspoilt vegetation and a small dam.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Cottage on Ilchester takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. That's about US$17. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cottage on Ilchester 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 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.