Kalahari Cottage

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.3
  • The entire place is yours
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Kalahari Cottage in Askham offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with stunning views, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Living: The cottage features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cosy living area. Additional amenities include a private check-in and check-out service, an outdoor fireplace, daily housekeeping, and barbecue facilities. Outdoor Activities: Guests can relax by the pool or explore the surrounding area with hiking opportunities. The property is situated 241 km from Upington Airport and highly rated for its location and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Dewald
South Africa South Africa
“Every now and then in the middle of nowhere you find yourself, a magical place where your soul find solace and wonders freely, reconnecting with nature and the true purpose of your existence. A place where time comes to a standstill for a moment,...”
Christa
South Africa South Africa
“One of the workers met us at the gate to open and hand over the keys for us. Wonderful quiet environment, evenings are quiet and dark, wonderful for watching stars. Can go for walks on the property.”
Cornelia
South Africa South Africa
“Location perFect. Sal meer wil stap. Info oor stapplek”
Anonymous
South Africa South Africa
“The general facilities, splash pool, backup power (power was down in the area for a good couple of days and we still had power) was great. We were offered storage space for a large 4m trailer and a work surface which we are very grateful for.”
Marjolein
Netherlands Netherlands
“Mooi huisje op prachtige plek. Comfortabel onderkomen. Goede instructies over sleutel etc”
Werner
South Africa South Africa
“Quiet and secluded. A real gem for some quiet time.”
Dr
Germany Germany
“Wir kamen spät an, aber nach einem kurzen Anruf kam auch jemand an das Tor des Cottages und hat uns unsere Unterkunft gezeigt. Begrüßt wurden wir von einem Hund, der sich so gefreut hat uns zu sehen, als wenn er uns bereits seit Jahren kennen...”

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.

Managed by Blinkwater Mills

Company review score: 9.3Based on 49 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Our home town is on the edge of the Kalahari desert but has the wide Orange River running through it, providing us with a lush strip of green in the barrenness, we love both the desert and the river.

Property information

An unique Africa style Cottage, set in it's own private space on a working cattle/game farm, provides guests the opportunity of enjoying the peace and beauty of the Kalahari while still having the luxuries of modern conveniences. Take walks along the farm trails around the Cottage or join the farm staff as they go about their daily chores.

Neighbourhood information

Situated on the gravel road between Van Zylsrus and Askham this the ideal stop over on your way to the Kgalagadi Trans frontier Park or the 4wd enthusiast wanting to explore the area.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Kalahari Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 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 option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 18:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kalahari 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.