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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“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
“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...”
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Wendy
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
“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.”
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Liezel
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...”
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Pherrana
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...”
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Coreen
South Africa
“Love the location and the whole setup what an amazing get away spot...”
Bennett
South Africa
“Peaceful and cozy, easy access to the river for fishing”
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Samantha
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...”
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Msa
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.
Property surroundings
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.
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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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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.
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