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Situated in Graaff-Reinet and only 14 km from Valley of Desolation, CatsWhiskers features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 500 metres from Reinet House Museum and offers full-day security. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Urquhart House Museum. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a bath. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The apartment features a barbecue and a garden. Popular points of interest near CatsWhiskers include Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Graaff-Reinet Railway Station and The Military History Museum Graaff-Reinet.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Graaff-Reinet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lufuno
    South Africa South Africa
    Comfortable beds, serenity and beautiful outdoor spaces
  • Elrika
    South Africa South Africa
    old world charm, combined with modern comforts makes for a wonderful stay
  • Colette
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely treats left for us including biscuits and rusks as well as juice and some breakfast options. Spacious inside and outside. Very comfy beds with good quality linen and towels. Host was very responsive with a lot of info regarding restaurants,...
  • Marde
    South Africa South Africa
    What a great spot for our stopover to Pretoria. Host was super responsive to all our queries. Kids really loved the little BarOnes left on their pillows (and breakfast bites on the go). Extremely spacious, we didn't have enough time to properly...
  • Eels17
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean, spacious and everything was perfect inside and outside.
  • Baukje
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We were really amazed when we entered this complete house with 2 bedrooms. What a lot of space and how nicely decorated. We only stayed 1 night, but this is really too short for such a beautiful holiday home. So stay at least 2 nights. Also the...
  • Mbavhalelo
    South Africa South Africa
    The host was very helpful with respect to check in and ensuring that my family is settled.I would recommend this to anyone who is traveling along the area.
  • Hannelie
    South Africa South Africa
    Wow, what an amazing stay. The place is cozy, clean and the little gestures like fresh flowers was just so thoughtful.
  • M
    Michael
    South Africa South Africa
    The house was immaculate, with all of the facilities and equipment in excellent condition. Breakfast was available as well as an Honesty Box that we did not use.
  • Deon
    South Africa South Africa
    Host was a fountain of information! From place to buy meat to a quick wash and dry at hair salon! Great service.

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 questions and answers
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  • is there secure parking for two 4x4s?

    Yes!! Plenty secure parking
    Answered on 26 October 2023
  • Hi-we are 2 adults and 2 teenage kids with 3 doggies-can you accommodate us tomorrow evening out on Monday please?

    Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we are not pet friendly. Kind regards Alecia
    Answered on 23 September 2023
  • Hi there. Is there a kitchen where I can make my own simple eggs, toast and coffee? Stove, kettle and toaster in the room?

    Good day. Yes we do have a fully fitted kitchen with stove, microwave, toaster, dishwasher etc.
    Answered on 4 January 2024
  • Good day I am looking toe rent your place for 1 night for 4 adults and 2 babies. Is it pet friendly as we have 2 small dogs (Pomeranians) Thank you

    Good day Thank you for your interest in Cats Whiskers. Unfortunately we are not pet friendly and do not have cots available Kind regards Alecia
    Answered on 21 August 2023
  • Pet friendly?

    Unfortunately not🌸
    Answered on 21 January 2024
  • Hi I’m Sharezaan, a Dentist moving to Graaff Reinet. I was wondering if you might consider renting out your property longterm? Say 1 Feb to end Dec?

    Unfortunately not🌸
    Answered on 14 January 2023
  • Still looking?

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Our cottage consists of 2 bedrooms, ideal for a family of two couples traveling together. Bathrooms are en-suite with quality bed linen, electric blankets for cold winter nights and ceiling fans for summer. Both rooms are equip with hair dryers.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of CatsWhiskers
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • CD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    CatsWhiskers takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 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
    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
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about CatsWhiskers

    • The prices at CatsWhiskers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • CatsWhiskers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • CatsWhiskers is 650 yards from the centre of Graaff-Reinet. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • CatsWhiskers can accommodate the following group size:

        • 4 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Check-in at CatsWhiskers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • CatsWhiskers has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, CatsWhiskers is popular with guests booking family stays.