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Elgin Guest House, a property with a garden, is set in Underberg, 11 km from Himeville Museum, 12 km from Himeville Nature Reserve, as well as 33 km from Coleford Nature Reserve. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can make use of the outdoor pool or the terrace, or enjoy views of the lake and garden. All units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a bath. A balcony with outdoor furniture and mountain views is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Underberg, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Vergelegen Nature Reserve is 46 km from Elgin Guest House. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 128 km from the property.

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 (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tanya
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms are large and the beds are comfortable. The grounds are well-maintained and the staff are helpful. There is a small kitchenette with a bottle of milk from their farm and freshly baked rusks. The cooked breakfast was very good.
  • Dayalan
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, cleanliness and willingness of staff to make the stay comfortable
  • Melissa
    Ireland Ireland
    It was very clean and the room was comfortable and had lovely furnishings. Our host was attentive and friendly and we were happy there was a restaurant and some shops next door with chickens and ducks roaming freely outside. We enjoyed the stay...
  • Halstead
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was fantastic and the staff were great and very helpful. There is a restaurant called the Olde Duck right behind the accommodation and the food and cakes on offer are amazing. There is also a lovely gift shop and a number of cycling...
  • Family
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfasts were simple yet delicious, quickly prepared. Lovely room and bedding. Complimentary bottle of wine to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary was a lovely surprise.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Situated just out of town. clean and comfortable. The opportunity to have your evening meal at the property was an added bonus. The staff were happy to arrange our trip to the Sani pass for us.
  • Manuel
    Canada Canada
    Lovely property. Very quiet and pictoresque. Very accommodating. Great outdoor spaces with stunning mature trees and meadows all around. Good WiFi. A great spot from which to plan day hikes on the Central Drakensberg area. Great value!
  • Pieter
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious and clean rooms. Decent shower head, stable wifi. Complimentary water and milk in the fridge.
  • Niren
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean rooms and it's quite big. Breakfast is great . Friendly staff.
  • Macfarlane
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderfully warm greeting upon arrival, delicious dinner and breakfast.

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 ELGIN GUESTHOUSE

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
ELGIN GUESTHOUSE
Elgin Farm is situated on one of the most picturesque farms just outside of Underberg, with magnificent views of a working dairy farm , dams and a swimming pool, this luxury bed and breakfast offers 4 gorgeous rooms. Guests are free to enjoy walking trails and relaxation in a beautiful country setting
Elgin Farm offers guests access to the Sani Spoors for MTB Trails , walking trails and fly-fishing on the river. Enjoy lunch at The Olde Duck over the road and some fine shopping at The Vanilla Rose. Try out some locally made cheeses at the Underberg Cheesery close by.
Underberg has amazing mountain bike trails at The Sani Spoors, day trips into Lesotho with Sani Pass Tours , fly-fishing in the Umzimkulu River , tubing in summer months, Spa Treatments in the area, 3 golf courses and awesome restuarants like the Olde Duck just down the road.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Facilities of Elgin Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    General

    • Adult only
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

      Languages spoken

      • English

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

      Check-in
      From 14:00 to 19:00
      Check-out
      From 10:00 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.
      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children are not allowed.

      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
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Accepted payment methods
      VisaMastercardCash

      Legal information

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

      FAQs about Elgin Guest House

      • Elgin Guest House is 2.7 miles from the centre of Underberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Elgin Guest House has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant
      • Check-in at Elgin Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

      • Room options at Elgin Guest House include:

        • Double
      • Elgin Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Cycling
        • Hiking
        • Fishing
        • Canoeing
        • Golf course (within 3 km)
        • Swimming Pool
      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.