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Boasting a hot tub, C’est La Vie is set in Balgowan. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7.2 km from Bosch Hoek Golf Club. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby. Midmar Dam is 23 km from the holiday home, while Fort Nottingham Museum is 26 km from the property. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 53 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Balgowan
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hannelie
    South Africa South Africa
    The fireplace was great during the evenings, bed very comfortable & bathroom spacious with big shower. Kitchen had all the necessary amenities. Bedding, towels & unit was super clean
  • Naidu
    South Africa South Africa
    Judy was an amazing host. She was friendly, warm and welcoming and checked in on us on a regular basis. She even went the extra mile to get me the most beautiful flowers and a card for my birthday. It was such an unexpected surprise and it meant...
  • Saroosha
    South Africa South Africa
    This is such an amazing place. The house is super amazing and clean. The host really put in the extra effort to make sure we had a comfortable stay. It's such a safe and serene place.
  • Anthony
    South Africa South Africa
    Well equipped. Fantastic fire place in the lounge which did the trick on the cold nights.
  • Burger
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful location. Easy access. Great for walks and I assume mountain biking. Well equipped unit.
  • Dhanalakshmi
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. Clean and had everything we needed. Accessible. Amazing hosts. A most enjoyable weekend
  • Sandy
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning views, peacefulness & exceptionally wonderful owners
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    spacious facility with everything you expect from self-catering. relaxed environment, nice view and friendly dogs around that kept the kids busy.
  • Corne
    South Africa South Africa
    This place is amazing. A pitty we only stayed one night. We got "lost" on our way there, Judy and Rob found us and we followed them to their paradise. They even towed our heavy caravan to the top (as the hill is steep and it was raining), as we...
  • Talia
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean, spacious modern rooms, both en suite with large showers and each room has ceiling fan as well as lounge. Fyi Property is on a long gravel road (curry's post road).

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

Facilities of C’est La Vie
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

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

  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing

Outdoor & View

  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
C’est La Vie takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 16:00
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
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

The cottage has solar backup power.

Please inform C’est La Vie 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Legal information

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

FAQs about C’est La Vie

  • Yes, C’est La Vie is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • C’est La Vie is 0.8 miles from the centre of Balgowan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • C’est La Vie can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

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

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

  • Check-in at C’est La Vie is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at C’est La Vie on this page.

  • C’est La Vie offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
  • C’est La Vie has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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