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Swallowfield Cottage is located in Champagne Valley, just 2.5 miles from Monks Cowl Country Club and 18 miles from Winterton Museum. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Offering a terrace and mountain views, the vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Outdoor play equipment is also available at Swallowfield Cottage, while guests can also relax in the garden. Spioenkop Nature Reserve is 28 miles from the accommodation. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 92 miles away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Champagne Valley
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monique
    South Africa South Africa
    The house was neat and clean, beautiful scenery, the host went out of his way to accommodate us as well as give information on the drakensberg and activities.The experience was excellent !We will definitely be going there again!
  • Vishal
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was absolutely spectacular. Loved the place...friendly ...peaceful...always willing to assist...warm and inviting
  • Kwanele
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was perfect. The house felt like home and reminded me so much of my childhood. The vast space for kids to play and the dogs were just an added bonus.
  • Jesse
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful mountain views and close proximity to the choir school as well as activities in the Berg.
  • Poswa
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is so quiet peaceful nice place to be if u want relax your mind and think of the nature.
  • Kimberleigh
    South Africa South Africa
    The host James is lovely and so kind. Gorgeous view and perfect location.
  • Myriam
    South Africa South Africa
    Garden immaculate.Silence and starry night.Clean accomodation
  • Dever
    South Africa South Africa
    It was like our home away from home. The owner ensured we were as comfortable and happy as possible. Highly recommend this place to any one looking for a relaxing getaway away from home.
  • Kyleigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, great little cottage (which turned out to be a bit bigger than expected actually). Beautiful big garden and super close to all the main attractions in the Drakensberg. James, the owner/ host, was brilliant with his communication...
  • Mircea
    France France
    Very nice place with great view on the mountains. Very quiet Kind and helpful hosts

Hosted by James Seymour

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
James Seymour
Swallowfield Rondavels self-catering accommodation is located in the heart of the Cathkin and Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg, South Africa. Affordable and comfortable accommodation. Swallowfield Self-Catering Cottage has spectacular views of the Drakensberg mountains.
James is the Managing Director at Cathkin Booking and Management Services Pty Ltd.Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry and tourism sector. Strong business development and marketing skills.
ACTIVITIES Walks and hikes. There are a number of beautiful trails in the area which mainly start from the Monks Cowl Camp which is managed by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife. Some of our personal favourites are Crystal Falls and the Spinx, Nandi Falls together with the Sterkspruit Falls, Gray’s Pass and the Blue Grotto. Taking a helicopter flip over the Drakensberg. There are operators across the Road from Swallowfield at Dragon Peaks Resort. Watching the sunrise over Champagne Castle, Cathkin Peak and Sterkhorn. Zip lining at the operators near Drakensberg Sun. Having a pub lunch or supper at the many resorts in the Valley. A visit to the acclaimed Cathedral Peak Wine Estate. The Winterton Museum is worth a visit; You can do hot air ballooning near Cathedral Peak Wine Estate. Thokoziza and a range of other craft centres in the vicinity are definitely worth visiting. The Spionkop Nature Reserve. Battlefield sites such as Spionkop.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Swallowfield Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Video
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Electric blankets
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Additional charge
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Swallowfield Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Swallowfield Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Swallowfield Cottage

    • Yes, Swallowfield Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Swallowfield Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding
    • Swallowfield Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • Swallowfield Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 7 guests

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Swallowfield Cottage on this page.

    • Swallowfield Cottage is 2.7 miles from the center of Champagne Valley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Swallowfield Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.