The Goodland Cottages is a recently renovated guest house in Champagne Valley where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and barbecue facilities. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house offers garden views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The guest house provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. For guests with children, The Goodland Cottages provides outdoor play equipment. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this guest house offers plenty of opportunities to chill out. Monks Cowl Country Club is 7.5 miles from the accommodation, while Winterton Museum is 13 miles away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 88 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Champagne Valley

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zinhle
    South Africa South Africa
    It was absolutely beautiful, so modern so chic. Definitely stealing interior design ideas ☑️🙏🏾🙂
  • Zamantusi
    South Africa South Africa
    First of all, I love the place, it’s so quiet, this bees I love everything about it.
  • Dylan
    South Africa South Africa
    The location, host and facilities were exceptional! Our 3 year old daughter loved the chickens and the playground.
  • Lizelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect accommodation! beautiful area, peaceful and quite. Near the bakery and Drakensberg choir. Clean and well kept. enjoyed the tranquility..
  • Poovanasvari
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely everything! Maryeke & Paul was so accommodating, made us feel so welcome! Loved the beautiful lemons, eggs & pecan nuts that was complimentary & we could still help ourselves to more lemons & pecans. Stunning & peaceful place.
  • Lee-ann
    South Africa South Africa
    everything! The bed is super comfortable and we slept well ! The ceiling fan was amazing ! The decor was clean simple and relaxing . We loved the "white Rhino" on the table ! Our host greated us on arrival and was helpful in advising local...
  • Ingred
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was perfect. We were able to go to drakensburg sun for the hike as well as cayley lodge for our meals. The mountains are clearly visible from the unit. Maryke was very accommodating and helpful (took a few plums for the trip back...
  • Amy
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Beautifully designed cottage with a fully equipped kitchen, great walk in shower and huge bed!! We loved our stay here! There is a great farm shop 10mins down the road which was lovely for stocking up for dinner. And the start of some lovely...
  • Tam
    South Africa South Africa
    Value for money. So quaint and cozy. Beautiful grounds. Quiet. Peaceful. So ideal for a small getaway.
  • Constance
    South Africa South Africa
    It was, without a doubt, the best accommodation experience I've ever had. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. Maryke went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our stay was perfect, showing professionalism and...

Managed by Maryke

Company review score: 9.6Based on 112 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country and I love sharing it with guest from across the globe. I am available 24/7 for tips and advise or any general enquiries.

Property info

The Goodland is situated on a privately owned smallholding surrounded by large 200year old trees. The cottages are private and are ideal for couples or families looking for a tranquil breakaway, close to various attractions in the Central Drakensberg region. Four self-catering cottages which include Milk Cottage, Honey Cottage, Cottage One and Cottage Two can accommodate up to 12 guests in total. Milk Cottage and Honey Cottage is tastefully decorated with a mix of old and new. It comprises 2 en-suite bedrooms, and an open-plan living/dining area with a cozy fireplace. TV with DSTV and Netflix. Each veranda has a private built-in braai and views of the lovely garden and Drakensberg. Cottage One and Two are new additions to the Goodland and have a modern day charm. Each unit has a king size bed with ensuite bathroom with a walk in shower. Open plan kitchen and lounge with and uber cosy fireplace. All cottages have kitchens that are equipped with a fridge, stove, oven, microwave, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Neighborhood info

The area is predominantly focused on agriculture, so you will see a vast array of crops and cattle against a backdrop of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. The area also boasts a variety of restaurants, interesting shops, adventure activities and speciality crafted goods. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, golf, horse riding and quad biking, to name but a few.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of The Goodland Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Private check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules
The Goodland Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Goodland Cottages 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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 has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about The Goodland Cottages

  • Room options at The Goodland Cottages include:

    • Chalet
    • Bungalow
    • Apartment
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Goodland Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

  • Check-in at The Goodland Cottages is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Goodland Cottages is 3.1 miles from the center of Champagne Valley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.