The Vine Cottage at Viva Connect is a recently renovated campground in Cullinan where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace. 30 miles from University of Pretoria and 31 miles from Pretoria Country Club, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Featuring a patio and inner courtyard views, the campground includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the campground. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the campground can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Cullinan Train Station is 2.5 miles from The Vine Cottage at Viva Connect, while Cullinan Diamond Mine is 2.5 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
10
Location
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Olckers
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was good, you prepare it yourself they way you want. The cottage was big enough and with plenty of space outside.
  • Train
    South Africa South Africa
    What a magnificent stay! Melanie and Leon spoiled me with food and making sure that I was 'home' safely.
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    the owners, they were great, invited me into their house like I was a long lost friend.

Hosted by Leon and Meleney Kriel

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Leon and Meleney Kriel
Our Vine Cottage at Viva Connect is a budget-friendly option for families and friends, looking for a clean and pleasant stay-over in Cullinan. You will have the use of the lovely swimming pool and lapa, with outdoor catering facilities. The Cottage offers sleeping place for up to 4 people. There is a bathroom, kitchenette and lounge area, with a gas-grill and seating, outside under the vine. A basic self-catering style breakfast is provided and included in the price. We place eggs, bread, cereal, cheese, jam, coffee, tea and rusks in the cottage for you to prepare at your own convenience. We can cater for lunch or dinner, but meals must be discussed before hand, as the option is only in operation upon request and prior arrangement. We are completely off the grid and make use of solar power and gas. The property is unaffected by load-shedding.
We are looking forward to hosting you and your group and are passionate about making your stay as special as can be. We are also the hosts of the Sunset Cottages, on the same property. Together, we and our friendly dogs, will make sure you are heartily welcomed and well taken care of during your stay.
Cullinan is a lovely town and perfect for a get-away, while not too far away from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The town is famous for it's Diamond Mine that produced the famous Cullinan Diamond in the crown of the British King. Along Oak Avenue and other little side streets offer a beautiful array of restaurants, gift shops, art museums and attractions. There is Adventure Zone for ziplining and other sport activities, hiking and Spa treatments, Diamond Mining tours and much more. The Viva Connect venue is neighbour to the Sunset Cottage and Vine Cottage and in the week, the Viva Independent School has its home there. Viva Foundation is an NPO and was founded by the Leon and Meleney in 2007. The NPO specialises in providing quality and equality in education, child & youth development, art, sport, nutritional security and community safety including the prevention of sexual violence.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Amenities of The Vine Cottage at Viva Connect
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free Wifi 34 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Fenced pool
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    The Vine Cottage at Viva Connect takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

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

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Vine Cottage at Viva Connect 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), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.