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The Cottage offers accommodations in Grahamstown, 1.6 miles from 1820 Settlers Monument and 10 miles from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV with streaming services is featured. The apartment offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near The Cottage include St Michael and St George Cathedral, Observatory Museum Grahamstown, and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity. The nearest airport is Port Alfred Airport, 33 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Georg
    Germany Germany
    amazing hospitality, caking care that nothing is missing, being well informed about load shedding and work force on the ground, comfortable bed, quiet safe place & neighborhood, 5 minute walking distance to shops at a lovely cafe/eatery
  • Rowan
    South Africa South Africa
    Good Value Hosts made sure you were comfortable Cottage nice and clean Comfortable bed Hot shower
  • Kholiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    Host is friendly and welcoming. my stay was pleasant host kept me up to date regards any developments. the place is clean and comfortable. value for money. Wi-Fi available and equipped for loadshedding. will definitely stay there again.

Area info

Amenities of The Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soundproof rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 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

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 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

0 - 14 years
Extra bed by request
ZAR 250 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 extra beds available on request.

All cribs and extra beds 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 The 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.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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

FAQs about The Cottage

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

  • The Cottage is 3,100 feet from the center of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

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

  • The Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

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

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

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