Set amongst old Jacaranda trees, Brooks Cottage boasts Oregon floors and pressed ceilings. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, free fibre-optic WiFi and complimentary private parking. Situated in the exclusive neighbourhood of Brooklyn and bordering the University of Pretoria. Each individually decorated room has a patio, offering views of the pool and tranquil garden. It comes equipped with a microwave, minibar and a satellite TV. The en suite bathroom has a bath and shower with free toiletries. English breakfast is served daily at Brooks Cottage and barbecue facilities are available. A number of restaurants serving a range of cuisines can be found within 2 km. Both Menlyn Park Shopping Centre and Brooklyn Mall are a 7-minute drive from the property. The historic centre of Pretoria called Church Square is 7 km away. The O.R Tambo International airport is 35-minute drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Pretoria
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mncanyana
    South Africa South Africa
    The owners are a lovely couple, they welcomed us and made us feel comfortable... the room was clean. There was power outage when we arrived, they kept in contact to let us know when it was fixed... we slept peacefully there was no noise.
  • Angela
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was great. Large bathroom Wonderful shower Very practical kitchenette Verandah with its dining table Wonderful Vibe Special hosts
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was the best property we have stayed in for a long time! The owners made us very welcome and comfortable in our 4 night stay. The breakfast was fantastic. The advice given was exceptional and enabled us to make the most of our time in...
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.

Managed by Chris & Norma

Company review score: 9.9Based on 107 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A little about ourselves. We have a love for people and enjoy meeting people of various background and cultures.

Property information

What makes Brooks Cottage special. It is a national monument, 100 years old. This lovely old manor house, has pressed ceiling and wooden floors, making it unique in it's character. The facade has Cape Dutch gables. The rooms are set around patios

Neighbourhood information

What makes our neighbourhood fun and interesting. This area is safe to walk in, the streets are filled with Jacaranda trees for tourists to snap pics of. We have the best coffee shop in Pretoria, 5 min walk to Aroma. We nearby Brooklyn Mall & UP

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Brooks Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Brooks Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 09:00 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 room.

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

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Brooks Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Brooks Cottage 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.

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

FAQs about Brooks Cottage

  • Check-in at Brooks Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Brooks Cottage is 3 miles from the centre of Pretoria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Brooks Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Triple

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

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls
    • Open-air bath

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.