• Entire home
  • 915 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Featuring lake views, Granny Smith Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 10 km from Himeville Museum. This recently renovated holiday home is located 11 km from Himeville Nature Reserve and 27 km from Vergelegen Nature Reserve. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The holiday home with a balcony and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Himeville, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Granny Smith Cottage has a terrace and a barbecue. Lotheni Nature Reserve is 33 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 115 km from Granny Smith Cottage.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
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
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
10
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Himeville
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    The views were stunning overlooking the mountains.
  • Daniel
    South Africa South Africa
    Great views, very comfortable, friendly hosts, nothing but good to say about our stay.
  • Yusuf
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing location. Friendly hosts. Neat, clean and peaceful.
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.

Hosted by Erika Smith

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Erika Smith
Nestled in the valley below the famous Sani Pass, Ripon Farm views the winding road up into Lesotho and on clear nights the Sani Top Chalet is visible on the skyline. The homestead is flanked by two generous, self-catering cottages situated on a north-facing slope with spectacular views of the Berg. While Ripon is a working farm, guests can walk freely amongst the Nguni herd (and stroke a tame calf) on the 187ha extent. Two farm dams with bass fishing are available and rods can be hired on site. The views of The Giants Cup and Sani Valley, within the uKhahlamba Maloti Drakensberg Park, are truly spectacular. We are living off the grid and are not affected by any load shedding interruptions. All our energy is green energy from solar panels. We can assist with booking of tours to Sani Pass as well as professional Birding Tours with an experienced guide. The Underberg area is an ideal Mountain Biking and Trail Running play ground, and guests have free access to the incredible Sani Spoors mountain bike trails. Visit their website for more information. Long quiet gravel district roads also provide ideal training roads for cyclists and runners. Himeville Museum is highly rated and a pleasant outing.
Erika and Ed are your hosts and will assist with all queries. They have many years of shared experience as guesthouse hosts, and will ensure a superlative stay. Erika is fluent in German, Afrikaans, Zulu and English.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Granny Smith Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Granny Smith Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

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

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Granny Smith Cottage

  • Granny Smith Cottage is 5 miles from the centre of Himeville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Granny Smith Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Granny Smith Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

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

  • Check-in at Granny Smith Cottage is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.