• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

The Railway Cottage features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in George, 5.3 km from George Golf Club. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. At the apartment complex, all units come with a desk. All units are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while selected rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a stovetop. At the apartment complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around George, like fishing and hiking. Guests can also relax in the garden. Outeniqua Pass is 8.1 km from The Railway Cottage, while Lakes Area National Park is 31 km away. The nearest airport is George Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Vrey
    South Africa South Africa
    Stunning location, beautiful garden and very spacious cottage.
  • Lianda
    South Africa South Africa
    It was very neat, tidy and well equipped, excellent location and I liked how easy it was to enter and exit, lovely,private little garden, unfortunately it was raining most of the time otherwise we would have had a braai or just sat in the...
  • Rochelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely host and amazing cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Situated in a beautiful setting close to many restaurants and shops. Highly recommend staying here!
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by WILLEM BADENHORST

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

WILLEM BADENHORST
The Railway Cottage is situated at the foot of the Outeniqua mountain next to the Botanical gardens. The lovely suburb, Fernridge, is an easy access to mountain trails for hikers, runners and mountain-bikers. From The Cottage you are immediately on one of the trails. It is a Private and Quiet space for the family or business person to relax and recuperate for the next day. To chill on the patio with some refreshments, enjoying the beautiful view as well as listening to the fire in the braai, is super special. The enclosed space make it safe for little kids to run around. The facility has a fully functioning kitchen with a gas hop, Convection oven, microwave, toaster, fridge/freezer. In the shower room there is a washing machine. Wifi is unlimited.
I love people and to get to know so many new people through the hosting process is such a joy. I've built the cottage myself and poured so much love into it. I want others to enjoy and experience it for themselves. I'm a life coach with a special focus on business people. My hobbies are on the creative side. I love to build stuff from scratch like buildings or cupboards (not keen on restoring things) - always nice to see the result. I also tried my hand at art late in my life and enjoy painting. You will experience some of it in the cottage.
The Railway Cottage is situated at the foot of the Outeniqua mountain next to the Botanical gardens. The lovely suburb, Fernridge, is an easy access to mountain trails for hikers, runners and mountain-bikers. From The Cottage you are immediately on one of the trails. Often you will see people going for a walk in the neighbourhood because it is very beautiful, safe and quiet. There is only one entrance to the suburb and therefor no drive through traffic. The Botanical Gardens, next door, is a wonderful place for a walk around or a picnic. There is even a small coffeeshop available, a mushroom-trail and a Birds of Prey rehab centre. The centre of town is less than 2km away with ample shops, restaurants and places to see.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Railway Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Desk
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

The Railway Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:30

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

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Railway 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

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

FAQs about The Railway Cottage

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

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Railway Cottage (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

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

  • The Railway Cottage is 1.4 miles from the centre of George. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Railway Cottage (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

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

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

  • Check-in at The Railway Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)