Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Lobamba, M204 Lobamba, Eswatini – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>6</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
6 reviews

Excellent, we were late arriving but the friendly hosts still gave us a warm welcome and a hot meal.

Joan South Africa
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Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 25834 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage offers accommodations in Lobamba, 4.4 miles from King Sobhuza II Memorial Park and 4.5 miles from Swaziland National Museum Lobamba. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the chalet. Offering a terrace with garden views, this chalet also features a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The chalet offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests at Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lobamba, like cycling and hiking. Somhlolo National Stadium is 5.1 miles from the accommodation, while Mbabane Golf Club is 17 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Matsapha International Airport, 14 miles from Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
10
High score for Lobamba
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  • Joan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Excellent, we were late arriving but the friendly hosts still gave us a warm welcome and a hot meal.”
  • Gabisilva
    Mozambique Mozambique
    “The cottage is beautiful, well equipped and with a marvellous location and views in the heart of Eswatini. I've stayed in the Mlilwani reserve before, or in other parks and reserves in the area for hiking but this cottage is one of the best...”
  • Frank
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Super vriendelijk gastvrouwen die je verblijf tot een mooie ervaring maken. Diner en ontbijt bij Hilltop te krijgen als je niet zelf wilt koken. Gezellig buffet met de andere gasten rondom een kampvuur.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.6Based on 2,059 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Property info

Down Gran's was originally the Cook's cottage, then home to Ted Reilly's mother-in-law, known to the grandchildren as "Down Gran" - she lived further down the hill from "Up Gran"! This tranquil, private self-catering cottage is the perfect retreat for those looking to immerse in nature, or just looking for a comfortable homely place from which explore Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, the surrounding Ezulwini Valley & Swaziland in general.

Languages Spoken

English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    Activities
    • Horseback riding
      Additional charge
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Zulu

    House rules

    Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 13 are welcome.

    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

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 13 and up are allowed)

    Mastercard Visa Cash Down Gran&#39;s Self-Catering Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage

    • Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Horseback riding

    • Yes, Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage is 1.2 miles from the center of Lobamba. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 7 guests

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

    • Check-in at Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage on this page.

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

    • Down Gran's Self-Catering Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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