Chikanka

-29.739528, 29.512969 Lund street 22, 3256 Himeville, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>12</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
12 reviews

Anita is a very friendly hostess. We realltly enjoyed staying at the facility. Beautiful place and surroundings. All nicely decorated and complimentary rusks and milk in the kitchen. Excellent breakfast. We highly recommend.

Suzette South Africa
a bathroom with a toilet and a sink at Chikanka in Himeville
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Chikanka

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Providing lake views, Chikanka in Himeville provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Each room is equipped with a patio with mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a wardrobe. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Himeville, like hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Himeville Museum is a 17-minute walk from Chikanka, while Himeville Nature Reserve is 1.8 miles away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 80 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.8
High score for Himeville
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  • Suzette
    South Africa South Africa
    “Anita is a very friendly hostess. We realltly enjoyed staying at the facility. Beautiful place and surroundings. All nicely decorated and complimentary rusks and milk in the kitchen. Excellent breakfast. We highly recommend.”
  • Gill
    South Africa South Africa
    “Anita and Tusiwe were amazing hosts. Anita was very forthcoming with information regarding the area and places to visit. It was a home away from home as Anita was so easy going. The breakfast, which was included in the room rate was very tasty...”
  • Patrick
    Qatar Qatar
    “The owners were very friendly and made sure we were comfortable.”

Managed by Tex and Anita

Company review score: 9.6Based on 12 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Tex & Anita farmed for 35 years in the district and moved into the village a few years ago so they know the area and the community extremely well. Their hospitality and care of their guests is unsurpassed, and when not out mountain biking or hiking, they are able to suggest things to do in the area and will do whatever they can to make your stay memorable.

Property info

Chikanka is the hidden jewel of our combined villages, Underberg & Himeville. Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with its own uninterrupted views over our lake and cows grazing in the meadows towards Giants Cup high up in the Berg, and the iconic Sani Pass in the distance, the view will take your breath away.

Neighborhood info

Himeville is a quaint, quiet, farm village with a beautiful view of the Drakensberg, and although small, it has a number of excellent restaurants, a farmers market and a very interesting little museum. It is also close to the Sani Pass and the Umzimkulu river and has many beautiful hiking, trail running and mountain biking trails within close proximity. It is also a mere 5km from Underberg, the main village supporting the farming community and visitors to the Berg, where you can pick up anything you may need during your stay.

Languages Spoken

English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Chikanka
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

Chikanka takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 11:00 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 of all ages 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Chikanka 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.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Chikanka

  • Chikanka is 2,450 feet from the center of Himeville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Chikanka include:

    • Double

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

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing

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

  • Check-in at Chikanka is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.