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

Granny Smith Cottage is a recently renovated vacation home in Himeville where guests can make the most of the garden and terrace. With lake views, this accommodation provides a patio. The vacation home also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Offering a balcony and mountain views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Himeville, like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Himeville Museum is 6 miles from Granny Smith Cottage, while Himeville Nature Reserve is 6.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 71 miles from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Himeville
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.
  • Candyce
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s a couple of miles outside town, off the grid, so you’re truly removed and peaceful on the farm - but close enough to pop in for food etc if needed. It really felt like home.

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is available 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
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting 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 sports events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback 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
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 PM to 7:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 10:00 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

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Granny Smith Cottage

  • 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 info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Granny Smith Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

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

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

  • 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.