Highbourne Cottages

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Highbourne Cottages in Cathkin Park offers a recently renovated chalet with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy mountain and garden views from the property. Comfortable Amenities: The chalet features a private bathroom, kitchen, fireplace, and balcony. Additional amenities include a patio, outdoor seating area, picnic spot, and barbecue facilities. Free private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 96 mi from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the property is near Monks Cowl Country Club (6.2 mi), Winterton Museum (21 mi), and Spioenkop Nature Reserve (31 mi). Hiking enthusiasts appreciate the scenic trails nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    Canada Canada
    “Wow! What a beautiful property with amazing mountain views. And such a comfortable bed and aparment. Hosts very helpful via booking and WhatsApp.”
  • Ofer
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful location and the hosts were kind and helpful”
  • Jamie
    United States United States
    “Spacious cottage with large kitchen and sitting area but the Mountain View’s are exceptional! Host was quick to respond and gave clear instructions and information regarding check in and also provided information about the area.”
  • Leoni
    South Africa South Africa
    “Most amazing views! Stunning little cottage perfect to restore the soul.”
  • Yoni
    Australia Australia
    “The cottage was beautiful and the gardens were absolutely amazing! Fantastic view of the Sphinx”
  • Khosi
    South Africa South Africa
    “My stay at Highburn Cottages was exceptional. It’s a truly beautiful place with breathtaking views, fresh air, and immaculate facilities. I was extremely happy during my time there. My sister and I had a wonderful experience — every day brought...”
  • Vivien
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The location is great and the garden beautiful. More than enough room inside the cottage.”
  • Ethan
    South Africa South Africa
    “One of the best views I've ever had in the burg. The place was spotless. we really enjoyed our time. Thank you, Lindsey! Definitely will be back”
  • Amanda-helen
    South Africa South Africa
    “This is the perfect place to unwind. The view is spectacular and the cottage comfortable and secluded. The owner was away when we were there but accessible if we needed her with a neighbour to assist us if needed. We loved the hiking trails...”
  • Anna
    Poland Poland
    “Great location, spacious area, and well-equipped cabin.”

Hosted by Lindsey Lotringer

9.2
Host Review Score
Lindsey Lotringer
Welcome to a deep mountain experience that will take your breath away and leave a lasting memory for you to cherish! Situated between Champagne Castle Hotel and the Monks Cowl entrance, Highbourne Cottages is part of the Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Steeped in history, the first cottage was built in 1941. Highbourne Cottages are self-catering cottages tucked away in the pristine Monk’s Cowl area in the Central Drakensberg, KZN. The cottages are off grid but still offering modern comforts with our water source coming from a spring high up in the mountains. Highbourne Cottages is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Our garden is full of birdlife with access to the many walking trails in the world heritage site right from our property. We are centrally located to all the local shops, outdoor activities and restaurants which are a short drive away. Your perfect getaway….
Lindsey and Brett love nature, the outdoors, hiking, trail running, mountain biking so Highbourne Cottages are close to their hearts! Brett, a brewer and Lindsey a chef enjoy life to the fullest. They love sharing their special place with guests from all over the world!
A quiet and perfectly peaceful environment; the only sound to be heard is that of birdsong, the hum of bees and the soothing music of trickling streams! Surrounded by hills and soaring peaks and situated deep in the heart of the Drakensberg, at the end of the R600, just outside Monks Cowl Park: it is ideally situated for the keen hiker, birder and photographic enthusiast! In the vicinity closeby, there's chocolate tasting, a cheese shop, a variety of coffee shops and restaurants. Rides in hot air balloons, helicopters and gliders are also very popular. Golf, river rafting, horse riding, adventure courses, including mountain scooters, bikes and zip lines are available for the sporting enthusiast. Daily shows of predator birds, at the well known Falcon Ridge are just 10 minutes away. Weekly performances by our world renowned Drakensberg boys Choir is a definite must and not to be missed! There are many varying graded walks and hikes to choose from; A perfect destination for the outdoor enthusiast!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Highbourne Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds 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 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Highbourne Cottages 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 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.