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Featuring a garden with barbecue facilities, outdoor fireplace, and free Wifi, Kalahari Cottage is a vacation home in Askham. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Offering direct access to a patio, the air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this vacation home also includes a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests at Kalahari Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Askham, like hiking. Upington Airport is 150 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • W
    Werner
    South Africa South Africa
    Quiet and secluded. A real gem for some quiet time.
  • Christa
    South Africa South Africa
    One of the workers met us at the gate to open and hand over the keys for us. Wonderful quiet environment, evenings are quiet and dark, wonderful for watching stars. Can go for walks on the property.
  • Cornelia
    South Africa South Africa
    Location perFect. Sal meer wil stap. Info oor stapplek
  • Wolfgang
    Germany Germany
    What a beautiful spot in the Kalahari. The communication was perfect, the house equiped with everything you need and spotless clean. Unfortunately I was on my own, next time I hope my family will be with me, and we can stay a bit länger.
  • Nadia
    Ireland Ireland
    We loved everything about this amazing place. Comfortable yet romantic. Everything you can possibly need to rejuvenate the soul........
  • Shannon
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was gorgeous and the cottage was very comfortable.
  • Marjolein
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Mooi huisje op prachtige plek. Comfortabel onderkomen. Goede instructies over sleutel etc
  • Dr
    Germany Germany
    Wir kamen spät an, aber nach einem kurzen Anruf kam auch jemand an das Tor des Cottages und hat uns unsere Unterkunft gezeigt. Begrüßt wurden wir von einem Hund, der sich so gefreut hat uns zu sehen, als wenn er uns bereits seit Jahren kennen...
  • Olivier
    France France
    Nous avons adoré ce séjour d'une nuit, isolés, loin de tout (Askham est à une heure de piste) et en plein cœur de la brousse. Logement parfaitement équipé (literie, cuisine, salle de bains, terrasse et braï) et très confortable. L'accueil...

Managed by Blinkwater Mills

Company review score: 9.2Based on 30 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our home town is on the edge of the Kalahari desert but has the wide Orange River running through it, providing us with a lush strip of green in the barrenness, we love both the desert and the river.

Property info

An unique Africa style Cottage, set in it's own private space on a working cattle/game farm, provides guests the opportunity of enjoying the peace and beauty of the Kalahari while still having the luxuries of modern conveniences. Take walks along the farm trails around the Cottage or join the farm staff as they go about their daily chores.

Neighborhood info

Situated on the gravel road between Van Zylsrus and Askham this the ideal stop over on your way to the Kgalagadi Trans frontier Park or the 4wd enthusiast wanting to explore the area.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Kalahari Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi

Parking
No parking available.

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Activities

  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Hiking

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Kalahari Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 18:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash
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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kalahari Cottage 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.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Kalahari Cottage

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

    • Hiking
    • Game drives

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kalahari Cottage on this page.

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

  • Kalahari Cottage is 31.1 miles from the center of Askham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kalahari Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Kalahari Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Kalahari Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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