Boasting a garden, private pool and pool views, Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela is situated in Bela-Bela. The property features garden views and is 10 km from Sondela Nature Reserve and 19 km from Bothasvley Nature Reserve. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which specialises in African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. You can play tennis at the holiday home, and the area is popular for hiking. Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela has an outdoor fireplace and a children's playground. Combretum Game Park is 32 km from the accommodation, while Elements Private Golf Reserve is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wonderboom Airport, 93 km from Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
8.4
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
7.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Bela-Bela
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  • Bianca
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about the rock cottage was awesome, it was peaceful and relaxing . The cottage exceeded my expectations, it was beautiful and extremely well equipped. Lynette and her husband were kind enough to get my family to the cottage safely as...
  • Jason
    South Africa South Africa
    Its location was secluded and exactly what you want for a relaxing breakaway. The setup is perfect and it has all the little luxuries that you would expect, air fryer, coffee machine, ice machine and pizza oven. There was WiFi and the open bush...
  • Lee-anne
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful bush getaway, with pizza, braai and boma facilities with a refreshing splash pool. Need to drive 20min to the main resort facilities (roads are tarred, except from house to resort entrance gate)
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rock Cottage, Mabalingwe

8.4
8.4
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Rock Cottage, Mabalingwe
Rock Cottage is a privately owned house nestled in Mabalingwe Game Reserve. The house offers the perfect bush breakaway and features a magnificent view overlooking the bush whilst experiencing the most amazing African sunsets.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Le Fera Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Dutch • British • French • Greek • Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Children's playground
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

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

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about UAH 2179. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela

  • Check-in at Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela on this page.

  • Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • Yes, Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Tennis court
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Couples massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Neck massage
    • Archery
    • Hand massage
    • Game drives
    • Foot massage
    • Horse riding
    • Head massage
    • Back massage
    • Full body massage

  • Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela is 2.2 miles from the centre of Bela-Bela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Rock Cottage, Bela-Bela has 1 restaurant:

    • Le Fera Restaurant