• Entire home
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom

Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet in Rhodes, 0.7 mi from Lovedale Flyfishing (Permit Required) and 1.2 mi from Waterfall Flyfishing - Park at gate (Permit Required). Guests benefit from balcony and a barbecue. Free private parking is available on site. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and an enamel kettle to boil water. Towels and bed linen are available at Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet. Other facilities at Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet. The undercover parking has stair access to the chalet only. A cleaning service can be provided on request at an additional cost. You can play tennis at the property, and the area is popular for horse riding. Rhodes Extreme MTB Trail is 2.1 mi from Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet, while NG Kerk Rhodes (Built 1892) is 2.2 mi away. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling, fishing and hiking.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.9
High score for Rhodes
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  • Tegan
    South Africa South Africa
    Very peaceful and beautiful 😍 The owners are very friendly and very helpful, very good people. We loved our stay. Everything was perfect!
  • Bruce
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, location, did I mention location! I truly enjoyed my stay. The facility was top notch. I would highly recommend this accommodation to my friends.
  • Louwrens
    South Africa South Africa
    No breakfast was available (self catering) Location was good, the road to get there was a challenge. If you want to travel via Nausdes pass to Maclear communication between farmers as to the condition of the road would be very helpful as our...

Hosted by Hylton and Sunelle Dunn

9.2
9.2
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Hylton and Sunelle Dunn
Swallows Nest is a private and self-catering chalet that overlooks the Bell River valley. It is surrounded by the beautiful Southern Drakensburg Mountains where the alpine flowers grow in summer and are covered with snow in winter time. The chalet is on the property of Grace Hill farm which is situated 4km east of Rhodes Village. It is on the route to the scenic Naude’s Nek pass which is the highest navigable pass in South Africa contouring all along the Bell River, home to wild trout and yellow fish.
We are both outdoor and sports people and enjoy trail running, biking and hiking. We are blessed to have this facility and sharing it with people wanting to break away from city life.
One can truly relax here after a day filled with various activities. The area offers the following to choose from: Hiking, mountain biking (Rhodes Extreme route and others), 4x4 routes, rock art, birding (over 280 species identified), fly fishing, horse riding or a visit to the highest lodge in South Africa, Tenahead close to the origin of the Bell River. For the less adventurous guests: take a leisurely stroll along the 1.5km stretch of the Bell River on the farm or enjoy a quiet picnic under one of the big willow trees on the way.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
    Activities
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    Miscellaneous
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    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

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please note, this chalet is accessed via stairs from the parking area, which might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

    Guests are required to bring their own towels as they are not provided.

    Peacocks, dogs, pigs and sheep live on site.

    Please inform Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet 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.

    This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles.

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

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

    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.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet

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

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet on this page.

    • Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet is 2.4 miles from the center of Rhodes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • Swallows Nest Self Catering Chalet has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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