About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Goodland Cottages in Winterton offers a recently renovated guest house with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: Each cottage features a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy living area. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, play area, and barbecue facilities, catering to all leisure needs. Prime Location: Located 88 mi from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the property is near attractions such as Monks Cowl Country Club (7.5 mi), Winterton Museum (14 mi), and Spioenkop Nature Reserve (23 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)


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  • Mike
    South Africa South Africa
    The kitchen is awesomely equipped. WAY exceeded expectations! Very cozy lounge and a nice fireplace. Some firewood was even provided. A bookshelf with some books to read, quite a few board games in a sideboard. There is a viewing deck about ten...
  • Devan
    South Africa South Africa
    Ideal location for a peaceful and quiet getaway. Cottage has everything you would need for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed sitting on the viewing deck, having sundowners and taking in the beautiful views.
  • Zinhle
    South Africa South Africa
    It was absolutely beautiful, so modern so chic. Definitely stealing interior design ideas ☑️🙏🏾🙂
  • Zamantusi
    South Africa South Africa
    First of all, I love the place, it’s so quiet, this bees I love everything about it.
  • Thando
    South Africa South Africa
    Quiet and friendly farm environment. the house had all he necessities
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Cute cottage for exploring Champagne Valley. Would definitely recommend.
  • Lee-ann
    South Africa South Africa
    everything! The bed is super comfortable and we slept well ! The ceiling fan was amazing ! The decor was clean simple and relaxing . We loved the "white Rhino" on the table ! Our host greated us on arrival and was helpful in advising local...
  • Ingred
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was perfect. We were able to go to drakensburg sun for the hike as well as cayley lodge for our meals. The mountains are clearly visible from the unit. Maryke was very accommodating and helpful (took a few plums for the trip back...
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully designed cottage with a fully equipped kitchen, great walk in shower and huge bed!! We loved our stay here! There is a great farm shop 10mins down the road which was lovely for stocking up for dinner. And the start of some lovely...
  • Tam
    South Africa South Africa
    Value for money. So quaint and cozy. Beautiful grounds. Quiet. Peaceful. So ideal for a small getaway.

Managed by Maryke

Company review score: 9.4Based on 104 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country and I love sharing it with guest from across the globe. I am available 24/7 for tips and advise or any general enquiries.

Property info

The Goodland is situated on a privately owned smallholding surrounded by large 200year old trees. The cottages are private and are ideal for couples or families looking for a tranquil breakaway, close to various attractions in the Central Drakensberg region. Four self-catering cottages which include Milk Cottage, Honey Cottage, Cottage One and Cottage Two can accommodate up to 12 guests in total. Milk Cottage and Honey Cottage is tastefully decorated with a mix of old and new. It comprises 2 en-suite bedrooms, and an open-plan living/dining area with a cozy fireplace. TV with DSTV and Netflix. Each veranda has a private built-in braai and views of the lovely garden and Drakensberg. Cottage One and Two are new additions to the Goodland and have a modern day charm. Each unit has a king size bed with ensuite bathroom with a walk in shower. Open plan kitchen and lounge with and uber cosy fireplace. All cottages have kitchens that are equipped with a fridge, stove, oven, microwave, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Neighborhood info

The area is predominantly focused on agriculture, so you will see a vast array of crops and cattle against a backdrop of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. The area also boasts a variety of restaurants, interesting shops, adventure activities and speciality crafted goods. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, golf, horse riding and quad biking, to name but a few.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Goodland 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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 has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.