Just a 2-minute walk from Ramsgate Beach and 1.1 miles from Ramsgate South Beach, BillsBest Whaleback Cottage features accommodations in Ramsgate with a bar. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Mbumbazi Nature Reserve is 3.5 miles away and Southbroom Golf Club is 4.3 miles from the vacation home. Providing a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 6 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go fishing, relax in the garden, and use the barbecue facilities. Port Shepstone Country Club is 15 miles from the vacation home, while Umtamvuna Nature Reserve is 18 miles away. The nearest airport is Margate Airport, 3.1 miles from BillsBest Whaleback Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
Bedroom 5:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 6:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.8
Facilities
6.1
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
6.7
Location
10
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Managed by BillsBest Holidays

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,029 reviews from 33 properties
33 managed properties

Company info

Bill and Gail Ross-Adams, owners of BillsBest Holidays for over 20 years, and their hospitality team, hope you have a wonderful holiday here in the sunny seaside village of Ramsgate, and kick off your shoes, relax and enjoy a stroll along the beach or enjoy exploring the area with its many tourist attractions and fine restaurants and cafes. The team is available during office hours for enquiries and there is an after hours maintenance number for your convenience too. Bill and Gail also welcome you to stopover en-route on the N3, at their famous historic hotel in the mountains, The Green Lantern Inn where one can meet the famous bar donkey, Bojangles.

Property info

Due to being the first holiday cottage built in Ramsgate it has a superb position & is one of the most sought after holiday homes. This rock cottage on the sea’s edge overlooks ‘Little Billy Bay’, & has magnificent sea views. The book ‘Cry The Beloved Country’ was written here by Alan Paton in 1946. Whaleback offers pet friendly, self catering accommodation for a family of up to 13 adults, but is also popular with smaller groups. You can’t get closer to the shoreline… with exceptional sea & breaker views from the patio deck, braai area & swimming pool. To the South are great views across Ski Boat Bay. There are 6 Bedrooms. 3 upstairs & 3 downstairs. 3 Bedrooms have queen beds & ceiling fans, 2 rooms have double beds. One room has 3 single beds. There are 2 full bathrooms, 1 with bath & shower, & 1 with bath, plus a separate toilet. The kitchen is off the entrance hall & is fully equipped for self catering. Living area includes a separate lounge, leading into an open plan dining & bar area. The dining area has a sliding door opening onto the patio deck.

Neighborhood info

Ramsgate's Ski Boat Bay is just a 200m stroll away and is a swimming beach ideal for fishing, body-boarding or paddle-surfing and is ski-boat launch site too. It is lifeguarded in season. Enjoy watching whales from the Whale-viewing Deck over looking the main Ramsgate beach. Ramsgate main beach is a Life-guarded Blue Flag Beach with a tidal pool, lagoon, paddle boats and restaurants ie The Waffle House & Blue Lagoon Restaurant. The Ramsgate village offers a super variety of fine restaurants, cafes and pubs for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as an Art Gallery and two antique stores.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of BillsBest Whaleback Cottage

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Beachfront
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    Food & Drink
    • Bar
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Water park
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Bowling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Family rooms
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    BillsBest Whaleback Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

    Check-out

    From 8:00 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.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of ZAR 2000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about GBP 86. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    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.

    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.


    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about BillsBest Whaleback Cottage

    • Yes, BillsBest Whaleback Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • BillsBest Whaleback Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 6 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at BillsBest Whaleback Cottage on this page.

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from BillsBest Whaleback Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • BillsBest Whaleback Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 13 guests

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

    • The prices at BillsBest Whaleback Cottage 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 terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at BillsBest Whaleback Cottage on this page.

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

      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Water park
      • Beach
      • Swimming pool
      • Horseback riding

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

    • BillsBest Whaleback Cottage is 0.9 miles from the center of Ramsgate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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