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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Cottage on Ilchester in Grahamstown offers comfortable rooms with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a work desk. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a beautiful garden, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor play area. Free on-site private parking is available, along with barbecue facilities for outdoor gatherings. Convenient Services: Private and express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Housekeeping, room cleanliness, and a friendly host receive high ratings from guests. Local Attractions: St Michael and St George Cathedral is 2 km away, while the Observatory Museum Grahamstown is 2.3 km nearby. Other attractions include the 1820 Settlers Monument (3.7 km) and Thomas Baines Nature Reserve (17 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cynthia
    South Africa South Africa
    The welcome was warm and friendly. She communicated all the important details before my check in. The place was incredibly clean and homey. There was cereal and milk, which was something I've never seen anywhere. That is one of the best parts...
  • Hayden
    South Africa South Africa
    Very private exactly what we wanted Definitely value for money
  • Jacobs
    South Africa South Africa
    Fantastic value for money. Quiet and central. Friendly and helpful host. Very cosy and comfortably furnished. Big bathroom and perfect for the winter visit we enjoyed.
  • Anel
    South Africa South Africa
    The apartment is neat, clean, the bed is warm and comfortable. There are coffee making facilities and a microwave oven. It is not that close to town, but the area is safe, and they have parking behind gates.
  • Knoesen
    South Africa South Africa
    We didn't opt for breakfast, everything else met our expectations
  • Tintelo
    South Africa South Africa
    I didn't opt for breakfast. Peaceful and quiet and feels safe.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, tastefully decorated, clean, safe and splendid little cottage! Appreciated the shower gel and soap provided.
  • Bunye
    South Africa South Africa
    I love that I could make myself tea or coffee in the room. The sheets were clean and the bed was warm and comfy.
  • Jen
    South Africa South Africa
    The apartment is very neat, clean and cosy. The hosts and their assistant are all very friendly and helpful.
  • Mvakwendlu
    South Africa South Africa
    We appreciated the cereal provided....it was better than nothing.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Jill & Chris

9
Host review score
Jill & Chris
Cottage on Clarke offers accommodation in Grahamstown with free WiFi and garden views. This self catering cottage comes with a kitchenette, with a dining area and a flat-screen TV with Netflix and Youtube. The cottage is fully secured, and there is one off street parking bay. The cottage provides free WIFI, flat-screen TV with Netflix, a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and coffee maker, an en-suite bathroom with a shower, an hairdryer, ironing facilities and a closet. The cottage is within walking distance of Graeme College and a short drive away from Rhodes University, DSG, St Andrew’s College, Kingswood College and VG. Guests are provided with their own access control for the period of their visit, ensuring easy access and security at all times.
Chris and Jill Japp
Oatlands North is a leafy green suburb on the north-western slopes of Grahamstown. The suburb commands lovley views over the city of saints and is a nature lovers paradise with unspoilt vegetation and a small dam.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

Cottage on Ilchester takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. That's about US$17. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 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 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cottage on Ilchester in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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