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The Croft Cottages

Self Catering
  • Capacity: 21 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: The Croft Cottages, Xholora, Stutterheim, 4930, Eastern Cape
  • From R705 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

The Croft Cottages is nestled at the foot of the Amatola Mountains, bordering the Xholora Forest, 7 km from the town of Stutterheim. The Croft offers both self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation in well-equipped cottages and en-suite rooms. The Croft is conveniently situated when travelling to or from East London, Bisho, King Williams Town and Queenstown.

The cottages and en-suite rooms are ideal for business stopovers, weekends away and family holidays and get togethers. The accommodation is situated on 19 hectares, offering guests privacy within a scenic and peaceful farm-like environment. Cattle graze close by, silkie chickens roam freely, and duikers and the Samango monkeys are frequently spotted. The Xholora Forest trails are a short stroll from your door.

The 2 thatched cottages each have 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and an upstairs loft with single beds. Each cottage has 1 bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and stove, a microwave, and a kettle and toaster.

The timber cottage is a single-storey unit with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette with a 2-plate stove and oven, a fridge, a microwave, and a kettle and toaster.

The 2 self-catering en-suite rooms each contain a double bed, a bathroom, and a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and stove, a microwave, and a kettle and toaster. The 2 basic en-suite rooms each contain 2 single beds or a double bed, a bathroom, a bar fridge, a microwave, and a kettle and toaster.

All units are equipped with Wi-Fi and a TV with selected DStv channels. The cottages have indoor log fireplaces for the chilly winters, and the en-suite rooms all have heaters. There are electric blankets on all the beds. There are braai facilities on the verandahs, and guests can enjoy the swimming pool on the property.

The Croft is ideally situated for forest and wilderness trails, birding, and fishing. Enjoy extraordinary birdlife include the Cape parrots, robins, orange thrush, the Cape black cap and many more. Explore the magnificent forest on foot, horseback, or mountain bike. Experience the serenity of the nearby dams with excellent trout and bass fishing, or visit the local country club for a round of golf or a game of tennis and squash. Stutterheim offers the Stationary Engine Museum, or visit Thomas River Historical Village for a meal or cup of coffee.

Features

Swimming Pool
Braai Area
Secure Parking
Free Wifi

Facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Satellite TV
  • Self Catering
  • Serviced Daily
  • Free Wifi
  • WiFi

Activities Onsite

  • Bird Watching
  • Swimming

Activities Nearby

  • Horse Riding
  • Fly Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Trout Fishing
  • Bass Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Guided Walk
  • Mountain Biking
  • Tennis

Languages Spoken

  • English

Meal Types Offered

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner By Arrangement
  • Meals By Arrangement

Parking Facilities

  • Secure Parking
  • Off Street Parking

Payments Accepted Onsite

  • Cash

Reviews

4.4/ 5

Based on 13 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness
4.3
Location
4.2
Value for money
4.3
Service
4.6
Safety
4.6
Guest highlights
Lehandra N
On business
5.0
Peaceful, cozy. The lady was wonderful. The location is just outside of town, so it's nice and peaceful. The place has a heater, so it was nice and co...
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Jul 2024
Nadja M
With partner
5.0
Incredible host, comfortable (in winter!) and has everything needed! It was absolutely lovely, the host is amazing and hosted us so well. Thank you!
Jul 2024
Elizabeth H
With partner
5.0
Hospitable hosts, beautiful stay. I arrived having booked the Kingfisher room but unexpectedly got very sick on my way to Stutterheim. The kind host u...
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May 2023
Eddie W
With partner
4.8
Stay was great and enjoyed it, was not cold either as all was supplied. Did expect a bit more, but for value for money, I cannot complain and will def...
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Jul 2023
Chris B
With partner
4.8
Very nice farm-vibe accommodation. Could do with a little fabric, would be nice, but everything is perfect there.
Apr 2023

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  • Capacity: 21 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: The Croft Cottages, Xholora, Stutterheim, 4930, Eastern Cape
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