Set in the heart of the Midlands Meander area, Crags Cottage is located 8.7 mi from Nottingham Road and 4.3 mi from Rosetta. The cottage features views of the surrounding hills and a dam on site. The unit consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with showers and a well equipped kitchen, dining room, living room and large veranda. The dam is stocked with both brown trout and bass. Now off grid. A 2.5 mi eco trail (circular route) from the property and onto adjoining properties, with much of the distance being near the edge of the dam. There are, however, a few steep places.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
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  • Terence
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is situated overlooking a dam on the Mooi River. The view was beautiful. The sunsets were gorgeous and the skyline continued to change in color. The host Graham was down to earth and very helpful. Situated quite close to Rosetta and...
  • Ansie
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is excellent for exploring the meander. Cottage is clean and well-furnished. The view is absolutely breathtaking. The host is friendly and helpful.
  • Annastacia
    South Africa South Africa
    This place is a gem, a little piece of heaven on earth. The photos do not do it justice. It exceeded our expectations far and beyond. The host Graham was very helpful and went far and beyond for us. Everything was as the photos loaded on the...

Hosted by Crags Cottage

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Crags Cottage
Secure, comfortable cottage in the KZN Midlands with an exceptional view. Peace and tranquility guaranteed! Birding and fishing on site. be sure to bring a camera and binoculars!
Am a christian minister. Hobbies: cycling, photography and mountain hiking.
Set i the heart of the Midlands Meander area where there is a plethora of craft shops, leisure activities and eating establishments to keep you busy during your stay. Close to Giant's Castle (Drakensberg), The Weenen games reserve is also within striking distance.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Crags Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Video
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Hiking
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Family rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Crags 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 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Crags Cottage 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.

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

    FAQs about Crags Cottage

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

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

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

      • Hiking

    • The prices at Crags Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Crags Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Crags Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 5 guests

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

    • Crags Cottage is 5 miles from the center of Nottingham Road. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Crags Cottage on this page.