About this property

Essential Facilities: Douglas Drift Cottages in Underberg offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services, housekeeping, and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Comfortable Accommodation: The farm stay features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchens, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include a terrace, patio, outdoor seating area, picnic spot, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Located 126 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, Douglas Drift Cottages is near Himeville Museum (9 km), Himeville Nature Reserve (10 km), and other nature reserves. Activities include fishing, canoeing, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angus
    South Africa South Africa
    Craig was an exceptional host! He went above and beyond what was expected! A great rustic spot that is close enough to the to the town to get supplies but far enough so that you feel away from a city life. 100% recommend!
  • Olliver
    South Africa South Africa
    The welcoming and comfortable space. Welcoming for all...kids loved it
  • Makin
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean and comfortable. Friendly considerate owner. Beautiful gardens and river walk. Nice friendly pets
  • Nicky
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely beautiful setting with views over the Umzimkhulu River. Rooms are clean, comfortable and cozy.
  • Mercia
    South Africa South Africa
    Graig was so friendly, went out of his way to tell us about best ways to follow. We was envited to watch the rugbywith him. What a host.
  • Addie
    South Africa South Africa
    Nothing not to like. I would just like to request that management put out more signboards along the road showing the way to the property.
  • Julien
    Germany Germany
    The host Craig was very warm welcoming and the place is super nice to enjoy the southern Drakensberg. Very good and quiet location for doing a Sani Pass Tour (we did a guided tour with Roof of Africa Tours - recommended!). Highlight were...
  • Valentina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wunderbares Cottage an sehr idyllischer Lage, tolle Aussicht, sehr herzliche Gastgeber. Ich wäre sehr gerne noch viel länger geblieben!

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.

Managed by Underberg Accommodation

Company review score: 8.8Based on 166 reviews from 9 properties
9 managed properties

Company information

Craig is a warm welcoming owner who ensures comfort for all his guests.

Property information

Douglas Drift is a real country getaway, situated 4.5km outside of Underberg town with magnificent views of the Umzimkulu River. The property sits at 1561 metres above sea level. Enjoy fresh air and tranquility in one of 2 cosy cottages. Should you be a group you can book both Cottages and use the bigger kitchen attached to Rosemary cottage. Enjoy this tranquil spot with amazing river frontage and comfortable rooms.

Neighbourhood information

Underberg has many amazing attractions. Tours up the pass, hiking, cycling, fishing, picnics at the river with the kids! There are wonderful local restaurants and the popular Himeville museum.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Douglas Drift Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Douglas Drift Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

- Wifi is available but is sporadic and is capped

- No TV

Please inform Douglas Drift Cottages 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

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

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