River View Cottages
River View Cottages
About this property
Elegant Accommodation: River View Cottages in Calitzdorp offers adults-only guest house accommodation with a sun terrace, water sports facilities, and a lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and a 24-hour front desk. The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Scenic Views: The cottages offer lake, garden, mountain, and river views, complemented by a private balcony or patio. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and dining area. Local Attractions: Located 127 km from George Airport, the guest house is 15 km from Calitzdorp Railway Station and 28 km from Oude Postkantoor. Activities available include fishing, canoeing, hiking, and cycling.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Aldo
Liechtenstein“A place to relax and watch nature go by. The river is amazing for a swim and to cool down. We hope to come back to this wonderful spot soon again.” - Constanze
Germany“Amazing view, very stylish cabins. Wonderful hiking area, safe river to swim in. Nice hosts.” - Julian Germany“What a wonderful place! The tranquility, the peacefulness, the nature and the stars at night - we loved every bit of it!”
- Bjarke
Denmark“What a fantastic place, maybe the best place we have stayed in Southafrica. You can sit all day and Fall into trance over the view from the cottages. Magical. The cottages are comfortable and so well designed that you think you are in a classy ...” - Danidra Germany“A beautiful place to relax for a view days. The house offers everything you need. We enjoyed our 2 nights stay very much.”
- Tanya
South Africa“River View Cottage is a gem. The attention to detail to ensure guests are comfortable is very special. The views from the cottage is spectacular. We did the Steering Kloof hike and it was like walking in a fairytale world. We stayed three...” - Iain South Africa“What a beautiful place. Exactly what we were looking for. Amazing views, birdlife and flora, both from the comfort of the porch and on the hikes.”
Tasha's
United Kingdom“Beautiful and remote. Peaceful. Fab to lounge in with nice hikes too. The scenery is stunning. Fab braai area. Canoes and a river to swim in. Romantic cliff edge sundowner spot.”
Martin United Kingdom“Most amazing location, swimming in the Gamka was unbelievable. It was so so hot and with load shedding it made it hard to sleep, but was a truly memorable experience! It is a long way along a bit of a scary dirt road to the cottages...so make sure...”
Henry South Africa“Location is incredible, with so much variety included as part of the stay - hiking, kayaking, swimming, birding, braaing. One of the best spots for sundowners on the top of the cliff. Would recommend three nights minimum”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Facilities of River View CottagesGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- River view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Lake view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Water sport facilities on site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
InternetWiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Adults only
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesRiver View Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that a deposit via bank wire is required on the day you make the reservation in order to guarantee it.
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.
