Cottage on Ilchester

18 Ilchester road, 6139 Grahamstown, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
189 reviews
a living room with a chair and a kitchen at Cottage on Ilchester in Grahamstown
a bedroom with a large bed and a kitchen at Cottage on Ilchester in Grahamstown
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Cottage on Ilchester

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Set within 3.7 km of 1820 Settlers Monument and 17 km of Thomas Baines Nature Reserve in Grahamstown, Cottage on Ilchester offers accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and free toiletries. Kitchenware and kettle are also featured. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grahamstown, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Outdoor play equipment is also available at Cottage on Ilchester, while guests can also relax in the garden. Lalibela Private Game Reserve is 39 km from the accommodation, while St Michael and St George Cathedral is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Port Alfred Airport, 56 km from Cottage on Ilchester.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Mthunzi
    United States United States
    “It's located in a quiet neighborhood, secured with surveillance cameras.”
  • Thimna
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very intimate, safe and beautiful quite place to enjoy my own peace of mind ❤️🙏.”
  • Vangile
    South Africa South Africa
    “The comfortability of the facility, and the quite area.”
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

9.2
9.2
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cottage on Ilchester
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
Basic free WiFi 10 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 12. 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
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

FAQs about Cottage on Ilchester

  • The prices at Cottage on Ilchester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cottage on Ilchester is 1.1 miles from the centre of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Cottage on Ilchester is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Cottage on Ilchester include:

    • Double
    • Studio

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bingo
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance