Emfuleni Place by the River

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 2691 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

About this property

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

Spacious Accommodation: Emfuleni Place by the River in Cathkin Park offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property features a living room, family rooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. The terrace and balcony provide relaxing spaces with lake, garden, and mountain views. Convenient Location: Located 150 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the holiday home is near attractions such as Monks Cowl Country Club (8 km), Winterton Museum (31 km), and Spioenkop Nature Reserve (46 km). Activities include cycling, kayaking, and canoeing. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the convenient location, making it a preferred choice for a comfortable stay.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leneke
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful, spacious house, with everything you need!”
  • Simon
    South Africa South Africa
    “just an honest good value holiday and great place, nice part of the berg and had a great time with the family. good place to unwind and share memories with family and loved ones that will last a lifetime. the house has everything, even a laundry.”
  • Monica
    South Africa South Africa
    “Surrounded by forest and mountains. Food for the soul. The house is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. Showers are great - especially for unsteady elders - foot rest and hand bar in my shower. Spotlessly clean.”
  • Kevin
    South Africa South Africa
    “the location was perfect. The house was well equipped.”
  • Philip
    South Africa South Africa
    “The house was very well appointed and the area is beautiful.”
  • Leanne
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place was clean, tidy and well organised. We liked that we didn't need to share bathrooms, as each bedroom has its own. Lots of communication from the owner. We were very comfortable in the house and enjoyed our stay.”
  • Lisa
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location is great! House is well equipped (except for WiFi) but not an issue as it make the stay more relaxing”
  • Allen
    South Africa South Africa
    “Amazing location, a beatiful home with anything any one could want.The host was so helpful.”
  • Anne
    South Africa South Africa
    “The accommodation was spotless, comfortable and incredibly well kitted out.”
  • Marcel
    South Africa South Africa
    “As always, the location is absolutely stunning and isolated. Love this spot for getting a break from the busy life out there.”

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 Basil

Company review score: 9.6Based on 64 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

We love to share our mountain cottage with discerning guests. Emfuleni has been exquisitely furnished by Brian and Lyn Birkholtz for your enjoyment. We know that a couple of days in the Berg will relax and invigorate you so we want to make your experience as hassle free as possible. I (Basil) will facilitate your arrival, your stay and departure with all the information you need to settle right in and feel as if Emfuleni is your home from home. I am available 24/7 during your stay if you need any further assistance but mostly our guests just want to "do their own thing".

Property information

At Emfuleni you could never be bored. Whatever your taste, you will be well catered for. For those who just wish to relax, the peace and serenity of the Berg has been made specially for you. For the serious backpacker there are numerous one, two and three day hikes starting in the area. For the casual hiker there are two, four, and six hour hikes starting from Emfuleni. Emfuleni is just the place, when you need to dangle your feet in a fresh mountain stream or sip the clear, cool water. Maybe you just want to sit and watch your reflection in the quiet little pools formed off the main stream, or maybe you want to watch a leaf as it rushes by in its quest to find the end of the stream, very much like us, rushing to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Neighbourhood information

Situated deep in the Drakensberg, in the centre of the Cathkin valley, you will find yourself surrounded by majestic peaks such as Champagne Castle, Cathkin Peak, Monks Cowl and the Sterkhorn. The "Grotto" is a natural cave formed by an overhanging rock which is beside a waterfall. The waterfall drops into a beautiful natural pool which is great for a swim, in summer. The hike starts at the river, directly in front of Emfuleni. The Fern Forest. This enchanting spot is well worth a visit. It is situated just west of the hotel lake on the slopes of the Little Berg. Allow an hour's walk each way. Van Damms Cascades. A good path leads around the Grotto and Ndema forest to the Cascades. Steilberg. Half a days hike to the top of the Steilberg with views of the Northern Berg. You can either take in Jacobs Ladder to the north or Hlatikulu Nek to the south. Other hikes. From Emfuleni it is a short drive to Monks Cowl Forestry Station. From there it is possible to hike to the top of the Little Berg, via Crystal Falls and the Sphinx.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 08:30
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 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Emfuleni Place by the River 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.

Legal information

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

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