Ripon Country Cottage is located in Himeville, just 6.1 miles from Himeville Museum and 7 miles from Himeville Nature Reserve. With lake views, this accommodation features a patio. The chalet also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Offering a terrace and mountain views, the chalet includes 5 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. The chalet offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. For guests with children, the chalet provides an indoor play area. Guests at Ripon Country Cottage can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Vergelegen Nature Reserve is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Lotheni Nature Reserve is 21 miles away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 71 miles from Ripon Country Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 5:
4 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Himeville
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  • Morgan
    United States of America United States of America
    The most beautiful accommodation I stayed during my time in South Africa. Ripon Cottage is truly a gem. Host was courteous, easy to work with, and had great suggestions. The home was impeccable - clean, with all features I could expect and more,...
  • Audrey
    United States of America United States of America
    The views were AMAZING! Wow! The home was very comfortable and we all had a wonderful time.
  • Johannes
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The setting, the view, the location, the friendly hosts Ed and Erika

Hosted by Erika and Edmund Smith

9.8
9.8
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Erika and Edmund Smith
Nestled in the valley below the famous Sani Pass, Ripon Farm views the winding road up into Lesotho and on clear nights the Sani Top Chalet is visible on the skyline. The homestead is flanked by two generous, self-catering cottages situated on a north-facing slope with spectacular views of the Berg. While Ripon is a working farm, guests can walk freely amongst the Nguni herd (and stroke a tame calf) on the 187ha extent. Two farm dams with bass fishing are available and rods can be hired on site. The views of The Giants Cup and Sani Valley, within the uKhahlamba Maloti Drakensberg Park, are truly spectacular. We are living off the grid and are not affected by any load shedding interruptions. All our energy is green energy from solar panels. We can assist with booking of tours to Sani Pass as well as professional Birding Tours with an experienced guide. The Underberg area is an ideal Mountain Biking and Trail Running play ground, and guests have free access to the incredible Sani Spoors mountain bike trails. Visit their website for more information. Long quiet gravel district roads also provide ideal training roads for cyclists and runners. Himeville Museum is highly rated and a pleasant outing.
Erika and Ed are your hosts and will assist with all queries. They have many years of shared experience as guesthouse hosts, and will ensure a superlative stay. Erika is fluent in German, Afrikaans, Zulu and English.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English,Zulu

Area info

Amenities of Ripon Country Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Ripon Country Cottage

  • Check-in at Ripon Country Cottage is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Racquetball
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

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

  • Ripon Country Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 11 guests

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

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

  • Ripon Country Cottage is 5 miles from the center of Himeville. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ripon Country Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

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