A recently renovated apartment located in White River, Hardy-da Forest Cottage features a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Mbombela Stadium. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. This apartment also provides guests with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. The Barnyard Theatre is 7.1 km from the apartment, while White River Country Club is 12 km away. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 9 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
10
Location
9.4
High score for White River
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    South Africa South Africa
    It is quiet, beautifully clean and extremely comfortable. The owners are extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area. We have requested a bird walk on our next stay!
  • Wendy
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful view, great host, very accommodating, very clean unit, everything we needed was available. It is very peaceful and pretty.
  • Melanie
    South Africa South Africa
    Very peaceful and quiet location with a very comfy bed. Clean and comfortable. Steve was a great host, can recommend.
  • Cobus
    South Africa South Africa
    We absolutely loved it. Friendly, helpful host. The peace and quiet was exactly what we needed. The unit is neat, spacious and very comfortable.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Stephen Hardy

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Stephen Hardy
Hardy-da Forest Cottage is nestled in the charming farming town of White River in Mpumalanga. The cottage is surrounded by a diverse array of plants, birds, and other animals, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts. The self-catering cottage is set within the owners property and comfortably accommodates 2 guests. It has a very comfortable bedroom furnished with a king-sized bed. An easy chair, thoughtfully placed within the bay window area, invites guests to relax and enjoy views of the forest foliage. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, washbasin, and toilet, with all linen and bath towels provided for convenience. The living area features a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, gas stove, kettle, microwave, toaster, cutlery, and crockery. The lounge accommodates a small dining table, comfortable seats and a TV with DStv. Leading from the lounge is a wooden deck which provides ample space for relaxing under the shade of the trees. For guests wanting to explore; the Bosch Pottery Studio and Eloff Gallery are 300m away, while Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre is 8.3 km away. Uplands College is approximately 12 km away. The Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, KMIA, is a 10km drive. We have three very friendly dogs.
I spend a lot of my time gardening, propagating plants and enjoying the bushveld environment with my three socialized and friendly dogs. I have created paths within the property that provides easy access through an environment of grassland, forest and woodland. This varied environment provides a wonderful habitat for birds and other wildlife such as duiker, dwarf mongoose and genet. The deck is surrounded by a canopy of trees which in summer provides wonderful shade. I have ensured that the deck provides an exclusive and quiet environment, a place to relax. On the deck, I have included a fire pit, weber braai, table and comfortable chairs, so at any time of the day you can relax with a cup of tea or a glass of wine.
Our home is situated 5km outside of White River in a bushveld environment. Casterbridge life style center has a number of restaurants, shops, art galleries and a farmers market once a month. The Bosch pottery studio and Eloff Gallery are a few hundred meters from us.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hardy-da Forest Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Semi-detached
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Hardy-da Forest Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    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 option.
    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    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 Hardy-da Forest Cottage 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.

    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.

    FAQs about Hardy-da Forest Cottage

    • Hardy-da Forest Cottage is 2.2 miles from the centre of White River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Hardy-da Forest Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, Hardy-da Forest Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

      • Check-in at Hardy-da Forest Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hardy-da Forest Cottage on this page.

      • Hardy-da Forest Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 1 bedroom

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

      • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hardy-da Forest Cottage on this page.

      • Hardy-da Forest Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

        • 2 guests

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