Ondini Guest House & Cottage Drakensberg Self Catering Accommodation KwaZulu Natal
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Always On

Loadshedding Proof

  • Inverter and backup batteries
  • WiFi stays on
  • Gas cooker (stove)
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights
  • Property TypeHouse
  • Guests14
  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms4
  • Minimum Stay2 Nights

Ondini Guest House & Cottage is a highly recommended property for self catering in Champagne Valley for up to 14 guests visiting the Drakensberg region.

About Ondini Guest House & Cottage

Ondini is a privately owned 20-acre property in the Champagne Valley, located high in the foothills of Champagne Castle in the Central Drakensberg, 30km from Winterton and 45km from Estcourt. The house and cottage both have spectacular mountain and surrounding valley views.

Ondini comprises a double storey guest house which sleeps up to 10 people, and an adjacent open-plan cottage which sleeps 2-4 people. Ondini is generally rented out as a complete unit to a single large group (max 14).

Accommodation

Upstairs in the main guest house there is a large double / twin bedroom with optional extra single bed and en suite bathroom, two smaller double / twin bedrooms, another small single bedroom and a twin attic bedroom, with two more bathrooms with showers, and downstairs there is a separate dining room, fully-equipped modern kitchen and a comfortable lounge with fireplace, television (DSTV) and a sound system with a CD player.

Adjacent to the main guest house is "Ondini Cottage", which comprises an open plan double / twin bedroom, with optional extra single bed, a cosy lounge area, and a kitchen / dining area. The bathroom also has a separate shower.

Facilities

Bedding and towels are provided and all rooms are fully serviced. There is a laundry service available on request, and extra mattresses can also be provided if needed.

The property has a tennis court, with an exceptional view of the valleys and mountains. There are many scenic walks accessible directly from the property which also boasts its own indigenous forest with laid out pathways. There is also ample safe parking on site. There are braai facilities on the patio which views the majestic Champagne Castle range during the day, and is open to the stars at night.

Activities & Attractions Nearby

Walks in the mountains from the Monks Cowl Nature Reserves (part of the World Heritage Site), just 2km down the road.

Horse-riding, golf, trout fishing and scenic flights are available from nearby resorts. There are also many restaurants and pubs in the area.

Features you'll appreciate

  • always on
  • wifi
  • parking
  • kitchen
  • braai / bbq
  • fireplace
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Area information booklet
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom (separate)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • DVD player
  • Fireplace
  • Heater(s)
  • Hi fi
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with M-Net)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Smoking: none indoors

Loadshedding Facilities

What is loadshedding? It refers to the temporary suspension of electricity provided by Eskom, South Africa's electricity provider, to reduce consumption and thereby the load on the national grid. To compensate, South African property owners are turning to solar power, inverters with backup batteries or in some cases generators to keep the power on, wherever feasible.

  • Inverter and backup batteries
  • WiFi stays on
  • Gas cooker (stove)
  • Solar or battery-powered portable lights

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Zulu

Rooms & Rates

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Exclusive Use Holiday Home

Ondini comprises a double storey guest house which sleeps up to 10 people, and an adjacent open-plan cottage which sleeps 2-4 people. Ondini is generally rented out as a complete unit to a single large group (max 14). Upstairs in the main guest house there is a large double / twin bedroom with optional extra single bed and en suite bathroom, two smaller double / twin bedrooms, another small single bedroom and a twin attic bedroom, with two more bathrooms with showers, and downstairs there is a separate dining room, fully-equipped modern kitchen and a comfortable lounge with fireplace, television (DSTV) and a sound system with a CD player. Adjacent to the main guest house is "Ondini Cottage", which comprises an open plan double / twin bedroom, with optional extra single bed, a cosy lounge area, and a kitchen / dining area. The bathroom also has a separate shower.

  • Bathroom (separate)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Sleeps: 14 guests (max 14 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

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Guest Reviews

5 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a lovely, cosy stay here for 3 nights. The house is old but clean and perfectly located. It has a view of the mountains and is just down the road from Monk's Cowl where you can hike (we recommend the Sphinx hike). Our host Roger was VERY helpful over the phone with weather updates and hiking tips.

December 2020

Jessie W. (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewgood

The place is a bit old but nice. If you want to relax and enjoy nice and quiet ambiance, this is the place. The place needs a bit more cleaning.

October 2019

Sandiswe D. (Hibberdene)

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  • Property listed on SA-Venues.com since April 2007

Need to Know

Response timeOndini Guest House & Cottage typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyAll ages welcome. However parents are advised that this is a triple storey establishment with steep staircases so children will need to be supervised.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Paypal, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since April 2007

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