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Holiday Cottages and Chalets in South Africa including self-contained chalets and cottages available for holiday rental year-round. These are private, fully equipped and furnished units, often in a garden or forest setting. A fully fitted kitchen and dining area enable guests to cater for themselves. Self catering chalets and cottages in South Africa usually feature an outdoor garden or patio often with braai (BBQ) facilities. In this category accommodation ranges from budget to very comfortable.

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Hermanus Self Catering

On The Hill Luxury Cabin

Sleeps 2 people in 1 unit

Indulge in unparalleled seclusion at our luxurious cabin for two. Picture yourself showering with panoramic mountain ...

  • from 2900
  • R
  • 2755
  • unit rate per night
    for up to 2 people
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  • Rooms are not airconditioned
  • Free WiFi is not offered
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • On The Hill Luxury Cabin does not have a swimming pool
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome
  • Always on, powered during loadshedding

Hartbeespoort Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

Shangrila Innibos

Sleeps 128 people in 24 units

Shangrila Innibos is a private resort with a range of self catering options for guests to choose from. Ideal for group ...

Very Good [20 verified reviews]

  • from 1000
  • R
  • 950
  • per room per night
    based on 2 persons
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  • Rooms are not airconditioned
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are allowed by prior arrangement
  • Swimming pool on site
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome

Hoedspruit Self Catering

Kingfisher at Kruger Cliffs

Sleeps 4 people in 1 unit

Kingfisher at Kruger Cliffs accommodation in Hoedspruit that is ideally located for safari activities in and around ...

  • from 2980
  • R
  • 2831
  • unit rate per night
    for up to 4 people
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  • Airconditioned rooms are offered
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Kingfisher at Kruger Cliffs does not have a swimming pool
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome

Hoedspruit Self Catering

Turaco at Kruger Cliffs

Sleeps 6 people in 1 unit

Turaco at Kruger Cliffs accommodation in Hoedspruit is ideally located for safari activities in and around Kruger ...

  • from 2980
  • R
  • 2831
  • unit rate per night
    for up to 6 people
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  • Airconditioned rooms are offered
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Turaco at Kruger Cliffs does not have a swimming pool
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome

Champagne Valley Self Catering

Inkungu Homestead

Sleeps 16 people in 1 unit

Inkungu Homestead has five en-suite double rooms, three furnished with Queen-size beds and two with King-size beds ...

  • from 10000
  • R
  • 9500
  • unit rate per night
    for up to 16 people
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  • Rooms are not airconditioned
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Inkungu Homestead does not have a swimming pool
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome
  • Always on, powered during loadshedding

Hoedspruit Self Catering

Kruger Cliffs Lodge

Sleeps 18 people in 4 units

Kruger Cliffs Lodge cottages in Hoedspruit guarantee 100% privacy, both in your cottage as well as on your deck. From ...

Excellent [4 verified reviews]

  • from 2980
  • R
  • 2831
  • per room per night
    based on 2 persons
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  • Airconditioned rooms are offered
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Kruger Cliffs Lodge does not have a swimming pool
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome

Skeerpoort Self Catering

Basil's Potter's Shed

Sleeps 2 people in 1 unit

Basil's Potter's Shed is perfect for a self catering weekend break. It has one bedroom furnished with a Queen-size bed ...

  • tonight from
  • R
  • 1575
  • unit rate per night
    for up to 2 people
  • Rooms are not airconditioned
  • Free WiFi is not offered
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Swimming pool on site
  • All ages are not allowed, some age groups may be allowed, please confirm

Fourways Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering

Aquanzi Lodge

Sleeps 36 people in 12 rooms

Situated in the north of Johannesburg superbly set in an indigenous garden between aloes and acacia trees, Aquanzi ...

Excellent [6 verified reviews]

  • from 1400
  • R
  • 1330
  • per room per night
    based on 2 persons
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  • Airconditioned rooms are offered
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Swimming pool on site
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome

Franschhoek Self Catering

The Cottage at Montpellier

Sleeps 4 people in 1 unit

The Cottage accommodates four people in two spacious bedrooms, children over the age of two years are welcome. The main ...

Excellent [3 verified reviews]

  • tonight from
  • R
  • 4400
  • unit rate per night
    for up to 4 people
  • Airconditioned rooms are offered
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Swimming pool on site
  • All ages are not allowed, some age groups may be allowed, please confirm

Skeerpoort Guest House / Self Catering

Basil's Boma

Sleeps 2 people in 1 unit

The unit comprises an exclusive and unique one bedroom unit with bathroom for two persons sharing. It has a King size ...

Excellent [32 verified reviews]

  • tonight from
  • R
  • 2200
  • unit rate per night
    for up to 2 people
  • Rooms are not airconditioned
  • Free WiFi is not offered
  • Airport transfers can be arranged
  • No free parking
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Swimming pool on site
  • All ages are not allowed, some age groups may be allowed, please confirm

Storms River Self Catering

Storms River Mouth Rest Camp

Sleeps 222 people in 74 units

Storms River Mouth Rest Camp offers a variety of accommodation options. The cottages, cabins and chalets each have ...

Very Good [24 verified reviews]

  • tonight from
  • R
  • 1070
  • per room per night
    based on 2 persons
  • Rooms are not airconditioned
  • Free WiFi is not offered
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Storms River Mouth Rest Camp does not have a swimming pool
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome

Knysna Self Catering

Forest Valley Cottages

Sleeps 14 people in 6 units

Luxury, beautiful and romantic hideaways, these self catering deluxe suites are built high, at treetop level, with ...

Excellent [45 verified reviews]

  • from 2835
  • R
  • 2552
  • Conditions apply
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  • Airconditioned rooms are offered
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Swimming pool on site
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome
  • Always on, powered during loadshedding

Clanwilliam Self Catering

AfriCamps at De Pakhuys

Sleeps 50 people in 10 units

AfriCamps at De Pakhuys tents consist of an outdoor wood-fired hot tub or splash pool, open plan lounge, dining area, ...

Very Good [3 verified reviews]

  • from 2590
  • R
  • 2461
  • per room per night
    based on 2 persons
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  • Airconditioned rooms are offered
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are allowed by prior arrangement
  • Swimming pool on site
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome
  • Always on, powered during loadshedding

Citrusdal Self Catering

Cederkloof Botanical Retreat

Sleeps 48 people in 14 units

Each self catering cottage has a private hot tub Jacuzzi, fireplace and braai area on the veranda which has views of ...

Excellent [34 verified reviews]

  • from 1900
  • R
  • 1805
  • per room per night
    based on 2 persons
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  • Airconditioned rooms are offered
  • Free WiFi is available
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are allowed by prior arrangement
  • Swimming pool on site
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome
  • Always on, powered during loadshedding

Carnarvon Self Catering

Osfontein Guest Farm

Sleeps 11 people in 3 units

Situated in Carnarvon in the Upper Karoo, Osfontein Guest Farm offers self catering accommodation in corbelled houses, ...

Excellent [17 verified reviews]

  • tonight from
  • R
  • 1200
  • per room per night
    based on 2 persons
  • Rooms are not airconditioned
  • Free WiFi is not offered
  • No airport transfers
  • Free parking is available
  • Pets are not allowed
  • Swimming pool on site
  • Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome
  • Always on, powered during loadshedding

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