The Railway Cottage

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Railway Cottage in George offers a ground-floor apartment with a private entrance. Guests enjoy a garden and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a patio with garden and mountain views. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and soundproofing. Outdoor Spaces: An outdoor fireplace and outdoor dining area provide relaxing spaces. The property also offers free on-site private parking and a work desk for added convenience. Local Attractions: Located 12 km from George Airport, the apartment is close to George Museum (16-minute walk), George Golf Club (5 km), and Outeniqua Pass (8 km). Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, and other activities nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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

  • Shehan
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place was great with all the needed itineraries. The host Willem was very helpfull and is a great host. Place provided us with Nice break away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. The awesome garden provided a great landscape”
  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    “What a lovely Cottage at the base of the mountains. Host was brilliant👏”
  • Garth
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great location. Spacious. Great view of the mountains. Owners very helpful. Value for money.”
  • James
    South Africa South Africa
    “location, facilities, cleanliness, ease of entry, friendliness of host”
  • Mark
    South Africa South Africa
    “The cottage is situated in a lovely garden with a braai area that looks towards the mountains and botanical gardens. The unit is spacious and in excellent condition. There was even a garage for the vehicle. Truly a good find that we will go...”
  • Katherine
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautifull and peacefull place. Will definitely stay there again”
  • Milleriado
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Railway Cottage is an absolute gem . The location is perfect, offering scenic views that are simply unforgettable. Central so easy to explore surrounding areas, beaches and other POI.You can enjoy peace of mind with the secure surroundings,...”
  • Singh
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great facilities, privacy and extremely clean. Very friendly and attentive host.”
  • Ndongo
    South Africa South Africa
    “Proactive host. Very accommodating. We checked in earlier than the normal time. Simple and fresh environment with no regrets.”
  • Kevin
    South Africa South Africa
    “Excellent stay, attention to detail and comfort was extraordinary, one of the best places I have stayed on all my travels. Really great cottage. Comfortable, smart and clean.”

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.

Hosted by WILLEM BADENHORST

9.9
Host review score
WILLEM BADENHORST
The Railway Cottage is situated at the foot of the Outeniqua mountain next to the Botanical gardens. The lovely suburb, Fernridge, is an easy access to mountain trails for hikers, runners and mountain-bikers. From The Cottage you are immediately on one of the trails. It is a Private and Quiet space for the family or business person to relax and recuperate for the next day. To chill on the patio with some refreshments, enjoying the beautiful view as well as listening to the fire in the braai, is super special. The enclosed space make it safe for little kids to run around. The facility has a fully functioning kitchen with a gas hop, Convection oven, microwave, toaster, fridge/freezer. In the shower room there is a washing machine. Wifi is unlimited.
I love people and to get to know so many new people through the hosting process is such a joy. I've built the cottage myself and poured so much love into it. I want others to enjoy and experience it for themselves. I'm a life coach with a special focus on business people. My hobbies are on the creative side. I love to build stuff from scratch like buildings or cupboards (not keen on restoring things) - always nice to see the result. I also tried my hand at art late in my life and enjoy painting. You will experience some of it in the cottage.
The Railway Cottage is situated at the foot of the Outeniqua mountain next to the Botanical gardens. The lovely suburb, Fernridge, is an easy access to mountain trails for hikers, runners and mountain-bikers. From The Cottage you are immediately on one of the trails. Often you will see people going for a walk in the neighbourhood because it is very beautiful, safe and quiet. There is only one entrance to the suburb and therefor no drive through traffic. The Botanical Gardens, next door, is a wonderful place for a walk around or a picnic. There is even a small coffeeshop available, a mushroom-trail and a Birds of Prey rehab centre. The centre of town is less than 2km away with ample shops, restaurants and places to see.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Railway 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.