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8.5 / 10 Guest Rating

Swartkop Cottage

Swartkop Farm KwaZulu-Natal, Winterton, za

Swartkop Cottage - main view

About the Property

Rustic Charm and Riverside Serenity

Off-the-Grid Living: Experience a unique stay at Swartkop Cottage, nestled on a farm by the tranquil Tugela River. Embrace sustainable living with solar lighting and hot water from wood fire.

Secluded Escape: Accessible by a scenic 7km dirt road, immerse yourself in nature without the need for a 4x4 vehicle. The cozy cottage features 2 bedrooms, a lounge area, and a gas stove for a comfortable stay.

Outdoor Adventures: Explore the lush garden, unwind on the sun terrace, or try fishing and canoeing by the river. With Winterton and Ladysmith a short drive away, convenience meets seclusion at Swartkop Cottage.

Book your nature retreat at Swartkop Cottage now for a memorable off-the-grid experience!

Facilities & Amenities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Fishing

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that this property has no electricity supply and makes use of solar powered lighting.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.5
Excellent84 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the off-the-grid experience and frequently praise the pet friendly.

Categories

Cleanliness7.9
Service8.9
Location8.9
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.9
Value for Money8.3
Food and Beverage8.4
Overall Experience8.4

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A
AndrewzaZA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Perfect off the grid stay"

10.0

The location and house is perfect if you want to be off the grid extremely clean and safe the live stock nearby added to the charm

Couldn’t get the gas freezer to work

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davezaZA
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 22, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Self catering!

"Road" entrance to cottage area at gate needs attention. To get the keys at the lodge the gate took forever to open. Press button sign does not help if there are 14 buttons on 2 intercoms to choose from.

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P
PeterzaZA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 10, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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StefanzaZA
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 6, 2026

"It was relaxing and peaceful. Our dogs absolutely loved it as well. Living off the grid for a couple of days is good for"

9.0

Very secluded, private and peaceful… Loved it

Nothing not to like… it was everything we expected and more….

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C
ChantrézaZA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 29, 2026

"Good"

1.0
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Du ToitzaZA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 16, 2026

"Nice peaceful and quite stay"

8.0

The location next to the river The privacy of the house Lekker opi plaas !

The road to te house

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J
JustinzaZA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 5, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Secluded.

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J
JaredzaZA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 27, 2026

"If you want to wind down and have a peaceful getaway with Mountain View’s and the tugela river right infront of you, the"

9.0

The property was very nice to a getaway from society and just to relax.

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RenezaZA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 23, 2026

"Peace of heaven and no Wifi 😉"

9.0

It’s beautiful venue and it’s off grid. So Time for your family and nature

If your pets do join you, make sure they are treated for ticks, lots of them on the long grass in Summer.

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KategbGB
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 11, 2026

"Good"

4.0

The location is very nice and the view was beautiful. We had a lovely day at the river.

The access road - need maintence, our 4x4 was potentially damaged driving through the property gate. Getting the keys was very much out of our way and inconvenient to people who do not know the roads and area. The facility was not very clean, we had to clean all plates before use and there were dead bugs on the top kitchen shelf The outside verander roof was not waterproofed so we could not use it when it was raining. Multiple window frames were damaged or rotten so we could not open them and rain came through. The roof leaked in the lounge. The above items could be addressed and would improve the overall appeal.

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