The Stables, Central Garden Cottage in Howick - Fastest WiFi in Howick
Location: 10 Athlone Avenue, Howick, za
Star Rating: 8.7 Stars
Property Type: Apartments
About this Property
Luxurious Accommodation in Howick
Renovated Apartment: Recently updated interiors with modern amenities.
Central Location: Close to Howick Museum, Howick Falls, and other attractions.
Private and Relaxing: Enjoy inner courtyard and garden views for a peaceful stay.
Ready to experience luxury at The Stables, Central Garden Cottage? Book now for an unforgettable stay in Howick.
Important Information
Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of 150 ZAR pet cleaning fee per night. Please note that preferrably you'll pay it in cash.
Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a dog.
Please ensure out of courtesy that you pick up all dog poops outside in a separate bag and place in main bin.
Please ensure that your dogs do not go on to the furniture and beds in the flat.
Please let the Host know if any damage occurs in the flatlet as a result of your pets.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking throughout
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
Rooms Available
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Apartment with Garden View
Boasting a private entrance, this apartment comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The apartment also includes a barbecue. The apartment features a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Electric blankets
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
Guest Reviews
- Cooper (8/5): -
- Robert (10/5): - Quiet, clean and comfortable. Internet was indeed fast and reliable.
- Hughes (9/5): -
- Natasha (10/5): We have stayed here twice, and we will definitely stay here again - It’s such a neat and cosy place to stay. It’s inviting and clean. Great value for money The parking space and the shower temperature wasn’t very hot
- Karabo (9/5): We had a wonderful stay at the Stables. Beautifully furnished and fully equipped cottage that became our home away from - Beautifully furnished and fully equipped cottage which also provides easy access to the Howick city centre. Great WiFi connectivity and plenty of privacy, it didn’t feel like we were on someone’s property. Nothing at all. We enjoyed our stay.
- Chris (8/5): -
- Michelle Brown (10/5): Great apartment - Spacious, comfortable apartment, with everything you need. Easy self check in and in central, peaceful location. n/a
- Musa (8/5): -
- Petro (7/5): Overall very nice stay. Enjoyed the quietness. Was welcomed very friendly by owner. - Small and comfortable little cottage. Quiet and private. Everything you need is in the cottage. Was not as clean as expected to be. Underneath bed not clean lot of dust. Air fryer and microwave was not clean. Wanted to use air fryer but decided not to it was full of oil sticky and not clean. Mirror in room will be good as a woman struggled with hairdryer to blow hair. Bedside lamps plugs very difficult to use in room. Maybe consider a carport for guests cars.
- Nqobile (10/5): -
- Simangele (7/5): Perfect and close to the shops and our cycling location - Peaceful All was good
- Nqobile (10/5): -
- Holmes (4/5): Overall, our stay was disappointing due to cleanliness issues, lack of comfort, and ongoing disruptions that made it har - It has great potential to be a wonderful flat. Nice and central While the property had potential and some nice touches, there were several areas that fell short of expectations. The crockery and cutlery had clearly only been rinsed, with dried food still on them, making them unusable without rewashing. Similarly, the air fryer—while a great addition—was so dirty it couldn’t be used, and it seemed like it hadn’t been cleaned in quite some time.
We were asked to vacuum up after our dogs, which is fair, but it would have been appreciated if the same level of cleanliness had been extended to the kitchenware before our arrival. The floors were bare concrete, which made the space quite cold, and unfortunately, the heaters did not work. There was only one electric blanket for a bed, which was thoughtful but not sufficient for the conditions.
In the bathroom, hand soap was not provided—only a used bar of soap left in the shower, which felt unhygienic. The water temperature was only lukewarm, which made showers uncomfortable.
Lastly, on both Saturday and Sunday, there were workers on the property doing tasks like drilling and sweeping right outside our windows. This disrupted any sense of privacy or relaxation and made it difficult to enjoy the stay.
These are all relatively small issues that could be easily addressed with a bit more attention to detail and guest comfort.
- Jocelyn (9/5): Superb -
- Sibylie (9/5): Superb -
- Sandra (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lizelle (10/5): Nice with everything we needed. - Like the book in. No hassle even when we were stuck in traffic for hours.
- Kritzinger (7/5): Good -
- Karien (8/5): Very good -
- James (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was super loved my stay Not applicable
- Rosangela (10/5): Exceptional - Nice design, clean, comfortable. Possibility of using smart tv. Equipped with everything you need. Easy self check-in and check-out. Good position.
We liked it very much! There's no visible sign with the cottage name outside, so it took a bit longer than expected to find it. But overall nothing too complicated.
- Nokwanda (8/5): Very good -
- Mbalenhle (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sigourney (8/5): Very good - Full unit with self catering Shower sprayed on the floor and the kitchen things were sticky with oil, needed to be washed before use.... But it was a pleasant stay
- Douglas (8/5): Very good -
- Christine (10/5): Exceptional -
- Loraine (8/5): Very good -
- Lynda (8/5): Very good -
- Michelle (10/5): Wonderful stay - We had a wonderful stay. Everything was perfect, comfortable and clean!
- Sihle (9/5): Superb - Spotlessly clean. Easy check in. Nice and quiet privacy, shops are nearby. Friendly host. Kitchen has everything. Felt safe aswell.
- Ashleigh (10/5): Exceptional - Lockbox that we received instruction on how to open upon arrival.
- Yvonne (6/5): Pleasant -
- Rene (7/5): Good -
- Rene (7/5): Good -
- Wesley (10/5): Beautiful Inside - The cottage was spotless. It is beautiful inside and has everything you need for a short stay. After a difficult trail running event, it was great to arrive at a lovely decorated cottage which has great security and to get into a hot bath. You have complete privacy since the owner has constructed neat wooden walls which creates your own 'space' from the main house. Very close to grocery stores, the Vern pub and other restaurants. 11km away is Piggly Wiggly.
Will definitely be back if another overnight stay is needed in the area. Elderly visitors may struggle with only having a bath because there is no shower. That's the only point of concern I had.
- Ilijevski (10/5): Exceptional place to stay - The cottage was absolutely perfect. Had everything you would need. Beds comfortable. Everything was clean and neat. There was nothing bad about this cottage.
- Smith (10/5): Exceptional -
- Pieter (9/5): Superb -
- Nina (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sorita (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sizwe (10/5): Exceptional -
- Janet (10/5): Exceptional -
- Debbie (8/5): Lovely and ideal for a quick stay - has everything you need - The place is cute and very clean - nice attention to detail /thoughtful touches.
TV had Netflix, Prime and Disney which is nice. Host was friendly. Felt safe in the place too. Although communication from host was great and detailed prior to arrival, when we arrived we did need to call over the wall for assistance as calls were not answered but this was not a huge issue - and it was resolved fast and all was sorted.
- Luthando (9/5): Superb -
- Mthobeli (9/5): Superb - Comfort, safety and cleanliness. The host was so friendly and helpful especially as we had booked a wrong date initially, the host welcomed us regardless and assisted us to get a refund from booking.com. He is amazing.
- Dale (5/5): Passable -
- Moore (5/5): Passable -
- Isaac (10/5): Exceptional -
- Therese (9/5): I would definitely recommend this venue. -
- Oyama (10/5): Exceptional - Impeccable Cleanliness! Has all the kitchenware you may need.
The place was exquisite and the host, Ollie, is amazing.
Easy check-in + check-out , good security and with on-site parking.
We absolutely had a great stay! My toddler enjoyed playing in the garden.
- Lionel (7/5): owners great, flat great. Just noise outside flat was excessive & loud, sure this can be corrected. - N/A breakfast
Location great, flat great, nice & roomy! No milk
Dogs extremely noisey when pedestrians passing by.
Gardener working outside the flat in the morning.
- Markus (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gevers (10/5): Exceptional - We really enjoyed our stay in this cute comfortable cottage. The stunning interior and open ceilings give you a comfortable spacious feeling. The hosts are very friendly and make you feel right at home. The cottage also offers all the kitchenware that you need. Even offers load shedding options. So you can still have your coffee
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