Hillside Cottage
465 Swart Street
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Why people book this hotel
“It was super clean”
“The cottage is well equipped, clean and very comfortable”
“Lovely cottages with the friendliest hosts who came to meet us on arrival, and w…”
“The host is welcoming and very nice”
“Spacious rooms and comfortable beds”
“Beautiful garden and so neat and comfortable”
“Great location, beautiful clean house equipped with everythingntoi need for a pl…”
“Very good value for money”
“Great wifi kept kids happy”
Overview
Offering garden views, Hillside Cottage is an accommodation situated in Clarens, 26 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park and 2.8 km from Clarens Golf Club. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Blou Donki Gallery is less than 1 km from Hillside Cottage, while Art and Wine Gallery on Main is a 13-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Moshoeshoe International Airport, 185 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Antonette
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Great location, beautiful clean house equipped with everythingntoi need for a pleasant stay
Lorraine
extended_group
April 28, 2026
“Beautiful English nostalgic cottage with touches of Boere. Excellent location and mountain views.”
Hines
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
“Perfect family getaway”
Everything about this place is wonderful. Garden is big enough for the children to run around. There's bird seeds to feed the birds. Everything you need in a house is there. It was super clean. Not a single dist in a corner or any ledge. Well be back for sure! Thank you
Chantelle
family_with_children
April 8, 2026
Personal touch, by far the best booking done on Booking.com
Oztas
family_with_children
March 26, 2026
“My expectations were exceeded.”
The entire experience, from the booking of the accommodation to the ease of locating the cottage and the warm welcome of the owners made our stay at Hillside Cottage the best decision ever. The cottage is well equipped, clean and very comfortable. Lynette and Willem are amazing. A bonus for our hiking group was the close access to a number of great hiking trails in the Clarens Nature Reserve. We highly recommend Hillside Cottage. What didn't you like? What could have been better? Write 2 or 3 sentences Write a short sentence to sum up your stay. My expectations were exceeded. Complete your review with pictures (Optional) Share your holiday snaps Let other travellers see through your eyes. Your photos help others make the best decisions for their trip. Add property photos No file chosen Add city photos No file chosen Preview of your experience Oztas South Africa 10 My expectations were exceeded. Liked · The entire experience, from the booking of the accommodation to the ease of locating the cottage and the warm welcome of the owners made our stay at Hillside Cottage the best decision ever. The cottage is well equipped, clean and very comfortable. Lynette and Willem are amazing. A bonus for our hiking group was the access to a number of great hiking trails in the Clarens We highly recommend Hillside Cottage, Submit review Want to write a genuinely useful review? Read our review guidelines for tips. I agree with the terms and conditions by submitting my review. Why use Booking.com? 376,790,000 reviews from real guests 120,000+ destinations
Jade
extended_group
February 22, 2026
Clean and tidy with a great view and easy access to the town
Engelkok
extended_group
February 13, 2026
“Hillside Haven”
Lovely cottages with the friendliest hosts who came to meet us on arrival, and who shared wonderful tips on exploring and hiking. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds.
Nicola
family_with_children
January 20, 2026
Beautiful cottage with a stunning garden and view of the mountain, well equipped and spotlessly clean.
Colleen
family_with_children
January 13, 2026
“Hillside cottage is just beautiful and the owners, are just amazing!”
Kwena Mangena
family_with_children
January 7, 2026
“Home away from home”
The cottage is very homely, warm and cosy. It is also very clean and well equipped with everything that you would need. The host is welcoming and very nice.
Gareth
extended_group
December 27, 2025
“Location, safety, beautiful garden, around the corner from a plethora of restaurants. 10/10”
This was by far the best self catering we have had, anywhere. From being met by hosts to quality of.... well everything. Superb! From the pictures I reckoned dinky braai looked suspect, but even that worked quite well. Great wifi kept kids happy. We packed as light as possible and didn't feel we needed anything. For people from Pretoria, take you six gun spice, food, you don't need to bring anything else.
Miranda
family_with_children
December 24, 2025
“Lovely, homely stay. A definite recommendation!”
This is a very well appointed home. We did not need anything besides our food and charcoal. The hosts thought of every need. Such a delight.
Riana
extended_group
December 21, 2025
“A very pleasant, comfortable stay in one of the most beautiful towns in South Africa.”
It was a self catering cottage, that had everything one might need. Lynette and her husband Willie met us on arrival and we received beautiful freshly baked ginger cakes to welcome us. We would love to come back and stay longer next time. Very good value for money.
Caroline
extended_group
December 8, 2025
The cleanes of the house and the Host.
Tony and Barbara
family_with_children
December 4, 2025
This beautiful house was perfect for a family reunion, and to spend time with our little grandsons.
Charles
extended_group
November 24, 2025
“Peaceful and everything you need”
Beautiful garden and so neat and comfortable
Katlego
family_with_children
September 28, 2025
Everything about the house is beautiful and welcoming, the host is exceptional and friendly.
Lorna
family_with_children
September 9, 2025
“Outstandingly good.”
Lynette, the host, has been remarkable in thinking of every need a guest may need. The attention to detail is outstanding. It really was a home away from home. There were picnic mats and a baskets with flasks provided, 2 drawers of games to play of an evening, seeds to feed the birds, hidden delights such as a little first aid box with "dikbek" tablets. Cleanliness was exceptional and the quality of everything provided was top drawer. Well done. Cannot recommend this establishment enough.
Nicci
family_with_children
August 25, 2025
“Fantastic cosy cottage close to town very clean and comfortable”
Cottage was fully equipped with everything we could need and was lovely, cosy and homely.
Mapule
extended_group
August 10, 2025
“We had the time of our lifes.”
The accommodation had everything we needed, from the living room, kitchen and bathrooms. The host is very lovely, always asked if we were okay or needed anything
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Cycling, Hiking, Temporary art galleries, Pub crawls, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Indoor fireplace
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Key access
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Private check-in/check-out
Three-Bedroom Apartment
Guests will have a special experience as the apartment features a fireplace. This spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven in the well-fitted kitchen. The apartment also offers a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this apartment also provides a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 7 beds.
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