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Swartkop Cottage

8.5/1087 reviewsWinterton

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!

What this place offers

  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Family rooms
  • Garden

Policies & house rules

  • Check-in from 14:00 until 17:00
  • Check-out until 10:00
  • Children welcome
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking

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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87 reviews

Guests liked

  • Off-the-grid experience
  • Pet friendly

Guests mentioned

  • Rough road access
  • Minor lighting issues

  • Pierre

    ZA · solo_traveller · Sep 2026

    10/10

    Everything was nice

    Trip was too short

  • Gabie

    ZA · couple · Sep 2026

    8/10

    if you want absolute rest being totally off the grid - this is the place to stay

    The absolute peace and quiet in a beautiful setting. You are totally off the grid.

  • Bernadene

    ZA · solo_traveller · Aug 2026

    8/10

    The freezer/deepfreez. They can improve on that

  • Taylor

    ZA · family_with_children · Aug 2026

    9/10

    Very convenient for the Tugels 20s River race weekend.

    Collecting the keys was not a problem, unfortunately the keys we were given did not work correctly. Everything else exceeded our expectations.

  • Carla

    ZA · solo_traveller · Aug 2026

    10/10

    Wildlife

    We got to see a baby diker, otters and a harmless snake. The kids and dogs had an absolute blast!

    There was nothing not to like

Location

Swartkop Farm KwaZulu-Natal · Winterton