Howick Self Catering at Ultima Thule Cottages in Natal Midlands
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  • Property TypeHoliday Rental
  • Guests6
  • Rooms/Units2
  • Minimum Stay2 Nights
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    • FEATUREBraai / BBQ

Ultima Thule Cottages is a highly recommended property for self catering in Currys Post for anyone visiting the Natal Midlands region.

About Ultima Thule Cottages

Ultima Thule Cottages offer Natal Midlands self catering on a working farm. Our focus is to offer a tranquil and secure retreat far from the hustle and bustle of daily life and to ensure that your stay leaves you refreshed and relaxed. After a good night's sleep, you may wake to the lowing of the cattle, the chatter of the guinea fowl and francolin and the call of the cockerel welcoming the new day.

Self Catering Accommodation

Ultima Thule Cottages offer self catering in two cottages. Each unit has electric blankets, toiletries, hairdryer, fan, a patio and braai facilities.

Please see the individual room descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

We fog the rooms and clean all touchable surfaces between bookings.

Facilities

• TV with DStv / Satellite Channels
• Patio
• Braai Facilities and Braai Wood
• Complimentary Spring Water
• Electric Blankets
• Fans
• Toiletries

Dining

We are 20 minutes from the centre of Howick with all its shops and eateries. We are also central to some of the best restaurants in the Midlands.

Attractions

Take a gentle stroll across the land whilst drinking in the views or take a walk across the pastures up to the seats in the forest area and look across at the Berg or down to the cattle grazing peacefully below. Test your stamina and take a walk down to the dam, or you could just lie back on one of the loungers and enjoy the peace and quiet. If you are of a more adventurous spirit, we are convenient the Karkloof Canopy Tours and the Karkloof Mountain Ilike Club.

A small selection of the birds to be seen include the Black Headed Oriole, The Bokmakierie, Burchell's Coucal (the rain bird) Cape Robin, Crowned Eagle, Red Breasted Cuckoo, Diederiks Cuckoo, Southern Boubou, green wood hoopoe, fish eagle and various Sun Birds.

So, whether you jump into your vehicle and "do" the Meander or just relax and shrug off the stresses of a busy life, we will be close at hand (if required) to try and make your stay an enjoyable one.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • parking
  • kitchen
  • braai / bbq
  • fireplace
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)
  • Area information booklet
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom (separate)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Fan(s)
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Smoking: none indoors

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Boutique Cottage

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type

We offer a cosy intimate hideaway for two with magnificent views of the Drakensberg. The room is furnished with a comfortable Queen-size bed with a lovely warm winter duvet and an electric blanket for those chilly nights. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, wash hand basin and toilet. There is a small but well-appointed kitchen and seating for two and full premium DStv on a flat-screen television. There is a choice of two braai areas, one of which is undercover in case the mist rolls in. There is undercover parking for one vehicle.

  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

Land's End Cottage

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

We offer a secluded secure cottage for four with uninterrupted views of the Drakensberg range. The cottage has two comfortable bedrooms, one furnished with a Queen-size bed and the other furnished with a choice of two singles or one king size. All the beds have lovely warm duvets for the cold winter nights. There are two bathrooms, one fitted with a bath, shower, wash hand basin and toilet and the other fitted with a large shower, toilet and wash hand basin. There is an open plan dining / lounge with a cosy fireplace for the winter nights or when the mist closes in and you really do seem to be at the Land's End. There is a flat screen television with full DStv and comfortable a lounge suite from which to watch it. The door from the lounge opens to a large veranda where you can sit with your sundowner of choice and watch the sun slowly disappear behind the mountains. There is a braai just off the veranda. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a new 4 plate gas stove and electric oven, high end work surface as well as a full size fridge/freezer.

  • Television (Netflix / Showmax)  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with satellite)

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Guest Reviews

4 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewvery good

Very clean and very neat. Amazing views and wonderful hospitality, really enjoyed my stay!

June 2023

Steffen L. (Centurion)

Verified reviewvery good

A beautiful setting and the accommodation was comfortable and well fitted out. A big thanks to Liz and Colin for their hospitality.

March 2022

Melani K. (Ediger-Eller)

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Need to Know

Child policyChildren are allowed in the Land's End Cottage, but the Boutique Cottage is not suitable for children.
There is no cot or highchair supplied.

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Host on SA-Venues.com for 4 years

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