Winterton Vacation cottage rental with shared pool, jacuzzi/hot tub, internet access and walking

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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 250 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed

From the owner

Ama Casa Self-catering cottages - Central Drakensberg. Break away from the stress of modern lifestyle and surround yourself with picture perfect panoramic views of the central Drakensberg mountains. Ease back and relax in your own private jaccuzi. Rejuvenate your body and mind as you enjoy breathtaking views of the Champagne Valley peaks. Located off the N3, Ama Casa is 4 to 5 hours from Johannesburg and only 2 to 2,5 hours from Durban on tarred roads.

Sunbird Cottage offers 3 bedrooms - all en-suite - an eight seater jaccuzi on the patio with built-in jet master barbecue, fireplace, underfloor heating and DSTV. For that special romantic experience.... your honeymoon, anniversary or that special occasion, Hoopoe and Kingfisher self-catering cottages offer affordable luxury in loft style cottages with private jaccuzi, fireplace, underfloor heating and DSTV.

Nearby activities include an 18 hole championship golf course, a 9 hole family course, hiking, horseriding falconry and canopy tour. On site trout fishing.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Mountain Views
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
24 hours after booking
25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
8 weeks before
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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Our ethos is the appreciation of our stunning mountain situation in peace and quiet. Loud parties late into the night are not acceptable.
In keeping with this atmosphere, we do not accept children under 13 years.
Smoking is not permitted inside our cottages.

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 2 night

About the owner

David G.
Calendar last updated:
20 Sep 2023

Years listed:
11

Based in:
South Africa
Languages spoken: English
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580Ann
Benschop, The Netherlands

Fantastische romantische uitvalsbasis Drakensbergen
Nov 2015

Dit is waarschijnlijk een van de meest romantische plekken waar wij ooit sliepen. Verborgen in het hart van de Drakensbergen, wakker worden met een fantastisch uitzicht op de bergen, staren naar de st… More 

5 Nov 2015

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saffa_travel
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Regenerating hideaway with your own private vista
Jun 2015

We were pleasantly surprised by this lovely getaway. Most people in the region I spoke to do not know about Amacasa - and that is its charm. It is not part of the humdrum, yet the premises are top-cla… More 

12 Jul 2015

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

JaKa2008
Tauranga, New Zealand

Luxurious. Peaceful accommodation
Sep 2013

Running, romantic and luxurious. We sat in the jacuzzi staring at the stars in the beautiful night sky. We could easily have stayed a week instead of 2 nights. It was the perfect getaway! Highly recom… More 

29 Sep 2013

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Response from the owner
Les and I are glad you enjoyed your stay and lookforward to welcoming you back in winter - with the underfloor heating and log fireplace you will really enjoy it!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Drliter
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

One of the most romantic, best situated and best equipped holiday homes we've ever went to
Sep 2013

What a truely jaw dropping experience we had at the ama casa cottages near winterton. The apartment is fully equipped and has a view to die for. You wake up with views towards the mountains from your … More 

10 Sep 2013

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Response from the owner
Les and I and very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us - we hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels in South Africa!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Harold S
Meerensee, South Africa

Ama Casa - Sunbird Cottage 5*
Dec 2012

This truly was a beautiful spot. The house, including all three rooms and living room, boasts spectacular views over Cathkin Peak. Finishing’s, bathrooms, cutlery, crockery, furniture, etc is … More 

3 Jan 2013

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FAQs

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You can get in touch with David (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

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Send David (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view David the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Or send David (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from David (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. David (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call David (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact David (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send David (the owner) a message.

If David (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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