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Millgate Cottage

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Self-Catering Cottage 1 | Garden view
Self-Catering Cottage 2 | Living room
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

3.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
R103 Balgowan, between Michaelhouse and Balgowan, Lidgetton West, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve
    14 min drive
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    17 min drive
  • Edi's Bratwurst Sausage Restaurant And B & B, R103
    4 min drive
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    42 min drive

Room options

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Self-Catering Cottage 1 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Self-Catering Cottage 1

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Self-Catering Cottage 2 | Exterior

Self-Catering Cottage 2

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Lulworth Cove Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Lulworth Cove Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Kimmeridge Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Kimmeridge Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Durdle Door Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Durdle Door Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Millgate Cottage

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this holiday home has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and barbecues. All homes are individually decorated and offer patios and portable fans. Guests will also find fridges, microwaves and electric kettles. Housekeeping is available on request.
Millgate Cottage offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature portable fans. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Millgate Cottage, you'll be close to Michaelhouse Nature Reserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. Built in 1960, this comfortable holiday home has 7 homes. Each holiday home includes amenities such as a patio and a fridge.
  • All homes offer patios, fridges and microwaves
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy German cuisine at Shazorro German Bakery, a bistro with garden views
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a gift shop and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf
  • 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Millgate Cottage. Self parking is free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Shazorro German Bakery – Overlooking the garden, this bistro specialises in German cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Zulu

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Shazorro German Bakery

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 to 120 for adults and ZAR 85 to 120 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Art gallery
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Pets stay free
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Built in 1960
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Tudor architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (6:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 to 120 for adults and ZAR 85.00 to 120 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Wednesday - Sunday: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Millgate Cottage House Lidgetton West
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Millgate Cottage Lidgetton West
Millgate Cottage Private vacation home
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Millgate Cottage Reviews

Reviews

3.0
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4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

IA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Millgate overnight
I was disappointed with my stay at Millgate. No shower, fan or heater was not working. TV has limited channels. Cutlery not sufficient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Alida

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a nightmare after arriving tired from travelling more tha a 1000kms to walk into a very dusty,dirty and neglected room. It is not anything close to what was advertised on the internet. It is a shame to pay R970 for this shocking place. As far as we observed the situation i do not understand how it can even be rated as a 5 star on certain websites and others as a 3 star. Torn towels,dirty bedding and sleeper coach as well as second hand-used soap in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019