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About this property

Modern Comforts: Wishford Cottage on Worcester in Grahamstown offers a recently renovated apartment with a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, and a private bathroom. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a hot tub, balcony, and outdoor dining area, ensuring relaxation and leisure. Local Attractions: St Michael and St George Cathedral is an 8-minute walk away, while the Observatory Museum Grahamstown lies less than 1 km from the apartment. Other nearby points of interest include the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity and 1820 Settlers Monument, each within 2 km. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Wishford Cottage on Worcester provides a comfortable and enjoyable stay with excellent facilities and services.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mo
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was easily accessible. I enjoyed having the nespresso coffee available. The heated blankets, gas heaters and fire place was lovely.
  • Helina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Centrally located, being next to St. Andrew's College and DSG and a short walk from the middle of town. I stayed in the one bedroom flat which was well equipped with a small lounge and kitchenette. All in all comfortable. The Host was very helpful...
  • Tendai
    South Africa South Africa
    Furnishings. It felt like a home away from home. It had everything we needed and more. Especially for our big group. The entertainment area was exceptional..the weather let us down, but we were still able to have a braai sheltered
  • Sasha
    South Africa South Africa
    It was exactly as the pictures! A home away from home. The host was lovely and she helped us settle in nicely. The place is in a nice safe location and it is within walking distance from a lot of places. I highly recommend it for a family or a...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kathrin

8.8
Host review score
Kathrin
Wishford cottage is a spacious character cottage and garden cottage in the heart of Grahamstown, a short walk from the schools and sporting facilities. The city is home to the annual arts festival, Rhodes university and many prestigious schools. Steps away from the Highlander it is ideally situated for visiting parents or any other visitors to Grahamstown. The accommodation has all the comforts of home and more. An solar energy system + batteries mean no load shedding frustrations as well as an integrated water system so no water problems either. Lovely garden to relax in with swimming pool which is heated in the summer, dstv, wifi and barbeque facilities. The kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher. The house consists of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms of which 1 bedroom and bathroom are in the garden cottage. The cottage also has a kitchenette and living room which tv and wifi.
The area is extremely peaceful and quiet, no traffice noise. Its a real getawa.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Wishford Cottage on Worcester takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$115. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wishford Cottage on Worcester in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.