Amakhala

41 Berg, St Montagu, South Africa, 6720 Montagu, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>46</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
47 reviews
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an old house with a garden in front of it at Amakhala in Montagu
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Amakhala

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  • Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Amakhala offers accommodations in Montagu, a 19-minute walk from Hick's Art Gallery and 2.9 miles from Montagu Golf Club. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. Offering a terrace and mountain views, the vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruit. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests at Amakhala can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Bonnievale Golf Club is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Myrtl Rigg Memorial Church is 15 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 107 miles from Amakhala.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The house was beautifully decorated and homely. All the rooms were of a good size with comfortable beds and good facilities. There's a lovely stoep looking out over the gardens and mountains- the whole place had a feeling of quiet calm Our host...”
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    “We loved the fact that the mountains is around the place meaning it seems lik u ina hole so the wind dont get u that much.The pool was also nice.. Cate the hostess has nice games for the kids. The internet was good and a strong signal in that part...”
  • Magan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Good stay, breakfast basket was luuks, owner was very friendly and property was top notch”

Hosted by Cate O'Rorke

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Cate O'Rorke
Amakhala is a rustic, self-standing home sleeping six very comfortably. The generously proportioned spaces allow for peace and quiet or, if you're celebrating, a wonderful party atmosphere. We only ask that festivities take the neighbors into consideration and maintain acceptable decibel limits by 10 pm. There is an enclosed garden on the south side with a spacious, covered veranda, a pool and basic BBQ facilities. Views are spectacular and the wonderful thing is you can be up in the hills in just 10 minutes or less! The north facing veranda has magnificent views of Blou Punt and provides welcome shade in the morning. The master bedroom has bay windows, access to the veranda, a king size bed and an en suite bathroom. The cozy middle room has two 3/4 size beds and shares a bathroom with a larger room with a king size bed and bay windows. There is ample cupboard space in all rooms. All beds in the house are reported to be extremely comfortable and winter sheets are used when the weather cools down.
Walking has always been one of my favorite hobbies so most days I take a 50 min amble* up the hill and around the closest contour path. There are so many variations to choose from. I'd be happy to have you join me or to point out the various routes. The ECO club puts on some interesting talks and events. Just ask if you're interested. I co-ordinate the Montagu Hacking Club - that's removing invasive alien trees which tend to spread like wild fire, choking the rivers and preventing indigenous growth anywhere nearby. If you'd be interested in trying that out for an hour or two I'd be happy to show you the ropes. Talking of ropes, Montagu is world renowned for it's rock climbing sites and we're pretty close to most of them. I tried it as a teenager in Natal but left the efforts to my dad and brothers. I far preferred trekking! I belong to The Inner Wheel, an international charity affiliated to Rotary. We work directly with the local community who need extra support, focusing on young children and the elderly. If you're interested in finding out more or even supporting yourself please let me know and I'll arrange something for you. I look forward to meeting you.
Our neighborhood is growing as we speak! Once a relatively hidden, rural part of Montagu, it is now sought after and is developing a gentrified, rather charming elegance about it. The central core of Piet se Pad, just opposite, is a habitat for mostly weavers, some spur fowl, plenty of sun birds, honey birds, bulbuls, mouse birds, some pied barbets and plenty more. Eagles can also often be seen overhead and we still occasionally hear owl at night. We also see loads of tortoises who journey from the mountains to the river quite a few blocks below, stopping in my garden to gobble up the gazanias, chomp on certain succulents or mow the lawn. They're all different sizes, many even being born on the property!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Amakhala
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Amakhala takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
2 years old
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
ZAR 150 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib and 2 extra beds available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Amakhala 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.

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 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Amakhala

  • Amakhala is 0.9 miles from the center of Montagu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Amakhala can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Amakhala is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Amakhala on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Amakhala on this page.

  • The prices at Amakhala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Amakhala is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Amakhala offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Aerobics
    • Bar crawls
    • Horseback riding
    • Cooking class
    • Swimming pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Movie nights

  • Amakhala has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.