Belvidere Country Estate

–Excellent location - show map
+130 photos
Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.2
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Belvidere Country Estate in Karkloof offers a comfortable apartment with a garden, terrace, and open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a balcony, patio, private bathroom, kitchen, and a fireplace. Additional amenities include a hot tub, sauna, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Location: Located 50 km from Pietermaritz Maritz Marathon House. Nearby attractions include Karkloof Nature Reserve (18 km) and Howick Falls (22 km). Pietermaritzburg Airport is 50 km away. Guest Highlights: Guests highly rate the hot tub, convenient location for nature trips, and the property's proximity to attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 extra-large double beds
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Wendy
South Africa South Africa
“The actual apartment with enclosed garden is beautiful, with several unique features like an outside pizza oven and hot tub. Very pet friendly as well. The staff were also very good and helpful, in particular Jen and Nosi.”
Matimu
South Africa South Africa
“The space in the house. The views of the mountains, and the view of the little dam in front of the unit.”
Slindile
South Africa South Africa
“The cleanliness was exceptional. The appliances were luxurious. All the facilities mentioned in the booking exceeded expectations. You see that the owner put a lot thought into the design and layout of the entire space. Attention to detail for...”
Deon
South Africa South Africa
“We loved the overall design, and the location. We loved the peacefulness.”
Mduduzi
South Africa South Africa
“The property was comfortable & well looked after. It was clean & well decorated.”
Debra
South Africa South Africa
“Absolute tranquility - I loved the views and also the property itself - Very private but location close enough to other facilities which are available in the Karkloof area - couldn't have wished for more”
Jevina
South Africa South Africa
“Enjoyed everything! Such a lovely accommodation for a weekend retreat.”
Johan
South Africa South Africa
“Peaceful and quiet. The property was well maintained.”
Lisa
South Africa South Africa
“Such a beautiful unit in the Karkloof area. The outdoor hot tub is great and the unit fully kitted out. The beds were comfy too and we loved that we could bring our 2 pups.”
Rene
South Africa South Africa
“The peace and quiet away from the city was an amazing experience. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The place is exactly as you see in the pics.”

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.

Managed by Belvidere Stays

Company review score: 9.1Based on 730 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company information

Belvidere Stays is a small family owned short term rental business based in Howick, the hub of the KZN Midlands. We are passionate about creating memoriable experiences for loyal guests. Our business is based around the use of cutting edge design elements with a strong focus on the unforgetable Midlands outdoors. We love to travel and our passion for cooking and entertaining can be seen through the many pizza ovens, firepits, hot tubs and expansive dining room tables. We have built a collection of units around the Midlands in Southern Africa. All our units are managed and run by us so we can ensure you get the best guest experience. We have developed a team to handle the whole short term rental process from start to finish. Our business is built around creating a seemless value for money guest experience.

Property information

Escape in to the pristine Karkloof valley this weekend! Whether you are exploring the mountain bike trails or needing some time out with your loved ones, we have the perfect accommodation for you. Our modern self-catering units are nestled on a working farm in the Yarrow Valley, Karkloof, and is home to picturesque mountain views, kilometres of trails, the Karkloof falls and the Midlands meander. The unique apartments boast the most glorious views of the Karkloof reserve and of grazing farmland. Fall asleep to the sound of a black-backed jackel calling in the distance and wake up to the sound of cows mooing peacefully - a true Midlands escape!

Neighbourhood information

The apartment is located only 20km from Howick, and 5km from the start of the Karkloof trail rides. The Karkloof Country Club offers lovely breakfasts, as well as Karkloof Canopy Tours being 5km away from us. The Karkloof Farmers Market is a 10 min ride away. Other places close by: Multiple wedding venues Midmar dam (30 min drive) Benvie Gardens (30 min) Howick town (20 km)

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Belvidere Country Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Units are not cleaned on the weekends (units only serviced Mon-Fri).

Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed with an extra charge of R50/per night for cleaning fee.

Units can be cleaned mid stay at an extra charge.

Please inform Belvidere Country Estate 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.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.