About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Rivermead in Harry Gwala District Municipality offers a spacious holiday home with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property features a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and family rooms. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, balcony, and patio. The outdoor dining area includes a barbecue and outdoor furniture. Lake, garden, mountain, and river views enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Modern Facilities: The holiday home is equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine, and work desk. Additional amenities include a fireplace, dishwasher, microwave, and TV. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 130 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, Rivermead is near Himeville Museum (2.1 km), Himeville Nature Reserve (3.4 km), and Vergelegen Nature Reserve (34 km). Cycling activities are popular in the surrounding area.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5
6 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Herman
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious , Luxury and perfect Location . Clean and well Looked after.
  • Vilakazi
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect location when seeking peace of mind with proper rest. Very spacious.
  • James
    South Africa South Africa
    The place has great views of the mountains and it borders a lake. The facility is well stocked with a variety of amenities including canoes to take on the lake with life jackets. The pizza oven is a nice bonus. Fresh cows milk is also a nice...

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 Karoline

8
Host review score
Karoline
Escape to the country! Nestled on a dairy farm just outside of Himeville, Rivermead offers breathtaking dam frontage and sweeping mountain views - the perfect backdrop for a peaceful getaway. The spacious thatched house features 4 separate bedrooms plus a loft dorm room for bigger groups. There are four bathrooms (2 ensuite), a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, a cozy living room with indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a large covered veranda - ideal for long, lazy afternoons. Bath towels and bedlinen are provided. Whether you are planning a family reunion, a getaway with friends or a quiet break in nature, Rivermead is perfect for big or small groups. Guests can enjoy fishing, canoeing and hiking in and around Underberg and Himeville - with nature on your doorstep
Karoline is a people person, always up for a chat and to lend a helping hand. She has lots of interests, including walking, reading and gardening.
Rivermead is situated in Himeville. It is close to the Sani Pass and the village of Underberg and Himeville. The hikes and outdoor activities offered in the area are easily accessible from Rivermead. Alternatively guests can enjoy fishing, kayaking and swimming from Rivermead.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Rivermead takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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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
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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