Southey House

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

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About this property

With panoramic views of Durban, Southey House is located in Kloof. This elegant and colonial-style home features a manicured garden with outdoor pool. The elegant rooms have sea or garden view and come equipped with tea-and-coffee making facilities, luxury linen and a fan. Each has a private bathroom and free WiFi is available. Breakfast at Southey House is served on the expansive wrap-around veranda or in the dining room. The property is within easy access to the M13 highway and schools such as Kearsney, Thomas More, Highbury and St Mary's are located nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Dorcas
South Africa South Africa
“We did not have breakfast. The bathrooms need upgrading. The pillows are terrible The bathroom cupboard above the basin is filthy inside. The tissue box - no tissues and it looks old and dirty. I purposely did not unpack my clothes - the...”
Nicky
South Africa South Africa
“Thank you for going the extra mile to accommodate my dietary requirements. I really appreciate it.”
Tessa
South Africa South Africa
“A delicious breakfast with so many options. Fresh fruit salad, creamy yoghurt, Muesli, dried cranberries, toast and a range of jams and spreads plus the option of a wonderful range of extras with a full English breakfast, cooked to perfection.”
Louis
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was very good. The rooms were spacious and clean with good quality bedding! Staff were accommodating and very helpful. The view is beautiful and located in quiet street.”
Trudi
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful house, lovely setting, friendly host serving delicious breakfast”
Candice
South Africa South Africa
“We were hosted by Mafuti during our stay. She is an absolute darling. So friendly and attentive. Made us really great breakfasts and when we had special requests so was on point. The place was comfortable and clean. The porch area has an amazing...”
Charlene
South Africa South Africa
“The accommodation felt like i was at home. Very relaxed atmosphere. Great views to enjoy on the wrap around porch.”
Abongile
South Africa South Africa
“Everything about the place was magestic. From landscape to location, rooms, facilities and breakfast. Best hospitality”
Guera
South Africa South Africa
“Loved the location. The house is stunning. I also like that breakfast is included especially when you are traveling for work. The sunset view from the veranda with complimentary sherry is awesome”
Brenda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely position in Kloof. Good breakfast and staff were v helpful.”

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 Lisa

Company review score: 9.9Based on 99 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your host, Lisa has lived overseas and in South Africa and has travelled widely.

Property information

Southey House is an elegant, Colonial-style home overlooking the city of Durban. It offers tastefully furnished, private accommodation and access to a large, elegant lounge. Breakfast is served on the large wrap-around veranda or in the dining room.Guest can choose from one of three private suites all with en-suite bathrooms and free wi-fi access. All rooms have flat screen TV's. Comfortable seating and desks are provided in all rooms. Fans and electric blankets are provided to cater for the different seasons. Luxury linen and toiletries are provided in all rooms as well as tea/coffee making facilities. There is a pool on the premises and safe, off-street parking. Easy access to the M13 highway and to nearby restaurants and shops. Southey House is ideally situated for easy access to schools (Highbury, St Mary's, Thomas More, Kearsney, Kloof, Hillcrest) in the Upper Highway area.

Neighbourhood information

Kloof offer close proximately to some of KZN's best beaches, golf course and private game reserves. It has an excellent climate and a number of excellent restaurants, many of which are within 3 km's of Southey House.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Southey House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Southey House 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.