Featuring a private garden with swimming pool, AppleBee Guest Cottages also includes an outdoor seating area and BBQ facilities. Guests are provided with a complimentary fruit bowl on arrival. This cottage comes with country-style décor. The open-plan living area includes lounge, dining table and well-equipped kitchen with oven, stove and microwave. A bath and shower can be found in the private bathroom. The cottage is serviced daily. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool and bird life in the garden. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and there is also secure, off-street parking. AppleBee Guest Cottages is located just 2625 feet from Rhodes University and 0.6 mi from the Botanical Gardens. Observatory Museum is 1.2 mi away and Port Alfred Airport is 37 mi from the cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Grahamstown
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Wentworth
    South Africa South Africa
    Easy in and out. Very comfortable, nice host, and good neighborhood. Very close to town and coffeeshops. It’s was really quiet and I had a great night’s sleep.
  • Emmylou
    South Africa South Africa
    AppleBee cottage is located in a lovely quiet part of Makhanda, very well situated for taking day trips out into the surrounding areas as I was. Breakfasts and dinner were brilliant, all my requests were met with and exceeded my expectations.
  • Nicola
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfectly located. Clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed.

Managed by Jeannine

Company review score: 9.3Based on 99 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Moved to Grahamstown in 2012 to simplify our lives and enable our children to attend the wonderful schools here. In my spare time I enjoy painting in oils, particularly portraits. Many of my paintings can be seen in AppleBee Cottages.

Property info

I am passionate about the cleanliness of my cottages and personally check before a guest arrives. I am friendly, believe in the personal touch and have worked at making my cottages homely, comfortable with many added extras to make your stay memorable.

Neighborhood info

Undoubtedly the heartbeat of the Eastern Cape with its rich African and English Settler history, magnificent architecture and beautiful tree-lined streets, Grahamstown offers a variety of places of interest to visit as well as activities for visitors, and is the perfect stop-over for the weary traveller. Surrounded by a number of beautiful day trip destinations, one can visit the seaside towns of Kenton-on-Sea 52 km, Port Alfred 54 km and Bushman's River Mouth 53 km and enjoy their pristine beaches, or the arts and crafts hub of Bathurst 40 km which is the center of the pineapple industry. Travel inland to Addo 97 km, Riebeek East 44 km, Bedford 95 km, Adelaide 82 km and Hogsback 102 km, or visit one of the many malaria-free game reserves on Grahamstown's doorstep.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of AppleBee Guest Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

AppleBee Guest Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please inform AppleBee Guest Cottages 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about AppleBee Guest Cottages

  • Guests staying at AppleBee Guest Cottages can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

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

  • AppleBee Guest Cottages is 0.9 miles from the center of Grahamstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • AppleBee Guest Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

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

  • Room options at AppleBee Guest Cottages include:

    • Apartment
    • Suite
    • Studio

  • Yes, AppleBee Guest Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.