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Quainton Guest Cottages – Home 3501282 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 5 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Quainton Guest Cottages – Home 3501282

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 5
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 3 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

Two gorgeous cottages half a kilometre from the vibrant waterfront and best whale watching in Hermanus. Quainton is a newly re-built two bedroom, two bathroom cottage with its own swimming pool and external built in barbeque, while The Nook has two bedrooms and bathrooms plus a loft room suitable for two kids. They are next door to each other, ideal for larger groups who can share the beautiful pool area. The cottages are located in the heart of Eastcliff, only a 5 minute walk from the village of Hermanus, the famous cliff path and the popular Eastcliff convenience centre. Comfortable, cozy and secure, Quainton Cottages offers their guests top quality beds, percale linen, WI FI, DSTV and a swimming pool. Please note that Guests staying in 'The Nook' do not have access to the pool unless their group occupies both cottages.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed Twin bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Private outdoor pool (heated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Its a close walk into town or down to the cliff path. but its advisable to have a car to get to the beaches or the new mall. There is a local taxi service called Tuk Tuk, and there are several car hire firms in the town.

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

The cottage is located in an upmarket quiet residential area and we discourage parties.

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About the owner

Douglas P.
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
05 Apr 2024
Years listed:
11
Based in:
South Africa
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

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“Outstanding accommodation”

Reviewed 2 Dec 2014

Quainton Cottage is outstanding and very comfortable accommodation in a quiet area of town, about 5 minutes easy walk from the centre of Hermanus. The small garden and pool were a bonus. Wi-fi worked… More

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“Fantastic holiday home from home”

Reviewed 26 Aug 2014

We were delighted with quainton cottage. It is everything you require for a lovely stay in hermanus. The owners are very welcoming and the cottage is very close to the town centre but very quiet. Book… More

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“Lovely spacious cottage with views of both the sea and mountains”

Reviewed 29 Sep 2013

The cottage was very comfortable and in a good location for the beach and Hermanus was only a short drive away. Would highly recommend it..

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Response from the owner Many thanks Ian, I trust you are referring to 'Sunbird Song'. kind regards, Doug Parker

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“Beautiful, peaceful, cozy, suburb location!”

Reviewed 5 Mar 2013

In January we stayed in the beautiful Quainton Cottage in Hermanus and we absolutely LOVED IT!!! It's location is ideal, within walking distance of the town, has on street parking. It sleeps 5 ve… More

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“Hermanus cottage”

Reviewed 26 Aug 2012

Four of us had the most lovely stay at Quainton recently. It is well decorated, modern and super comfortable. Perfect for two couples. It is also really convenient - close to town and easy to get arou… More

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“The perfect holiday cottage”

Reviewed 25 Aug 2012

What a wonderful Place!! The cottage was within easy walking distance from the viby Hermanus Centre, were there are lovely cafes, resturants and stunning views of the Bay. It was also within easy walk… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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Send Douglas (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Douglas (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Douglas the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Douglas (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Douglas (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Douglas (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Douglas (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Douglas (the owner) a message.

If Douglas (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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