Open-plan bedroom, lounge, dining room and kitchen
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Bedroom area: Three single beds [mattresses available for children]
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Lounge area: Television, two armchairs
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Bathroom off bedroom area
“Aloe Suite”
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An en suite bedroom with a queen-size bed, the Aloe Suite has a lovely view from the indigenous garden to the green hills beyond
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This room is not equipped for self catering and continental breakfasts are offered on request. TV, bar fridge, toaster provided
Situated a mere 800 metres from the popular Cascades shopping centre in the leafy northern suburb of Montrose, and less than 5 minutes drive to the Liberty Midlands Mall and the N3 highway, Gecko Hill is a popular bed and breakfast / self catering destination.
Registered with: Pietermaritzburg Tourism, and Midlands Bed and Breakfast Association" [MIDBABA]
RATES
50% deposit is required to secure your booking. 100% deposit is required for bookings of two days or less
Self-catering Rate: Cottages & Aloe Suite Single: R385 Double: R260p.p.sharing Extra person: R180 Children under 12: R160 A surcharge of R20 pp is charged for single night bookings
Self-catering Rate: Lodge Opening 15 October 2009 Rates on request Minimum stay of two nights
Additional charge for Breakfast included: We offer a self help continental breakfast at an additional cost of R50 per person, which includes a selection of cereals, yoghurts, muffins, breads and spreads, fruit and juice. This is enjoyed in the privacy of your room
PLEASE NOTE We also offer discounted rates for longer stays. A laundry service is offered, at reasonable rates, for longer stays only. Please note that our rates are subject to change. We regret no credit card facilities are available All rooms are serviced daily except for Sundays and certain public holidays.
Portable braai/barbecue available on request for patio braaing
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Bathrooms include shower over bath
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SABC 1,2,3 + ETV + MNet
Nearby Attractions:
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Cascades Shopping Centre with restaurants is a short 800m walk away
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Cascades Office Park is an easy 800m stroll away
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Liberty Midlands Mall is a very convenient and easy 3km drive
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The Royal Show Grounds are situated about 2km away
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Victoria Country Club and office park overlook our suburb of Montrose and is approx 3km away
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Two lovely nature reserves are in close proximity: Queen Elizabeth Park and Ferncliff Nature Reserve both have lovely walking trails and picnic areas
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We are in close proximity to independent boys and girls schools eg Cordwalles, The Wykeham Collegiate, while Maritzburg College, Girls High School and St Charles College are a 10 min drive across town
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The village of Hilton is a short 5 min drive away. Cowan House Prep School and St Anne’s Schoolfor Girls are both situated in this area
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We are a short stroll away from Greys Hospital [approx 1km away]
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An extensive network of mountain bike trails in the forest-covered hills is a mere 800m away – this includes the course used in the recent World Downhill Champs
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The start of the Comrades Marathon is a mere 2km away and is a quick, direct drive
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Redlands Office Park is situated approx 2.5 km away
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The start of the Duzi Canoe Marathon is a short 10 min drive across town
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Two major dams, Midmar and Albert Falls are both a short easy drive away [approx 25 min]. The world famous Midmar Mile, fantastic bass fishing and varied water sports are all popular at both dams
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Durban’s beautiful beaches and numerous tourist attractions are a quick 45 min drive away
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The Drakensberg Mountains [southern and central Berg] are a scenic drive away [approx 2 hours]
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The famous Midlands Meander arts and crafts route which includes numerous and varied country restaurants is easy to access in the vicinity of Midmar Dam and the nearby village of Howick. [The spectacular Howick Falls and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve are highly recommended in Howick]. A short drive from Howick is the birders paradise of Karkloof which also features the acclaimed Karkloof Canopy Tour.
BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY
• In the event of premature departure we may charge for the full original booking • Cancellation 0 - 7 days before date of arrival, or no-show – visitor forfeits 100% of deposit paid • Cancellation 7- 14 days before date of arrival – visitor forfeits 75% of deposit paid • Cancellation 14-21 days before date of arrival – visitor forfeits 60% of deposit paid • Cancellation 21+ days before date of arrival - visitor forfeits 50% of deposit paid
“Stinkwood Cottage”
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Open-plan kitchen and dining room
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Spacious Lounge: Two single beds, couch, television.
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Comfortable en-suite bedroom with double bed and built-in cupboards
“Lodge”
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Two bedrooms, one with double bed, the other with two single beds
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A couch which doubles up as a single bed is situated in the lounge to accommodate a fifth person
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One bathroom with bath, shower, toilet
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Fully equipped kitchen flowing into dining room
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Lounge with fire place, TV, DVD player
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Patio off lounge with 6-seater table overlooking paved pool area
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Pool for exclusive use of Lodge and Aloe Suite guests
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Aloe Suite can be incorporated into Lodge for larger bookings [increasing capacity of Lodge from 5 to 7 guests]
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Secluded fire/braai [barbecue] area off patio/pool area
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Private with beautiful views over the valley to the forested hills
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Indigenous bird garden
DIRECTIONS FROM DURBAN: Take the N3 highway to Pietermaritzburg. Continue on the highway towards Harrismith. Glide left onto the Armitage/Sanctuary Road off ramp. Keep to the left lane until the traffic circle. Continue right around the circle and turn left up Town Bush Road towards Grey's Hospital & Montrose. Pass Greys Hospital on the left. Continue through the robots at Montgomery Drive [All Saints Church is situated on the opposite left corner]. Pass under the bridge. Take the first turn left into Neden Road. Continue past Lone Tree Place. Gecko Hill is the second house on the left - 7 Neden Road. Look out for the green sign showing a white gecko on a face brick wall and white gates.
FROM JOHANNESBURG: Pass the village of Hilton on the N3 highway. As you descend Town Hill turn left onto the Peter Brown off ramp. At the T-junction, turn left into Peter Brown Drive. After a short drive, turn right into Francis Staniland. Continue descending about 2km to the T-junction at the end. Turn left into Neden Road. Be prepared to turn almost immediately right into the driveway of 7 Neden Road [Gecko Hill], recognized by white gates and a green sign showing a white gecko on a face brick wall.
