Vacation rentals with a fireplace in Makhanda

Featherstone View Cottage

Featherstone View Cottage is a fully equipped, private, self-catering cottage designed for practical living and simple comforts, with beautiful mountain views of Featherstone Kloof and Signal Hill. It is a calm place to reflect and unwind as you take in the breathtaking views, while still being very close to the city, shops and schools. Off the grid: take a break from load-shedding and water-shedding. The cottage is situated 5km (7 minutes’ drive) from the centre of Makhanda (Grahamstown).

Food for the nature-lover's soul

Settlers' Rest lodge is situated on a privately-run game in the malaria-free bushveld of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It offers a home away from home and is an ideal destination for the whole family to get back to nature. Settlers' Rest is only 30km from Grahamstown and easily accessible to most vehicles. The farm sports a large variety of indigenous game and birds. Self-drive, hike or cycle around the farm or relax on our veranda with breath-taking views over the Eastern Cape bush.

Willshire Self-Catering Guesthouse

Take a moment to remove yourself from the business of modern life and experience the restorative tranquility of our Willshire Guesthouse. With crisp premium linen, WiFi, well equipped kitchen, laundry, pool & patio, wood braai place and rambling garden - this spacious and serene space has more than enough to satisfy all members of the family. Importantly - the inconvenience of local water shortages, is reduced with the use of rain tanks. *Note: Our base rate applies to 2 people sharing.

Speke Str - Home away from Home

Ideal for family weekends in Grahamstown, this lovely open-plan home has 3 spacious bedrooms and 2,5 bathrooms that can accommodate 6 guests. This home has been designed around the outdoor living area and is enhanced by the pool for hot summer days and the roaring fireplace for cold winter nights. The kitchen is fully equipped to enable special dinners for family and friends, or you can have a braai on the patio. The house is ideally located for St Andrews, DSG and Kingswood schools.

Stoneyvale Cottage 1, Fort Governor's Estate

Our cottages are located within the 12,000ha Fort Governor's Estate just outside Grahamstown. With fantastic views out to the reserve from the privacy of your own deck, you can enjoy a romantic retreat or a relaxed getaway with a group of friends. So sit back, cool off in the pool, dig your toes into the sea sand of our boma, pour a drink and relax around a roaring fire. PLEASE NOTE : Access to all our lodges is via a farm dirt road. We are a working farm so road conditions are variable.

Amazing Grace

A much loved renovated family home, full of quaint vintage treasures. Amazing Grace is a luxurious, self- catering house oozing old charm, with wooden floors, high ceilings ,sash windows, including 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, (2 main an suite) Outside pool with beautiful entertainment area with 12 seater table and braai. Fully equipped kitchen and dining room as well as lounge and kitchen chill area. Wifi and an open fire places and small garden complete this beautiful "home from home"

Graceland Country Retreat

Graceland Country Retreat is situated on a farm, 10km's from the centre of Grahamstown. Suitable for groups or individuals looking for a peaceful, country getaway, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling or simply relaxing. The house is completely off grid. Sparkling spring water is supplied to the house and fills the indoor solar heated pool. Evening sunsets are spectacular. The space is ideal for family gatherings. It is also suitable as a retreat centre.

21 St Aidens

Nestled in a quiet, leafy cul de sac, 21 St Aidens is a newly renovated home away from home. The house is rented as a single unit and is ideally suited for 2 couples and 2 singles . Perfectly positioned for visiting Rhodes, DSG/St Andrews, Grahamstown festival amongst others - with space to either work or relax! Outdoor entertainment area links into large, equipped kitchen and living spaces perfect for children and friends. Fully secure. WIFI and DSTV available on request.

The Homestead at Lands End

The Homestead is situated on a family owned and operated game farm. Sleeping 25 people in 6 bedrooms. With fresh Roosterbrood on arrival, you can relax on the hammock, while watching the kids swimming in the pool or wood-fired hot tub, it is the perfect retreat for large families who all want to be together under one roof. Have a dip in the Kariega River, go hiking, fishing, mountain biking, bird watching or game viewing and enjoy spendings your days under our African sky.

Gorgeous home stay!

Charming and peaceful home in scenic Stones Hill, just 5km from town on top of the hill. Enjoy a sustainable stay with solar power and your own water supply. Relax in the spacious entertainment area with a braai, or unwind by the pool in the large garden. The home features a fully equipped kitchen, cozy lounge with fireplace, laundry, WiFi, and Netflix. With 3 comfy bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and with 3 cats (!), it’s the perfect place to feel at home.

Wishford Cottage on Worcester

Charming Garden Retreat - Walk to DSG, St Andrew's and the Highlander. Wishford cottage is a 100 year old character cottage Wooden floors and sash windows complete the picture of this heritage house with lovely garden and swimming pool. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the main house+spacious garden flat with kitchenette. Outdoor entertainment area.

15 St Aidans

Charming home in peaceful West Hill - Grahamstown Makhanda. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and ample parking space in secure enclosed yard. Your family or group will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home away from home.