Name: Ama Casa Cottages
Address: R600 Champagne Valley Central Drakensberg, KZN, 3340 Champagne Valley, South Africa, R600 Champagne Valley Central Drakensberg, KZN, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340, South Africa
Rating: 9.2

Ama Casa Cottages

–Excellent location - show map

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Houses
Outdoor swimming pool
Free on-site parking
Hot tub
Private bathroom
Balcony
WiFi available in all areas
View
Adults only
BBQ facilities

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Ama Casa Cottages in Champagne Valley offers adults-only chalets with private entrances. Each unit features a terrace, balcony, and garden views. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, open-air bath, and hot tub. Additional amenities include a barbecue area, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Comfortable Living: The chalets offer private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and modern conveniences such as a dishwasher and microwave. Free toiletries and a fireplace enhance the stay. Prime Location: Located 148 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the property is near Monks Cowl Country Club (2.1 km), Winterton Museum (28 km), and Spioenkop Nature Reserve (44 km). Guests appreciate the scenic mountain views and proximity to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
One-Bedroom Chalet 1 extra-large double bed
Three-Bedroom Chalet Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 large double bed Bedroom 3 2 single beds
Standard Cottage 1 extra-large double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Samiksha

South Africa

“It was clean, peaceful and well designed. A mix of luxury and nature”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Beautiful, peaceful location surrounded by a gorgeous garden full of birds and long views of Cathkin Peak. The house is big and comfortable. We popped down to the bakery, farm shop and liquor store easily to get daily supplies. Had dinner at the...”

Rainer

South Africa

“Great location, best view, peace & quiet as it’s away from the busy access route. Nice bird life. Access to walking trails. Jacuzzi!!”

Rafiq

South Africa

“It was quite peaceful without doubt a snapshot of utopia.”

Boyd

Netherlands

“Great and comfortable apartment, all the facilities you need. Clean, spacious, great view, cozy fireplace. Very kind host, good communication. Superb location, perfect to explore Drakensbergen”

Dan

United Kingdom

“The views from the room are amazing, better than the photos can relay. Very clean property, huge bathroom with hot shower. Kitchen was fine to prepare our own meals. The hot tub experience is fantastic.”

George

South Africa

“Thw outside hot tub was the best in the weather. Really enjoyed it. Nice chalet with lovely view.”

Badenhorst

South Africa

“It's a lovely cottage with everything that you might need and more. The hot tub was great to relax in after the outdoor activities that we've done. The host was welcoming, helpful and very caring. Everything was clean and tidy on arrival.”

Gunner

South Africa

“The location and the Jacuzzi were the items we were looking and got. Facilities were excellent.”

Laurens

Netherlands

“This location is a true paradise. The view from your garden and the house of the Drakensberg Mountains is truly phenomenal. The house has everything you need, a fully equipped kitchen and three spacious bedrooms. Outside was a beautifully...”

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.

Hosted by Jess & Aydan Longmore

9.5

Host review score

Jess & Aydan Longmore

We would like to introduce you to our special part of the world. Our cottages are situated in the Champagne Valley area of the Central Drakensberg Mountains with spectacular panoramic views of the Champagne and Cathkin Peaks. Ideal for adventurers and honeymooners alike, you can kick back and relax on your own private patio with our famous jacuzzis that boast the best sunset views over the mountains! Reconnect with nature in this solar powered Eden (so no interruptions to your stay) set within breathtaking gardens, and choose from our self-catering two 2-sleeper cottages and one 6-sleeper cottage. We are a proudly family run establishment with a focus on eco friendly stays with a dash of luxury and unparalleled views! Our mission is simple: to provide you with exceptional accommodation, privacy and peace in a magnificent location. Looking forward to hosting you! Jess, Aydan & Cecilia (plus our two dogs, Spritz & Naartjie)

We are a young family consisting of myself, Jess, my husband, Aydan and our daughter, Cecilia and our two dogs Spritz and Naartjie. We love hiking, adore food and value family and friends. Aydan and I met on the yachts in 2015 and fell in love, from there we went on a trip to South Africa to visit his family and I couldn't think of anywhere better to spend the rest of our days! Aydan grew up here in the Valley and so showed me the ropes and all the amazing activities in the area surrounding these beautiful mountains and I was hooked! We got married in May 2023, moved to Ama Casa in May 2024 and had our daughter in August 2024 so a busy few years! We love hosting and meeting g new people and can't wait to meet you!

There are many, many local activities ranging from outdoor sports, hiking, golf, trail running and cycling, horse riding, zip lines, abseiling, to excellent informal restaurants, coffee shops, outdoor dining and including unique experiences like concerts at the world-famous Drakensberg Boys Choir School.

Language spoken: English

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House rules

Ama Casa Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there will be a 10% admin fee of the total price which is not returnable at any time. This fee covers the charges that the property incurs as a result of charging and refunding the credit card.

All rooms are equipped with a patio with Mountain/garden views, a jacuzzi and bbq facilities.

Please inform Ama Casa Cottages 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.