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H Cottages

Guesthouse Cambridge · Eastern Cape
Property / Building
Property / Building
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Facade or entrance
Facade or entrance
Facade or entrance
Garden
Garden
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Room 4 — Bed
Room 4 — Photo of the whole room
Room 4 — TV and multimedia
Room 4 — Bathroom
Room 4 — Bathroom
Room 2 — Photo of the whole room
Room 2 — Bed
Room 2 — TV and multimedia
Room 2 — Bathroom
Room 3 — Bed

About

Discover your comfortable retreat at H Cottages in the quiet neighbourhood of Selborne, East London, a charming guest house designed for a relaxing stay. Each spacious room is thoughtfully appointed with a private bathroom, complimentary toiletries and a relaxing garden, ensuring guests have everything they need.

Guests can enjoy modern amenities during their visit, including complimentary on-site private parking, access to streaming services for entertainment, and a shared braai facilities. For those who need to stay productive, a work desk is provided, and the option of an extra bed (if the room allows) offers flexible sleeping arrangements. Whether you choose a cosy standard queen or king room with essential amenities, a deluxe king room with its added comforts, a superior king room featuring a basic kitchenette for self-catering, or the spacious family home with a full kitchen and separate living area, H Cottages provides the perfect base for exploring East London.

H Cottages boasts a truly convenient location, just 10 km from East London Airport, making arrivals and departures a breeze. Guests will be within a 2-minute walk of Joan Harrison Swimming Pool and a short 6-minute walk of the fascinating East London Museum, and close to other popular attractions like the East London Aquarium and Buffalo City Stadium.

Accommodation

Discover your comfortable retreat at H Cottages in the quiet neighbourhood of Selborne, East London, a charming guest house designed for a relaxing stay. Each spacious room is thoughtfully appointed with a private bathroom, complimentary toiletries and a relaxing garden, ensuring guests have everything they need.

Guests can enjoy modern amenities during their visit, including complimentary on-site private parking, access to streaming services for entertainment, and a shared braai facilities. For those who need to stay productive, a work desk is provided, and the option of an extra bed (if the room allows) offers flexible sleeping arrangements. Whether you choose a cosy standard queen or king room with essential amenities, a deluxe king room with its added comforts, a superior king room featuring a basic kitchenette for self-catering, or the spacious family home with a full kitchen and separate living area, H Cottages provides the perfect base for exploring East London.

H Cottages boasts a truly convenient location, just 10 km from East London Airport, making arrivals and departures a breeze. Guests will be within a 2-minute walk of Joan Harrison Swimming Pool and a short 6-minute walk of the fascinating East London Museum, and close to other popular attractions like the East London Aquarium and Buffalo City Stadium.

Facilities

Wheelchair access, Secured parking, Free parking, Laundry service, Wi-Fi

Location & Surroundings

Embrace the captivating charm of Selborne, a verdant and welcoming suburb nestled within East London, offering an ideal blend of urban convenience and natural splendour for the discerning tourist. Selborne's tree-lined streets, picturesque homes, and friendly atmosphere create a peaceful haven, perfectly positioned as a base for exploring the Eastern Cape.

From here, you are moments from East London's celebrated coastline, where pristine beaches like Nahoon Beach beckon with their golden sands, warm Indian Ocean waters, and opportunities for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing, along with activities like kayaking and fishing. Further afield, but easily accessible, are the expansive stretches of Eastern Beach, Orient Beach, Bonza Bay Beach, and the Blue Flag-accredited Gonubie Beach with its charming boardwalk. For nature enthusiasts, the Nahoon Estuary Nature Reserve offers tranquil walks along its Dassie Trail, while the nearby Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve provides thrilling safari experiences, including opportunities to spot the Big Five and even walk with elephants.

History and culture are woven into the fabric of Selborne and its surroundings; the solemn Great War Memorial and the significant 1820 Settler Memorial stand as poignant reminders of the past, offering beautiful grounds for reflection. A short drive will take you to the East London Museum, a treasure trove housing unique exhibits like the world's only dodo egg and a fascinating coelacanth display, alongside rich anthropological and maritime collections. For art lovers, the Ann Bryant Art Gallery, housed in an elegant Edwardian mansion, showcases an excellent collection of South African and European art.

Beyond sightseeing, East London, accessible from Selborne, is a hub for water sports, boasting conditions perfect for surfing, kite surfing, sailing, and during the season, whale and dolphin watching. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the East London Golf Club, a course renowned for hosting South African Opens, skillfully carved from coastal bush and dunes. For those seeking retail therapy and entertainment, shopping centres like Hemingways Mall and Vincent Park offer a diverse array of stores, dining options, cinemas, and casinos. Families will also delight in a visit to the East London Zoo, providing a fun and educational outing with a variety of animals and picnic spots. Selborne truly offers a comprehensive and enriching travel experience, promising unforgettable memories whether you seek adventure, cultural immersion, or simply a relaxing coastal escape.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Standard Queen Room

This room includes a queen bed, ample wardrobe space and features a shower-only bathroom with complimentary bathroom amenities, a desk, a streaming TV, free Wi-Fi, a bar fridge and tea and coffee faci

Queen x 1
From
R700

Standard King/Twin Room

This room includes a king bed that can be split into two twin beds and ample wardrobe space. It includes a shower-only bathroom, a streaming TV, a desk, a bar fridge and a fan. Guests can enjoy the fr

King x 1
From
R850

Deluxe King/Twin Room

This deluxe room includes a king bed that can be split into twin beds with ample wardrobe space. It features a shower-only bathroom with complimentary bathroom amenities, a TV with streaming capabilit

King x 1
From
R850

Superior King/Twin Room

This room with garden views includes a king bed that can split into twin beds, a large wardrobe and a shower-only bathroom. It features a basic kitchenette with a bar fridge, microwave and toaster. Gu

King x 1
From
R850

Family Home with Terrace

This family unit includes a king bed and a large wardrobe in the main bedroom and a 3/4 bed in the living area. It features a full kitchen with an oven and a 4 plate stove, a microwave, a toaster and

King x 1 Twin x 1
From
R1,200

Location

Address

17 Smuts Road Selborne 5201

Get Directions → Cambridge Guide →

Directions

From King Phalo Airport:

1. Head east for about 7 metres.
2. Then, keep right for roughly 270 metres.
3. Turn left onto Settlers Way/R72 and continue on the R72 for about 8.0 kilometres.
4. Turn left onto Oxford Street; you'll drive for approximately 2.8 kilometres.
5. Continue straight onto Union

Full directions →

Facilities

Wi-Fi Free Parking Laundry Service

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