Cavalo Guesthouse & Equestrian Estate

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Cavalo Guesthouse & Equestrian Estate in Durban offers an adults-only bed and breakfast with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, games room, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a pool bar, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 38 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the guesthouse is near attractions such as PheZulu Safari Park (7 km) and Durban Botanic Gardens (39 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Winile
South Africa South Africa
“The rooms are clean and spacious, (Goodness) staff member was very friendly. Quiet area, shops are very closeby. There is nothing to complain about really.”
Tracy
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely view. Amazing breakfast , location is rite next to our friends . Rooms are beautiful”
Silindile
South Africa South Africa
“Nice little escape - farm like with a homely touch .”
Sihle
South Africa South Africa
“Rooms are very nice and comfortable. Good breakfast”
Nel
South Africa South Africa
“Felt so at home. comfortable and safe. The staff was absolutely amazing and so friendly and loving.”
Raath
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was excellent. Goodness looked after us well.”
Tennille
South Africa South Africa
“Last minute booking and late arrival , they staff were Accommodating and so helpful. The best breakfast ever. Lovely views. Peaceful Super clean.”
Ayesha
South Africa South Africa
“The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Really made us feel at home . The place was so peaceful and beautiful we did not want to leave.”
Marlin
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast & dinner was great, well prepared and on time, we made arrangements in advance. The view is so calm and relaxing definitely what my wife and I needed.”
Sivsanker
South Africa South Africa
“Every thing... Positively refreshing, cosey and beautiful horses Definitely will be coming back Location was perfect”

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.

Managed by Brovani (Pty) Ltd

Company review score: 9.4Based on 123 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Brovani was established in 2018 in the retail sector and acquired Cavalo Guesthouse in 2019, due to the owner being an equestrian. The guesthouse has all the facilities for riders to come and enjoy their time either relaxing or riding.

Property information

Cavalo is an equestrian estate. We have sport horses on the property as well as chickens, geese, dogs and cats. Our property is the perfect farm getaway whether you are on business locally or just wanting to relax. We are based in rural Drummond is a farming community. There is a anal local supermarket in Botha’s hill. We provide meals are there are no restaurants close by. However Hillcrest is 12km from Drummond. Our bed and breakfast has the most beautiful views over the valley below and one can sit and watch the horses grazing while enjoying the peace and tranquility. We are situated in the Drummond Valley which is half way between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. As this is a rural area there are no local shops in the area that are within walking distance. We offer an all inclusive rate so that you dont have to leave the guesthouse.

Neighbourhood information

Drummond is a farming community set in the Valley of 1,000 Hills. It is situated 12 minutes from Hillcrest, 40 minutes from Durban and 30 minutes from Pietermaritzburg. There are various activities in the area. Fabulous markets, antique shopping, Zulu dancing, crocodile farm. We are rural and not within walking distance of any supermarkets or restaurants. We have everything you need on the farm so come and relax with us.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Cavalo Guesthouse & Equestrian Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 250 is required on arrival. That's about US$14. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

10 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cavalo Guesthouse & Equestrian Estate 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of ZAR 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.