About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Cavalo Guest house & 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 24 mi from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as PheZulu Safari Park (4.3 mi) and Durban Botanic Gardens (24 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ash
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was good, staff were very attentive, Beautiful scenery, sunsets and common spaces. Lots of animals and big spaces, very free flowing and easy access to a lovely area in Drummond. Lunch and supper is also served on request and going down...
  • Colin
    South Africa South Africa
    It's the view and peace of mind, its situated in the mountains, and the stuff is very friendly and professional
  • 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.

Managed by Brovani (Pty) Ltd

Company review score: 9.4Based on 126 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

Cavalo Guesthouse & Equestrian Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 05:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 250 is required on arrival. That's about $14. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

10 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs 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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.