C'est La Vie

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8
  • The entire place is yours
  • 990 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: C'est La Vie in Howick offers a spacious chalet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room features a sofa bed and a dining area, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace with river views. The property includes an outdoor seating area and a picnic spot, perfect for relaxation. Modern Amenities: The chalet provides free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony. Additional amenities include a fireplace, barbecue, and streaming services. Convenient Location: Located 53 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, C'est La Vie is near attractions such as Bosch Hoek Golf Club (7 km) and Howick Falls (27 km). Highly rated for its convenient location.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kelsey
    South Africa South Africa
    “What an Absolutely Beautiful Cozy Home in a Gorgeous Setting. Everything we needed was all there and the fireplace was so welcomed in the cold. Close to all the places to visit as well. Judy was so lovely as well and made sure our stay was top...”
  • Mohamed
    South Africa South Africa
    “Very spacious. Friendly host. Lovely amenities. Well located close to the Michaelhouse school. Attention to detail. Home away from home”
  • Robert
    South Africa South Africa
    “This was an amazing place that overlooks the Midlands meander, making it perfect for an RnR experience and river below was an added bonus because I got to take a dip in a little private setting .Judy was an excellent host to us .The friendly dogs...”
  • Julie
    South Africa South Africa
    “We had the most awesome stay and we're blessed with lots snow”
  • Ricky
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great value for money! The cottage is equipped with everything you need. We absolutely loved our stay and would fully recommend it”
  • Rebecca
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location is idyllic. The composition of the house is perfect for a small family. Everyone one might need is available. The finishes are lovely. It is 1.4km from Michaelhouse.”
  • Dineo
    South Africa South Africa
    “Host was great! Friendly & pleasant! It was at perfect location for our needs!”
  • Pearce
    South Africa South Africa
    “This property has lovely views. It is clean and comfortable.”
  • Atif
    South Africa South Africa
    “A beautiful cottage, in a secure location. C'est La Vie has lots of comfortable hiking trails for all ages and an amazing guide on the trails is the German shepherd Molly. Beautiful views, felt like a forest adventure but with very comfortable...”
  • Kruger
    South Africa South Africa
    “Judy our host was lovely, loooove the doggos, Henry was super spoilt by our group. Extremely clean and peaceful will definitely be back 😊 5 Stars 🌟”

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 Judy Dimmick

9.7
Host review score
Judy Dimmick
Sit on the spacious veranda of this delightful 2 bedroom cottage set on a hillside ,overlooking a winding river running through a forest of poplar tress. You can enjoy the sounds of the bubbling river leading down to a waterfall on the adjoining property and listen to the abundant bird life. Or you can enjoy magnificent walks or picnics down at the river. Or you may just wish to sit and appreciate the magnificent views.The cottage is situated 1.4 kms from Michaelhouse Boys School, on the Midlands Meander and offers free Wifi, DSTV and Netflix. It boasts a fully equipped kitchen and dining area with a free standing fireplace for those cold, wintery days. The upstairs mezzanine can sleep children over the age of 5 years and has its own separate toilet and hand basin. It is centrally situated with several popular Midlands attractions and restaurants within easy driving distance and is easily accessible from the N3. It is either an ideal romantic getaway for 2 or a family of 4.
We have tried to create a a warm and comfortable " home away from home' with special attention made to detail and cleanliness. Our intention is to try to treat our guests as if they were guests in our own home and yet at the same time allow them the space and seclusion many need when trying to escape the humdrum of every day to day life.
C'est La Vie is situated 1.4 kms from Michaelhouse Boys Schools and is within 10kms driving distance from many local attractions on the Midlands Meander. This includes Lalampara Italian Restaurant, Granny Mouse Country House, The Railhouse Farm Stall, Rawdons Hotel and Piggley Wiggley. It is 10kms from the nearest supermarket, bottle store and pharmacy and several more coffee shops and restaurants which are all in Nottingham Road. The Earth Route Farmers Market held every Saturday morning in Nottingham Road is another local attraction. Boschhoek Golf Course and Gowrie are both situated within a 10km radius for golfing enthusiasts. C'est La Vie is situated on the Old Currys Post Road and easily accessible from the N3 or the R103.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

C'est La Vie takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The chalet does have emergency lights and electric and gas cookers.

Please inform C'est La Vie 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.

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