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About this property

With panoramic views of Durban, Southey House is located in Kloof. This elegant and colonial-style home features a manicured garden with outdoor pool. The elegant rooms have sea or garden view and come equipped with tea-and-coffee making facilities, luxury linen and a fan. Each has a private bathroom and free WiFi is available. Breakfast at Southey House is served on the expansive wrap-around veranda or in the dining room. The property is within easy access to the M13 highway and schools such as Kearsney, Thomas More, Highbury and St Mary's are located nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicky
    South Africa South Africa
    Thank you for going the extra mile to accommodate my dietary requirements. I really appreciate it.
  • Tessa
    South Africa South Africa
    A delicious breakfast with so many options. Fresh fruit salad, creamy yoghurt, Muesli, dried cranberries, toast and a range of jams and spreads plus the option of a wonderful range of extras with a full English breakfast, cooked to perfection.
  • Louis
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was very good. The rooms were spacious and clean with good quality bedding! Staff were accommodating and very helpful. The view is beautiful and located in quiet street.
  • Trudi
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful house, lovely setting, friendly host serving delicious breakfast
  • Candice
    South Africa South Africa
    We were hosted by Mafuti during our stay. She is an absolute darling. So friendly and attentive. Made us really great breakfasts and when we had special requests so was on point. The place was comfortable and clean. The porch area has an amazing...
  • Charlene
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation felt like i was at home. Very relaxed atmosphere. Great views to enjoy on the wrap around porch.
  • Abongile
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about the place was magestic. From landscape to location, rooms, facilities and breakfast. Best hospitality
  • Guera
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the location. The house is stunning. I also like that breakfast is included especially when you are traveling for work. The sunset view from the veranda with complimentary sherry is awesome
  • Brenda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely position in Kloof. Good breakfast and staff were v helpful.
  • Hugo
    South Africa South Africa
    Location Perfect, close to industrial hub. Breakfast 10 out of 10

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 Lisa

Company review score: 9.9Based on 98 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your host, Lisa has lived overseas and in South Africa and has travelled widely.

Property information

Southey House is an elegant, Colonial-style home overlooking the city of Durban. It offers tastefully furnished, private accommodation and access to a large, elegant lounge. Breakfast is served on the large wrap-around veranda or in the dining room.Guest can choose from one of three private suites all with en-suite bathrooms and free wi-fi access. All rooms have flat screen TV's. Comfortable seating and desks are provided in all rooms. Fans and electric blankets are provided to cater for the different seasons. Luxury linen and toiletries are provided in all rooms as well as tea/coffee making facilities. There is a pool on the premises and safe, off-street parking. Easy access to the M13 highway and to nearby restaurants and shops. Southey House is ideally situated for easy access to schools (Highbury, St Mary's, Thomas More, Kearsney, Kloof, Hillcrest) in the Upper Highway area.

Neighbourhood information

Kloof offer close proximately to some of KZN's best beaches, golf course and private game reserves. It has an excellent climate and a number of excellent restaurants, many of which are within 3 km's of Southey House.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Southey House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Southey House 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.