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Uplands Homestead

4.5 star property
Riverside holiday home with spa services and outdoor pool

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Body treatments, deep-tissue massages, body wraps, body scrubs
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms
Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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R67 Fort Brown, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Place, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the area

Makhanda

A luxury stay in Makhanda awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and 32.1 km (20 mi) from Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. Highlights at this family-friendly holiday home include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and washing machines. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 3 bathrooms and a patio. A kitchen comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop, and a minibar provides free refreshments. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. A living room, a dining area and a separate bath and shower are also available. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, detox wraps and mani/pedis. Enjoy access to a safari, a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and free supervised childcare. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Makhanda holiday home, you'll be 32.2 km (20 mi) from Diocesan School for Girls and 32.3 km (20.1 mi) from St Andrew's College.
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What's nearby

  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St Andrew's College - 59 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Rhodes University - 60 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 61 min drive - 49.2 km
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 61 min drive - 49.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 130 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Uplands Homestead

Riverside holiday home with spa services and outdoor pool
As a guest of Uplands Homestead, you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury Uplands Homestead also features a garden, a picnic area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1905
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
This holiday home offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. Rooms open to patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven

Dining

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Built in 1905
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Uplands Homestead

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Uplands Homestead?

Yep, Uplands Homestead has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Uplands Homestead?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Uplands Homestead have a pool?

Uplands Homestead has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Uplands Homestead?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a free stocked minibar and a living room.

What makes Uplands Homestead a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as private patios and massage services available, help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Uplands Homestead.

Is Uplands Homestead family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare, a BBQ and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Uplands Homestead is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Uplands Homestead?

No, Uplands Homestead does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Uplands Homestead?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Uplands Homestead?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.