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Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

Property class: 3.5

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a canopy bed.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a patterned sofa, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a thatched roof.
A row of traditional houses with thatched roofs, situated on a grassy hillside.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.
A house surrounded by a field of yellow flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Nottingham Road, Fort Nottingham, KwaZulu-Natal, 3280
  • Place, Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sherwood Centre
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Honeymoon Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A well-lit bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Chalet

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a mirror, and windows with curtains.

Premier Cottage

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A well-lit bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed under a canopy, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Honeymoon Double Room

  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Fort Nottingham

At Otters Den Self Catering Cottages, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve and 13.6 km (8.5 mi) from Sherwood Centre. Highlights at this lodge include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and indoor private hot tubs. .A day of pampering can include body scrubs and mani/pedis. Enjoy access to mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Fort Nottingham lodge include The Junction and Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sherwood Centre - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 28 min drive - 24.7 km

About this property

Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

Otters Den Self Catering Cottages offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and a hair salon. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Fort Nottingham lodge.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
Otters Den Self Catering Cottages offers 4 accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Accommodation at this 3.5-star lodge has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

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)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Otters Den Self Catering Cottages Lodge
Otters Den Self Catering Cottages Fort Nottingham
Otters Den Self Catering Cottages Lodge Fort Nottingham

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Otters Den Self Catering Cottages?

Otters Den Self Catering Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Otters Den Self Catering Cottages?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otters Den Self Catering Cottages on 28 Sept 2026 start from NZ$191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Otters Den Self Catering Cottages?

Yep, Otters Den Self Catering Cottages has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Otters Den Self Catering Cottages?

The closest beach to Otters Den Self Catering Cottages is Craigie Burn Dam (45.6 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Otters Den Self Catering Cottages?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Otters Den Self Catering Cottages?

No, Otters Den Self Catering Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Otters Den Self Catering Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Otters Den Self Catering Cottages?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Otters Den Self Catering Cottages Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019