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About this property

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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Waterside Cottages & Villas - Self Catering is located on the banks of the Notwane River, a 14 km drive from Gaborone CBD. Guests can relax in luxurious thatched, self-catering cottages, nestled amongst unspoilt bush and natural surroundings. The spacious cottages are equipped with a private patio, satellite TV, microwave, small fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, basin and complimentary toiletries. Free WiFi is available. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast and BBQ facilities in the privacy of their own cottage, admiring the surrounding views. Enjoy local dishes at the renowned Mokolodi Restaurant, 5-minutes' drive from Waterside Cottages & Villas - Self Catering. There is also a selection of restaurants and bars in the city.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Erin
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely exceptional!! Cilla is a brilliant host. The Kingfisher is a beautiful villa. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
  • Masifhi
    Botswana Botswana
    10/10 experience. The host was very responsive and helpful. The property was clean and even more gorgeous in person than in pictures. It was a lovely experience and I’ll definitely be back. Loved the exclusivity. The unit had it’s own private...
  • Sekhobe
    Botswana Botswana
    The peace and tranquility because of the location. The water was nearby and relaxing. The area is secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city so it is a lovely place to go for a staycation if you want to travel without going too far way....
  • Nelson
    Botswana Botswana
    An absolutely amazing stay! The room offered breathtaking views of the Notwane River, with private access to the river full of life and tranquility. The warm welcome left in the room made us feel right at home. Throughout our stay, there were no...
  • Prince
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious house, and we had all the house to ourselves. The house has modern beautiful furniture and good internet access. Continental breakfast was left for us in the house, and enough for everyone. Comfortable beds with electric blankets which...
  • Bokang
    Botswana Botswana
    The property is completely peacefully and therapeutic and what I liked the most is the picturesque and natural aspect of the property. We loved It.
  • Anita
    Botswana Botswana
    The place was beautiful, it was clean it was peaceful!
  • Dvkooten
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful large 2 bedroom house with all kind of facilities on a small fenced park alongside a river. Booking includes breakfast ingredients in the fridge. Our home, which was not bordering the river, had a designated area on that river a few 100...
  • Wessel-jan
    South Africa South Africa
    Private and spacious and well equipped. Beautiful hornbills in garden
  • Masego
    Botswana Botswana
    No physical interactions with anyone but everything was delivered on time. All utensils were available at our disposal. Had our own parking

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 Cilla Golding

Company review score: 9.3Based on 1,017 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We have lived and worked in Botswana since 1994. We love the diversity Botswana has to offer and couldn't imagine ourselves living anywhere else.

Property information

Waterside Cottages provides a tranquil setting just 12km from Gaborone City Centre where you can escape from business meetings in the city and be one with nature in completely unspoilt African bushveld.

Neighbourhood information

All the properties in our neighbourhood range in size from 4-6 hectares therefore providing privacy. Each property owner has developed their property in their unique way. Our choice was to keep ours in its natural state for our guests to enjoy.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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
Accepted payment methods
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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

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

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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