Ambleside
£53 / night
About the home
Ambleside offers guests tranquility outside of the tourist areas but close to all amenities. Set in safe and secure surroundings with ample parking the accommodation has its own entrance. The owner lives upstairs and lets out downstairs.
The NORTH WING consists of a living room/kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. Ideally it can accommodate 4 people but two sleeper couches in the living room will also allow 3 more.
The EAST WING has recently been built with the highest quality finishes and consists of a huge living room with open fireplace, a large bedroom with en-suite toilet and wash basin, a separate kitchen with granite work surfaces, washing machine and large fridge/freezer and a bathroom with a large walk in shower. The two beds and sleeper couch in the living room allow 5 guests to stay.
Towels and bed linen are provided as well as full DSTV with PVR decoder. We also have wireless internet access and photocopying facilities. The large garden has a natural stream running through it and a swimming pool and is often visited by many birds and sometimes vervet monkeys. A deserted beach is a 35 second walk away.
Situated on the South Coast of KZN and only an hour's drive from Durban, the picturesque and tranquil village of Umtentweni, a suburb of the town of Port Shepstone, has 5 bars that serve food all day, a Quickspar for grocery shopping, a post office and several other shops. Close by is Port Shepstone Country Club with facilities for golf, tennis, squash and bowls. There are many other golf courses in the locality. Shelly Beach is a 15 minute drive away with a cinema and shopping malls. A 35 minute drive away is the Wild Coast casino while inland there are the nature reserves Lake Eland and Oribi Gorge.
For the energetic there is deep sea surf and river fishing, world-ranked dive sites, hiking trails, kayaking, and local tennis and bowls clubs. The nearby Oribi Gorge boasts the highest swing in the world (33 stories high) as well as abseiling, river rafting, mountain biking and hiking trails.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Umtentweni, 100m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access |
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| Pools: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool |
| General: | TV, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (3), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The NORTH WING consists of a living room/kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. Ideally it can accommodate 4 people but two sleeper couches in the living room will also allow 3 more.
The EAST WING has recently been built with the highest quality finishes and consists of a huge living room with open fireplace, a large bedroom with en-suite toilet and wash basin, a separate kitchen with granite work surfaces, washing machine and large fridge/freezer and a bathroom with a large walk in shower. The two beds and sleeper couch in the living room allow 5 guests to stay.
Further details outdoors:
We are right next to a deserted beach on the Indian Ocean
Conditions
To secure booking a 50% non refundable deposit is required
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BookThe Kwa Zulu Natal region
The South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal offers year round activities due to the warm climate. Even in the winter the skies are normally cloudless.Situated on the South Coast of KZN and only an hour's drive from Durban, the picturesque and tranquil village of Umtentweni, a suburb of the town of Port Shepstone, has 5 bars that serve food all day, a Quickspar for grocery shopping, a post office and several other shops. Close by is Port Shepstone Country Club with facilities for golf, tennis, squash and bowls. There are many other golf courses in the locality. Shelly Beach is a 15 minute drive away with a cinema and shopping malls. A 35 minute drive away is the Wild Coast casino while inland there are the nature reserves Lake Eland and Oribi Gorge.
The Port Shepstone / Umtetweni area
For the energetic there is deep sea surf and river fishing, world-ranked dive sites, hiking trails, kayaking, and local tennis and bowls clubs. The nearby Oribi Gorge boasts the highest swing in the world (33 stories high) as well as abseiling, river rafting, mountain biking and hiking trails.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Durban: 120 km |
| Railway: | Durban: 120 km |
Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Port Shepstone
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 16 Jan 2013 |
We spent our annual South Coast holiday at Ambleside from 2 till 13 January 2013. We stayed in the East Wing which consists of a very large bedroom with king size bed. The bedroom also has an... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| All season | 7 Jun 12 | 17 Jan 13 | £ 368 | £ 53 | £ 53 | 2 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The cost of a family of 2 adults with children is £50 per night total for the unit. Should there be more than two adults the cost will be an extra £15 per extra adult per night
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