Ashbourne Country Escape

3.5 star property
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Terrace/patio
Family Stone Cottage | Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite | Mountain view
Honeymoon Stone Cottage
Balcony Room Bed and Breakfast en-suite | Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ashbourne, Sabi Road R536, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242
  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
    9 min drive
  • Elephant Whispers
    10 min drive
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary
    13 min drive
  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    61 min drive

Room options

Family Stone Cottage

  • 132 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Honeymoon Stone Cottage

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Balcony Room Bed and Breakfast en-suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Couple Bed and Breakfast en-suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Double Room

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Bed and Breakfast en-suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Mbombela

Located in Mbombela, Ashbourne Country Escape is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Hazyview Juction Mall. .This guesthouse is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Kruger National Park and 32 mi (51.6 km) from God's Window.

What's nearby

  • Perry's Bridge Reptile Park - 9 min drive
  • Elephant Whispers - 10 min drive
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 13 min drive
  • Shangana Cultural Village - 14 min drive
  • Numbi Gate - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuka - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elephant Whispers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pioneer's Butcher & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tanks - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Ashbourne Country Escape

Guesthouse in Mbombela with 6 outdoor swimming pools
Ashbourne Country Escape offers 8 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

6 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: ZAR 145 per person
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Evening entertainment
  • Playground
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • 6 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Games
  • Mosquito nets
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 0-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Dryer
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 145 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Ashbourne Country Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very friendly and help you with any and everything. They have been in the area for decades. The breakfast and dinner options were 5 star and the service was amazing. The location and views are simply stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Ashbourne! Rob was a wonderful host who made us feel right at home. The property was beautiful, the views were special and dinner and breakfast were quite good. Rob was very helpful giving us options for local things to do after our check out.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Total repeat. Loved the stay.
This place is a wonderful experience. Rob and his wife have done something special on top of this mountain and we feel fortunate to have been allowed to stay. Big rooms, Great views, sunset fire, amazing dinner, lovely spot for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay.....unique and classy but also very homely. The owners and staff cannot do enough for you to feel comfortable and the area is beautiful alongside an outstanding chef who makes fantastic dishes. We will definitely come back. Many thanks to Rob, Dawn that the Ashbourne team for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wenley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Very nice and the owner Rob a nice guy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnificent property and hospitality
Ashbourne is a true gem. There is a gorgeous spot for sundowners and enjoying the magnificent views of the Sabie valley . Very hospitable hosts .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Denver, CO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I strongly urge every traveler heading to this part of the world, to Hazyview, White River, Kruger, to stay at the Ashbourne. This was our first time there and we were in love with the vibe of the place, the surrounding area, the foliage, and our rooms were big, spacious, open, and quiet, with a lovely aesthetic. It felt like an elegant "Out of Africa" experience. Highly recommend a bottle of wine at sundowners overlooking the valley and the mountains. The breakfast was hearty, good fare. Delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Lovely traditional rooms with extremely comfortable beds! Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing experience. Loved the property and room decoration. Swimming pool maintained excellently and water was refreshing. Rooms and dining areas decorated with excellent taste. Bottom line, felt like home in Africa. The views from the hill, where the property is located, are unique. Woke up early in the morning to see the sunrise with a cup of coffee and enjoyed the sunset with a glass of wine. Awesome! did not want to leave. The staff are loving, yes you read right loving and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful country escape
Everything was amazing! Phenomenal view at sunset over a valley, relaxing fire pit at night, incredible dinner and dining room, fantastic breakfast. Great service as well. We stayed in the family lodge which had two bedrooms, a small kitchen and a private dipping pool and outdoor grill. Just beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They promised sunsets, wine, and mountains and they delivered. Rob greeted us with a bottle of wine. We stayed for two nights. We self catered the first night. Breakfast was excellent both days! Especially considering the power was out. Bhegi worked miracles in the kitchen with out power. The room was very clean and well appointed. We were treated like family. I would definitely go back! Jan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

stephen, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming rural peaceful retreat
Lives up to its description and more..if you want complete relaxation and quality then this is the the place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect stop in Hazyview
My brother and I had a such a wonderful experience staying at Ashbourne on our way to Kruger. The owners were lovely and very accommodating, and the place is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The rooms are vast and comfortable, and breakfast was delicious. 10/10 I'd consider coming back even without Kruger being so close.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place tucked away on the side of the hill away from everyone else. We had the honeymoon cottage with self-catering facilities. Huge room, plunge pool. Great views of the surrounding mountains. Lots of wildlife such as bush babies, daikers and owls. Very dark at night so great for seeing the stars. Great breakfast in the morning which we opted to take once. Perfect place to come and get away from it all. Easy reach of Kruger and plenty of restaurants etc in Hazyview town 10 mins or so by car. Thoroughly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
If you enjoy wonderful views, peace and tranquillity then this is the place for you. The hosts Rob and Dawne were very welcoming and the breakfasts were very good and plentiful. The only consideration is that the property is off the main road and about 1.8km up a dirt road, however we made it up to the property with no problems in our saloon car.

10/10 Excellent

Albie, Centurion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Amazing cottage in a beautiful area of South Africa. Everything spotless just a pity we did not stay longer. Will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Romain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe endroit. Difficile d’accès car le GPS ne conduit pas à cet endroit. Le propriétaire est venu nous chercher à 3 kilomètres de là. Pas d’internet dans les chambres, seulement dans les espaces communs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inesquecível
Tenho o privilégio de conhecer alguns lugares ao redor do mundo. Dito isso,posso dizer que o Ashbourne foi um dos 5 melhores lugares que ja me hospedei na minha vida. Tudo foi perfeito. O dono do local, Rob, é fantastico. Voce se sente em casa. Se voce tiver qualquer dúvida sobre onde se hospedar nesta região, nao pense mais. Este é o lugar! Absolutamente fantástico!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christoph, Muenchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed my 5 day stay very much. The hosts are wonderful and helpful, the rooms are spacious and lovely decorated. I can only recommend this beautiful escape near Hazyview.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herausragender Service, es gab eine doppelte Buchung und uns wurde dann das Honeymoon Cottage gegeben, ein super Start in den Urlaub. Essen ist sehr gut
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles B&B auf einem Hügel gelegen mt super Panorama Blick....alle Zimmer/Cotagges sehr liebevoll eingerichtet:::und super Personal....gute Lage als Ausgangspunkt für Panorama Route und Kruger Park
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft in der Nähe von Hazyview. Wir haben für zwei Nächte im Honeymoon Cottage gewohnt. Diese kleine Steinhütte besteht aus einem großen Schlafzimmer, einer Küche und einem Bad. Ebenso hat diese Hütte einen eignen kleinen Pool und eine großzügige Terrasse mit Grillplatz, Sonnenliegen und Gartentisch. Neben der Möglichkeit der Selbstversorgung an der Unterkunft gibt es Frühstück und ebenfalls auch ein Dinner im Haupthaus. Vor allem das Dinner inklusive Wein war hervorragend. Die Gastegeber, Dawne und Rob, haben uns freundlich empfangen und mit ausgiebigen Tips für die Umgebung versorgt. Auch wenn es so aussieht als wäre nichts in der Umgebung, befinden sich mehrere Restraurants in 3km Entfernung und sind gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019