Title: Whaleback Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2280&destination=Margate%2C+KwaZulu-Natal%2C+South+Africa&selected=56471463&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whaleback Cottage ## Photo gallery for Whaleback Cottage ![Aerial view - Whaleback Cottage (Margate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56480000/56471500/56471463/ae7da065.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Whaleback Cottage (Margate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56480000/56471500/56471463/e4121a2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Whaleback Cottage (Margate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56480000/56471500/56471463/af4d6ea8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 6 Bedrooms | Dining room - Whaleback Cottage (Margate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56480000/56471500/56471463/700b4ad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 6 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio - Whaleback Cottage (Margate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56480000/56471500/56471463/625230b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Whaleback Cottage provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whaleback Cottage Along with an outdoor pool, this holiday home has laundry facilities and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers a private yard and a furnished patio. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On a sandy beach ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Children's books - Children's toys ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Fully-fenced - Furnished patio - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Ceiling fan ### Pets - Pet friendly - Pets stay free ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Daily housekeeping - Guidebooks - Safe ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance 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 Key retrieval, private entrance ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of ZAR 2000 will be collected before check-in. - Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Whaleback Cottage Margate Whaleback Cottage Private vacation home Whaleback Cottage Private vacation home Margate ## About the area Located in Margate, this holiday home is on the beach. Southbroom Golf Course and San Lameer Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Hibiscus Mall Centre and Harbourview Centre. Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm and Trafalgar Marine Protected Area are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. [Visit our Margate travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate.dx2280) [View more Holiday homes in Margate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate-Private-Holiday-Homes.d2280-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-30.89260%2C30.34777&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OJA-9RdvoZQNLedo9eA268WThpo=) 994 Milton Lane, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, 4285 ### What's nearby - Ramsgate Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Hibiscus Mall Centre 4 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Margate Beach 7 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Uvongo Beach 9 min drive \- 7.4 miles ### Getting around - Margate (MGH) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - The Bistro 2 min drive - Crayfish Inn 5 min walk - Riptide Restaurant 11 min drive - Royal Bakery 5 min drive - The Blue Strawberry 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Whaleback Cottage have a pool? ### Is Whaleback Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Whaleback Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Whaleback Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Whaleback Cottage? ### Where is Whaleback Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whaleback Cottage Reviews ## Reviews 7.6 ### Good ---