Chelmsford Cottage

17 Chelmsford Avenue Essexvale, Port Elizabeth Central, 6001 Port Elizabeth, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>96</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
96 reviews
a bedroom with a bed and a table and stools at Chelmsford Cottage in Port Elizabeth
a small white house with a gate and potted plants at Chelmsford Cottage in Port Elizabeth
a bathroom with a shower and a sink at Chelmsford Cottage in Port Elizabeth
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Chelmsford Cottage

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  • Entire apartment
  • 538 ft² size
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 93 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
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Offering quiet street views, Chelmsford Cottage is an accommodation set in Port Elizabeth, 2.6 km from Little Walmer Golf Club and 2.8 km from Port Elizabeth Golf Club. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with inner courtyard views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the apartment, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Walmer Country Club is 4.2 km from Chelmsford Cottage, while Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Port Elizabeth
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  • Meryem
    Germany Germany
    “Cute, comfortable cottage with very welcoming hosts. Everything was clean and the location was very calm and just perfect to check out the city, as well as the addo park! Thanks for the lovely stay”
  • Keorapetse
    South Africa South Africa
    “We were well received by Chris, who offered to help us with our luggage. Furthermore, Michelle popped in to ask us about our stay and comfort. Florence- the cleaning lady- was kind and helpful.”
  • Steven
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The owners are very welcoming! The cottage is at the back of the main house, but with enough privacy. Our car could be parked securely on the driveway. And we had the best WiFi we experienced in SA the last 3 months (it works even during...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Michelle

9.7
9.7
Host review score
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Michelle
Chelmsford Cottage is a charming totally self-contained space nestled in the quiet valley suburb of Essexvale. Experience country living in the city with a 3km of river walk along the Baakens river starting just 100m from our gate. Chelmsford Cottage is ideally situated for the busy business person needing a pit stop, visitors attending to personal matters or the traveller staying a little longer. Close to all essential amenities: 1. Beach 8 km 2. Airport 4 km 3. Shops and Restaurants 2km 4. Schools, hospital, tourist attractions within 6km.
You could call my husband and I gypsies. After living in various far flung places both in South Africa and Africa we have settled in Port Elizabeth. PE is all about easy living ...we walk the magnificent beaches, the dogs dash about with boundless enthusiasm, we stop and chat with strangers about sea conditions. We swim in the sparkling fizzing ocean. On occassion a coffee or a bite to eat is in order. After many years of resisting moving to this town, I just love it.! You, the guest have all the privacy you require. We are on the property 24/7 and available if you require any assistance or just a chat.
Essexvale is an island situated on the Baakens River accessed via a bridge. This gem of a suburb gives you access straight into Settlers Park, a beautiful natural area surrounded by high cliff tops. A 3km walk through the park will lead you to a well-known vibey watering hole for an icy craft beer and further on to the harbour. Being situated in a valley, Chelmsford Cottage gives you the sense that you are in the bush rather than in a city. We are situated between the two main centres of PE. Newton Park, Richmond Hill and the City bowl with schools, hospitals and St Georges cricket grounds are to the east. To the west is the eclectic suburb of Walmer with coffee shops, boutiques and eateries and the airport. A picturesque stroll up the hill or an Uber ride of no more than 5 minutes will get you to where you want to go. The beach is just a little further. Uber is most affordable and reliable with Uber Eats available for food delivery.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Chelmsford Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Fast free WiFi 93 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules

Chelmsford Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 800 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Chelmsford Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 800 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Chelmsford Cottage

  • Chelmsford Cottage is 1.1 miles from the centre of Port Elizabeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Chelmsford Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Chelmsford Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Chelmsford Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Chelmsford Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, Chelmsford Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Chelmsford Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Chelmsford Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)