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Birdsong Cottages

2.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Modimolle with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Nestled by the lake, Birdsong Cottages offers a serene escape with a tranquil garden and playground. Enjoy hiking, biking or volleyball on site while sipping drinks from the bar or relaxing at the outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Franklin | View from room

Franklin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Guinea Fowl

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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King Fisher | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King Fisher

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Sunbird | Living room | TV

Sunbird

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Flycatcher Villa | Terrace/patio

Flycatcher Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Owl's Cottage A | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Owl's Cottage A

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Owl's Cottage B | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Owl's Cottage B

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rietspruit R101, Modimolle, Limpopo, 510

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪La Brouse Bistro - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Nguni - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Birdsong Cottages

  • When visiting Modimolle, Birdsong Cottages is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Volleyball
  • Mountain biking
  • Fishing
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference center (20 square feet of space)

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

Also known as

Birdsong Cottages

Birdsong Cottages House

Birdsong Cottages House Modimolle

Birdsong Cottages Modimolle

Birdsong Cottages Hotel

Birdsong Cottages Modimolle

Birdsong Cottages Hotel Modimolle

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Birdsong Cottages?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Is parking offered on site at Birdsong Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Birdsong Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Birdsong Cottages and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Does Birdsong Cottages have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Does Birdsong Cottages have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Reviews

Birdsong Cottages Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

The property was lovely, but unfortunately no one was there to greet us and we also did not have the gate number. This caused a lot of stress as we could not gain access. Thankfully a neighbor was in and was able to get in touch with someone.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Issues at Franklin Cottage

I have been to the establishment in April 2018 and used different accommodation. Due to being so fully booked we used the cottages at the bottom of the dam being the Franklin room. William was very hospitable and tried his best to deal with our issues. However, I believe a more thorough checklist needs to be done before booking in guests. 1) 1 spoon in a chalet for 4 people. 2) 2 tablespoons in a chalet for 4 people. 3) Oven is gas driven - no control of temperature - 1 setting - too low to cook. 4) NO oven proof dishes or pans to use in oven. Only the oven grid. 5) Gas bottle had to be replaced - could have been checked prior to our check in. 6) Fridge does not work. Had to move ice into the fridge to keep stock fresh. 7) Braai grill was not available - had to reclaim from chalet next door. 8) Bedroom roof has leak marks on ceiling - very unappealing to look at. Other than that we had a lovely stay.
Irene, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Definitely not a 4 star cottage
DALENE, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Birdsong Cottages not up to standard.

We were suppose to stay for 4 nights but checked out after 1 night as the place was not at all what we saw on the website. These were the problems: - No one at reception when we arrived (we hooted and drove down to the gate and tried to phone but there was no cellphone signal) eventually we went back and stayed on the hooter untill someone came to reception - when we got to the room the beds weren’t made and they said they were busy washing the linen - we left our luggage there and by 15:00 we left and there were still no bedding - the place advertized on the app had a thatch-roof and a pool right outside the cottage but ours had no swimming pool in sight and had a corrugated roof (looked nothing like the pictures on the website. The containers with the soap and shampoo was dirty. -the gravel road was terrible Overall this place was not up to standard to say the least!!
Marialese, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable pleasing and Reception was very pleasing and helpful the cottage was pleasing to enter
JANET, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The bed was not comfortable it makes noise when you turn. There are rats in the apartment.
Verified

6/10 Good

Weekend getaway

Great to be out in the bush to get away. It was actually a relief not to have cell phone signal and this meant that the Teenagers focused on the family for a change and interacted meaningfully. The place needs a bit of Capex for sure, but the beds were comfortable and the sheets a quality linen. The crockery was the dirtiest I had ever seen when we got there (like it hadn't been washed but put straight back into the cupboard) but the manager, William, was very friendly and tried his best to remedy. Overall for the price it was good value and we enjoyed ourselves. The road going in was a little tricky so don't think you are taking your Ferrari.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very good. The ONLY difficulty was cellphone signal. But overall very relaxing and friendly service. Special thanks to William
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Bushveld retreat

If you love nature, birds and quietness! Pack your back and visit Birdsong! We had fabulous hikes in the morning for more than a hour! Birdsong was quite a surprise for me! We enjoyed it so much! Value for money!
Amelia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

pour la tranquillité

Séjour de 3 nuits. Un vrai repos dans la campagne. Quel calme! Petit chemin de terre et de pierres de 2, 5 kms. Le chalet B est bien équipé et confortable. Par contre le chalet est sur deux étages. Donc quelques marches. Petite piscine bien agreable. Je recommande à ceux qui aiment le calme.
henri, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stylish and vintage

The place is surrounded by mountain, its a combination of modern and vintage style
Eric, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

William was an excellent host! Enjoyed our stay! The only problem was the limited water supply.
5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Wonderful experience

Stayed 3 nights in the sunbird cottage with my wife and toddler son. The area is peaceful, serene, quiet and ideal just to winddown and enjoy. The trail game walk was one of my highlights, such a lovely environment. The facilities, self-catering is adequate. We had a braii area and a private jacuzzi, awesome. The gardens at the place are well maintained and beautiful. The host William is such a wonderful guy, exceptional service he gives. The place is close to Modimole town and you can do all your shopping there. Overall, wonderful experience.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Must go to for peace and comfort

It was overall great, lovely hosptality and a warm welcome, definately coming back
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Zoe's Birthday getaway

It was a great place to be in
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great Outdoor Experience

Had an amazing stay at Birdsong Cottages.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Interesting decor and super service

Great service from William. Place is great. Aircon needed please.Will return
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was great just had one problem after the lady came to clean our room money went missing out of my bag which was in the room at the time ...
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

PERFECT!

Wonderful stay! Such friendly staff, and lovely rooms
Verified

8/10 Very good

Birdsong Cottages - Sunbird

Lovely venue in the countryside. Vintage feel to everything which was unique. Lovely staff that are very helpful when needed. Only thing that could use some improvement is the maintenance. We had a light without a plug on it, kitchen unit could definitely be replaced. It has collapsed on one side and the funny stove unit has fridges under it that dont work, it is also a little understocked on the kitchen crockery/cutlery etc, as it is a self catering unit. We were a bit disappointed that we were told there was no space for our friends to join us and we were the only people at the venue the entire weekend. However I would go back, its quiet and their is hardly any signal which suited us perfectly.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Best place on earth

Best place on earth. Nothing better in the whole wide world.Is this better? My honest review was not accepted so here is the one that might be allowed.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

nice place

good place to stay
Verified

4/10 Fair

Bird song cottages

Staff was nice but the building needs a lot of care. Bathroom was uncomfortably dark and "patched up". We had to find our own table and chairs for outside. The kettle braai was filthy. Bed room light not working. We took a bulb from the other bed room. Bedroom is so dark that you need a flashlight to look in the cupboard. Kitchen utensils were OK but I wish they had warned us that rats or shrews would come to eat our dry packed food. We had to throw away about Zar 250 worth of food. Most of it still new / sealed. The kitchen tabs are put in such a dumb way that you can't even rinse a class under them. Gardens, ponds and fountains are seriously neglected. Bed linen had holes in it and the fitted sheets were not fitted, the elastic was long gone. The walks on the property could be quite nice if more attention was paid to the surroundings.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful little treasure

What a beautiful place in the middle of no-where. We even saw a lot of animals walking around the premises. We stayed in the Owl's cottage A, which was great. The bathroom a little worn. Our friends stayed in Owl's cottage B, which I loved. A great treat when travelling a bigger group (of 6), that we could hang out on the terrace f.ex The staff kindly made a braai for us in the evening and the breakfast is a wonderful surprise. Served in THE most beautiful space ever. I could sit there all day - several days in a row :)
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great getaway

Getaway from the bustle of city life, quiet, enjoy nature