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Birdsong Cottages

2.0 star property
Active travelers find their rhythm at this lakeside retreat, where volleyball and hiking build up an appetite for poolside relaxation and evening drinks

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Birdsong Cottages by a lake offer a natural slow pace. Guests hike, bike, or play volleyball, then cool off in the outdoor pool. The garden provides a peaceful backdrop for the playground, and the bar serves refreshing drinks after a day of activity.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

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

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Modimolle, Birdsong Cottages is in a rural area and on a lake. Koro Creek Golf Estate and Northland Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nylstroom Wildreservaat and Nylsvley Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and ecotours. Visit our Modimolle travel guide
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

Hotel by the lake
At Birdsong Cottages, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing, volleyball and hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Guests can also expect to find a bar and a conference centre.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, wedding services and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a reception hall
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished and have comforts, such as separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Kitchens with fridges and microwaves
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (20 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Birdsong Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking at Birdsong Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Birdsong Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Birdsong Cottages?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Birdsong Cottages located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Modimolle Mosque, Modi Mall and FH Odendaal Hospital. Sparrow Shopping Centre and Koro Creek Golf Estate are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

DALENE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely not a 4 star cottage
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marialese

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable pleasing and Reception was very pleasing and helpful the cottage was pleasing to enter
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dineo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was not comfortable it makes noise when you turn. There are rats in the apartment.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very good. The ONLY difficulty was cellphone signal. But overall very relaxing and friendly service. Special thanks to William
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish and vintage

The place is surrounded by mountain, its a combination of modern and vintage style
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
William was an excellent host! Enjoyed our stay! The only problem was the limited water supply.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Tapiwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 Good

Katlego

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must go to for peace and comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Ntombizodwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zoe's Birthday getaway

It was a great place to be in
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mokgadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Outdoor Experience

Had an amazing stay at Birdsong Cottages.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hardus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Interesting decor and super service

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

10/10 Excellent

Shouneez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PERFECT!

Wonderful stay! Such friendly staff, and lovely rooms
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice place

good place to stay
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 Excellent

Laila Snedevind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 Good

happy customer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway

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