Lindisfarne B&B, Hillcrest, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

After our last magical trip inland 
(http://ontheroadagainwithsandyfeet.blogspot.co.za/2017/01/rooms-with-view-waterfall-durban.html) we were very disappointed with our overnight stay at Tyne Cottage. This B&B is located right opposite a school and has neighbours on either side. 

The two bedroom, one bathroom unit looks straight onto the main house and parking area and affords no privacy at all. 
(The other self catering unit also looks onto the main house's kitchen). 

The outdoor furniture was extremely uncomfortable and not conducive to relaxation at all. After waiting 40 minutes for a reply from the care-taker, we borrowed two plastic chairs from the main house and sat at the back of the unit for some privacy.

The kitchen was very small which was not a problem but it and had far too many cupboards with doors that were a 'head-banging' accident waiting to happen!

Kitchen

After our many trips being spoiled with queen and king sized beds, it was a bit of an adjustment to have to share a double. The bedding however was good quality cotton and the bed was comfortable. 

Main bedroom with bed and couches. Selected DSTV channels only 

Possibly the best feature was the nice sized shower with a massive head and good water pressure, it also heated up very quickly.

The awesome shower

We had hoped for a lovely romantic getaway to celebrate our anniversary but sadly this was the first place where we actually checked out well before the check out time. 

Great features:

* The garden was beautiful with lots of trees

* Nice shower

* Really nice feather pillows

Not so great features:

* No privacy

* Uncomfortable furniture 

* Needed a good airing before we arrived (we were told by the owner that they don't do that because of monkeys)

Price:

We felt it was over-priced for what you get (more than R500 per person), the unit is very basic and nothing to write home about. Apparently the owner does lower the price for just 2 people (the unit sleeps 4) so we would recommend you negotiate and bear in mind that breakfast is an additional cost and not included in the quoted price.

Recommended for:

* People who are going to be out most of the day and only need a place to cook and sleep.

The host/s:

Friendly enough on email, we did not get to meet in person as they were away that weekend. She was not impressed at our suggestion to plant some trees / put a hedge between the cottage and the main house. 

For more information and bookings:

www.lindisfarnebnb.co.za