If you are looking for Umhlanga Accommodation, Crooked Tree cottage is a lovely 3 Star Bed and Breakfast/Self Catering accommodation establishment set in the heart of Umhlanga Durban, Kwazulu Natal, one of the premier holiday accommodation/tourist hot spots in South Africa! It is literally a stones throw away from Umhlanga Village with its sandy golden beaches. Gateway Theatre of shopping is a 2 min drive away and Durban CBD and ICC are about 15 minutes drive. Umhlanga New Town Centre and the La Lucia Ridge office park are on our doorstep. It is close to both the M4N2 highways making access to Durban and the rest of KZN extremely efficient. This makes it an ideal accommodation venue for both Holidaymakers and Business people alike. and the

The accommodation consists of a 3-roomed cottage and 3 Studio suites, all of which are let as B&B accommodation most of the year. They are both, however, ideally suited for those of you who prefer to holiday on a self-catering basis. The cottage can accommodate 6-7 guests and the studio units can accommodate 2 sharing with Room 4 accommodating up to 2 adults and 2 small children

The Cottage

The cottage tastefully decorated and has a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious dining and lounge area opening onto a sea-facing balcony. There is a deck area with seating at the entrance to the cottage with barbecue facilities available on request.

* Room 1: King size/ twin bed, en suite shower, sea facing.
* Room 2: Double bed, en suite shower, sea facing.
* Room 3: Double bed, en suite shower over bath, private entrance.

Room facilities:

* Air conditioner
* Tea/coffee stations
* Hairdryers
* TV
* DSTV
* DVD Player
* Wireless Internet access

Room 4, 5, 6

The elegantly decorated STUDIO suites are separate from the cottage and each has its own entrance. They have well-equipped kitchens and en suites. Each suite is furnished with a king size bed that can be split to 2 singles. There are various other pieces of furniture for your comfort. All units open onto a balcony with views over the swimming pool and out to sea.

Facilities:

* Air conditioner
* Tea/coffee station
* Hairdryers
* TV
* DSTV
* DVD Player
* Wireless Internet access
* Fridge
* Microwave
* 2-plate stove
* Barbecue available on request

Breakfasts:
For those of you who book on a bed and breakfast basis, Full English or Continental breakfasts are on offer. The food has been sourced from the best suppliers to ensure only the best quality of breakfasts. Fruit salads or platters are served with all breakfasts. Wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee every morning

There are plenty of activities to choose from staring with the Blue Flag beaches a mere 10-minute walk from Crooked Tree Cottage.

Gateway Theatre of Shopping: A centre with a 60%: 40% ratio of shopping to Entertainment facilities, with shopping the main activity. The centre boasts many label brand stores as well as chain store shopping. There are 17 cinemas, 5 art neavou cinemas and an Imax. There is also a go cart track, 27-metre rock climbing wall, wave house, 10 pin bowling alley and a science centre for the kids. All of this, and a seriously long list of restaurants to choose from.

Ushaka Marine World:A fantastic theme park with both a water world and an amazing aquarium, which is ranked as one of the top 5 aquariums in the world. Swim with the manta rays or cage dive with the sharks. Dolphin, seal and penguin shows are performed throughout the day.

Golf: There are several top class golfing estates close by, Beachway, Mt Edgecombe, Zimbali and Princes Grant, to name but a few.

Casinos: Sibaya casino and Suncoast casino are a short drive or those of you who fancy trying their luck at gambling.

Other activities include:

Shark net tours
Helicopter tours
A1 Grand Prix
Midlands Meander
Micro lighting
Bat centre
Museums
Fishing
Diving
Restaurants
Botanic gardens
Hiking
Surfing
Kite boarding
Dolphin viewing
Paragliding
Battlefield tours
Victoria market
Zulu Cultural Villages
Harbour and ocean cruises
Safaris
Snorkeling
Theatres
ICC
Umgeni River bird park
Cycling
Quad biking
Horse riding