Countryside Cottage in Palabana in Chongwe, Palabana, Chongwe: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
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Countryside Cottage is a delightful, hands-on farm stay that young children adore. The private pool and the chance to meet and learn about farm animals make it a memorable family escape, and the proximity to Lusaka is a major plus. Expect a warm, personal welcome and a peaceful rural setting.
What is Countryside Cottage in Palabana?
Countryside Cottage in Palabana is a farm stay on a working dairy farm just 27 km from Lusaka. The cottage has two bedrooms (one with a toddler bed), two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen and living area, and a private outdoor pool with breathtaking views. Guests can meet the farm’s cows, sheep, ducks and chickens, and the hosts offer fun lessons on milking and crop farming. The pool is open from August to April. It is a genuine, hands-on farm experience that is ideal for families with young children, and it is close enough to Lusaka for a weekend or midweek escape.
Working dairy farm; sustainable agriculture
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Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Excellent | Toddler bed and gentle animals. |
| 3–5 years | Excellent | Core age range for farm animals and pool. |
| 6–9 years | Very good | Milking lessons and crop farming. |
| 10–12 years | Good | Independent exploration. |
| 13+ years | Fair | Relaxed farm stay. |
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Key details
- Address
- Palabana, Chongwe, Lusaka Province, Zambia, Palabana, Chongwe
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Is the cottage suitable for young children?
Yes, there is a toddler bed and gentle farm animals.
Is the pool private?
Yes, guests have exclusive use of the cottage and pool.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Yes, toddler bed
- Minimum age
- 0
- Facilities
- Private pool
- farm animals
- BBQ
- Access and parking
- Paved and gravel
- Safety notes
Supervise children around animals and in pool
Tickets and costs
- Ages that pay the child rate
- All ages
- Toddler age band
- Yes
- Ticket notes
Rates on enquiry; confirm current family rates and child policy with the property.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Private pool, farm animals, milking lessons, BBQ area
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- In Palabana, Chongwe, 27 km from Lusaka; signed
- Prices last checked
- Facilities and family suitability cross-checked with Airbnb, October 2026
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Dry season
- Busiest times
- Weekends
- How to get there
In Palabana, Chongwe, 27 km from Lusaka; signed
- By car
- Yes, free parking
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Bolt or Uber
- Public transport
Not practical
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Countryside Cottage in Palabana suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 0. Supervise children around animals and in pool
- Is Countryside Cottage in Palabana accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Paved and gravel.
- What is the best time to visit Countryside Cottage in Palabana?
- Dry season. It is busiest Weekends.
- How do you get to Countryside Cottage in Palabana?
- Yes, free parking. Ride-hailing: Bolt or Uber. Public transport: Not practical In Palabana, Chongwe, 27 km from Lusaka; signed
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