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Guesthouse in Claremont

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews

Aboyne Cottage—Peaceful Oasis in Quiet Cul-De-Sac

Pluck lemons from the tree and pick herbs from the planters for use in a tasty dish to enjoy in the cool and shaded courtyard. The bright and airy cottage interior has high vaulted ceilings, together with a selection of books and magazines to read to enjoy in the bed made up with 400TC luxury linen. Battery backed up Wi-Fi and additional lights for surviving load shedding. No smoking allowed on property. Guests have own cottage with a private, shady courtyard. Herbs in planters in courtyard and dart board are available for guests to use as well as lemons on own lemon tree. We're an international family consisting of a South African, a New Zealander and a Norwegian. One of us will always be available on our phones and we're happy to chat and share a G&T on our porch if our guests are up for it! This guesthouse is in a quiet neighbourhood, about 15 minutes by car from town and near to vibrant Harfield. Closer still, the village offers a farm stall, butchery, and supermarket within a short walk, plus coffee shops and lots of restaurants. We always recommend uber for short term stays in Cape Town but there is an off-street sheltered parking available if needs be. 10 minute walk to Kenilworth train station and 2 minute walk from Main Road with frequent taxi buses in both directions. Servicing of cottage and laundry can be done on request. Continental breakfast can be provided on request.

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Guesthouse in Bishopscourt

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Relax, Unwind, Recharge in a Stunning, Secluded, Quiet Guesthouse in Bishops Court, Cape Town

This cottage oozes charm and character. It has an open plan feel although a beautiful mahogany screen divides the bedroom suite from the living area. Rose Cottage is a stand alone cottage on an acre property. Guests have access to the exquisitely maintained garden and the private and secluded swimming pool and pool house. There is parking available for one vehicle on the property. The main house is occupied by the owners and two dogs and a cat. There is a full time housekeeper and gardener on the premises.Rose Cottage is only serviced from Monday to Friday for between 11am and 12pm and not on the weekends and public holidays. The cottage is situated in the upmarket, leafy suburb of Bishops Court. Clifton, Kalk Bay, Simons Town, Cape Point, Constantia valley wine farms, Kirstenbosch Gardens and Table Mountain are all on our doorstep as are major shopping malls/restaurants. Bishops court is not close to public transport and guest either hire a car or make use of the ubiquitous Uber taxis. The property is fully alarmed with access to armed response.

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Guesthouse in Pinelands

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

1Forest | Lovely accomm (with Solar &filter water)

We have recently added Solar Power to the establishment, going green and having almost no reliance on Eskom :-) We also have 5 stage filtered water supply. Lovely room (3 other similar rooms) with en-suite bathrooms, and large comfortable beds. Quiet and central neighbourhood, not far from the bustle of downtown Cape Town, and many of the fantastic Cape Town sights. *10 mins from CT Airport ($6 Uber) *12 mins from Kirstenbosch *15 mins from Cape Town V&A TV including Netflix & Disney plus.

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Guesthouse in Thornton

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews

Burnett Lodge - a home away from home

Fully self-catering guest lodge adjacent to family home in Thornton, a quiet residential suburb. Downstairs is a comfortable main bedroom, spacious lounge and open plan kitchen. Upstairs, the large loft has 3 beds, easy chairs and coffee table. A spacious lodge ideal for a family - parents and children. DSTV Easy View, Wi-Fi, secure off-street parking. Easy access to highways, close proximity to Cape Town International Airport. Amenities are ideal for a longer stay. Longer bookings preferred.

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Guesthouse in Newlands

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Rose Garden Cottage - Newlands, Cape Town

This is the perfect long-term retreat in a serene, tree-lined neighborhood with a large discount for month-long stays. Weekly cleaning is included of our fully equipped cottage, near Cape Town’s top attractions. Walk to coffee shops, restaurants, and stores. Explore Newlands Forest Trail or unwind in Kirstenbosch Gardens. Just 15 minutes from the Waterfront. Uninterrupted Wi-Fi. Close to Constantia vineyards, Kingsbury Hospital, UCT, and Newlands Stadiums. Smoking allowed outside. We have pets.

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Guesthouse in Noordhoek

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews

Sea Holly Cottage in Noordhoek

Sea Holly cottage is located 2 minutes walk from the 6km long, white sands of Noordhoek beach on the Cape Peninsula, and within 2km of a range of acclaimed pubs and restaurants. Cape Town city centre, with its renowned V&A Waterfront, shops, theatres and Table Mountain cableway is a mere 45 minute drive away, while the multiple attractions of the southern peninsula such as Boulders Beach penguins, historic Simon's Town and the Cape Point National Park all lie within a scenic one hour drive.

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Guesthouse in Rondebosch - Rosebank

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Quiet Cape Town cottage: kitchen, wifi, solarpower

Welcome to our cosy, private cottage / apartment. Avoid (most) loadshedding (solar backup). Good wifi. Near university, hospitals, Newlands cricket, green space, airport, restaurants, shops, ATMs, transport (Ubers, no MyCiti yet). Convenient access: city centre, tourist attractions (beaches, Table Mountain, golf courses, Kirstenbosch). All yours: lounge, kitchen, work and eating area; TV with Netflix; large bedroom, en suite shower. No garden access. We welcome guests from all backgrounds.

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Guesthouse in Camps Bay

5 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews

Camps Bay studio apartment with magnificent views.

Wake up to birdsong and the sound of the ocean. An architectural award winning property, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac at the foot of Table Mountain, bordering the Table Mountain Nature reserve, with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean, this gorgeous little apartment is a piece of paradise. 10 minutes drive from the city centre and a 5 minute drive to the beach, it’s ideally positioned to explore Cape Town’s main attractions. Perfect for nature lovers, hikers and beachcombers.

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Guesthouse in Constantia

5 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

The Little Guinea Fowl Cottage in Upper Constantia

We have an inverter that covers the security system and cameras + the WIFI, TV, stove and oven and all the lights and most of the plugs during load shedding. The little Guinea fowl Cottage is part of a high security villa located in the select Upper Constantia area. Set at the foot of the densely forested eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the property is half surrounded by the Green Belt, opposite to Cecelia Forest and less than 2km away from the world famous Kirstenbosch Garden.

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Guesthouse in Constantia

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Explore Constantia Wineries from the Coach House

Add a log to the wood stove and curl up on a comfy couch to stay warm and snug on chilly nights. In the morning explore stunning hiking trails, golf courses, wineries, restaurants and all that vibrant Constantia has to offer. We offer guests considerable relief from the effects of scheduled power blackouts (load shedding). Our solar PV panels charge backup batteries which provide emergency power for lighting, WiFi, TV and electronics during blackouts.

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Guesthouse in Constantia

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Comfortable cottage set in an Indigenous garden.

Comfortable cottage, which has been revamped recently. It is set in a beautiful indigenous garden. The cottage has all you need, well equipped kitchen, bathroom, sitting area and a patio that opens up onto the garden and pool which you are welcome to use. This is a perfect space if you are on business or on holiday. We have two friendly Labradors, a Ridgeback and chickens. we are close to shopping centre's, the vineyards and greenbelt.

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Guesthouse in Hout Bay

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 429 reviews

Blackwood Studio

A modern and beautifully decorated house, nestled in Hout Bay, with magnificent views of the mountain. This is a great place for singles or a couple. There is a queen bed that sleeps up to 2. Power outages are being experienced by SA but we have tried to minimalise the effect for our guests - the oven/stove is gas, the hot water is gas, the internet is solar driven and we have 2 battery lights for guests use.