Graded 4 stars by the Tourism Grading Council
and consistently listed on tripadvisor.com (by impartial guest
reports) as amongst the top 5 best places to stay in Cape Town.
Here is a Boutique Hotel with a difference: three historic
terrace houses linked together creating an impressive twelve
bedroom city villa with exceptionally generous proportions,
ideal for visitors who want a gently pampered environment near
to the main attractions of the ‘Mother City’. The Villa is
situated half way between the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and
Table Mountain Cableway in a quiet residential quarter with a
lovely ‘village’ feel within a short stroll of the centre of
Cape Town and a large number of its best restaurants.
These elegant double-story Victorian terraced houses have
the hallmark architectural characteristics of an era when
space was no obstacle. The rooms are spacious, the ceilings
high and the original walls reassuringly thick and solid.
Dating back to the late 1800’s the new building has been
refurbished and decorated in a sophisticated contemporary
African style.
The air of calmness which is immediately
noticeable in the house is achieved by skilful use of play of
light, sensitive use of colour, subtle texture and pattern play
which is uniformly applied throughout the house.
Guests are given an orientation to the secrets of our city after
which we offer you the freedom of this spacious Victorian
townhouse just as you yourself would to visitors in your own
home. A thoughtful and well-planned written guide to life in the
city, its tourist attractions, restaurants and other places of
interest on the Peninsula, will help you to settle in.
Should you need more advice or help, staff are at hand to offer
assistance.
Three categories of room are offered (all rooms have aircon):
Standard Room; Classic Room and Superior
Room.
At the heart of the house, as you may expect, lies an
enormous and welcoming kitchen. Breakfasts are served either
in a spacious dining room or, weather permitting al fresco,
in our marvelous courtyard beside the pool. Friendly
housekeeping staff, Tandi, Tselane, Anne and Portia are on
duty to prepare a hearty, cooked breakfast (included in the
rate).
Facilities at the Villa include: a
library where free internet access is available (the house is
also equipped for wireless internet 'hotspots'), a plunge pool
surrounded by cushioned loungers in summer. Do not be surprised
to find yourself surrounded by glowing, wall hung, hurricane
lanterns on a balmy African summers eve.
All rooms are equipped with en suite bathrooms (some with shower
and bath and twin basins); heating in winter; television (with
MNet); electronic wall safes; telephone with private line; hair
dryers; beds are dressed in luxurious white cotton percale
linen; Standard rooms have fans and ‘Classic’ and Superior rooms
have air-conditioning.
There is a large and comfortable lounge in which to relax,
perhaps with a complimentary glass of sherry or port. Coffee or
one of a selection of teas freely available. Other beverages are
on offer from an honesty bar or you are welcome to bring your
own drinks and keep them in a guest fridge. Most guests find
that the new Villa has the feel of an intimate boutique hotel
because of its sophisticated décor and generous facilities. It
is, however, intended to be simply a warm and welcoming
guesthouse. We hope that the unique layout with its three
interlinked houses will help you to feel as though you are a
guest in a home rather than in a hotel. It is an ideal place for
the traveler of independent spirit who appreciates personal
freedom, new-found friends and a haven to return home to after
exploring this 'fairest cape in all the world'.
(Including
full breakfast and all taxes)
1
September 2006 - 30 April 2007
From R445 pp sharing
(Single on request)
1 May 2007
- 31 August 2007
From R400 pp sharing
(Single on request)
1
September 2007 - 30 April 2008
From R490 pp sharing
(Single on request)
