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)