Rental basis: Entire house or apartment
Number of bedrooms: 2; Number of other rooms with beds: 0
Number of bathrooms: 1
Our Cottage Cabernet is situated in the upmarket leafy suburb of Constantia. Close to the Constantia wine routes, premier golf courses, the Constantia Village Shopping Center, beaches, Kirstenbosch Gardens, and nature reserves. This self-catering accommodation is an ideal base from which to explore the Cape. Take a day trip to the world-renowned Stellenbosch and Paarl, with their fine restaurants and wine routes, or try the historical Tulbagh, famous for its Cape Dutch architecture.
You will love this charming double-storey cottage!
And... you will enjoy the full power backup system, which lets you forget any power cut-offs or planned load-sheddings in our area!
Ground Floor:
Open-plan lounge and dining room with a 4-seater dining table and sofa with a daybed. The lounge, TV room, and dining room open onto the big veranda with a terrace and garden. A fully fitted kitchen open-plan to the living area, with a big fridge/freezer combo, stove, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, and filtered drinking water. Separate guest toilet downstairs. A strong aircon system is in place!
Second Floor:
The main bedroom contains a king-size bed with a built-in cupboard, bedside tables with sidelights, an aircon system, a hairdryer, an Internet TV, and double window doors that open onto the garden. The second bedroom contains a queen-size bed, bedside tables with sidelights, and a built-in cupboard.
Both bedrooms are en-suite with a stylish bathroom with a nice deep corner bath, a big shower cabin, a basin/cabinet, a corner toilet, and soft fluffy towels.
Communication and Indoor Entertainment:
High-speed fibre-optic Internet Access (500-250Mbps) at no extra charge.
50" Smart TV with an Internet connection, including prepaid Netflix South Africa.
Outdoor Entertainment:
Perfect for entertaining. This holiday home has its garden, lawn, and a very big terrace with sun loungers, a 6-seater table, grill/braai facilities, and access to the beautiful solar-heated swimming pool shared with four other parties at Constantia Cottages.
Parking:
Our guests can rest assured with garage parking that has direct access to the garden and the cottage.
Alarm System inside and outside – connected to A D T Armed Response.
Internal intercom system with a camera outside at the gate and video screen inside the cottage. Camera surveillance system all around the property.
Special Services we offer:
- Rental Car -
We have been in a close business relationship with an agency in Cape Town since 2008, which offers very reasonable rental rates for their own fleet and the fleet of international rental car companies, cars in very good condition and excellent service in English and German.
- Trips and Tours -
With or without a driver, tours to the beautiful Winelands with wine tastings. And great experiences for discounted rates, like whale watching and shark diving, guided walks around Table Mountain, private boat trips in the beautiful False Bay, and breathtaking helicopter flights.
We also recommend and book for you the relevant restaurant according to your taste.
Just let us know; we are glad to help!
- Wellness -
Martin, our excellent masseur, comes to your room by appointment and gives you an enjoyable relaxation (at no extra charge).
Location / Vicinity:
We are situated in beautiful countryside and all of the trappings of contemporary living. Constantia has an excellent infrastructure with all amenities. Imagine leafy tree-lined avenues, flourishing vineyards, and elegant private residences. Short drives to either the False Bay coastline with its charming historical suburbs or to the white-sanded beaches of Hout Bay and Llandudno. Constantia is an ideal place for a serene and relaxed holiday in Cape Town.
Our wider area is called Constantia Valley, the jewel of the Cape, steeped in history and breathtaking scenery. It is the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa. World-class wines are being produced in this lovely green area and are acclaimed for their escalating quality. Visitors can taste the fine wines and experience a unique journey through each of the 8 open-for-public farms, which also hold top-class Restaurants, namely e.g. Chef’s Warehouse at Beau Constantia and the Restaurant at Constantia Glen. The farms are all within a few minutes' drive of each other. With two top-class golf courses within the valley and two others in the vicinity, Constantia is well known as one of the golfing paradises of the world. It includes the Constantia craft market, local horse-riding and mountain-biking trails, and the up-market Constantia Village Shopping Center, which offers a wonderful variety of boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants.
Also within a short distance of Constantia is the world-famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (5km), where one can spend hours wandering through the splendour of countless different botanical displays, such as the Fragrance Garden, the Dell, the Cycad Amphitheatre. Alternatively, there are summer picnics on the rolling green lawns, gazing at the breathtaking mountain backdrop, and listening to the music of one of the Sunday concerts at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. These sunset concerts are a fine way to spend some of your holidays in Cape Town.
Wider Area:
Your holiday destination is close to Constantia Village Shopping Center (2km), Steenberg Golf Course and others (8-10km), Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Cecilia Forest/table Mountain Contour Path (8km), Sports Science Institute & Virgin Active Gym (2km), Newlands Rugby & Cricket Grounds (8km), Constantia Valley Wine Route (2km), Famous Cape Wine Routes (45km), Victoria & Alberts Waterfront, Parliament, Companies Garden, Table Mountain Cable Way and Cape Malay Quarter (ca. 25km), Muizenberg Beach (15km), Kalk Bay (18km) and Simons Town (25km).
Directions:
Coming from the Cape Town International Airport, take Highway N2 to Cape Town. At "Groote Schuur" (big hospital on the right), leave N2 to the left at the sign “m3 to Muizenberg”. Follow M3 and pass exits Rondebosch, Kirstenbosch, Claremont, Bishopscourt, and "Constantia Main Road" until turnoff no. 15, Kendal Road. Turn left on Kendal Road into the Morningstar/the Vines/Constantiaberg area and turn left again (next) into Walloon Road. After 300 meters, stop at the big white gate (yellow walls) on the right side, no. 14, and ring the bell “office”.
Getting around:
The best way to see the sights is to use a rental car. Alternatively, Uber taxis are always available in the area. Standard taxies can be organized by us (arranged pick-up times). Major railway stations are in Plumstead and Wynberg. Local bus lines or black taxis are not recommended.
Grading and Awards:
Tourism Grading Council of South Africa:
“Constantia Cottages” is graded as a 4-star Accommodation
A A Quality Assured Accommodation Programme:
“Constantia Cottages” has been endorsed as Superior in the category Self-catering Apartments and Highly Recommended in the category Self-catering Cottages/chalets.
Tripadvisor:
“Constantia Cottages” got Tripadvisor's “Certificate of Excellence” for some years. This celebrates businesses that have consistently achieved glowing traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past years.
