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Situated in Cape Town in the Western Cape region, with Blouberg Beach nearby, Cozy Cottage +/- 500m from the beach features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 19 km from Robben Island Ferry, 21 km from V&A Waterfront and 25 km from Table Mountain. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from CTICC.

Everything was perfect. Lovely little annex with everything you could possibly need. Owners were brilliant and could not do enough. 10 minute walk to Blouberg beach Center was perfect. Thanks again Ria!

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9.2
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Villa del Mar - "Luxurious en-suite bedroom with lounge and stunning sea view balcony in Bantry Bay" has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Cape Town, 800 metres from Saunders Rock's Beach. With city views, this accommodation offers a patio. The rooms come with a balcony with views of the garden.

Everything - the view was absolutely stunning to wake up to, the bed was comfy and there was loads of space. We had fresh muffins baked most days and whilst there aren’t facilities to cook or clean that was never an issue. You’ve still got a kettle, toaster etc. There’s secure parking and you feel totally safe. We had an incredible time and the host was so lovely!

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9.3
Superb
147 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

Situated just 50 metres from the secluded Bakoven Beach, Blue Views Luxury Accommodation in Camps Bay offers modern, fully furnished self-catering accommodation.

Each property includes complimentary WiFi as well as a daily cleaning service between Monday and Saturday. Some of the services offered include laundry services and grocery shopping before arrival.

Loved the private pool, the peaceful summer nights and most comfortable beds .

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9
Superb
268 reviews
Price from
£314
per night

Purple House Accommodations offers seven self-catering units situated in De Waterkant district, just 2 km from Cape Town City Center. Four units are individual houses and the others are apartments within a three apartment building.

fantastic apartment, fantastic area, super helpful hosts

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9.6
Exceptional
237 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

Parker Cottage radiates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy breakfast on the veranda or in the dining room during winter. Original artworks are found throughout all public and private spaces, adding to the unique charm of the guest house.

Pamela (speaking French) & Tomas were so kind and helpful, we felt at home. The old house is so beautiful!Room 8 is outstanding, even having a fireplace and all necessary to light a fire against the cold winter days. Breakfast was delicious everyday. Location is quiet, safe & very practical with many restaurants and shopping areas around. They deserve 11/10!

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9.4
Superb
402 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Within 25 minutes’ walking distance of the city centre or less, De Waterkant Cottages include a range of 1 to 5-bedroom properties. All come with a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor area, and a living area with a satellite TV.

De Waterkant Cottages are furnished in both modern and traditional décor, and all provide a homely setting in the heart of the city.

Seamless check-in and check-out. The place was spacious and clean.

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9
Superb
146 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Sea Breeze Cottage is situated in Cape Town, 100 metres from Melkbosstrand Beach, 1 km from Little Bay Beach, and 2.5 km from Van Riebeeck Beach. The property is located 29 km from CTICC, 31 km from Robben Island Ferry and 32 km from V&A Waterfront. Parking on-site is available and the guest house also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

What a lovely stay! Irene was so welcoming and accommodating, ensuring that we had everything we could possibly need. The bedding and towels were of the highest quality and the flat had everything we could possibly need. A stones throw from the beach and all the restaurants, it’s the perfect find.

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9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

This holiday home is fitted with 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Amazing host, checked in to see if everything was good and made our stay great!

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£176
per night

Located 3.6 km from Robben Island Ferry and 4.8 km from V&A Waterfront in the centre of Cape Town, The Yellow House provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 6.5 km from Table Mountain, 12 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and 19 km from World of Birds. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.2 km from CTICC.

Everything! I wish we could have stayed longer. We will go back!

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£151
per night

Boasting garden views, Harbour Cottage Kalk Bay offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 1.1 km from Danger Beach. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kalk Bay Harbour Beach is 300 metres away.

The privacy , the warm locals and neighbors - beautiful intimate stay right by the beach was a perfect get away for a few days

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9
Superb
5 reviews

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  • Parker Cottage Guesthouse
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 402 reviews

    Close to Cape Towns attractions, this 4-star guest house at the foot of Table Mountain offers cosy and beautiful rooms, free WiFi, and excellent services.

    Extraordinary breakfast, lovely people, great location

  • Paradiso Guesthouse & Self-catering Cottage
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 62 reviews

    Paradiso Guesthouse & Self-catering Cottage is set in a tranquil garden with panoramic views of the distant Constantiaberg Mountains, Constantia Valley and it's wine farms.

    Everything was just perfect. Thank you so much. Sheryl

  • Villa del Mar - "Luxurious en-suite bedroom with lounge and stunning sea view balcony in Bantry Bay"
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 147 reviews

    Villa del Mar - "Luxurious en-suite bedroom with lounge and stunning sea view balcony in Bantry Bay" has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Cape Town, 800 metres from Saunders...

    The villa is beautifully decorated and has gorgeous views.

  • Blue Views Villas and Apartments
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 268 reviews

    Situated just 50 metres from the secluded Bakoven Beach, Blue Views Luxury Accommodation in Camps Bay offers modern, fully furnished self-catering accommodation.

    Beautiful views, lovely apartment, perfect location.

  • Purple House Accommodations
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 237 reviews

    Purple House Accommodations offers seven self-catering units situated in De Waterkant district, just 2 km from Cape Town City Center.

    great location, comfortable and everything you need

  • De Waterkant Cottages
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 146 reviews

    Offering stylish luxury accommodation in and around Cape Town's De Waterkant Village, these fully-serviced self-catering villas each have unique facilities.

    Clean, very central to all venues. Friendly welcome

  • The Sea Soul
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Boasting accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a balcony, The Sea Soul is set in Cape Town. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • The Dahlia
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Cape Town, The Dahlia offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

These cottages in Cape Town have options with FREE cancellation

  • Cozy Cottage +/- 500m from the beach
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 142 reviews

    Situated in Cape Town in the Western Cape region, with Blouberg Beach nearby, Cozy Cottage +/- 500m from the beach features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    .Friendly owners.. Facility had everything we needed

  • Sea Breeze Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Sea Breeze Cottage is situated in Cape Town, 100 metres from Melkbosstrand Beach, 1 km from Little Bay Beach, and 2.5 km from Van Riebeeck Beach.

  • The Yellow House
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Located 3.6 km from Robben Island Ferry and 4.8 km from V&A Waterfront in the centre of Cape Town, The Yellow House provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Harbour Cottage Kalk Bay
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Harbour Cottage Kalk Bay offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 1.1 km from Danger Beach. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a patio.

  • Into The Mystic
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Located within 8.4 km of Saxonsea Hall and 10 km of Kalbaskraal Railway Station in Cape Town, Into The Mystic offers accommodation with seating area.

    Don’t need to take anything- everything you need is there and more. Even board games

  • Phoenix Home
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Cape Town in the Western Cape region and CTICC reachable within 20 km, Phoenix Home offers accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, ski-to-door access and free private parking...

    Great place. Comfortable rooms, very nice bathrooms and kitchen. All round just great

  • 1 On Royal
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, 1 On Royal features accommodation with a patio, around 80 metres from Hout Bay Beach.

  • Birdsong Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Birdsong Cottage, a property with a garden, is set in Cape Town, 27 km from Robben Island Ferry, 29 km from V&A Waterfront, as well as 31 km from Stellenbosch University.

    The place has almost everything one could need for survival away from our usual place ... basically this is a home away from home

Travelling by car? These cottages in Cape Town offer free parking!

  • Magnolia Cottage
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Situated 12 km from CTICC, Magnolia Cottage features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Cape Finest - De Waterkant House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Situated 1.6 km from the centre of Cape Town, 2.6 km from Mouille Point Beach, Cape Finest - De Waterkant House features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, an infinity pool and a shared...

    Great location; superb property; neat and clean. Will definitely stay there again.

  • Seaside Sunrise
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews

    Situated in Cape Town and only 1 km from Shelly Beach, Seaside Sunrise features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    They provided fruot water and were very accessable!

  • Gorgeous, private cottage in prestigious Newlands.
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 37 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a pool with a view, mountain view and a balcony, Gorgeous, private cottage in prestigious Newlands. Is set in Cape Town.

    Ideal location Secure Lots of hot water Great coffee

  • Cottage 8 Virginia Avenue
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Located in the centre of Cape Town, Cottage 8 Virginia Avenue features an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Great location, clean, friendly staff and comfortable!

  • Oak Self Catering Cottage
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 47 reviews

    Located in Cape Town in the Western Cape region, Oak Self Catering Cottage features a patio. Providing a garden, the property is located within 13 km of CTICC.

    The rusks were a lovely touch. Tastefully decorated. Quiet and peaceful.

  • Two on Milner - OAK TREE COTTAGE - Stylish open-plan Guesthouse in Rondebosch
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews

    Offering a garden and pool view, Two on Milner - OAK TREE COTTAGE - Stylish open-plan Guesthouse in Rondebosch is situated in Cape Town, 9.2 km from CTICC and 11 km from Robben Island Ferry.

    Friendly hosts, great location, beautifully decorated.

  • Sunshine Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 82 reviews

    Set in Cape Town in the Western Cape region, Sunshine Cottage offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Liked everything about the place and loved the host

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  • Avg. price/night: £37.63
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 231 reviews
    It is my third time, and it has quietened a lot since my first stay many years ago with the removal of the downstairs bar. Right now it is a cozy and comfortable lodge with full of character.
    Trevor
    Solo traveller
  • 4.5
    Scored 4.5
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 2 reviews
    No breakfast -self catering. Just one observation - there were tea bags but one had to drink tea in demi-tasses with no handles......there was a marvellous coffee machine but no milk in the fridge for tea, which we enjoy of an afternoon. Apart from that, all very good. Oh yes, and the curtain rod ends were not fixed properly so my husband drew the curtain and it fell off. Nothing serious. I think the hand of man rather than woman....but a very charming one at that!
    Carol
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 502 reviews
    Charming and cosy apartment that has a serene garden. The unit was clean and it is evident that it is well-maintained. All the facilities needed are provided and it is so peaceful.
    Chelsea
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 171 reviews
    I loved the resort. It feels like a forest getaway in a little stone cottage. Its nice and close to Hout Bay.
    Kathrin
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews
    The cottage is beautiful and feels like a home away from home, with an exceptionally comfortable large. bed. The top garden was a wonderful spot for breakfast every morning in idyllic surroundings. The location in Constantia is beyond stunning. Always felt very safe at the cottage and would highly recommend.
    Richard
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.18
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 61 reviews
    The location was superb. The lodge was clean and spacious. It was away from the other lodgers and very cosy.There was pool facility that a had a beautiful view of Lion's Head. A few minutes from the Lagoon Beach, in walking distance of Centre Point . It was really a great choice I made.Tgank you to Wahlied and Roshana for their service. I could not stop speaking about it.I was very impressed. Thank you so much
    Angelene
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £58.54
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews
    Roy, the host, was incredibly friendly and helpful ( e.g. contacting me before arrival and informing me of unscheduled power cuts timeously, etc.). The accommodation and property, in old Cape Dutch-style flair, is charming and quirky, and set in a quiet suburb. The garden is beautiful and well-maintained. An oasis of calm. I particularly enjoyed being able to use the pool area after a busy day, and to park my car securely at night. I am sure the fireplace would be an added bonus if staying in winter.
    Anita
    Solo traveller
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 22 reviews
    The fact that we had a beautiful sea view made the stay wonderful. For walking purposes, the easy access to the promenade is fantastic. The underground parking facility is an amazing added bonus. All in all, Sandringham offers all that one needs at a self catering holiday cottage. Thank you
    Alan and Helen
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 90 reviews
    The views were epic, the long walks we took with my family, the area is a walking friendly area, we felt safe, the cottage was cozy. The cottage had everything we could possibly need for a self catering unit.
    Zoliswa
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews
    What a wonderful stay. Although it was a cold winters stay, the apartmrnt was cosy and had a fully working fireplace, heaters and heating air-cons. The summer sun also reached the private terrace and made for cozy coffee mornings. Enough space for the family and we loved the eclectic look. Everything was great from start to finish. We will be back for our next CT trip!
    Sarel
    Solo traveller

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