• Entire home
  • 3444 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Cockleshells Beach Cottage is located in Cape Town. This holiday home has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Hout Bay Beach. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 5 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 5 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this holiday home offers ample opportunities to relax. Sandy Bay Naturist Beach is 2.7 km from the holiday home, while World of Birds is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 33 km from Cockleshells Beach Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
High score for Cape Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    Israel Israel
    Great hospitality by kieth Very clean place In good condition Great house with great views of the bay Rooms and shower are new
  • Lunga
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I've always been a fan of Hout Bay, so to be able to stay in the area was great. The cottage was more than what I expected when booking. Stunning views, refreshing decor, and very spacious. I highly recommend it to anyone. I happily stay there...
  • Renirie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Keith & Kamilla where so insanely kind! They made our stay very pleasant. We where here for 3 weeks and had the time of our lives. They helped is with laundry and giving us fresh towels every week. The location is absolutely perfect and the view...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

8.3
8.3
Host review score
Host review score

The property consists of a Private Beach Holiday House with spectacular sea views. It offers light and airy accommodation on two floors with a swimming pool and barbecue area and garden with awesome sea views. The home has good security and Parking on the premises. With a tasteful relaxed beach cottage feel, great location and breathtaking views, it is the perfect Cape Town retreat. The Property has an open plan Living Area with, kitchen, dining and TV lounge area. All with stunning sea views and large glass opening doors for el fresco South African living.
Languages spoken: English,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cockleshells Beach Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Activities
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Polish

    House rules

    Cockleshells Beach Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of ZAR 2501 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 106. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 12:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Cockleshells Beach Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 12:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 2,501 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Cockleshells Beach Cottage

    • Check-in at Cockleshells Beach Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cockleshells Beach Cottage on this page.

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cockleshells Beach Cottage on this page.

    • Cockleshells Beach Cottage is 8.7 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Cockleshells Beach Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Cockleshells Beach Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Cockleshells Beach Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Beach
      • Swimming Pool

    • The prices at Cockleshells Beach Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Cockleshells Beach Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cockleshells Beach Cottage on this page.