10/10 Excellent
Frank
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hideaway at Somerset west
Frank
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Beautiful private cottage with incredible mountain views and great location
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cape Town, WC
- Lourensford Wine Estate14 min walk
- Erinvale Golf Club5 min drive
- Vergelegen Wine Estate7 min drive
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful private cottage with incredible mountain views and great location
Alfie's Cottage is a home away from home. It is fully equipped with a full oven, fridge/ freezer and washing machine so that you can get settled and cook your own meals whilst also enjoying the wonderful restaurants, wine farms and golf courses on offer close by. There are mountain views out of the cottage windows of the magnificent Hottentots Holland nature reserve and we are very near to the Erinvale golf course and the Lourensford, Vergelegen and Morgenster wine farms. Alfie's Cottage borders the nature reserve and we are based on a road loved by walkers and mountain bikers for its incredible views of the mountains and reservoir. The cottage has barbeque facilities and a private patio to enjoy sundowners after a day out.
Property manager
Jen and Charles Niehaus
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cape Town
Located in Somerset West, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lourensford Wine Estate and Morgenster Wine Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Rock Adventure Park and Cape Town Film Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Markötter Sports Complex, or consider a night out at Blue Creek Weddings and Functions. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cape Town, WC
What's nearby
- Lourensford Wine Estate - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Morgenster Wine Farm - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Erinvale Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Cheetah Outreach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
- Vergelegen Wine Estate - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Merkava Coffee Roastery - 3 min drive
- Sanook - 3 min drive
- Bootlegger Coffee Company - 3 min drive
- Roman's Pizza - 3 min drive
- Proof Bar - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Katja E.
7 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Katja E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adrian O.
14 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmantes Cottage an idealer Lage
Adrian O.
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
27 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Irish Golfers
Michael M.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Doreen E.
14 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolute treasure Jen and Charles were perfect host very friendly and happy to help in anyw
Doreen E.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kari M., Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
9 May 2019
Somerset West
Kari M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sue R., Dübendorf - Zürich - Schweiz
25 Feb 2019
Schönes und gemütliches Daheim, toller Ausgangspunkt, engagierte Betreuung
Sue R.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ralf S.
6 Feb 2019
Schöne, ruhige und zentrale Unterkunft, sehr geräumig und gut ausgestattet.
Ralf S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
About the host
Hosted by Jen and Charles Niehaus
We are a family of four with a teenage daughter and son in primary school. We are passionate about travelling and enjoying the amazing lifestyle our country has to offer. Abby our cocker spaniel is very much part of the family and loves to welcome our guests. Our housekeeper and gardener have been with us for over 10 years and love meeting our guests from all over the world.
Why they chose this property
Alfie's Cottage is a very special place because of its unique location. We are situated right on the border of the Helderberg Nature Reserve with no properties in front of us so we are able to look right out at the stunning mountains which are forever changing colour. Our house has only been owned by one other family who built the property and Alfie the donkey, used to be housed in the paddock that still stands around the cottage.
What makes this property unique
The benefit to Alfie's is that it is in a very quiet and scenic location very close to the well known wine farms of the area but is equally close to the shops, markets, restaurants and beach thereby allowing visitors the luxury of convenience without sacrificing views or the countryside. We also have an excellent security company who patrol 24 hours on our road and park outside our gate when not patrolling for peace of mind.
Languages:
English
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