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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Houtkapperspoort Mountain Cottages in Cape Town offers a holiday home with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a tennis court, and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, private bathroom, and a dining area. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, balcony, streaming services, washing machine, and tiled floors. Convenient Location: Located 25 km from Cape Town International Airport, the cottages are near attractions such as World of Birds (4.7 km), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (6 km), and Table Mountain (23 km). Hiking trails surround the area. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the garden, convenient location, and suitability for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Corinne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The terrain is absolutely stunning, with the view on the mountains and springboks roaming the gardens. The cottage itself was nice. It was comfortable. Staff was absolutely lovely and helpfull, always a big smile. You can reach down town Cape Town...
  • Stewart
    Austria Austria
    Great cottage with a view Sunset and Springbok in the garden.
  • Adnan
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Peaceful, comfortable stay and good support from all staff.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely comfortable cottages on the side of the mountain with springbok grazing around the grounds. felt safe walking around the grounds / estate. easy to reach, by car, different areas around Cape Town. shopping and restaurants close by.
  • Alma
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean & comfortable. Very quiet. Beautiful scenery.
  • Leila
    South Africa South Africa
    Very cosy and clean with everything you’ll need. Cute springboks in the morning on the front grass.
  • Talia
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful setting between the mountains and very central
  • Charles
    Mauritius Mauritius
    The cottages were great and we had a great time. Our baby loved the springboks and place was very charming!
  • Cécile
    Mauritius Mauritius
    We stayed there for the 2nd time so that means we love this place. 😁 The cottages are perfect (we stayed in Oregon) and place is quiet and lovely. We will come back.
  • Jozef
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The setting, the fact that each family had their own cottage, the Springbooks wondering throughout the property was very special for the overseas guests

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.

Managed by Stayscape

Company review score: 9.2Based on 245 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Stayscape are owner operated, a husband and wife team, and deliver a personalised guest experience. We manage multiple units across the Houtkapperspoort estate, working closely with both owners and guests to deliver an unmatched relaxing stay.

Property information

Houtkapperspoort Mountain Estate offers international class self-catering, mountain cottages. We are world renown for our stunning location on the slopes of Table Mountain overlooking the Hout Bay Valley, the cottages are positioned in a hidden glen beneath the cooling shade of indigenous trees. If tranquillity is your goal, if you are seeking a relaxing stay with fresh, invigorating mountain air, endless forest paths that wind through indigenous fynbos and that delivers unsurpassed exclusivity, you can breathe easily here… Each of our Mountain Cottages are unique and are superbly appointed self-catering units. Houtkapperspoort Mountain Cottages offers a variety of cottages for our guests to choose from, depending on your requirements and needs. We have a choice of One, Two- and Three-Bedroom cottages each with various number of beds. Smaller units will have a single bathroom, although most have two bathrooms. All of our cottages are fully equipped, to a very high standard, including TV’s with DSTV, air-conditioning (in most), underfloor heating, wood-burning fireplaces, ensuite bathrooms, luxurious linens and bedding and every unit has its own outdoor seating area with BBQ.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

House rules

Houtkapperspoort Mountain Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 400 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Houtkapperspoort Mountain Cottages 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 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.