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Soulful Newlands Retreat

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  • Entire place
  • 5 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 4 beds
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  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Parking

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About the Place

Welcome to our curated, charming Newlands Cottage, where a vibrant tapestry of colours and textures awaken your senses. 24/7 electricity. Delightful garden, modern amenities, bespoke furniture, luxurious comfort. Secure garage parking, dappled patio, sunny garden, plunge pool and barbecue. Open-plan entertainment area. Luxurious linen and spacious bathrooms. Walking distance to sought-after Newlands Village, Forest, Forester's Arms & popular restaurants. Hike and bike from your doorstep.
In this cosy, well-curated garden sanctuary, lies a harmonious symphony of colours, where one can find peace and tranquility.
Fully equipped kitchen you will want to cook in. Large dining table and a separate lounge overlooking the garden, with its lovely patio and small plunge pool. Perfect spot for international visitors to explore Cape Town and for school scouting, University and business visits. Couldn't be closer for Two Oceans Marathon, Newlands Cricket Stadium, The Epic Mountain Bike start and Claremont CBD! Large en-suite master bedroom looks out onto the garden. The second and third bedroom share a bathroom. Extra guest toilet. A friendly cat lives on the property, fed by the neighbour living in the annex.
Guests have exclusive use of main house, garden and pool. A tenant lives in a separate gated-off annex on the property.
Parking for one car in secure garage. Plenty of additional off-street parking available on the driveway.
There is a tenant living in a separate fenced off annex on the property.
Satelite (DSTV) TV AND FAST UNCAPPED WIFI.
Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, gas stove , electric oven, microwave, wash machine, fridge and freezer.
Secluded, shaded outdoor dining area and comfortable patio to chill on. with wood burning BBQ.
This highly sought-after premium Cape neighbourhood is in high demand from locals and internationals alike. Leafy, green and quiet, yet close to all Cape Town has to offer. A great place to relax, away from the madding summer crowds, perfect for all business trips and sport tours as well as a place to investigate schools and university options for the family. Local living at its best! Great stop over for mountain bikers, Two Oceans marathon runners, nature lovers, shoppers, foodies and wine lovers. Easy access to the University of Cape Town, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Claremont Business District, Constantia Winelands and Newlands Cricket Stadium. You'll also find a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes within walking distance, making it convenient to explore the local culture and cuisine.
About Newlands Forest:
Newlands Forest is well loved by locals. This green, peaceful space in Cape Town is all that remains of former dense, indigenous forest covering much of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Back then the forest served as part of the migratory path of the Khoisan people. Today it’s where people meet to walk their dogs, stroll or trail run the myriad paths on the mountainside.
From its majestic Josephine Mill Museum and Brewery Tours that take you back in time, to its trendy Dean Street corridor, Newlands will satisfy anyone from hipsters to history buffs.
Although it’s tucked away in a quiet pocket between Rondebosch and Claremont, the largely-residential suburb of Newlands in Cape Town, is hardly sleepy. Newlands is famous for many things besides its quaint Victorian cottages and winding back lanes: renowned sports stadia, landmark hotels, excellent restaurants, superlative schools such as SACS and Westerford, gourmet food shops, significant national monuments, a design centre, and a natural spring.
Here are some of the not-to-be-missed aspects of Newlands:
The Montebello Design Centre on Newlands Avenue is another must-visit destination for lovers of creativity. This collection of painters’ studios, potter’s workshops and craft shops – huddled together in a fine example of period architecture - is a beacon for devotees of art, craft and design. The charming Gardener’s Cottage restaurant hunkers down below giant trees and overlooks a verdant nursery that spreads out around a historic Greenhouse.
The Cricket Stadium:
As for sport, why watch on the big screen when you can see your team play live at Newlands Cricket Stadium? The PPC Newlands Cricket Stadium is said to have the loveliest batting pitch in the world, thanks to the majestic backdrop of Newlands Ravine and Kirstenbosch.
The Newlands Brewery:
One of the oldest commercial beer breweries in South Africa. Take a tour through all things malt and hops. Compare old favourites with new-fangled craft brews.
The Josephine Mill Museum is open to visitors by appointment, but you don’t need to go inside the museum to appreciate the building. Astonishing for its industrial revolution architecture and a water wheel that still functions, the on-site restaurant is set on the banks of the gently burbling Liesbeek River.
The artisanal ice-cream parlours:
A mecca for foodies, Newlands can brag that is has not one but four artisanal ice-cream parlours. The Creamery’, Gelato Mania , Le Delizie, Kirsten's Kick-ass Ice Cream.
Dean Street and surrounds are peppered with a score of upmarket eateries and a trendy smattering of smoothie bars and the Botanical Gin bar!
Very central, close to bus routes, perfect for self-drive and Uber/ taxi's. Safe to walk the neighbourhood during the day. Direct access to Table Mountain Trails in Newlands.
Great place for business visitors and holiday makers to come home to.
Easy access with key lock outside so you are able to arrive anytime of the day or night.
Secure alarm. Lock up and go. Safe and friendly neighbourhood.
A friendly cat lives on the premises, fed by neighbour in annex. Please let us know if you are allergic to cats and we will move him to a Cattery.

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Heating
  • Dishwasher
  • TV
  • Essentials
  • Hair dryer
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Check-in:
from 3pm
Checkout:
to 10am

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Minimum stay:
2 nights

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