- The entire place is yours
- 484 ft² size
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
About this property
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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.
Essential Facilities: The Cottage on Alphen in Cape Town offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the barbecue facilities. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a work desk. Additional amenities include streaming services, a microwave, and a washing machine. Convenient Location: Located 16 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (6.2 mi) and Table Mountain (16 mi). Free on-site private parking is available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marion
South Africa“What a gem. It is a quiet, cosy cottage with everything we needed in a very nice suburb away from the traffic but close to main roads in Cape Town” - Chris South Africa“A well laid out environment with everything a person would need. This included a great selection of coffees, fridge with fresh milk and bottled water. A great comfortable place to stay.”
- Anonymous South Africa“Thank you. Room was perfect and the hosts very helpful. Enjoyed the stay and would recommend the property to anyone.”
- Tanja South Africa“The cottage is beautifully furnished. It had everything one needs. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. We loved our stay. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The detail of milk, fresh fruit and a chocolate on our towels was so...”
- Emile South Africa“It was cozy with attention to detail and high quality finishing from bathroom to kitchen to bedroom. The sweets on the bed and the yummy coffee sachets made us feel extra welcome. I doubt if one would find better value for money in all of Capetown.”
- Birkenstock South Africa“Very clean and decorated beautifully. Spacious and clean”
- Tavia South Africa“I enjoyed everything about the premises. It was quaint, comfortable, cozy and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The staff and host was so kind, accommodating and helpful. She is such a nice lady. Thank you so much for having us❤️”
- Monique South Africa“An amazing place is real value for money. Will definitely go back.”
- Oriehet South Africa“Our host, Marche, was incredibly friendly and helpful—she made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The cottage looked exactly like the pictures on Booking.com, which was such a pleasant surprise! We loved everything about the place:...”
- Shiluvelo South Africa“It was in a safe location and we had access to the gate keys. We had privacy and it was really clean and homely”
Hosted by Gary and Marche Kilgour
10
Host Review Score
Gary and Marche Kilgour
Situated at the back of our main house the cottage has its own private patio and parking with outdoor seating and a cosy appeal.
Nearby attractions: Ubers readily available
- Cape Town International Airport: 30 mins
- US Consulate: 9 mins
- Constantia Wine Route & Wine Tasting: 8 mins
- Westlake Golf Course: 9 mins
- Kirstenbosch Gardens: 10 mins
- Muizenberg Beach: 15 mins
- V&A Waterfront: 25 mins
- Penguins at Boulders Beach: 35 mins
- Tokai Forest Trails: 8 mins
- Blue Route Mall: 7 mins
We enjoy the whole hospitality experience and look forward to welcoming you to our cottage
A very safe and leafy suburb with all amenities very close by, relax at the sports club or dine in a vibey restaurant all within walking distance.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English
Area info
Amenities of The Cottage on Alphen
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Living Area
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Private entrance
- Fan
PetsPets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Pets
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
Activities
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Outdoor & View
Outdoor & View
- Inner courtyard view
Building Characteristics
Building Characteristics
- Detached
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- Pet bowls
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safe
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
House rules
The Cottage on Alphen takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
