Constantia Cottages

Constantia Cottages are located in the heart of the Cape's most famous and beautiful suburb, Constantia, amongst the leafy vines of the oldest winelands in the Cape, in close proximity to many of the celebrated Cape restaurants. It provides easy access to the major highways and is also two minutes away from the chic Constantia Village Shopping Centre (variety of fashionable shops and restaurants). The False Bay Beaches and Golf Courses are an easy 15 minutes drive away and the City no more than 20 minutes.

AA Quality Assured Accommodation Programme

Constantia Cottages has been endorsed as HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in the category Self-Catering Cottages/Chalets.

Outside, Garden and Pool

The well appointed four holyday homes of Constantia Cottages are surrounded by an immaculate big private garden. Our guests have access to the beautiful 40 sqm solar-heated swimming pool. The entire property is illuminated by lots of lights during the night and is alarmed inside and outside the buildings with beams and sensors. Cameras at the bells show who is in front before opening up. We are connected to a security company (armed response). Secure parking for all cars in double-garages.

Cottage Cabernet

Our fully underfloor heated cottage has got two bedrooms upstairs both en-suite to the same bathroom. The master bedroom is equipped with a double bed, the second bedroom with a queen-size bed and one single bed. Bathroom with a big shower cabin, a designer basin, nice corner-bath and corner-toilet. Separate guest-toilet downstairs.

The granite-top kitchen downstairs is open plan to the lounge and fully equipped with high-quality appliances, such as a big fridge with freezer, a stove, an oven, the extractor and a microwave and a sink, a washing-machine, a tumble-dryer and dish-washer. There is small dining-area with seating for four, a day-bed (standard single bed) and a leather corner-lounger in front of the TV. Own private garden part and patio open to the main garden.

Cottage Chardonnay

This beautiful and cosy one-room apartment in its one small building offers furnished self-catering accommodation for two people in a queen-size bed and additional two on a comfortable sofa bed. Make yourself at home in this fully equipped Holiday Home to make your stay an enjoyable one.

Our small Cottage boasts one room open plan design with bedroom, beautiful underfloor heated bathroom, nice fully fitted kitchenette, small scullery and lounge/dining room with satellite TV. It leads to a private patio with delightful small garden and dining area with BBQ facility and sun loungers and outdoor seating for four.

Junior Suite Pinotage

Our Junior Suite Pinotage close to the Chalet on the same plot sleeps two in a double-bed. It has got its private entrance from the big garden and big windows that let you feel being in the garden though you are still inside. Completely underfloor heated.

• lounge area with Satellite-TV
• internet-access via ADSL-Line (extra-charge)
• beautiful bathroom with a big shower cabin, toilet and basin, corner-bath tube
• protected parking for one car behind the gate
• kettle, coffee-machine, toaster, sandwich maker, cutlery, crockery and glasses
• mini-fridge

The well appointed holiday homes of Constantia Cottages have got outside breakfast and entertainment areas. All living rooms and bedrooms have got Satellite-TV (English or German Channels). They are qualified for business people because they offer a desk and ADSL-access to internet.

Make yourself at home in the comfortable Junior Suite or the fully equipped Cottages to make your stay an enjoyable one. Privacy, spaciousness, peace and tranquility are the words that best describe the ambience of this save property with alarm system, intercom/video and garages.

Available on request

• Wine Tasting Tours to the Winelands guided by a wine expert
• Organized Tours to Cape Point, West Coast and other regions
• Restaurant bookings
• Wine tasting and delivery at the premises
• Transport from and to Airport

Constantia Valley

We are situated in Constantia, which is a wonderful green suburb of Cape Town in the oldest wine region of South Africa, Constantia Valley. This suburb, close to Table Mountain, has got an excellent infrastructure with all amenities as well as a beautiful landscape with hiking trails: We are close to shopping facilities (e.g. Constantia Village), Steenberg Golf Course, the Famous Cape Wine Routes and have got excellent restaurants "around the corner". The beaches which offer lot of water sport as well as Downtown Cape Town with all its attractions, such as the Waterfront, museums and theatres, Cape Malay Quarter, Parliament, Companies Garden, the Cable Way, Markets, and and and.........you can reach in 15 to 20 minutes, and the list goes on....

We are close to

Constantia Village Shopping Centre - Steenberg Golf Course and others - Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - Cecilia Forest (Table Mountain contour path) - Sports Science Institute & Virgin Active (Gym) - Newlands Rugby & Cricket Grounds - Famous Cape Wine Routes - First class restaurants "around the corner" - V & A Waterfront (Victoria & Alberts Waterfront) - Muizenberg Beach, Kalk Bay and Simons Town - Table Mountain Cable Way - 20 minutes drive from airport

Seasons

Low - 16. May to 15. September

High - 16. September to 15. December

Peak - 16. December to 15. March

High - 16. March to 15. May

Confirmation of Booking / Cancellation terms

Bookings will be officially confirmed once a deposit of 50% of the whole amount has been paid. The remaining 50% MUST be paid into the Landlord’s account latest two weeks before arrival, after which all renters details will be made available.

In the case of the booking being cancelled during the rental period or with a no show then the following rules apply

= 100% of the amount of the rental are not refundable, unless that booking period can be rebooked with other people. In such a case a 10% administration fee of the total rental would be charged and subtracted.

= 50% of the amount of the rental are not refundable, unless that booking period can be rebooked with other people. In such a case a 10% administration fee of the total rental would be charged and subtracted.

= 35% of the amount of the rental are not refundable, unless that booking period can be rebooked with other people. In such a case a 10% administration fee of the total rental would be charged and subtracted.

= 25% of the amount of the rental are not refundable, unless that booking period can be rebooked with other people. In such a case a 10% administration fee of the total rental would be charged and subtracted.

Should we be able to rent out the units to other guests then the deposit will be prorated and returned (deduction of 10% as administration fee).

Deposit

The following safety precautions must be made:

Junior Suite Pinotage = R 1,000.00

Cottage Chardonnay = R 1,000.00

Cottage Cabernet = R 1,400.00

The deposit is due at arrival in cash or with a cash cheque which can be returned when the client leaves as long as there are no damages, breakages, losses or other debts.

Reductions and Extra Costs

Our prices on our price list apply to certain booking times, e.g. 1-2 days, 3?6 days, 7?13 days, 14?27 days or 28?56 days. The daily rates for longer stays from 14 nights are then lower. For shorter stays less than 7 nights the daily rates are then higher. Please enquire about daily costs for stays of longer than 56 nights.

Extra person in room (occupation more than standard)

No extra costs will be charged for maximum one child up to the age of 2 years in a baby cot which we can provide free-of-charge. For children aged 10+ we charge R100.00 each, for children older than 10 years and grownups who share the same unit for up to 3, 4 or 5 people (more than the standard booking) we charge an extra R200.00 per night.

Arrival and Departure

Check-IN: Not before 2:00 pm on the day of arrival

Check-OUT: Latest 11:00 am on the day of departure

In special cases we can accommodate our guests and work out an individual check in or check out time as far as this is possible for us. This of course depends upon the arrival or departure time of the previous guests where we have to leave a fair amount of time in order to have the units thorough cleaned.