Kelvin Cottage is a newly renovated 100-year-old cottage that offers charm, and comfort in a quirky Afro-chic style. It is the perfect option for independent travellers seeking private, self-contained, city-centre accommodation in our fabulous Gardens neighbourhood.
Regular visitors to Cape Town, familiar with the city and looking for a central, fun and quirky, yet fully equipped and supremely comfortable “home from home”. Or friends travelling together, seeking the privacy and independence of your own space. Perhaps staying longer and wanting your own home. Kelvin Cottage is the perfect option for independent travellers seeking private, self-contained, city-centre accommodation in our fabulous Gardens neighbourhood–steps from vibey Kloof Street and a short drive from all the sights and attractions Cape Town has to offer.
Table Mountain overlooks the cottage and street and you’ve got a lovely view of Devil’s Peak from the lounge. Our newly-renovated 100-year-old cottage offers charm, and comfort in a quirky Afro-chic style: with two full bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a spill-over room with a sofa bed downstairs, the cottage is ideal for two couples, small families or friends travelling together.
Located in a small character-full street of listed heritage houses, Kelvin Cottage has been beautifully restored to its former glory as a cosy urban sanctuary: compact and perfectly formed, conveniently located in the heart of the city.
In-Room facilities:
* 2 full bedrooms, one en suite, and a small study/bedroom downstairs with sofa bed
* 2 full bathrooms and a guest loo
* Fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso machine, dishwasher and much more
* Lounge area with stunning views of Devil’s Peak, satellite television service
* Reception/dining area with dining table
* Fully air-conditioned and heated throughout the main house, including bathrooms
* Terrace along the rear of the house with barbecue area and seating
* Washer/dryer and ironing station downstairs
* Linen and towels provided
Establishment Facilities:
* Full security (monitored alarm system and clear-bar security protection on all windows)
* Street parking only
* Housekeeping is provided once per week within your rate, for stays of 7 days or longer
* High-speed fibre internet connection throughout
Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants, it’s also just 4 minutes to the nearest MyCiti bus stop (St. Michael’s). There’s a German bakery (Dinkel) and a well-stocked convenience store on the corner offering all kinds of staples, wine, beer and other grocery basics, 30 metres away.
Access main Cape Town attractions with a short drive or walk :
* Climb Table Mountain with the aerial cableway and enjoy the 360° view
* Hike Signal Hill and Lion’s Head
* Walk Bo-kaap’s streets and his colourful houses
* Enjoy shopping and restaurants at V&A Waterfront
* Relax at Camps Bay Beach
* Visit Robben Island
Organize your day trip
* Golf tee times on the courses of the Peninsula such as Arabella, De Zalze, Atlantic Beach, Clovelly, Steenberg, Rondebosch, and others
* Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point with a stop at Boulders Beach to see the penguin colony and drive the Chapman’s Peak road to come back to Cape Town
* Stellenbosch and The Cape Winelands.
* Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 999 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
* We reserve the right to not refund bank costs upon cancellation for credit card bookings, as the bank does not credit initial deduction costs.
* 2-day minimum stay, except festive season 5-day
Deposit policy
* a deposit of 25% is required to confirm your booking
* deposits are non-refundable
* The total amount of your stay is payable upon your arrival
* Cancellation within 30 days of arrival, 100% of full accommodation is payable
* Please note that check-in time at Kelvin Cottage is from 14.00 and check-out time is 11.00
* The maximum number of guests permitted is 4 adults + up to 2 children or 5 adults
* Sorry: no pets allowed
* Smoking is only permitted in the outside patio areas of the cottage
* Occupation of Kelvin Cottage is at own risk and the owners of the property, their agents and staff are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person or goods.
* Street parking only.
Children of all ages are welcome.
