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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Botanical House in Somerset West offers a saltwater swimming pool, lush garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a paid shuttle, outdoor seating, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Modern Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a hot tub, balcony with garden views, washing machine, and work desk. Convenient Location: Located 28 km from Cape Town International Airport, The Botanical House is a 15-minute walk from Helderberg Village Golf Club. Nearby attractions include Stellenbosch University (16 km) and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (45 km). Highly rated for its convenient location and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacolinequeen
    South Africa South Africa
    Room is very comfortable and modern. Theres all the necessities needed for a comfortable night stay. Lovely garden. Mattress is very comfortable and high quality.
  • Angela
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Great comfortable stay, bed very comfortable. Nice spacious room.
  • Angela
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Comfortable, felt like home Bed very comfortable Pillows divine My 2nd trip here, not always available to book otherwise I would book here all the time. Location very close to Somerset College, close to Waterstone Village. Nice and quiet No one...
  • Dawid
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious, well-kept, and practically furnished with everything you'll need. Very welcoming host. Nice surprise was the selection of coffee and teas available. Great value for money. Would highly recommend and stay again.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property had everything we needed and was beautiful. The area felt safe and the property and gardens are just gorgeous. The beds were comfy and the shower perfect. Even the tv options were well thought out to make the stay that much easier....
  • Kutala
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a wonderful stay, Nicole ensured that we settled in comfortable and was always available whenever we need assistance. We had complementary rusks, tea, coffee and water. Spacious well equiped morden kitchen👌🏾, comfortable king bed with crispy...
  • Shamir
    South Africa South Africa
    Property was excellent Tasteful and brand new. Excellent hosts.
  • Tshirangwana
    South Africa South Africa
    The decor in the room. The cleanliness, secure neighborhood, not far from. Nearest town and the beach. Very quiet. Beautiful garden.
  • Jane
    South Africa South Africa
    The Deluxe King Room was lovely, spotlessly clean and well equipped for our overnight stay. The bed was very comfortable and the neighbourhood lovely and quiet. Just off the R44 so very convenient for touring the winelands. Friendly hosts. Would...
  • Van
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy access on arrival, detailed instructions provided. great pool area, aircon and everything we needed was there. Nice quiet upscale neighbourhood.

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Nestled in the Helderberg basin, the Botanical House is situated in the heart of Somerset West, surrounded by picturesque mountain views and botanical landscapes. This hidden gem offers a relaxing getaway, with guests enjoying access to braai facilities, a beautiful and private swimming pool and lush green lawns. Guests can also purchase relaxing sauna treatments on the premises. The Botanical House is conveniently located within close proximity (roughly 12 minutes) to Strand Beach, Helderberg Nature Reserve, Somerset Mall, Waterstone Mall and Sitari Mall. The Botanical House is also within driving distance of South Africa's famed winelands, enabling guests to enjoy award-winning restaurants, wine farms, art galleries, as well as bustling coffee shops, rejuvenating spa's and three golf courses in the area. Offering the perfect escape, the Botanical House provides a tranquil and calming space, allowing guests to come and unwind with a beautiful view overlooking the property’s lush garden.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Botanical House 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.