House in Cape Town, WC

Fairwater - Fabulous family cottage, walk to the beaches, pools and a kid's park

Fairwater - Fabulous family cottage, walk to the beaches, pools and a kid's park

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An original fisherman's cottage, recently renovated, comfortable for 8 people.
Fab for families, near kids park, beaches coffee shops, restaurants, tidal pools
The garden is pretty, safe and private.
The garden is enclosed by a wall and only accessible via a self-lock metal gate.
Quirky, cosy and comfortable.

Overview of Fairwater - Fabulous family cottage, walk to the beaches, pools and a kid's park

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 850 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Cape Town, WC
  • Popular LocationKalk Bay Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain National Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. James Beach15 min walk
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Fairwater - Fabulous family cottage, walk to the beaches, pools and a kid's park

Fairwater is great for inter-generational family holidays. There is plenty of space for shared activities and yet privacy too. There are 4 large bedrooms; 3 upstairs, 2 of them ensuite, 1 downstairs also ensuite. The main bedroom opens onto a veranda with a view of the park and the sea. There are loads of cupboards and comfortable new beds. The fully equipped kitchen allows for relaxed family meals and easy entertaining. The garage takes 2 cars.

The cottage was first built in 1890 and is made of sandstone on the ground floor. It's original and authentic and has a quirky charm. It is not the Ritz and doesn't pretend to be, but if you're charmed by unique, historic cottages, furnished with some Cape and French antiques, Fairwater will capture your heart. .

Property manager

Louise Parr
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Cape Town

This cottage is located in Kalk Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is in the mountains and near the beach. Wooley's Tidal Pool and Kalk Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Road and Westlake Square. Traveling with kids? Consider Learn 2 Surf Cape Town, or check out an event or a game at Kenilworth Race Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Kalk Bay Beach - 5 min walk
  • Table Mountain National Park - 6 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 8 min walk
  • St. James Beach - 15 min walk
  • Muizenberg Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalk Bay Station - 2 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lekker Kalk Bay Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Dalebrook - 5 min walk
  • Olympia Cafe & Deli - 5 min walk
  • Dalebrook Cafe - 5 min walk
  • St James Beach - 15 min walk

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fairwater
We had a wonderful stay at Fairwater in Kalk Bay. Louise was fantastic to deal with and ensured that we had everything we needed. The house is in a great location and is very well maintained. If you stay there be sure to check out Bob's Bagels and Damn Fine Coffee Roastery right on your doorstep. It definitely lives up to its name and is the perfect place to grab breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Johanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real gem in Kalkbay
We had a lovely stay at Fairwater. Very well equipped, tastefully decorated, spacious even if it is a cottage and close to everything in Kalkbay. Helpful and very nice hosts!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cap town stay
We really enjoyed the house and the village of Kalk Bay. Louis and Guy were wonderful hosts and the house had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2019

5/5 Excellent

Henk G.

Geweldige lokatie en een fijn huis om te verblijven.
De woning is erg gezellig en comfortabel ingericht en is geschikt voor 8 personen. klein nadeel is dat er slechts 3 badkamers zijn waardoor 1 echtpaar een badkamer van een ander moet delen die allemaal op de kamer zijn. Dit vraag wat afstemming. Verder is dit huis een absolute aanrader op een geweldige lokatie. Kalkbay is gezellig heeft genoeg restaurants voor ontbijt, lunch en diner met als absolute topper Harbour House. We komen hier zeker terug met dank aan Louise Parr!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

aimee t., Park City, UT

Absolutely perfect
This is a really lovely place to stay. The home is very comfortable and spacious, and fully equipped with everything you might need, including firewood for chilly nights. The location is fantastic- restaurants and shops and waterfront a short 3 minute walk. And a park for the kids to play right across the street! Host is great, very professional---really good communication, made sure we were all sorted and everything in order. Absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Louise Parr

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My husband and I completely renovated this cottage in 2015. We were living in it while we built our new house which is adjacent to it. The work we did on the cottage was informed by our experience of living in it - we knew what needed to be done to make it not only look good but work well too. This was our fifth renovation and its definitely our last! We now live next door and will be there to welcome you and introduce you to our exceptional little village.

Languages:

English

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