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RAFTERS COTTAGE is located in Plumstead, just 4.1 miles from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and 8.3 miles from World of Birds. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. V&A Waterfront is 12 miles from the apartment and Table Mountain is 14 miles away. Offering a terrace and pool views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking, relax in the garden, and use the barbecue facilities. CTICC is 11 miles from the apartment, while Robben Island Ferry is 11 miles from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 12 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
10.0
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
10
High score for Plumstead

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We chose the cottage because it was close to family who we were visiting. However, I would have been happy to stay there even if we had no family nearby. It was thoughtfully arranged and the hosts were helpful and responsive. We really enjoyed...
  • Frederick
    South Africa South Africa
    Aparment was clean and fully equip. Very friendly hosts. Safe of the street parking.
  • Bev
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked everything. The accommodation was so cleverly designed that everything you needed was exactly where you needed it. Lovely and comfortable. Very convenient for the wedding we went to. Very helpful couple, they very kindly offered us a...
  • Storybooks
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage and the most helpful brilliant of hosts
  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    Hosts were very welcoming and apartment was clean and comfortable for our needs. Parking was secure.
  • Rowan
    South Africa South Africa
    friendly hosts, comfortable and clean, liked the self-catering and braai facilities
  • Kyle
    South Africa South Africa
    If a home away from home. It’s unique and cosy as well as the hosts are very welcoming.
  • Abe
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything! The place is a peach - tick all the boxes! The blend of modern styling and rustic furniture is a certain winner. The place is quaint and oozes charm. Rafters (with real rafters!) is the plum in Plumstead, and truly feels like home...
  • Roy
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely delightful accommodation, everything you could think of, Lovely host, most definitely recommend , can't wait to go back,
  • Enzo
    South Africa South Africa
    This was a home away from home warm friendly. I liked everything. The people where so kind and friendly

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Amenities of RAFTERS COTTAGE
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Pool view
  • Garden view

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Security alarm

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
RAFTERS COTTAGE takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. That's about $16. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 8 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform RAFTERS COTTAGE of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about RAFTERS COTTAGE

  • RAFTERS COTTAGE offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
  • RAFTERS COTTAGE has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • RAFTERS COTTAGE can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at RAFTERS COTTAGE may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, RAFTERS COTTAGE is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at RAFTERS COTTAGE on this page.

  • RAFTERS COTTAGE is 2,300 feet from the center of Plumstead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at RAFTERS COTTAGE is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.