Title: Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100445764&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup ## Photo gallery for Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup ![Outdoor pool - Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100445800/100445764/w1755h1170x0y0-031461a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100445800/100445764/135795cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books - Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100445800/100445764/w1168h870x1y0-69d09687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100445800/100445764/a73ac068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100445800/100445764/cc948943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Constantia, a tranquil suburb of Cape Town, this charming cottage offers a peaceful retreat. With its open-plan living area and woodburner, it's the perfect spot to unwind. Enjoy access to the saltwater pool and large garden or relax on your private patio surrounded by a vegetable garden. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup Pool Access is during 10:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri; and by arrangement for other times of the day / weekend. Christmas Day & Boxing Day - the pool is closed for guests We live in a tranquil and rural neighbourhood, a very quiet nook of Constantia; walking distance to Groot Constantia vineyards, a few mins drive to Klein Constantia and Buitenverwatching Wine Farms & grocery shops. Our cosy self catering Cottage is open plan comprising of a bedroom, en-suite bathroom & living room with a fire place (woodburner). The living room looks out onto our vegetable garden where you will find the patio table & chairs. The cottage does not face the pool or our main garden. Relax & enjoy this tranquil space; looking up to the stars from your bed; reading by the pool or just listening to the birds, you will be away from the hustle & bustle of the city; a home away from home. Our Cottage comfortably sleeps 2\. With the sofa bed (in living area) which can sleep an additional 2 children. The cottage is open plan & as the bathroom is off the bedroom, the cottage would suit a family & not 2 couples. Floor mattress, cot & high chair available on request. We have Solar panels with a back up battery - you should not be affected during load shedding. We have an additional listing on our property; our Guest Suite which sleeps up to 3 (Queen bed & sofa bed opening up to an extra length 3/4 bed). “Charming Guest Suite - Leafy Constantia guest House” Although we offer self check in; as we live on the property, we are available most of the time. Unless it is late hours, or we can not be there, we will greet you and show you around. The cottage has double glazed windows so warm in winter and cool in summer; a skylight over the bed, allowing you to watch the stars should you wish or to close the blind (block out fabric) There is off street secure parking behind a remote controlled gate. We also have extra security - CCTV cameras (exterior to the Cottage at various locations) Our family home swimming pool, fountain & pond do not have safety nets or fencing. We are very happy to have children stay if you are comfortable with the above - please contact us should you require more information. The bed is a comfortable Queen extra length 100% cotton percale linen Choice of feather or hypoallergenic pillows Electric blanket and hot water bottle (for chilly nights) Fan, hairdryer & iron Living area - L shape sofa bed which easily folds down to a double XL bed - comfortable for 2 children. Provision of 2 single duvets for the sofa bed on request. Smart TV with full bouquet Premium DStv, Netflix, Showmax, YouTube etc Fast free Fiber WiFi (cabled into cottage) Complementary - Emptying of bins and cleaning once a week Linen and towels will be changed every 5-7 days depending on length of stay. On request - Additional change of linen / towels Laundry service available Mon - Fri Kitchen - Fridge / freezer Convection / microwave oven / air fryer Induction 2 hob burner Nespresso machine with a starter pack of a few pods We also provide a welcome pack which includes some breakfast goodies; this will be in the cottage on arrival. Tea and coffee are provided, along with condiments including homemade jam, honey, olive oil etc. Fresh eggs from our chickens are available to buy (if our hens are laying well). Continental type breakfast can be provided (either as a room service or set up outside your cottage) for an additional cost. Bathroom - Soap, shower gel and shampoo etc and other complementary bathroom necessities for your stay are provided Walk in shower Heated towel rail Bath & swimming towels There is a cafe table & chairs (with umbrella) outside the Cottage, nestled in the vegetable garden. This is a secluded area for you to enjoy. You can relax here or under an umbrella by the pool; alternatively lay on sun loungers to soak up some sun. Please note - the Cottage does not look on to the pool area. We hope you will enjoy being in our peaceful garden. As we live on the property, you would be sharing the swimming pool and main garden areas with our family and other guests. The swimming pool and main garden are situated on the other side of our main house to the Cottage. To access these areas you would need to walk around the main house. Weber barbecue/braai is available to use. Our home is cleaned using natural, eco friendly and biodegradable products, we recycle where ever possible and, in the garden, & try to promote a natural ecosystem. We have 2 very friendly dogs who may occasionally say hello and we also have chickens in the garden. If you would prefer not to be disturbed by the dogs, please let us know. The pool is not deep and for your safety, diving is not recommended.i ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 484 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17930000/17923400/17923396/d391b740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Constantia Villa Constantia - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=17923396&PinnedHotelID=17923396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558100/33558094/c3c8c6e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Cottage In Upper Constantia Constantia - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=33558094&PinnedHotelID=33558094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83770000/83766700/83766629/313a6411.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage in the trees Constantia - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=83766629&PinnedHotelID=83766629&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123900000/123890100/123890035/789110c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Malbec in Constantia by Interhome Constantia - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=123890035&PinnedHotelID=123890035&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112020000/112011500/112011429/77c8dfde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Porcupine Lodge Constantia - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=112011429&PinnedHotelID=112011429&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106870000/106868400/106868309/2a4137e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonderful, peaceful garden cottage with incredible vineyard to mountain views Constantia - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=106868309&PinnedHotelID=106868309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122170000/122169600/122169513/7f860ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delightful 4-bedroom cottage in Constantia, Cape Town accommodates 1 - 7 guests. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Constantia, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, is home to this cottage. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newlands Cricket Ground or Newlands Stadium. [Visit our Cape Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town.dx6046820) [View more Cottages in Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Cottages.d6046820-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.03188%2C18.43352&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q2WOhTbFSRrSPiIRA5JRdp27ICU=) Cape Town, WC ### What's nearby - ![Groot Constantia Winery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066813/646e8aff-c46a-433f-b930-1114690a72f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Groot Constantia Winery 6 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Cape Town, Western Cape / South Africa - 10/25/2016: Aerial photo of Cape Town International Convention Centre with Table Mountain in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066811/313e40ae-ecdf-40a9-b66a-39dd47dbd07a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape Town International Convention Centre 17 min drive \- 11.8 miles - ![Long Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154976/b78cbc54-bfa0-467d-904a-1f036918c625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Long Street 18 min drive \- 12.0 miles - ![Camps Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169811/4053e6aa-5f11-49d9-afb8-6c3a40b1e170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Camps Bay Beach 21 min drive \- 15.0 miles - ![Boulders Beach which includes a sandy beach, rugged coastline and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066759/84f64800-da9f-4376-8264-3275d0c0fbd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boulders Beach 24 min drive \- 16.4 miles ### Getting around - Wittebome Station 6 min drive - Cape Town Station 23 min drive - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - vida e caffè - Bootlegger Coffee Company - Jonkershuis Restaurant - Mio Col'Cacchio - Simon's Restaurant ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup have a pool? ### Is Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup? ### What time is check-in at Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup? ### What time is check-out at Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup? ### Where is Garden Cottage in tranquil leafy Constantia with Solar backup located? ## Have a question? 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