Title: THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN Villa in Cape Town with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100605300/100605209/53de22a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100605300/100605209/f4463f85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100605300/100605209/8fd71630.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100605300/100605209/520ba05e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100610000/100605300/100605209/c95208a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Pool - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN THISTLE HOUSE 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM SLEEPS 8 A stunning family house situated in the beautiful leafy and ‘wind-free’ Fernwood Estate (Newlands), adjacent to the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Stylishly decorated, the open design of the marble topped kitchen, trendy dining area and relaxing lounge space opening onto the large covered patio with built- in BBQ feature, lends itself to fun family times and a stress-free entertaining lifestyle. The house is all on one level with large sun filled rooms looking out onto an ample sized beautiful garden and large solar heated pool. Bedrooms are configured as follows: Master with 2 singles pushed together with en suite bathroom Bedroom 2 - 2 x single beds apart Bedroom 3 queen bed Bedroom 4 - 2 singles can be apart or together. Additional 2 bathrooms with showers The house is perfectly located to access Cape Town spots: • 2 minutes to Kirstenbosch Gardens • 10 minutes to Constantia wine farms • 15 minutes to the Waterfront, City centre and Cable Car • 20 minutes to Muizenberg • 20 minutes to Hout bay • 25 minutes to Camps bay and Clifton Facilities and Services available: Open style kitchen, dining and lounge area Spacious covered patio with BBQ and outdoor dining and entertaining area Games room with pool table and TV Satellite TV, DVD, WIRELESS INTERNET Large solar heated pool (9m x 6m), weber and pool lounges Trampoline, table tennis Fire pit First-rate street and outdoor security lighting, full alarm system linked to armed response Weekly garden and pool service Housekeeping available Towel and linen rotation ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Spices ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.984505,18.444653&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60vknEanqoB%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40SBQ%40QBQBSBQDQBQBQDQDQBOFQDQDODQFOFQDOFOFOFOHOFOFOHOFMHOHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHKJMHKLKJKHMJILKJKLIJKLIJILILILGJILGLILGNELGLGLENGLENELELCNENCLCNCNCLCNCNALANANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNBLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFNFLHJFLHLFLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJJJHJLJJJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHNHLFLHNHNFNFNHNFNFNFNDNFPDNFPDNDPDPDNDPBPDPBPDPBP%40RBPBPBP%40R%40PBP%40R%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAP%3FPARAPCRAPAPCRCPCPAPCPEPCPEPCPEPEPEPENEPGNEPGNEPGNGNGNINGNGNINILGNILILINILKJILKLILKJKLKJKJKJKJKJKHMJKHMJMFKHMHMHMHKFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMBODMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMGKIMIMIMIKGMKKIMKKIMKKKIKKKMKIMKKIMKMIMKKIMIOIMIMIOGMIOGOGOIOGOGOGOEQGOGQEOEQEOGQCQEQEQCQCQEQCQCQCQAQCSAQCQASAQAS%3FQAQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nYW39dIO1JRMofsckiCk0nJya-o=) Cape Town, WC #### What's nearby - Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Cavendish Square - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Arderne Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Wynberg Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Kingsbury Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles #### Getting around - Newlands Station - 4 min drive - Cape Town Station - 16 min drive - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hazz Coffee for Heroes - ‬3 min drive - ‪Foresters Arms - ‬3 min drive - ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Kirstenbosch Tea Room - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### How much is parking at THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN located? > Located in Newlands, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Table Mountain National Park. Wynberg Park and Cavendish Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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