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- Kitchen
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- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- Parking on site
About this property
Essential Facilities: Basco River Lodge Luxury Apartment in Grabouw offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, ensuring comfort. Comfortable Living: The apartment features a patio, fireplace, and outdoor dining area. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, and garden views. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 54 km from Cape Town International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Howhoek Nature Reserve (28 km) and Helderberg Village Golf Club (32 km). Highly rated for its garden, terrace, and bathroom comfort.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
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Guests who stayed here loved
Justin
South Africa“Great location. Central to the Elgin region which was the reason for my travel. The property was wonderfully kept. I felt safe and secluded at the same time.”
Tania
South Africa“Beautiful views of the garden. Lovely fireplace to keep us warm. Comfortable bed. Had privacy and felt safe. So nice that Gin and Tonic came to visit us. Will definitely visit again!”
Byron
South Africa“- Gin and Tonic the dogs were so friendly and cute
- The kitchenette set up was great with the little dishwasher as well.
- Fantastic shower
- I loved the small touches like fresh proteas in the bathroom
- The unit felt incredibly private and...”
Ross
South Africa“Tastefully decorated and very clean.
A freshly picked bunch of flowers was a lovely welcoming touch.
The kitchen is small but well equipped. Perfect for a 2 night stay.
The little dishwasher was a bonus.
Firewood was supplied as a once off and...”
Kyron
South Africa“The place itself is gorgeous and situated in a quiet and tranquil section surrounded by nature.
The accommodation has everything you need for your getaway and conveniently situated close to stores and the elgin railway market.”
Wayne
South Africa“Amazing spot close enough to Cape Town for a quick get away but far enough and special enough to feel like you’re really on holiday. Stayed 1 night with my partner whilst we did the Cape Canopy tour. It was very comfortable and the fire was...”
Mishka
South Africa“Thank you for the amazing stay... it was beyond all expectations..
We only had one issue we couldn't get the plug out of the bathroom basin..
Other than that, it was amazing... Gin and Tonic were perfect company🌻”
Detlev
Germany“tolles Haus mit 2 Etagen + großer Terrasse, viel Platz, gute Betten, tolles Bad, Spülmaschne, Kamin, sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, schöner Garten. Restaurant-Tipp: Country Club (Mi-So) und am Wochenende Elgin Railway Market. Frisches...”
Homan
South Africa“The peace and quiet of the big garden. Nice and secluded. Braai facilities on porch and nice fireplace inside. Dishwasher.”
Taryn
South Africa“The whole experience was lovely, had everything we needed, everything was neat and clean. Absolutely love the bathroom marble and wooden ceiling. Overall a fabulous experience, wished we had stayed longer”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Benedikt Blomendahl
9.3
Host review score
Benedikt Blomendahl
Essenhout is a beautiful flat in Grabouw and offers accommodation for up to 4 people.
The double-story flat has two bedrooms and one bathroom on the lower level. The main bedroom has a king-size bed, while the second bedroom is located in an attic-type room. The bathroom consists of a step-in shower with two shower heads, a double basin, and a toilet. Bedding and towels provided.
The open-plan living area and kitchen are on the lower level with a fridge, two-plate stove, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee and tea services. There is also an island-style kitchen counter for enjoying meals.
The living room has comfortable couches and a fireplace, situated to enjoy the gorgeous view outside that leads to a patio with an outside grill area.
Free Wi-Fi is available.
The flat is perfect for guests looking for accommodation for weddings, mountain bike events, or just simply here to enjoy the absolutely beautiful Elgin Valley. Elgin offers a range of activities which includes, wine tastings, Cape Canopy Tours, mountain biking, the award-winning Houw Hoek Farmstall, and the Elgin Railway Market.
Languages spoken: German,English
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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 09:30 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 are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.
