About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Southwinds Estate in Hermanus offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property includes a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a lush garden, and stunning sea views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Local Attractions: Located 116 km from Cape Town International Airport, the estate is close to attractions such as Vogelgat Nature Reserve (4 km) and Fernkloof Nature Reserve (25 km). Activities include fishing and canoeing.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable house In a very nice spot with a well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Sarah the property manager was an excellent communicator and was very helpful.
  • Sarah
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was very private with ample space for all the family to gather. The house was equipped with all the necessary things in the kitchen etc. The rooms were very comfortable. We loved using the fireplace in the main living area as it was a...

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.

Managed by Top Destinations Rentals

Company review score: 8.6Based on 1,465 reviews from 114 properties
114 managed properties

Company information

Top Destinations specializes in the management of short-term holiday accommodation across South Africa with the emphasis on providing exceptional service! ​ We are not your conventional real estate agency and will never be. We work from virtual offices around the country and refuse to be confined to a tidy little box in a certain little area. We're going beyond the ordinary… We're an agency that listens, understands and then offers ideas.

Property information

BEDROOM LAYOUT Southwinds has four spacious bedrooms (named after the owners Great Danes) that can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests. 1) Daisy – overlooks the lagoon, 1 x king-size bed, shower/bath 2) Phoebe – view of the garden, 2 x ¾ beds but can be converted into King, shower only 3) Susie – view of the garden, 2 x ¾ beds but can be converted into King, shower only 4) Lilly – overlooks the mountain, 1 x king-size bed, shower/bath All bedrooms have 4 build-in cupboards with ample packing space. ESTATE LAYOUT The estate boasts two separate living areas. The sunroom, with its 3-sided glass doors, offers magnificent views of the lagoon on the one side and tranquil views of the magical mountain on the other. With a build-in fireplace it is the perfect place to entertain and even hosts visitors. The tv room/lounge has cloud-like furniture to make those rainy days perfect for a game night or a movie marathon. Be prepared to be lazy! The fully-equipped kitchen, including a bean to cup coffee machine, Airfryer and Nuribullet, captivates its inhabitants with its unique roof and master fireplace. It provides the perfect harmony for those winter feasts as well as those luscious summer tapas dinners. This kitchen is famous for bringing families and friends together. The house provides fans in the summer and electric blankets and heaters in the winter, as well as additional roaring fireplaces with flames so beautiful you get lost in them. The estate also provides a washer, dryer, and dishwasher, ensuring that you have everything you need for a comfortable stay. WIFI, Netflix and Disney are included for your entertainment. PARKING While there is ample parking space for all guests and any potential visitors within the grand courtyard, there are also an additional three covered parking bays. GENERAL Equipped with an inverter and rechargeable solar lights, making it an eco-friendly choice. COMPLETE POWER GENERATOR SYSTEM AVAILABLE (but T&Cs apply).

Neighbourhood information

Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 5,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$287. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
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.

A damage deposit of ZAR 5,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.