A Place in Thyme

54 Herschel Road, 7975 Fish hoek, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>141</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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A Place in Thyme

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
141 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Situated on the mountainside in Fish Hoek, A Place in Thyme offers self-catering accommodation with views of the valley, mountain and sea and just 5 minutes' drive from Fish Hoek beach. The modern and homely units come equipped with kitchen facilities, seating area and satellite TV. They also have en-suite bathrooms. Free WiFi is available. Clovelly Golf Club is 6 km away and Simon’s Town is 10 km from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 40 km away. Parking is off-street.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ilse
    South Africa South Africa
    “Linda went out of her way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We stayed in Big Thyme and our two teenagers where in Small Thyme next door which worked perfectly. I would recommend this property without hesitation.”
  • Jayden
    South Africa South Africa
    “Linda was amazing. Very amazing person and explained everything to the tee. The peace and quiet was my favorite. The view was amazing. The facilities were exceptional. Definitely a place that you can go back to again and again.”
  • Cornelia
    South Africa South Africa
    “Linda, the host, is friendly and communicates everything clearly in a timely manner. She also followed up to make sure that we are comfortable and have everything we need. The room was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. Definitely value for...”

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Leon and Linda de Villiers

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Leon and Linda de Villiers
A Place in Thyme is situated in a quiet area of Fish Hoek on the False Bay coast of South Africa. We offer accommodation in three different units - the two-bedroom cottage sleeps 5; Small Thyme Studio sleeps 2 and Big Thyme sleeps 3 guests. The views from all three units are wonderful - mountain, valley and sea. Our guests appreciate the peace and quiet. A Place in Thyme is ideally located for visits to historic Simon's Town, quaint Kalk Bay and tourist destinations such as Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders penguin colony and much more.
We love the diversity of guests we receive and our only wish is that they enjoy their stay with us, that they feel welcomed and appreciated. We live on the property and, therefore, are at hand if guests need assistance in any way.
Fish Hoek has a lovely family beach with restaurants on the beach, and not too far away are the villages of Kalk Bay and Simon's Town, both of which have well-known restaurants that are popular with locals as well as tourists. Famous tourist destinations near by include Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulder's Penguin Colony (and its beautiful beach), Muizenberg surfer's corner, Kalk Bay Harbour, Cape Point Winery, Noordhoek Farm Village, Chapman's Peak.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of A Place in Thyme
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
  • View
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
A Place in Thyme takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
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 500 is required on arrival. That's about £21. This will be collected as a cash payment. 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 older than 14 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the swimming pool is for the exclusive use of guests staying in the cottage

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform A Place in Thyme in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about A Place in Thyme

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

  • A Place in Thyme is 1.1 miles from the centre of Fish hoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • A Place in Thyme has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Place in Thyme on this page.

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Place in Thyme on this page.

  • Check-in at A Place in Thyme is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at A Place in Thyme may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • A Place in Thyme offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, A Place in Thyme is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • A Place in Thyme can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

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