Providing garden views and barbecue facilities, A Thyme and Plaice is located in the Vermont district of Hermanus, 600 metres from Breakfast Bay Beach and 20 km from Mt Hebron Nature Reserve. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, microwave, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. The guest house provides certain units that include a patio and mountain view, and all units are fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the guest house, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hermanus, like cycling. Kleinmond Golf Course is 27 km from A Thyme and Plaice, while Howhoek Nature Reserve is 30 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 97 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hermanus
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alastir
    South Africa South Africa
    This place is amazing most beautiful relaxing atmosphere and such friendly owners. Thank you for making us feal so special.
  • Fareed
    South Africa South Africa
    The unit had a little kitchenette. The unit is very small but everything we needed was available. It was neat and clean. The hostess was friendly and made us feel welcome.
  • Paul
    South Africa South Africa
    Hospitality was great. Our hosts, Jurika and Deon, were exceptional. They were always there to help. The place was spacious and very clean. Had a lovely stay.
  • Candice
    South Africa South Africa
    With a busy little one year old traveling with us, A Thyme and Plaice exceeded our expectations. Our place were child friendly and we had more than enough space to enjoy ourselves having as much comfort as we could. The hosts, Jurika and Deon...
  • Jennilee
    South Africa South Africa
    I would highly recommend A Thyme and Plaice. Jurika was very helpful since we got there. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed Will definitely go back there
  • Williams
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautifully decorated. Very comfortable. Lovely area.
  • Alastair
    South Africa South Africa
    Thank you for an amazing stay at your beautiful place, so clean and tidy and for exceeding our expectations, we will definitely recommend this amazing , beautiful, intimate place.
  • Corné
    South Africa South Africa
    From the second we arrived everything was perfect. The hostess was friendly and very helpfull. Everything was super clean and very comfortable.
  • Nobom
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect the owner was so welcoming I would recommend it to everyone who need to have a peace of mind and quality time
  • Andrew
    South Africa South Africa
    My Family took the option of all four available units. Two of the units are upstairs and as there is only a wooden floor between the top and bottom units there is a bit of noise from upstairs if you are in the ground floor units. BUT - This was no...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of A Thyme and Plaice
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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 of any age 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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

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

Please inform A Thyme and Plaice 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.

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

FAQs about A Thyme and Plaice

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

  • A Thyme and Plaice is 5 miles from the centre of Hermanus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from A Thyme and Plaice. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at A Thyme and Plaice include:

    • Apartment
    • Suite

  • A Thyme and Plaice offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries

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