Soutbos & Janfrederik offers self-catering accommodation in the coastal town Agulhas. The property is a short walk from the Cape Agulhas lighthouse. One of the apartments is on the lower level and the other unit is on the upper level. Both have kitchen facilities, lounge areas and satellite TV. Towels and bed linen are provided. The property has barbecue facilities and free private parking is available on site. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and fishing. The Southernmost Tip Of Africa is 1.7 km away from Soutbos & Janfrederik, while Struis Bay is within a 5-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
3 single beds
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
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  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location with views. Very peaceful with sound of waves at night. Plenty of China and cooking pans. Nice area outside building. Owner kept in good contact. Would have been good to know we could leave at later time before we arrived.
  • Jackie
    Canada Canada
    Easy check in - great communication with owner/host Perfect location clean and well kept- everything we needed
  • Elmie
    South Africa South Africa
    The beautiful views and accessibility to the tidal pools, restaurants and lighthouse from Soutbos made for a delightful stay. The lockbox made for easy and convenient access to the key and the detailed address and access code was clearly...
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.

Hosted by Rainer Swarts

8.6
8.6
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Rainer Swarts
The l'Agulhas coastline is known worldwide as the most southern point of Africa. JANFREDERIK (Afrikaans name for Cape Robin) is a tasteful self catering unit on the ground floor level of the owner's property in the town of l'Agulhas. This unit is ideal for a family or group who wants to break away from the city rush and migrate to the most southern village of Africa.This unit provides accommodation for 8 and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with both a shower each, a kitchenette/living room, a covered porch, an outdoor BBQ braaipit entertainment area and a private garden with seating areas. The master bedroom has a double bed with an ensuite bathroom, the second bedroom sleeps 3 people (3 single beds) and the third bedroom has 3 single beds. The kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, double plate stove with oven, kettle, etc. A convenience grocery store and a laundry is a 3 minute walk from our accommodation unit. Parking is available on the premises. PLEASE NOTE the unit is not wheelchair accessible and there are 15 steps from the parking area to the entrance to the dwelling.
Things to do & places of interest: l'Agulhas historic lighthouse(Climb to the top of the tower) - 0.2km l'Agulhas National Park tip of Africa BOARDWALK(A beautiful scenic beachfront walk/jog through Fynbos which takes you right up to the SOUTHERNMOST TIP OF AFRICA!!) - 0.2km l'Agulhas National Park - 0.2km l'Agulhas tidal pools - 0.2km l'Agulhas historical Khoisan fishtraps - 0.2km l'Agulhas: Spookdraai Hiking Trail - 1km l'Agulhas: Meisho Maru shipwreck - 3.5km l'Agulhas: Suiderstrand - 7.6km Struisbaai Harbour where you can buy fresh fish - 3km Struisbaai: Learn to Surf - 3km Struisbaai Plaat swimming/sunbathing - 4km Elim Wine Route - 35km Bredasdorp Shipwreck Museum - 38km Bredasdorp Gholf Course - 38km Bredasdorp: Kapula Candles - 38km Arniston: Kassiesbaai historical fishersman's village - 44.4km Arniston: The Waenhuiskrans limestone cave(Walk at low tide to this amazing cave carved out of the rocks) - 44.4km Arniston Hotel & Spa - 44.4km Gansbaai Shark Cage diving - 88.9km Malgas Pontoon Ferry - 97km
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Soutbos & Janfrederik
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Soutbos & Janfrederik takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 05:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Soutbos & Janfrederik 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.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Soutbos & Janfrederik

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Soutbos & Janfrederik. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Soutbos & Janfrederik is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Soutbos & Janfrederik on this page.

  • Soutbos & Janfrederik is 0.9 miles from the centre of Agulhas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Soutbos & Janfrederik offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Soutbos & Janfrederik is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Soutbos & Janfrederik (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 6 guests
    • 8 guests

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

  • Soutbos & Janfrederik has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

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