Offering a garden view, Little Elm Cottage is situated in Cape Town, 28 km from CTICC and 29 km from Robben Island Ferry. This self-catering cottage has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. This cottage includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. A terrace is available for guests to use at the cottage. V&A Waterfront is 31 km from Little Elm Cottage, while Table Mountain is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Cape Town
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  • Gerda
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean and well equipped with aircorn. Comfortable.
  • Craig
    South Africa South Africa
    Loadshedding proof Gas Hob Gas Heater Aircon Washing Machine Quiet area Clean Netflix Friendly Host
  • Torsten
    Australia Australia
    There was nothing I could have missed. Very well equipped cottage. Absolut great host. Thanks Kirsty!! Any extra wish was immediately attended to. Felt really comfortable, especially the bed made it a challenge to get up.... Will be back to this...
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 Mark & Kirsty

9.8
9.8
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Mark & Kirsty
Located in the heart of Durbanville, a Northern suburb of Cape Town, this spacious well appointed self-catering guest cottage fully equipped for your convenience. This elegantly decorated hideaway has a flat-screen TV with Netflix, an espresso machine and a comfortable bed with Egyptian cotton sheets with free Wi-Fi and features a private garden, with terrace and Weber barbecue ( braai). The cottage has a brand new inverter air condition to keep you cool in summer. Close to Durbanville village which offers an abundant choice in cuisine , pub scene and coffee shops to suit every taste. Little Elm Cottage is located just 25 minutes’ drive from the V&A Waterfront & Big Bay ( Bloubergstrand). Our guests can visit one of the nearby wine estates for wine tasting, enjoy cycling or horse riding in the picturesque Durbanville countryside. The ideal base to discover Cape Town from. 30 minutes’ drive from Cape Town International Airport. The nearest beaches are 20 km away.
We would like to assist you in getting the most out of your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you.
Very centrally located 1 km from heart of Durbanville village center which offers a variety of eaters , restaurants and pubs for every choice. Little Elm Cottage is about 700 m from the Durbanville Golf Course the so called ' Jewel the North ' . Scenic drive to various local wine estates - including - Durbanville Hills , D'aria , Nitida and Meerendal to name a few.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Little Elm Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Fast free WiFi 105 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Little Elm Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:30

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

Check-out

From 07:30 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds 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 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Little Elm Cottage 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Legal information

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

FAQs about Little Elm Cottage

  • Little Elm Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Pub crawls
    • Live music/performance

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Little Elm Cottage on this page.

  • Little Elm Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Little Elm Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • Little Elm Cottage is 14.3 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Little Elm Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.