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Situated 27 km from Mt Hebron Nature Reserve and 34 km from Kleinmond Golf Course in the centre of Hermanus, Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 37 km from Howhoek Nature Reserve. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hermanus, like windsurfing, cycling and fishing. If you would like to discover the area, hiking and walking tours are possible in the surroundings. Arabella Country Estate is 37 km from Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus, while Old Harbour is 400 metres from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 104 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hermanus
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chrystal
    South Africa South Africa
    There's simply no better location if you want to stay in the heart of Hermanus and yet be in a quiet street.
  • Wilma
    South Africa South Africa
    It was situated walking distance from everything in town. Spacious and with everything you need.
  • Ken
    South Africa South Africa
    Very convenient for shops and restaurants and easy walk to the cliff walk. Very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Vanessa was very helpful and friendly
  • Rosalyn
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved the overall comfort of the cottage and the location was excellent, as well as being very safe - walking distance to everything.
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Vanessa, the owner was especially helpful and quickly responded to any queries. The apartment was great, extremely well equipped, including domestic kitchen/bathroom provisions etc. It was tastefully furnished and comfortable overall. Security...
  • Marlene
    South Africa South Africa
    Location the very best, hardly used our car, could walk everywhere. Very secure. Everything needed for selfcatering was avaiable. I have allready booked for next year!!
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have stayed at many Airbnbs/Booking.com apartments and I have to say this is one of the best. From friendly greetings from Vanessa and her family, to an apartment that is spacious, in great condition and equipped with everything you could...
  • Mccabe
    South Africa South Africa
    The house is well equipped and spacious. It is located in the heart of Hermanus within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and the cliff path. We had delicious breakfasts at the coffee shop on the corner and lots of enjoyable walks around...
  • Charldutoit
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent location, close to all Hermanus center sights and restaurants. Very comfortable with all amenities.
  • Jeannine
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location so close to everything. Lovely decor . Well equipped cottage. Friendly host.

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 Vanessa

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Vanessa
Kelp Cottage, Botany House is in central Hermanus, only an hour and a half's drive from Cape Town. The Cottage is 100 metres away from the shops, restaurants, art galleries, cafes and Village Square, and sea views perfect for whale watching in season. Spacious and fully equipped, Kelp Cottage is your perfect base for exploring Hermanus. Blue flagged Grotto Beach is a short drive away, boasting plenty of hiking trails along contour paths of our rugged coastline.
hub of hermanus walking distance to hermanus old harbour. short drive to Grotto beach
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Good free WiFi 45 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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
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
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

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

Legal information

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

FAQs about Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus

  • Check-in at Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beach
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Aerobics

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus on this page.

  • Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Yes, Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Botany House, in the heart of Hermanus is 200 yards from the centre of Hermanus. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.