Red Bench Cottage, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in St Helena Bay, 2.3 km from Vasco da Gama Monument St Helena Bay, 32 km from Bergriver Golf Course, as well as 33 km from Port Owen Yacht Club. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Columbine Nature Reserve. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Vredenburg Golf Course is 35 km from the holiday home, while West Coast Fossil Park is 37 km from the property.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private 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 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.2
High score for St Helena Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marion
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely layout. The coffee machine with capsules were an extra treat as well as providing us with milk and spices. Amazing bedding and huge bathsheets were an added bonus.
  • M
    Marius
    South Africa South Africa
    Die huis was baie netjies en skoon, en die beddegoed was silwer skoon. Alles was absoluut perfek gewees!
  • Grathan
    South Africa South Africa
    The location in a quiet area, within walking distance from the beach. The accommodation is very well maintained and fitted with all the necessary appliances. The sunlight entering the upstairs kitchen in the morning with a sunset braai or just...

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 Andre

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Andre
Red Bench Cottage, is a typical Cape West Coast cottage, located in the area of Britannia Bay, 5 kms from St Helena Bay. Red Bench Cottage is located in Lampies Baai, a Coastal Estate, bordering the Golden Mile Beach. Golden Mile Beach is a 5 min drive or a 15 minute walk away. Red Bench Cottage has 3 bedrooms - 2 downstairs with a shared full bathroom. The main bedroom on suite is upstairs. A patio with braai facility is upstairs alongside a great open plan living area, offering a lounge , flat screen TV , DSTV, a dining area & a fully-equipped kitchen, with dishwasher & O2 filtered water tap. Guests can relax & enjoy the upstairs patio, prolific birdlife, beautiful sunsets, & Weber or braai facility. Humpback Whales, Heaviside, Dusky, & common dolphins are local to the beaches in the area. Southern Right Whales come into the bay to calve from August to November. Saint Helena Bay is 5 kms way & has all the amenities for day to day shopping. The quaint fishing village of Paternoster, with great restaurants is 15.8 kms away. Activities in the area include, MTB trails, fishing, coastal walks, Golf, kayaking, & windsurfing. We speak your language
I enjoy travel, camping, riding, & great food & wine. Hosting guests is rewarding , when I see that they have had a great holiday, based from Red Bench Cottage.
The West Coast & Swartland are unique areas, offering superb beaches, beautiful mountains & rivers. Vineyards & great restaurants in beautiful villages are a short drive away. Olives are grown in this area and produce world-class Olive Oil & Olives. The area offers exceptionally beautiful rocky bays & coves along the coast , from Langebaan to Lamberts Bay. Here you will find great restaurants and exceptional beaches.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Red Bench Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shared bathroom
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    • Pay-per-view channels
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Mini golf
      Additional charge
    • Horse riding
      Off-site
    • Diving
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Windsurfing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Red Bench Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 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.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of ZAR 1,500 is required on arrival. That's about £65. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

    Please inform Red Bench 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.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 1,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, 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 Red Bench Cottage

    • Red Bench Cottage is 4.3 miles from the centre of St Helena Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Red Bench Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

    • Red Bench Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Red Bench Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding

    • Red Bench Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • Yes, Red Bench Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.