Two-storey holiday home on a secure property (with security service) in the southern suburb of Constantia. Best infrastructure in the immediate vicinity. Short drive to the sea in the south-west (False Bay) and in the west (Table Bay).Our location in the Constantia Valley, central and easily accessible, directly on the Constantia Wine Route, is the ideal starting point for holidaymakers to explore the Cape Peninsula and the surrounding Western Cape. It is only 15 to 25 kilometres - or 30 minutes by car - in all directions. drive - to all the important points and sights around Cape Town. The Winelands can also be reached in just 45 min. (Stellenbosch).DistancesConstantia Village Shopping Centre 1.8km, Constantia Emporium Shopping Centre 0.8km, Constantiaberg Mediclinic 0.9km, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens 5km, Newlands Rugby Stadium, Table Mountain Cable Car 25km, Cape Town City (Parliament and Malay Quarter) 25km, V&A Waterfront 22km, Muizenberg Beach 15km, Cape Nature Reserve 30km, Stellenbosch 45km, Somerset West and Gordons Bay 45km, Hermanus approx. 110km.Cottage Cabernet: double-storey cottage fully equipped, with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, large veranda, terrace, private garden and access to heated swimming pool, garage car parkINTERIORLiving areaLarge living area on the ground floor with seating area (TV corner), dining area, open-plan kitchen and guest toilet.BedroomOn the upper floor there is a large bedroom with a large, extra-long double bed and powerful air conditioning as well as a second, smaller bedroom with a queen-size bed, both with direct access to the same bathroom.BathroomThe chic bathroom is fitted with designer elements and includes a corner bath, a washbasin, corner toilet and a large, frameless glass shower cubicle with splash and separate hand shower. There is also a guest toilet on the ground floor.KitchenFully equipped kitchen with ceramic hob, extractor bonnet, oven, microwave, large fridge, freezer, coffee machine, kettle and extra tap for in-house filtered drinking water.Special features- Underfloor heating throughout the house- Smart TV 140cm with direct internet access (free Netflix SA)- Large Smart TV (102cm) in the living area- Filtered drinking water from separate tap- Large freezer combination with fridge and freezer- 4 ceramic hobs above oven- Dishwasher- Fast internet access (WiFi free of charge, 300/150mbps uncapped business fibre line)- Powerful air conditioning in the living room and master bedroom- Large safe for valuables- Large, frameless shower cubicle with splash shower- Corner bath- Comprehensive security system with connected security serviceOUTDOOR AREAPerfect for entertaining. This holiday home has its own garden, lawn and a very large veranda/terrace with a beautiful L-shaped stone bench with parasol, sun loungers, a 6-seater table and Weber kettle barbecue as well as access to the main garden with garden swing.Swimming poolPermanently heated 45sqm swimming pool for shared use with guests from the maximum of four other holiday flats. Sun loungers and parasols right by the pool.Car parkThe cottage has its own access from the street. Parking in the double garage (1 parking space). Guests can access the house entrance directly from the garage via the veranda.Services- Wine delivery from various wineries at cellar prices- Car hire with German-speaking service and at very favourable rental prices as well as UBER taxi service- Massages in your own room- Physiotherapist nearby- Reservation of helicopter tours, whale watching, shark diving, wildlife parks with The Big Five, at special rates for our guests!AwardsThe beautiful cottage has been awarded 4 stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) and is highly recommended and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by the AA, the ADAC equivalent in South Africa, as part of the AA Quality Assured Accommodation Programme.SurroundingsConstantia itself is one of the most upmarket neighbourhoods in Cape Town. The lovely landscape makes you forget that you are in the immediate vicinity of a big city. The villas are surrounded by park-like gardens, some also have paddocks and vineyards.On the Constantia Valley Wine Route you can get to know the famous wineries in the green valley of Constantia. Groot Constantia was founded in 1685 and given to the first governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, as an experimental farm for agricultural products, who developed viticulture here and made Constantia wine world-famous. In 1925, the Cape Dutch manor house burnt down completely. After being rebuilt, it now houses a museum that provides an insight into the lives of the first Cape settlers. A walk around the extensive wine estate is worthwhile if only for the fantastic view of the Constantia Valley.A stone's throw away are the wine estates Klein Constantia, famous for its white wines, Constantia Uitsig and Buitenverwachting, which is home to one of the most exclusive restaurants in Cape Town. The drive along an avenue lined with mighty oaks is an experience in itself.On the way to Hout Bay, you pass the new, very exclusive wine estates that have produced world-class wines in recent years: Constantia Glen, Eagles Nest and Beau Constantia. At the end of the valley is the renowned Steenberg Winery. A world-class 18-hole golf course and two top restaurants were built here in the early 1990s.AttractionsHelicopter tours, skydiving, whale watching, shark diving, racecourses, city tours, museums, concerts, jazz pubs, racecourses, cricket field, rugby stadium, city tours, museums, outdoor concerts, jazz pubs, wine tasting at the 11 wineries in the Constantia Valley (some with breathtaking views).ShoppingIdeal, it doesn't get any better than the Constantia Village shopping centre (with petrol station) 3 minutes away, the new Constantia Emporium (0.8km) or the Blue Route Mall in Tokai. Not forgetting the large factory outlet centre "Access Park".SportsSwimming, sailing, tennis, golf (two excellent golf courses 8km and 10km away), kiting, surfing, dune surfing, climbing, horse riding, hiking, jogging. Parachuting, paragliding, shark diving.RestaurantsThere are numerous very good and also some excellent restaurants in our immediate vicinity, such as the "Bistro Sixteen82" on the Steenberg wine estate, the steakhouses "Cattle Baron" and "Hussar Grill" with the "Best Steaks in Town", "Old Town Italy" with delicious Italian food and a great terrace as well as "Chef's Warehouse" and "La Colombe", two of the absolute top restaurants in South Africa.