Cotswold House - Cape Town

AWESOME PLACE!!!Nice people,great location.....

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Patina the owner was there everyday. House was formerly owned by mayor of Cape Town. Awesome!!!!!

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Very pleasant, pleasing, friendly B & B. Very good breakfast and could not ask for a nicer place to stay outside of Cape Town. A car is advisable, bus not that close and a taxi to Cape Town cost about $17, R140. Cabs are safe and easy to get.

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Very nice owner and employees---Very good breakfasts---Needs air conditioning

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The owner and caretaker were friendly and delightful to deal with. The hotel is only a short drive from Cape Town waterfront and you can get there easily, and if you plan to travel elsewhere you can avoid the heavy traffic around Cape Town. The breakfasts were delicious, the rooms clean. There was internet as well. I would definitely stay there aga […] in. Read more

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very nice b&b, north of the downtown area by 15 minutes depending on traffic.

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location is excellent, very close to major highways (i rented a car). very clean room with daily service. some issues we had: 1. it was no hot water the first day we arrived. 2. internet connection is limited in volume, so our provided access accounts were dried out very fast, even we did not use video skype etc. 3. there is a limited staff in the office. […] however, the personnel was very friendly and tried to solve these problems. overall, we satisfied. Read more

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Good hotel nice staff in an interesting area of Cape Town

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I had an EXCELLENT stay at this guest house!!! Beautiful house, friendly/helpful staff, and very safe. Would highly recommend - in fact, I have already done so to several friends and colleagues who will be passing through Cape Town :-) My only teensy little complaint is that it is not close to town; fine if you have a vehicle, but if you're relying […] on public transit, can become a hassle after a few days. Excellent for couples, business travelers, or just regular old folks on holiday. Will stay here again. Read more

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Got a great rate on this hotel since I stayed there in the dead of winter and one of its real draws is its proximity to the beach. Not much in walking distance other than the beach, but if you have a car you can get around quite easily. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the internet was lightning fast - faster than I get at most hotels […] in the US. Didn't take advantage of the amenities much other than breakfast (which was uniformly awesome), because I mostly used the place to sleep and work online. Would definitely stay here again. Not many other guests were there when I was, which was helpful since the quiet allowed me to get a lot of work done. Read more

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Pay the extra money and stay near the Waterfront - this place is NOT worth it. The only good thing about this place was Betty, the housekeeper. We rented 2 rooms for Cotswold House but we were placed in Lagoon Lodge across the street. One room was on the first floor and the second was in the ATTIC! There are no screens on the windows, so all the bugs […] end up in your room. There is a "fan" in each room, but it didn't work and was extremely loud. They have free Wi-fi but only one device can use it at a time for each room. The "attic" room didn't have a standing shower so you were forced to bathe very uncomfortably in a tub. If you called the front desk for any assistance they had to call you back because the had no answers. Location is not the greatest. On average, a taxi to the waterfront will cost you 120R each way ($16 US) which adds up very quickly. You could take a bus from the Woodbridge stop, but they stop running at 9:30 PM so you're forced to take taxis at night. Only good thing...Betty. She prepared the breakfast every morning which was always great. Read more

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Very nice palce that offers a lot of privacy. The hotel staff is very friendly and really tries to assist on any matter or question. The hotel is 10 min walk from the beach. Pool with fresh ocean water is a really nice place to relax in the evening!

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Very lovely setting-comfortable rooms. Full breakfast every morning-made fresh, with a smile and answers to questions and suggestions for local attractions. Bettina the owner went the extra mile for us during the Super Bowl-not a big deal in Cape town--but something we really wanted to watch. This gracious hostess invited us to her own apartment from […] 1am to 5am Cape town time, so we could watch our favorite team lose. We highly recommend this inn and its owners. Read more

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The house was very nice and clean. Even more the staff was so polite. At first I was unsure because it was a little ways away from town but quickly realized the ease and convenience to get to town. There was an express bus My citi walking distance from the house and only a few rand each way. VERY clean and reliable. Much cheaper than a taxi. The house […] is also walking distance from Lagoon beach. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others. Read more

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Excellent B&B- -would highly recommend it but a 10 minute drive to Cape Town. Bus nearby - 10 rand and convenient to CIty Center.

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Gorgeous little Cape Dutch B&B with amazing views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean (across the lagoon). The staff were really helpful and friendly - they arranged cabs and tours for us, helped with laundry, and let us check in and out late. Breakfast includes eggs and bacon, in addition to a very nice continental breakfast buffet. Our room (Montague) […] was huge with a comfortable bed, dressing area, updated bathroom, and great view out the palladian window. There's also a nice pool and garden outside. The best part was that it's a short walk to the MyCity Busline (Woodbridge or Milnerton), and you can ride into Cape Town for about $1 US - it takes 15 minutes. (The busline is brand new, very clean and safe, and very convenient). We thought about possibly staying in the heart of the city, but were glad we stayed in a slightly quieter suburb - still very close to all the good sights, and it saved some money as well. Read more

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The only trouble we had was finding the hotel initially as even once we turned on the road it is on, went down a different street without realizing the direction of the street we should have been on. Once we found it, though, it was very quiet, clean and comfortable. The breakfast is provided and is filling with options of yogurt, toast, eggs, mushrooms, […] coffe, tee, juice, fresh fruit salad, cereal. The management was helpful in giving tips of where to go and copied a map for us of the immediate area. Read more

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Friendly environment and staff

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Spent a week at Cotswold House in the spring in Cape Town. Great room in a good location. The staff was wonderful and the owner helped arrange tours and transportation. Breakfast was great and and rooms very comfortable and very clean. The sitting areas are relaxing and grounds are beautiful with a pool and gardens. Close to golf, shopping, beach and […] an easy trip into downtown. Internet available in sitting areas. Proximity to R27 makes it easy to get anywhere quickly by car. Read more

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We came in late at about 10pm as our plane was late in arriving. The room was nice, breakfast great. We just did not feel entirely welcome as the person who met us that evening and also cooked our breakfast was not that friendly.

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+ Comfortable, clean and cosy - noice of main road, distance from city center

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The B&B located in Milnerton is by far one of the nicest and cleanest one I have visited. The common rooms are plenty so even if you decide to just take it easy it would not be claustrophobic. Our guest room overlooked the pool and in the distant we could see the ocean. Very pleasant mornings and evenings with the sound of nature. The main road runs […] by in the distant and sometimes during the day it can get a little noisy as a truck or two passes by. The breakfast was excellent not to be missed at all. The owners were extremely accomodating and very friendly. One needs a cab to get to Cape Town and there are only limited facilities within walking distance. We would however go back in a heart beat. Can't wait to see how the new pond turns out; construction was just begining. All in all a great place to relax and take in Cape Town from a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Read more

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I PHONED YOUR OFFICE TO CANCCELL MY BOOKING AS I WAS NOT SATISFIED. YOUR LADY AT THE OFFICE PROMISED TO PHONE BACK, SHE DID NOT.LUCKELY I WAS MOVED AFTER 5 DAYS TO A BETTER ROOM.MY FIRST ROOM WAS NOT AT ALL 4 STARS!!!

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Good price quality tradeoff. Comfortable. Go for the rooms downstairs overlooking the pool. Pleasant, but note out of town location and heavy morning traffic to get into CT.

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Would defiantly recommend this guest house to others. The location makes it easy to get anywhere around the Cape Town area. The staff are very friendly and always willing to help. The guest house is set in lovely grounds and the pool is a real temptation to cool down after a hard days sightseeing. The full breakfast sets you up for the day and is plentiful. […] Would have no reservations about returning. The grounds and building are very secure without being obtrusive. Read more

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Fabulous place to relax. Quiet people were friendly. Staff were exceptional, nothing was ever a hassle. Daily cooked breakfast was nice. Pool was sparkling. I or we did not use it as weather was not kind, but it looked lovely. Thanks for pleasant 8 days.

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Great place to stay. Staff very helpful. A little bit out of central capetown but very close to bus that takes you directly there. Our tours were able to contact us and messages were left for us in our room when needed. Would have no hesitation to recommend facility to travelers.

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As indicated by my ratings the service was excellent. The staff were friendly. The B&B is located in a safe section of town; just north of the city center. I rode the new busline to a conference in Cape Town each day and the line is excellent. There is shopping close by; and several nice restaurants in the area. I fully recommend this B&B for business […] travellers and families. Read more

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Good quiet secure location, especially good if you have a car. Betina the owner was the perfect hostess and took care of all of our needs. Breakfast was great. Highly Recommended.

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After a long drive we were met by a maid and given the keys to our room, no information about the hotel or facilities was offered. During our stay we never saw or spoke to the proprietors, or indeed any staff, except for at breakfast. The hotel ticked all the boxes as far as facilities were concerned, but this was totally negated by the dreadfully impersonal […] service. Read more

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Staff were good but the owners were very lacking in empathy and indeed lack of courtesy. It felt like they had favoured guests and this was determined by nationality. Room was rather small although other rooms seen were much larger.

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toilets not ensuite and tv in room very small and put very high up,however staff very friendly and polite. nice location, beddings were clean and neat however. i would rate this guest house as a 3 star not 4star, especially for capetown.

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Very satisfied over the waythings were handled.

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We booked this guest house for the start and end of a recent holiday in the Southern Cape and are very pleased that we did.We did not want to stay in the centre of town and this was a great compromise being close to a long sandy beach in a very safe neighbourhood.There are choices of good quality restaurants nearby although a car is really preferable.Of […] the many similar types of places that we stayed during our trip this property had by far the best pool and sitting area for relaxation.Our hostess gave us information on things to do and booked cable car tickets which saved us having to join an very long queue.The only minor irritant was that due to some unseasonably hot weather just before we returned home, we did find that the ceiling fan is no substitute for Air Con. Read more

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One of the best boutique hotel - guest house experience - highly recommend over any large hotel.

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Everybody will be happy there

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I went to Lagoon Lodge (across the road from the Cotswold) to get some work done and I needed access to the internet. Everything was great at the lodge, the people were exceptional, except access to the internet was intermitent. It was the only downside to this lovely site.

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We really enjoyed our stay at Cotswold House. A beautiful place, super breakfast and very nice owner. If you choose to stay here it's good if you have your own car.

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The House is run in a very professional and friendly manner by the hostess, who fluently speaks several languages. She and all her staff make it easy to settle in and are helpful with any questions that may arise during the stay: things to do, how to get a taxi, recommendation for nearby restaurants. The common rooms are very comfortable and inviting. […] The wireless, which was important for me, simply works. So you don't need to think about it again. Taking the MyCity bus into town and back is no problem at all. It runs regularly, the bus stop is just a 5 mins walk away and it is a 15 min bus ride. Walking back from the bus stop after dark is no problem, as it is a very safe neighbourhood. In exchange you are very close to a very peaceful stretch of a beach with a nice restaurant at the beach, frequented by Cape Townians rather than tourists. Overall I would choose it over any of the big city center hotels - it can be something like a peaceful oasis after a busy day. Read more

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comfortable room, all amenities, friendly and capable staff and owner/manager, fabulous full breakfasts... they thought of everything! such a nice place to relax after exploring Cape Town and surrounding areas.

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Second stay received a warm welcome from Bettina and Nic and staff. Lovely clean hotel with excellent facilities. TV in room not working but was'nt bothered as out most of the time. Good location but car essential to visit Cape Towns many attractions. Particulary enjoyed Maestro's on the Beach the local and nearest restaurant. Excellent food and welcome […] reasonably priced and superb views of table mountain. Read more

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This guesthouse is beautiful, and great value for money. The breakfast was great - though despite it saying in the information booklet in our room that an earlier breakfast could be provided, this wasnt the case. However, the breakfast we did have was amazing! - restaurant quality! It is accessible via the bus system, though it was 20 Rand each way […] from town, but we didn't mind too much. Its a nice area, but quite a way out of town. Surrounded by nice houses, and golf course. Overall a great stay and would definitely go back! Read more

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Stayed for 2 nights and the owners went out of their way to make our stay a pleasant experience. Guesthouse beautifully furnished and clean with very nice breakfast and friendly staff. Lovely swimming pool and lounge area to relax.

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Excellent little cottage house with a super helpful staff, great breakfast, and location with a 5-minute walk to the bus stop. Definitely would stay here again at this great price. Only consideration would be if you wanted to stay at or much closer to the V & A Waterfront. Bus system extremely clean, efficient, and safe, not to mention cheap!

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