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Escape the busy city at Pelican Place Guest Cottages

Known as the jewel of the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, Durbanville is home to a wide variety of wine farms and offers amazing views of Table Mountain and local orchards. And in Durbanville, there is no better place to stay than at the Pelican Place Guest Cottages.

Pelican Place is perfectly situated within driving distance of all the local attractions of Cape Town, while keeping away from the busy City Centre. Guests will find that activities such as golf courses, tennis clubs, shopping centres and theme parks are just a few minutes away.

Owner, Evvie Dobreva, has great pride in her establishment, and says it’s the perfect place to rest after a day of exploring.

“Pelican Place Guesthouse is the perfect retreat after a day of sightseeing. Once back home, one can unwind in the thatch-roof covered Jacuzzi, or escape those hot days by simply swimming in the pool, whilst enjoying the landscaped garden and the friendliness of staff and other guests,” Evvie describes.

“We stayed at Pelican Place for almost a month on a business trip and the cottage was very convenient. Self-catering kitchen with everything we needed. The owners were very accommodating and even changed the beds to suit our needs as well as moved a table for us to use as a work space.” – Oyseka D TripAdvisor.

Pelican Place has beautiful cottages to choose from

There are five fully-equipped self-catering cottages available that suite both the business traveller and the holiday-goer.

All cottages provide access to the gardens, swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Safe parking is also available for your peace of mind. Fresh linen and towels are also provided.

The Blue Crane Cottage can sleep up to five people. It comes with a King-sized bed that can be converted into two single beds, double sleeper couch and a single bed. The cottage is equipped with an en-suite bathroom with a shower, spacious lounge, a fully-equipped kitchen, private entrances, a patio with private braai facilities, a safe and a TV with DStv.

The Flamingo Cottage can sleep up to four people. It comes with a Queen-sized bed and a double sleeper couch. The cottage is equipped with an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, spacious lounge, a fully-equipped kitchen, private entrances, a patio with private braai facilities, a safe and a TV with DStv.

The Pelican Cottage can sleep up to three people. It comes with a Double-bed and a sleeper couch. The cottage is equipped with an en-suite bathroom with a shower, spacious lounge, a fully-equipped kitchen, private entrances, a patio with private braai facilities, a safe and a TV with DStv.

The Pool Deck Cottage can sleep two people on a Queen – sized bed, making it perfect for a young couple. The cottage is equipped with an en-suite bathroom with a shower, spacious lounge, a fully-equipped kitchen, private entrances, and patio in front the pool , a safe and a TV with DStv.

The Birds Nest Cottage can sleep two people on double bed. The cottage is equipped for semi self-catering; there is a kettle, microwave, coffee and tea-making facilities, a separate entrance and a TV with DStv.

Self-catering and a Bed & Breakfast!

For guests who don’t feel like cooking first thing in the morning, Pelican Place is also a Bed & Breakfast accommodation. On request, breakfast can be provided in the dining room, where you can enjoy the small gallery with works from popular South African artists.

“The guest cottages at Pelican Place are really lovely and the owners very friendly. We were in Cape Town for a wedding and pelican place was the perfect base for us. The pool was perfect although a little cold at that time of year. The owner did breakfast for us whenever we requested it and actually did a taxi run for us one evening as taxis are not very available. I would recommend this accommodation as a perfect self-catering holiday.” – Barbara M TripAdvisor.

Durbanville has a lot to offer

When looking for fun activities to enjoy in Durbanville, Pelican Place can provide you with customized day tours. These tours allow you to visit all the sights in the surrounding area – make sure to book this in advance though!

You can also pay a visit to the various wine estates in the area. Most wine estates allow for day visitors and have special tasting events that you can enjoy. Golf enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice in Durbanville as there is a wide variety to choose from.

Pelican Place also has a Vintage Car Hire service that can be used for weddings or any other special occasions.

To find out more about Pelican Place, call 083 636 9833 or emailinfo@pelicanplace.co.za. Visit their website atwww.pelicanplace.co.za.

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