Self Catering Accommodation Near The Company's Garden

Cape Town’s Company’s Garden is to Capetonians (Cape Town residents) what Central Park is to New Yorkers, a relaxing green lung within a metropolis. While not nearly on the scale of Central Park, the Company’s Garden was once three times the size of its current 6ha size and was originally established in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company to provide vegetables and fruit to passing ships. Master gardener Hendrik Boom was appointed this task and he successfully laid out water canals between the plants and added herbs, roses, vines and medicinal plants to the mix. Over time, official buildings encroached on the land and what remained was developed into an ornamental garden with exotic plants and trees planted. Today, the trees have grown to massive heights and pathways, benches and manicured lawns are there for the public to enjoy. Grey squirrels were introduced into the gardens and they settled in well enough to spread... Show more

Along the paths are several statues, a white granite lantern gifted to the Cape from the Japanese government, an old well dated 1842, a sundial (replaced a number of times) and the ‘old lady on crutches’, the oldest tree in the park. This tree is a pear believed to have been planted in the 1650s that still produces fruit annually but has had to be supported by two posts to prevent it from collapsing. A lovely open air restaurant at the centre of the gardens has outdoor swings and an oversized chessboard to entertain patron’s children. Across from the restaurant is an aviary housing exotic birds.

A Delville Wood Memorial Garden remembers the tragic loss of 100s of South African troops in France during WW1. Bordering the gardens are the South African Museum and Planetarium, the South African Art Gallery, the Jewish Museum and Holocaust Centre, the national library, St George’s Anglican Cathedral and South Africa’s parliamentary buildings.

The pedestrian walk known as The Avenue is where you will find buskers and mimes hoping to make a buck in exchange for a few minutes’ entertainment and during lunchtime the benches are mostly occupied by office workers, sharing their packed lunch with the squirrels and pigeons.

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Self Catering places can be found from rural to urban areas and can vary in what they offer. They allow plenty freedom and is a great inexpensive way to spend your holiday. They have been widely classified as a “Home away from home”. This is a good option for guests who don’t mind cooking their own food, and are looking for a more independent and flexible form of accommodation. For budget and large families, we would recommend self-catering for a more personalised experience.

Self Catering Accommodation Near The Company's Garden

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Self Catering in The Company's Garden

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Cozier Glitz

Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Table View, Cape Town

R5,850

La Cabina 601

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

R3,150

At My Beachfront Flat 1 and 2

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Lagoon Beach, Cape Town

R1,500

Cbay58

Self Catering in Camps Bay, Cape Town

R1,495

White Sands Beachfront Apartment Cape Town

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

R830

Devonshire

Apartments, Self Catering in Green Point, Cape Town

R2,150

Joy's Place

Cottages, Guest Houses, Self Catering, Pets By Arrangement in Plumstead, Cape Town

R1,200

Bradclin House

Self Catering in Pinelands, Cape Town

R1,200

Junior-Suite Merlot - Constantia Cottages

Apartments, Self Catering in Constantia, Cape Town

R2,447

Valley Heights B & B

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses, Self Catering in Kenilworth, Cape Town

R890

Bradclin @ York Place

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Pinelands, Cape Town

R1,600

Navona Constantia Guest Cottage

Cottages, Self Catering in Constantia, Cape Town

R1,495

Kaya La Provence

Self Catering in Constantia, Cape Town

R1,400

MOY Guesthouse & Backpackers

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses, Backpacker, Self Catering in Green Point, Cape Town

R400

Brightwater Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Apartments, Guest Lodge, Self Catering in Hout Bay, Cape Town

R936

The Greenhouse GuestHouse

Guest Houses, Self Catering in Green Point, Cape Town

R1,150

The Salt House Guest House

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R1,700

Phantom Acres

Guest Houses, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Hout Bay, Cape Town

R1,950

Marechale Way

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Milnerton, Cape Town

R2,828

The Bohemian Guesthouse

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses, Self Catering in Milnerton, Cape Town

R1,300

SOUTHEASTER

Apartments, Cottages, Self Catering in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

R1,050

Getaway Self-Catering Panorama

Apartments, Self Catering in Panorama, Cape Town

R775

Schuilhoek Garden Terraces

Cottages, Self Catering in Kenilworth, Cape Town

R1,200

Panorama Guest House

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R960