Bishopscourt- Secret Garden hideaway

Summary:

A perfect hideaway nestled in a stunning garden in leafy Bishopscourt. The Moodley Family welcomes you to their serene abode. This private luxury apartment has everything you need to feel at home, away from home. Tap water is filtered spring water. Surrounded by mountain peaks, Newlands and Cecelia Forests, and Kirstenbosch Gardens. Close to great restaurants and coffee shops, and central for travel and sightseeing. One child under 4 can stay free. ID will be needed to verify.



The Space:

Beautiful one bedroom apartment, with build in fireplace for the cold winter nights.

Kitchen comes equipped with a 2-plate stove, air fryer, microwave as well as a washing machine.

Small dining table for cosy dinners.

Walk in shower. Beautiful bedroom with TV. Wifi included. Gorgeous big garden space and pool area to cool off in the hot summer weather. The flat gets filtered spring water and the house is practically off the grid for electricity. You are welcome to fresh veggies in season in the vegetable garden. Explore the front garden for fresh herbs.



Guest Access:

Entire apartment, garden and pool area.



Other Things to Note:

Things to do around Bishopscourt.



Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.

2km drive.



Newlands Forest – Newlands forest is a gem of Cape Town. Located on the Eastern Slopes of Table Mountain it receives more rainfall than any other part of Cape Town. The result is a spectacular green forest filled with ancient trees, waterfalls, flowers, mushrooms, moss, rivers and ravines.

2.6km drive



Cavendish Square shopping mall – An award-winning regional shopping centre nestled in the Southern Suburbs is a premier fashion destination, comprising of 180 stores. The centre boasts select international and exclusive local brands, alongside some of South Africa’s most desired anchor tenants. Offering a wide selection of restaurants, 8 cinemas and 5 forex banks, all conveniently situated in a safe and secure shopping environment.

2.2km drive



Boomslang Canopy Trail (Kirstenbosch Tree Canopy Walkway) – The Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway is a new curved steel and timber bridge that winds and dips its way through and over the trees of the Arboretum. Inspired by a snake skeleton, and informally called ‘The Boomslang’ (meaning tree snake), it takes the visitor from the forest floor into and through the trees and bursts out above the canopy, giving spectacular panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, Garden and Cape Flats. 2.4km drive



Wynberg Park- Wynberg Park, where the spring of the Krakeelwater River begins, is visited throughout the year for its conifer garden and attractive display of hydrangeas in the summer months. The park is ideal for picnics and braais.

2km drive



The Galileo Open Air Cinema- experience the magic of The Galileo Open Air Cinema

2.4km drive



Chart Farm Coffee Shop – Have a cup of tea and scones at Chart Farm Café, a charming coffee shop. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch and an array of cakes that you can enjoy along with the scent of the redolent roses and amazing views of Constantia Valley.

2.6km drive



The Cellars-Hohenort restaurant - At The Conservatory, guests may expect an eclectic, light and abundant menu, featuring uncomplicated

yet perfectly executed food served in the most idyllic garden setting.

5.3km drive



Groot Constantia Winery– Groot Constantia wine farm is testimony of how one man’s love for wine established South Africa’s first wine farm in 1685. In a word, our wines are from rich African soil, crafted to perfection. Groot Constantia memories are part of literature and heritage and embodies the timeless endeavour to perfection.

7km drive



Interaction with Guests:

Guests preferred methods.