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Lime Cottage

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A patio area with outdoor furniture, a potted plant, and a view of a mountainous landscape.
A poolside area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a table with a bottle of champagne.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A living room with two brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bel Ombre, WC
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Constantia Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Groot Constantia Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Lime Cottage


Latest Decor & furniture with Large Tvs in all rooms DSTV 24 Hr Wi-Fi
Open plan French style Kitchen with Gas Hob & full facilities (Washing machine,Dishwasher, Tumble Drier Double door fridge )
Main bedroom has King Sixe extra length Bed & 2nd bedroom Queen size extra length both with Memory foam pillow tops.
30 square meter Patio with Table & chairs , recliners & chairs overlooking lush Green lawn with Barbeque.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10582994
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cape Town

Constantia, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newlands Cricket Ground or Newlands Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Constantia Village - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Groot Constantia Winery - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 22 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Wittebome Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jonkershuis Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moyo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blanko - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Colombe - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lime Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lime Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lime Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lime Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lime Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lime Cottage located?

Located in Constantia, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Table Mountain National Park, Constantia Village and Constantia Glen Winery. Beau Constantia and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our host was welcoming. The rooms were comfortable. We loved the patio and barbecue facilities. We felt secure. Nights were very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

portia s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lime Cottage

Great location, very safe and secure we did not need to close or lock doors. No loadshedding was a big plus. Will definitely be back. Thank you Athol for being a great host.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2023
pleased our Guests loved of Private Secure 5 Star Cottage on our LeBonheur estate for their 14 Day stay. Our 146Square meter 2 Double Bedrooms 2 Bathromms with Open plan Kitchen Dining room & Lounge with High Ceilings & Full DSTV & large High Definition. The 30 Square meter Covered patio with State of the Art Stacking Doors 6 seater Table & Chairs 2 Comfortable Chairs 2 Recliners & choice of a Weber or barrel Barbeque opening up onto a 80 square meter Lawn & Manicured garden.With Use of our Large Solar heated Pool. Now the Big Plus Totally off the Grid with 50Solar Panels 3X 8Kw Inverters & 5 Lithium Batteries. Great Service from Host & Staff. Centrally situated in the Constsntia Valley 10 Minutes to top 12 Wines estates & Restaurants 2 km from Constantia Shopping centre & close to most of the popular Tourist Destination in & around Cape Town Table Mountain Beaches waterfront Boulder Penguin Beach on your way to Cape Point. We welcome them back for their next vacation & thank them for the 5 Star rating. See you all soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stayed in the villa 10 out of the 11 days. The owner was there everyday to feed the parrot.

My experience was very good except we had to move to the line cottage for one night as the villa was rented the last night we were there and were given very little notice. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and it was very clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
Thank you for the 4 Star rating in Lime cottage Desingned by an Interior Decorater where we always get 5 Stars. There Booking was for Lime cottage but we had availability in the main 5 Star Villa & Guest suite so actually upgraded the guests for 95% of their Trip. They were very happy with their accommodation & sadly we had to move them for the last night. We hadover 20 Five Star ewviews & Many many return Guests that come back annually. We obviously doing something correct thank you for our Guests for supporting us & as we cintinue to strive for Perfection. Just invested over R300000.00 in Inverters New batteries & 14 extra Panels boasting 50 panels & off the grid so you are assured of Power Wi-fi 24/7
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joanna O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Poor . Keep away

Property dirty toilets cisterns broken,very old fashioned. Cutlery and utensils greasy and old . Totally misinterpreted online. Vrbo needs to look into this properly. Owner writes his own reviews. We left after an hour a real shame as we had just arrived in the country .please keep away you will be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Beautiful Romantic Cottage

WOW! What an amazing end to our Honeymoon! The cottage was just as described, we did not rent a car and solely relied on Uber. It was very easy to get around, we even did a wine tour using Uber. There is a mall and grocery store near by. This is a very safe neighborhood. The pictures do not do the cottage justice, it’s gorgeous and we did not want to leave! Athol is a wonderful host and lives on the premises, very responsive and overall a great guy! The pool and hot tub are beautiful. We had lunch at Beau Constansia, highly recommended! The views are amazing!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for the great 5 Star review. It is a beautiful 146 Square Meter Cottage with 2 Double Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms both on Suite with a Modern French Style Open Plan Kitchen onto Dining room & Lounge with a55 ins TV with Wi_fi & all the channels you can wish forOnto 30 Sq meter Covered Patio with State of the Art Glass stacking doors with 6 Seater Table & Chairs 2 Comfortable Chairs plus to Recliners with choice of a Barrel or Weber Barbeque overlooking a Manicured garden ( grass area) with use of Solar Heated Pool & Solar Heated Jacuzzi with spectacular views of the backdrop of Table Mountain centrally situated in the Heart of the Constantia Valley close to the Airport The Waterfront Table Mountain & Boulders Penguin Beach on your way to Cape Point & also close to most of the Popular Beaches around Cape Town. Toop Golf Courses 12 Top Wine Estates & Restaurants in the Constantia Valley & 2.5 Km from Constantia Shopping centre for all your daily needs & also Kirstenbosch Botanical garden also at your doorstep. Ideal for Summer & Winter Rentals with a Wood Burning Fire Place for perfect evenings as well as virtually off the Grid with our own Solar Electric Panels & Solar geysers & our own Purified Borehole Mountain Water. Perfect for families of 4 or one or two couples. We have a lot of repeat business which says we are doing something right looking after our Special guests join us a t Lime Cottage for a holiday of a Lifetime that you will remember for Many Years.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sven A.

Wonderful and heartful place!

Eine wunderbar eingerichtet Unterkunft und bestens geeignet für self catering. Die entsprechenden Geschäfte sind nur wenige Autominuten von der Unterkunft entfernt. Hinzu kommt die zentrale Lage. Man muss nicht permanent Kapstadt passieren. Hout Bay, Muizenberg, Kalk bay und viele Restaurants und Weingüter sind sehr schnell und vor allem staufrei zu erreichen. Athol und Tamara sind traumhafte Gastgeber und bei Problemen immer vor Ort.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Sven, Thank you for your review. We always love to hear your feedback time and time again. You have visited us on several occasions and it is always good to hear that you have noticed the small touches. With regard to getting around, we are in the perfect location where our guests don't have to drive far to enjoy the Cape's attractions, restaurants and beaches. We are in the heart of the Constantia Winelands so we are a few minutes from the popular wineries as you mentioned, and traffic jam free which makes driving anyway, all the more scenic and stress free. German translation: "A wonderfully furnished accommodation and ideally suited for self catering. The shops are just a few minutes' drive from the property. Add to that the central location. You do not have to go through Cape Town permanently. Hout Bay, Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and many restaurants and wineries are very fast and, above all, free of traffic jams. Athol and Tamara are wonderful hosts and always in case of problems."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

A real home from home. Ideal

We were warmly welcomed by Athol and shown around. Lime Cottage exceeded my expectations, being even more spacious than I had expected. The quality of the fittings, equipment and furnishings is very high and in particular I liked the well-equipped kitchen. Everything was clean and new. We slept well as it is very quiet and the security is excellent, something which even if it's perhaps not necessary in Constantia, is reassuring. Lime Cottage is within walking distance (20 minutes) of Constantia Village where there is a comprehensive range of shops, services, and restaurants. It is safe to walk during the day and probably even at night, but it's only a 5 minute drive. There are many other restaurants in the area and it's only a few minutes drive to most of them, including Hout Bay. Town and Southern Suburbs are easily accessible by good roads and a couple of scenic options. Athol and Tamara did everything they could to ensure our stay was enjoyable, and we wanted for nothing. Thank you! We will return and that is the highest recommendation.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Michael Thank you for your valued review. Lime Cottage is special and we are so happy it felt like home away from home for you, with all you could hope for in a kitchen as well as the comfort of the furnishings is important to help make your vacation a memorable one. We are located a short walk from a marvelous greenbelt which is ideal for relaxed walks. It is a popular spot for Mountain biking and dog walks too. This is just to add to the convenient short walks to Constantia Village shopping center which has everything you can think of from all your convenience grocery shopping, to boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops in the leafy setting of Constantia Suburbia.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Micaela B.

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An amazing fully equipped secure with all the mod cons centrally situated home from home perfect holiday Summer or Winter for large or small families
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Great holiday house

Great house that worked well for our two week stay in Cape Town. Perfect location for getting everywhere on the peninsula. Good security and nice swimming pool, all perfectly clean and tidy.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie v.

BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY, SAFE LOCATION, WONDERFUL HOST!

We stayed in beautiful Lime Cottage for 3 weeks in January and could not have been happier with our accommodation. Athol (the owner) is a delightful host who is available should you need him. He was brilliant at communicating with us before our arrival, clearly stating the stunning pool area is shared between all the cottages and main villa (as you would expect similar to a hotel). The cottage is perfect and exceeded my expectations with its spacious layout, large lounge area with gazillions of TV channels!, a fabulous kitchen (with all mod cons), SUPER comfortable beds and immaculately clean. The outside patio area is perfect (especially when travelling with a 4 year old) and we BBQ every other night. The pool is simply AMAZING!! Solar heated so never cold and we taught our son to swim whilst staying there, so wonderful memories. I cannot praise or recommend Lime Cottage highly enough and would hope to return again the future. Special thanks to Athol and his team for making our holiday special and unforgettable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Great Atay

It was a fantastic stay and great experience that was had by my family and myself. The cottage was very well maintained ad had all the necessary amenities and more. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to our friends and family.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne A.

Comfortable spacious beautiful

Comfortable, home away from home, beautiful location, close to all amenities, friendly staff, spacious and private
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mairi P.

Absolutely fantastic with all the trimmings!

This is our second year staying at Lime Cottage, Le Bonheur estate. It really is a gem in the best location in Cape Town! The staff are all smiles and willing to help. A true vacation. Athol is an excellent hands on Manager/Owner and we would not hesitate to return or recommend! The location is phenomenal and we enjoyed great restaurants, short trips to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, superb wine farm trips and easy shopping at the local Constantia Village. The security, solar heating, bore hole water system all added to our fun and happy vacation. Thank you Athol!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sven A.

Großartiges Ferienhaus in zentraler Lage

Das immer noch wie neu wirkende Ferienhaus gehört zur Grundausstattung unserer Reisen. Der große Vorteil neben der Sauberkeit und wunderschönen Ausstattung: Die sehr zentrale Lage in alle Richtungen (Meer, Kapstadt, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Cape Point, Kalk Bay, die vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten in Constantia selbst usw.) und die liebenswerte Betreuung durch Athol und sein Team. Wir kommen auch 2018 gern wieder!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

W J G.

5 STAR HOME from HOME

This is our second visit to this cottage and once again we found it faultless in all respects. We highly recommend this property which is fully equipped and serviced with perfection. We will look forward to returning here sometime in the future. Many thanks to Athol, Joy and Staff.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Bill and Judy Thank you for the Great Review about Lime two Double bedrooms two Bathroom on Suite. French Style Kitchen with all the Mod Cons make it the perfect for your Special Holiday whether you cooking for your family & friends or barbequeing off the large covered patio with modern Stacking doors perfect for any season or time of the year winter or summer with a French wood burning fire place & as mentioned by our guest underfloor carpet heating spoils you the way you should be at Lebonheur. With our hands on policy with our guests meeting them on arrival & briefing them on the accommodation & the top restaurants Wine Farms within 5 minute drive from Lebonheur to the weather & best days to plan visits up our famous New Heritage Site Table Mountain or the Penguims at Boulders Beach we relate to our guests constantly during their stay to give them service that makes most of our guests come back & stay at LeBonheur which means " The Happiness" Please join us at the Top rated guest House in Constantia for your next Vacation. Lots of lovely restaurants as you know. Kind regards Athol, Joy and Staff (LeBonheur)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

SAFE & STUNNING ACCOMMODATION

The WOW factor is 9.9 on the scale. We stayed in Lime Cottage for just under three weeks and cannot praise the property and the owner too highly. The cottage is luxurious and fitted out with quality, everything you need to make the stay very comfortable indeed. The cottage is located within very secure surroundings and just a short stroll from Constantia village. There are a number of vine yards within walking distance of the cottage. The owner and his assistants are extremely helpful and go out of their way to assist you whenever needed. We are returning again next year for four weeks and very much looking forward to a relaxing holiday. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Bill and Judy Many thanks for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Guesthouse. It is so important that our guests are comfortable and happy while staying at LeBonheur. We do our best to be of assistance wherever possible and we certainly look forward to hosting you both again in 2017. :) Kind regards Joy (LeBonheur)
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10/10 Excellent

Annalie d.

STUNNING ACCOMODATION

Le Bonheur is a stunning, 5 star accommodation venue in Constantia. The venue is absolutely amazing, great decor and extremely secure. Location is great (easy access to Cape Town centre, walks on Table Mountain, and the Contantia vineyards). We stayed in the in the villa and in Lime Cottage. The villa is spacious and the French furniture is luxurious, comfortable and stylish. The beds have top class mattresses and pillows. Lime Cottage was fully equipped with everything you might need and beautifully furnished and cleanliness throughout the Cottage was of a high standard. The French style kitchen was spacious and well equipped. Full screen televisions in every room was of top quality Athol is a very attentive and caring host that makes you feel at home and will go out of his way to cater for your needs. The venue is absolutely amazing, great decor and extremely secure. Annalie and Annette
Archival

8/10 Good

Home away from home

My husband and I spent a week in Lime Cottage during the very chilly August of this year. We were very cozy with the fireplace burning which warmed the whole cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed cooking up a storm on and in the enormous gas stove/oven and didn't want for any cooking equipment, crockery or cutlery - all these items are supplied and are stylish, practical and spotless. There is a washing machine and dryer in the kitchen too which both take large loads and are quietly efficient. The owner, Athol's style comes through in the comfortable and refined furnishings and also in the unique, beautiful art pieces dotted around the cottage. I had to drag myself out of the memory foam pillow top, king size, extra-length bed in the mornings - sheer luxury! The en-suite bathroom we used off the main bedroom is stylish and chic with a gigantic shower rose in the shower and enough room for about 4 people to comfortably shower at once :-) If I must say something negative, the shower being blocked on the first night (although quickly rectified by Athol's efficient, friendly and handsome handyman), put a damper on an otherwise faultless week in Lime Cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Our 5 star Lime Cottage have become very popular for all Seasons due to the features and comfort it offers. For Summer we have roof windows and a big Patio with frameless glass doors which opens up onto the lawn area where you can relax on recliners or enjoy a barbeque. For Winter it has a wood burning fireplace and under carpet heating. Situated in the beautiful and safe Upper Constantia, guests are sure to have a relaxing, enjoyable stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

We stayed in Lime Cottage for several months. It was extremely well laid out and the owners have taken care to ensure that you will find everything you need in the cottage. The cottage is nice and luxurious with a very cosy fireplace, which came in very handy for us during some cold winter nights. The cottage is located within walking distance of Constantia Village, where there are several nice restaurants and grocery shops. Within a short drive of the cottage there are several wine farms and Kirstenbosch gardens. The owners and the staff were very helpful and made every effort to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. We would certainly look to stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, luxurious self catered holiday.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

terry l.

Very friendly hosts and safe accommodation

My family and I love Cape Town and this Cottage was perfect for our needs. We used the barbeque to prepare our traditional Korean meals whilst the kids stayed warm in front of the TV and Wood burning Fireplace which we had on during the colder days. The enclosed Patio kept the Cottage nice and warm. I can reccommend this Cottage to anybody that wants to stay in Cape Town in a 5 star Cottage with everything you need.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2025
Thank you for your 5 Star Rating. Please you enjoyed our spacious fully equipped Private 146 Sqaurs meters sleep 4 Guests.With Lovely enclosed patio Large TV's & Full DSTV Bouquet with Solar Heated Pool in a Quiet Secure Part of Upper Constantia. Close to Constantia Shopping Centre & 12 Top Wine Estates & great resturants. Centrally Located to all the Tourist Spots in & Around Cape Town Airport. Waterfront Table Mountain Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Boulders Beack Simonstown with the Penguins & Cape Point & Many Popular Beaches. Hope to accommodate you again in the Future.Kind Regards Athol.

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