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Harpers House
- Where:
- Why:A quick stop in Cape Town on the way to a wedding in Franschhoek
- When:November 2023
- Who:Me and @dillon.sr
"A quiet oasis in the city to relax and unwind. "
An 8 bedroom guesthouse nestled in the cosy Cape Town neighborhood of Green Point overlooking the Atlantic Seaboard.
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Breakfast room. Not pictured, delicious home cooked hot breakfast and colour juices. A pleasure each morning.
Library come lounge, and G&T station just out of shot.
The baby blue facade, very colonial South Africa.
Very serious stuff in the lounge room/library.
Tiny little pocket sized plunge pool surrounded by the hotels lush succulent gardens.
Ready for you Cape Town, wind in my hair.
Taking in the Cape Town scene from the private balcony. All the upstairs rooms have one.
Simple but comfortable easy breezy rooms.
South African artefacts adorn the walls about the hallway desk. A dreamy spot to sit and write.
Highs & Lows
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Peaceful, quiet and relaxed. This place is an oasis in the city. Located on a quiet street, but still central for walking around and exploring.
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Friendly staff make you feel like you are personally looked after, and you can get local recommendations and knowledge for the area.
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A tiny lap pool for cooling off.
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A self-serve gin and tonic bar in the sitting room.
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Delicious breakfast cooked by the staff every morning, including excellent juices and omelettes.
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This place is a rustic, old house, and very charming, but it may get cold in the winter.
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If you have a car, there are only 3 car spots on the property. But you can park on the street nearby.
Important Bits
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Type
Small, boutique guest house
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Vibe
Quiet and relaxed
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Location
Centrally position in a quiet neighbour, not far from the action.
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Rooms
8
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
Pre-arrival info easy to access with all information required. Super simple and easy.
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Future Forward
Plastic free, recycled towels, donations to local charities.
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Music
Mulatu Astake, Ethio-jazz
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Year Opened
2022
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Designed By
In house
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Health & Wellness
Pool
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Food
Breakfast is cook in the dining room for guests every morning
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
None here, but their sister hotel Gorgous George has a rooftop bar.
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Minibar & Retail
Minibar with local wine, beer and beef jerky.
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Accessibility
There are a couple of stairs at the entry, but wheelchair access can be made via the driveway. Rooms downstairs as there are stairs to second floor rooms.
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Pet Friendly
No
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Children
Yes
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Price
Good value in the city
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In the Area
Hotel Location 2 Varneys Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa
Positioned on a quiet street in the leisure district of Green Point, close to its namesake park filled with indigenous flora, lakes, walking/running trails. Not far from Cape Town Stadium, espresso bars, eateries and fish restaurants along Main Road and short stroll to Sea Point Promenade.
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