ALL ABOUT US

STANDARD OFFER
(This should answer most of your questions!)


No 15 Welgemeend Street

We offer double / twin bed accommodation in an upmarket Guest Suites in our Victorian B&B (owner managed). Situated in a quiet area on the lower slopes of Table Mountain.


Facilities:
Own Private entrance - leading onto a patio /deck
Shower room - en suite - heated towel rail – Prince Alfred room has a “sit bath/shower”
TV with M-net
Bar Fridge
Tea / Coffee facility
Double / twin bed with cotton sheets, thermal blanket, duvets.
Bedside clock radio
Comfortable chairs
Heater
Fan
Plunge Pool
Parking within locked gates (under maintenance at present)

Breakfast
Your health breakfast will be served in private

Africa Room:
On your covered patio (weather permitting) overlooking a plunge pool and a view of Signal Hill with Table Mountain behind you.

Prince Alfred Room:
Under the Gazebo in the garden.

Situation –Very Central
We are situated within walking distance of the City Centre - Via the tree lined Avenue through the Historical Government Gardens. Within minutes you can enjoy a walk in the De Waal Park.
For your evening meal you have the choice of more than 20 restaurants and a few cosy pubs within a few minutes-walking- of our home - varying from traditional foods to Thai food. A number of Deli’s are also close by. You could place an order with "Mr Delivery" who will deliver a meal.
Table Mountain is just up the road, there is an easy walk up Lion's Head. - With its ever-changing views of Cape Town. The Waterfront, Clifton/Camps Bay beaches are a few minutes away by car.
The Wine lands of Paarl, Franschhoek (little Switzerland) and Stellenbosch are about 45 minutes by car.

Mediclinic Hospital - a modern, privately owned, well equipped medical clinic / emergency unit is within a 5 minute walk!
Even though we are situated just above the City Centre we have a garden atmosphere in a quiet oak tree lined street with views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head/Signal Hill.

We are in a Central Improvement District with 24 hour security patrols – a safe place to walk.
Rates subject to confirmation at time of booking

Reservation
Please give us an email / call to reserve your accommodation.
We do require a deposit to secure.
This can be done by sending us your credit card details and authorising us to draw against this card if required.
We require the following:-
Name
Credit card number
Last three digits on reverse
Expiry date
Deposit is 50% of the full estimated amount.
Deposit is not refundable if reservation is cancelled within 45 days prior to date of arrival. Or if there is a no-show – in the which case the full amount will be payable!
Settlement is by cash - regret no credit cards – These may only used for deposits.
Room available from 12h00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10h00 on your day of departure. Unless by special arrangement.





Cancellations

Failure of the customer to arrive, or cancellations made 0 to 45 days prior to the agreed arrival date forfeit 100% of the deposit.
Cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the agreed arrival date forfeit 75% of the deposit or 25% of the booking quote value, whichever the greater.
Early departure - no refund.

Shuttle service
We can arrange for a shuttle service to transfer you from Cape Town International Airport to our B&B - about 20 minutes drive. Just let us know if this is required and we will arrange for the driver to meet you in the arrival hall - cost about R200.00 for the 1st person with the second person at about R60.00 (Please settle with the driver. If you wish we will settle and include in your bill)

Tours

Most Tour Operators will collect you from our B&B – you have a wide selection of tours from the Scenic beauty of the Cape Peninsula, Robben Island, the Wine lands, The Mountain Passes. We can help you to arrange these when you arrive. Alternatively we can arrange your own private tour – adapted to meet your interests.

Waiver
The Wilkins Family, and their staff accept no liability whatsoever for any eventuality which may befall any person/s or their possessions whilst on our premises, engaging in any activity or en route to / from our B&B nor for any travel arrangements, tours, late arrivals or departures.
By confirming your reservation you agree to the above.


Address
No 15 WELGEMEEND STREET (off Camp Street - above the Mount Nelson Hotel)
ORANJEZICHT / GARDENS
CAPE TOWN
Cell (Mobile) phone number - 082 490 7097
Telephone/Fax ++27 21 4246625 - (all hours)

We look forward to meeting you!



Liz & Trevor Wilkins

wilkins@gem.co.za



December 2009