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From an article which appeared in the San Fransisco cronical...............

KRISTEN LUNDGREN

VICTORIAN B&B IN CAPE TOWN

We stayed in a delightful Victorian B&B in a safe, quiet residential neighborhood of Cape Town, South Africa, a few blocks from excellent restaurants, cozy pubs and the museums in historical Government Gardens. A few minutes takes you past the famous Mount Nelson Hotel to the spectacular gondola ride to the top of Table Mountain.
We had a comfortable room with African decor, a private bathroom with a heated towel rack, TV, bar fridge and coffee and tea set-up. We had our own entrance through a lovely garden with a small pool.
In spite of an inconvenient early morning departure, a cheerful Liz & Trevor Wilkins was up to prepare a breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, toast and croissants, still warm from the local bakery.
With advance notice and a modest fee, her husband Trevor will escort you around the city or take you on a hike up nearby Lion's Head.
The waterfront and beaches are a few minutes away by car; the wine lands of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are within 45 minutes, and it is an easy drive to the Cape of Good Hope.
Rates are 400 rand (about $51) per night in high season (November to March) and 350 rand (about $45) in low season.
As a result of this we have had a number of guests....here follows another article from the SanFransisco Cronicle

Urban B&B accessible to best of Cape Town
Our South African vacation concluded with a visit to Cape Town, where my husband and I stayed at No. 15 Welgemeend. The lovely Victorian home is in the Gardens, a young, affluent suburb of Cape Town just south of the city center beneath Table Mountain and Lion's Head. The home is centrally located, and good restaurants and shops are within walking distance.
Owners Liz and Trevor Wilkins make sure their guests are well cared for. Our Africa Room had a double bed, private patio and plunge pool, a welcome oasis on hot days. The recently added Prince Albert Room has twin beds that can be configured as a king.
Each morning a delicious, healthy breakfast is served on the patio with such dishes as Liz's homemade granola and Trevor's creamy "Mandela's porridge."
Rates are reasonable, especially with the high price of hotel rooms in Cape Town: 300 rand (about $42 US) per person, per night, sharing, mid-April through October; 350 rand ($49) November to mid-April.
Contact: Liz and Trevor Wilkins, PO Box 1934 Cape Town 8000, South Africa. 011-27-21-424-6625, www.gardenroute.co.za/capetown/welgemeend. wilkins@gem.co.za
CLIFF and PAM WIDMER
San Carlos
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This article appeared on page D - 7 of the San Francisco Chronicle



A.M. - Germany
Many thanks for a wonderful time, we enjoyed our stay and are very greatful for all your help ...and not the least for the marvelous breakfast!.

H.W. Norfolk England

Liz & Trevor, what a relief to be welcomed and looked after, after such a stressful day! I suddenly did not feel alone.....thank you. we have had a lovely stay and only wish it were longer. Thank you for your thoughts and kindness.

Dr P & H.E - Germany
Dear Liz and dear Trevor "Treasure",
Please, please, never sell this beautiful house! It is absolutely devine, and we want to come back here! Thank you from all my heart for your overwhelming hospitality. Dear Liz your really spoiled us - both of you..............

V&M I - Cardiff
What a wonderful home and a wonderful welcome

T & D E - Maryland - USA
From the moment we stepped off the plane and met Trevor & liz, we knew we had encountered a very special couple.............we felt very welcomed in your home and we can think of no better way to begin our stay in S.Africa! ..........................

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