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Lemon Tree Cottage Self-Catering House – Home 6388796 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Lemon Tree Cottage Self-Catering House – Home 6388796

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 30 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Lemon Tree Cottage is a charming cottage in the middle of Franschhoek, at a security estate, it has been modernized, but still keeps the old Wineland's feel.

Franschhoek is ringed by mountains, the slopes hosting some of the best Western Cap Vineyards.

This cottage has two bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room and the other bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. There is a separate TV lounge upstairs with two sofa beds for extra guest, both bedrooms have double beds.

Cape Town/ International Airport is a drive of 45 minutes. Property offers central village location, 5 / 10 minutes walk to the finest restaurants or a short drive to the valley's many vineyards. Nice private pool area, garden and perfect braai facility and stunning mountain views. Garage parking for one car plus off street parking for a second car. Ideally placed for access to international standard Pearl valley golf course, beaches, hill walking, tennis courts, vineyard tours with the Franschhoek Wine Tram, day trips to Cape Town, table mountain, shopping (waterfront), whale watching in Hermanus, Shark diving in Gansbay, deep sea fishing, penguin viewing Simonstown, Cape point.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Beds in other rooms: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Shower, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Walking +- 10min walk from property to town Taxi's - +- R80 per Trip

Interaction with guest

Guests will be met at 3 Berg Street, Les Chambres Guesthouse

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($107.63) €100.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

House rules

Rates are in ZAR & include 15% VAT.
Room rate is based on 6 guests staying in one of the Self-Catering Houses.
Use of swimming pools at own risk. (Lemon Tree Cottage Only)
Parking at own risk on and off premises.
No pets allowed and the guests house / cottage is non-smoking.
Rates and conditions are subject to change without notice.
Rates may differ on high peak times like festivals and long weekends.
Any other terms and conditions which apply to bookings.

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About the owner

Peter W.
Response rate:
80%
Calendar last updated:
02 May 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
South Africa
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Dutch

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Reviews

Average
9 reviews

Excellent
4
Very Good
1
Average
1
Poor
1
Terrible
2

“Average stay in Franschhoek”

Reviewed 26 Nov 2023

We stayed at Lemon Cottage for 2 nights in November and I can say it was okay. Essentially the place is fine - rooms appear to be clean and the space is decent however upon further inspection, things … More

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“Very disappointing”

Reviewed 25 May 2023

On arrival at the property immediate impression was that it wasn't clean, there were rubbish sacks outside, the pool was also dirty, the braai was filthy and various items needed fixing. We arran… More

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“absolute piece of crap”

Reviewed 11 May 2022

there was poop stains on the walls and a dead monkey in the bathtub and it smelled like a port a potty

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“A Pity”

Reviewed 12 Feb 2020

My extended family booked this apartment in November 19. This was the first time we'd been together for ages so looked forward to sharing a house together. On arrival we were told that it was d… More

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“Lemon Tree, South Africa”

Reviewed 3 Jan 2018

Excellent location, and beautifully maintained. Walk to everything in town. But be sure to make all dinner reservations in advance or eating anything good is next to impossible.

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Response from the owner Dear Jat Thank you for your stay at Lemon Tree Cottage. Regards Peter Weideman

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“Comfortable and well-located”

Reviewed 1 Mar 2017

This is a comfortable and well-furnished house located 5 or 10 minutes walk from the restaurants and shops in Franschhoek. it has a small pool and sitting out area where we ate all our meals. The airc… More

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Response from the owner We thank you for your review and hope to be welcoming you back soon.

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“Welcoming and homely”

Reviewed 17 Feb 2017

My daughters and I had a fantastic stay at Lemon Tree in December. The place was clean and modern. The staff were very helpful and we certainly will be back to visit. It was definitely home away from… More

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Response from the owner Good Afternoon We thank you so much for your awesome review. Kiind Regards Benita

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“Fantastic cottage”

Reviewed 8 Feb 2017

Stayed here for a week first week in February, fantastic. It is clean, comfortable and has all you need. In a gated community just outside town. So easy to walk into town to eat either lunch or evenin… More

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Response from the owner Good Day We at Residence Vive La Vie thank you for your awesome review, it will be a great pleasure welcoming you back. Take Care Benita

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“Charming accomodation”

Reviewed 6 May 2015

We enjoyed a relaxing stay at the Lemon Tree Cottage. Conveniently located in the heart of the town of Franschhoek. Plenty good restaurants just minutes away from the fantastic wine farms in the area.… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your Review, we do appreciated it.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Peter (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Peter (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Peter (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Peter the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Peter (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Peter (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know my booking is safe?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Peter (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Peter (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Peter (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Peter (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Peter (the owner) a message.

If Peter (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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