Welgelegen Reviews
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| Welgelegen is the Dutch word for well-located, an apt description for this gem of a guesthouse in a leafy cul-de-sac near the hip restaurants of Long and Kloof Streets. Decorated with panache by the previous owner, an interior designer, it occupies two Victorian houses linked by a flowery patio with a plunge pool. Service is friendly but never intrusive with such personal touches as electric blankets for chilly nights and home-made biscuits. |
Key Attractions:
family run, charming, guesthouse, central
Price Bracket: Inexpensive
In a Nutshell: Well-located and chic guesthouse in a leafy cul-de-sac
Location: Gardens, at the foot of Table Mountain
Address:
Welgelegen, 6 Stephen Street, Cape Town,
South Africa, 8001
They Say...
Welgelegen is an absolute jewel of a Guest House: a gem set in a tranquil, leafy cul-de-sac at the foot of Table Mountain, in the cosmopolitan city bowl neighbourhood of Gardens. Secluded and serene, it is still only just around the corner from both Long and Kloof Street, two of Cape Town’s trendiest restaurant and design destinations...Hence the name Welgelegen...the Dutch translation for "well-situated".
The Guest House comprises two Victorian houses joined by a wonderful cobbled patio and gurnite plunge pool , enclosed by terraces of iceberg roses and fragrant star jasmine. You can begin your day here breakfasting in the morning sun, or end your evening under the stars with a chilled Cape sauvignonwith and fairylights flickering amongst the surrounding foliage.
All rooms are individually furnished with neutral tones and splashes of both African chic and classic bohemia. There is comfort evident everywhere…from the candles, the natural Rooibos bath products and the towelling dressing gowns in each bathroom, to the home-made biscuits, complimentary port and huge inviting armchairs in each room. The beds which all convert to King size, are supremely comfortable with crisp white linen, duck down duvets and soft silky cushions. Every room has it’s own charm and most have balconies offering views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill or the patio below. One room has a travertine surround bath in the room complete with open fire-place, another has it’s own private garden and lily pond!
There is great attention to detail and this is reflected down from the choice of artwork on the walls, to the sumptiousness of Welgelegen’s living room sofas. There is an abundant feeling of luxury and spaciousness everywhere… in the modernized dining room complete with leather chairs, enormous ornate mirror and lime mosaic’d fireplace… in the huge beaded chandelier in the hallway…and in the tall windows and high ceilinged cornices of the living rooms… Intimacy, charm and atmosphere are everywhere.
Fiona, the owner, has recently updated a few of the older bedrooms with style and a wonderful eye for colour and calm. Of the thirteen bedrooms , the last three to need upgrading have had the bathrooms redesigned to provide separate bath and shower tiled with beautiful glass mosaics, a contrast to the concrete screed floors and classic tap fittings. The still fairly new in-house treatment room provides even further pampering for the soul with holistic and polarity based massages, reflexology and "tapping techniques". Alternative therapies as well as manicures and pedicures are also catered for.
Welgelegen retains the ambience of a well-preserved and treasured home whilst simultaneously sharing it’s warmth and sophistication with all those who venture past the front garden’s lush hydrangea and lavender. Above all, this guest house offers a commitment to comfort, and a personalized (and efficient) service. In the words of a recent visitor…" Welgelegen is excellent value and in a different league… it offers a personal vibe in a naturally blessed destination."
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