Make a gentle start to the day around the pool at a secluded abode nestled in beautiful oak trees at the foot of Table Mountain. This refined retreat combines a 150-square-metre sun deck, a covered outdoor patio, and a stunning vaulted ceiling. No more load shedding due to solar/battery backup.
The space
Upper Constantia is a wonderfully designed single-level and fully self-contained guesthouse at the foot of Table Mountain. 3 bedrooms all en-suite sleep up to six people, and a private pool with 150sqm sun deck provide for best outdoor entertainment.
We have renovated the guest house in June 2019 and added an outdoor patio (covered roof and sides so you can enjoy even in winter) together with an outdoor fire place. We have also added new furniture and replaced all bedlinen and towels which we do every so often.
Located in one of the oldest suburbs of Cape Town, Upper Constantia is set on the most spectacular walking, running, hiking and mountain bike trails in the magnificent Constantia Wine Route District and a short 5-minute drive Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden which is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world.
The spacious single level guest house is nestled by beautiful oak trees and has a large north facing sun terrace. From Bel Ombre Road entrance you will enjoy your own private driveway through a remote controlled gate. There is ample parking within a double garage and enough space for at least 4 additional cars.
After entering the guest house you will find a lovely oversized north-facing terrace that partially wraps around the guesthouse on one side, and on the other side has a 150sqm sun deck with a 7x4m private swimming pool, which was added in 2014. If the sun is too much there is a covered patio otherwise you can soak up the sun on the outside loungers or seated around an outdoor dining table. Through the main door you will enter into the beautifully big open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, furnished with all you need for a night in watching sports on DSTV or your favourite series on Apple TV, or enjoying a night of cooking and entertaining. There is a bluetooth JBL portable speaker for music around the house and pool
From the left and right of the living area is an entrance to each of the 3 en-suite bedrooms. All bedrooms are beautifully light. The garden bedroom has a study or make-up area whereas the other bedroom opens up to a dedicated library and then via landing into the third en-suite bedroom. This is the largest bedroom (added in 2014) with under floor heating and its own spacious lounge area.
Off the back of the kitchen is a separate cloakroom to the left and to the right is a full scullery and washing machine. There is an indoor as well as outdoor clothing rack for drying your laundry. From the scullery you can get direct access to the 2-car garage and an outside store room for bicycles, golf equipment etc.
The tennis court is shared with the main house and available for guests as well.
Guest access
Facilities include:
- Private entrance and drive way
- Parking in double garage and 4 car parking outside but on the premise
- Three double bedrooms all en-suite
- Dressing room with work area off each bedroom
- Open plan kitchen, lounge and dining
- Store room for bicycles, golf equipment etc.
- Library
- Cloak room
- Dedicated swimming pool 7x4m (uncovered)
- Large private deck with loungers and dining area
- Fully landscaped garden with automated irrigation and beautiful lighting
- Electric fencing & CCTV camera’s
- Separate door bell and pedestrian gate
- Fully equipped scullery
- Driver available (on request & at a nominal fee)
- DSTV movie, music, news and sports channels on Apple TV
- High speed WiFi Internet throughout house and gardens
- Espresso coffee machine
- Ceiling fan
- Aircondition (2 of the bedrooms)
- A selection of kids toys - email us for anything specific. We do provide high chair and cots.
Other things to note
The guest house is serviced Mon to Fri typically around lunch time (except for arrival/departure days). We encourage guests to join our staff/host messaging group which helps with communication.
There is a dishwasher, washing machine, dryers and we expect guests to respect the fact that Upper Constantia is not a hotel but a self-catering guest house e.g. no turn down service.
We encourage guests provide us with flight details and approximate arrival time. Checkin between 2pm and 4pm, and check-out before 10am unless otherwise arranged. Please also remember to SMS/email/phone when you land at the airport so that we are able to welcome you at the premises on time. In any event, we have staff on the premises that open up at time of your arrival.
