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Parker Cottage Bed and Breakfast: Traveler Reviews

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Average price*: $79 (ZAR800) (year-round)

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Reviews of Parker Cottage Bed and Breakfast

( 3-5 of 5 )
“Good alternative to central hotel”

Parker Cottage Bed and Breakfast

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4 of 5 stars
Haworth, Yorkshire
May 22, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed for ten days in May 07 while working in Cape Town. My hosts chose this over a hotel since it is a bit more relaxed and informal (and cheaper!).
The guest house is what I would describe as shabby chic/boutique. The breakfast room and two drawing room areas were smart with nice coffee tables, sofas etc. Loads of nice coffee table books on Cape Town plus novels if you are bored! Decor is gentlemans club crossed with country mansion, on a smaller scale.
The room I was in had a nice big bed with fluffy white pillows and cool white cotton sheets. The floors are varnished hardwood (original?) and there are antique side tables and wardrobe. Shower over bath in a large tiled ensuite bathroom.
I had breakfast on one day only and it was good.
The manager and staff are very smiley and polite and run a slick operation - The small garden is immaculate, not a spec of dust anywhere.
There are a number of good restaurants and bars within a five minute walk (two within a one minute walk). It is a safe residential area but very convenient for going into town or over to Camps Bay, Table Mountain etc. There is a stop for the opne top bus tour in the next street. Cab from Waterfron is R50.
It should be noted that there is no WiFi (but there is an internet PC for guest to use), no aircon and it is not easy to have an incoming call put through to your room 24/7. There are no tea and coffee facilities in the room but there is a bottle of sherry with two glasses!
I would recommend this to those who don't want to stay in a swanky hotel but do not want a nasty B and B like you get in the UK! You never feel like you are in somewone else's house since I suspect that you are not!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cool and relaxed atmosphere.
    • Disliked — No WiFI.
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TheYoungLaird's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 30, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
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“Sylish adn Luxurious City Centre Retreat”

Parker Cottage Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
London, UK
Oct 10, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

What a great place to stay! I stayed here with my partner after 7 weeks of travelling overland from Nairobi!

We wanted luxury and relaxation and thats exactly what we got! A beautiful huge bedroom with 4 poster bed, exquisitly decorated and a massive bathroom with bath for 2, seperate shower!

Breakfast was made fresh every morning by either Shalke or Jean! They were amazing hosts with great tips on where to eat and see in the city!

Would reccommend this B&B to anyone who wants a safe city centre retreat in a beautiful city!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Hospitality and Decoration of Rooms
    • Disliked — Nothing
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m101's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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“A Stylish B&B close to town”

Parker Cottage Bed and Breakfast

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4 of 5 stars
London, UK
Jun 9, 2005
5/5 found this review helpful

After eight weeks of travelling our trip took us to Cape Town for two days. To our delight we were warmly welcomed by the owners who quickly made refreshments and told us about their home.

The owners had created an interesting and stylish environment for guests to relax. They used a bold strong colour palatte to create an authentic period property with a modern twist.

The gardens were beautifully designed and maintained. Our bedroom looked onto the front garden with a formal pond filled with fish. The bedroom had stained real wood floor board. With high ceilings the room was painted deep plum, which complemented the dark oak furniture.

A downside of the room was the "ensuite" shower room. The facilities were entirely within the bedroom itself. The only thing separating the toilet pan from the bed was a small fabric screen.

Breakfast was above average and served in a large formal dining room. As it was the winter season there were few guests staying and therefore breakfast felt like a rather large empty room. The owners prepared the breakfast in an adjacent kitchen. Unfortunately a breeze blew cigarette smoke through from the kitchen into the non-smoking breakfast room.

The B&B is located a short taxi ride from the town centre and conveniently close to the access point to Table Mountain. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would consider returning if we had a bedroom with more traditional ensuite facilities.

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3 Carstens Street | Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa