Umnenge House  Verified Listing

Luxury self-catering accommodation with a private entrance. The accommodation is a multi-story building on a terraced landscaped garden.

There are three bedrooms - two with en-suite bathrooms and a third adjacent bathroom.

There is an open plan living area with lounge, kitchen and dining areas, and a separate dinette.

An extensive outdoor area includes a pool, gardens and barbeque facilities.

The maximum number of guests is six per night. Cost is R2400 per person per night. The additional guest tariff is R500 per person per night for more than 4 guests. Accommodation must be paid for in full at least two days before the date of arrival. An additional pet tariff is R50.

The private entrance to Umnenge House is from 44 Wilfred Street via several stairs to the front door. The establishment is not wheel-chair friendly, nor is it suitable for guests who have difficulty climbing stairs.

Please note that all management and staff are vaccinated and follow strict Covid-19 protocols. Also, please be advised that due to Covid-19 protocol adherence and social distancing requirements, parties are forbidden.

The establishment in a residential area, and loud music is forbidden.

Bookings must be made at least 2 days in advance and paid for.

Each bedroom is carpeted and contains a wardrobe/closet and heating. Two of the bedrooms have TVs.

Simons Town is not only beautiful in summer but Cape Town’s hidden winter jewel.

Umnenge House overlooks the Simons Town’s historic waterfront, which offers excellent restaurants, whale watching, fishing and shark cage diving charters, and kayaking in season.

Umnenge House is within easy access to Cape Point Nature Reserve, a penguin protected beach, historic sites, wine farms, breath-taking views and the world-famous Chapmans Peak Drive.

Umnenge’s manager will welcome you on arrival, and will be your point of contact for guest services until your departure.

Housekeeping services can be provided (excluding laundry) during your stay at R500. We can also provide laundry services at an additional fee.

There is a kitchenette and laundry area including a coffee machine, cleaning products, toaster, stovetop, oven, kitchenware, electric kettle, microwave and refrigerator.

Internet is available, and there is a TV with DStv and DVD players in the lounge and two of the bedrooms.

We have a state of the art security system, including IP cameras with OmniVision overnight monitoring, sensors monitoring of perimeter and a rapid response system.

There is a private pool with seating and lounging area overlooking beautiful seascape, mountains and historic Simons Town harbour. A lower garden with secluded seating is surrounded by olive trees in an indigenous garden, and there is a second private side indigenous garden and lawn with seating overlooking surrounding mountains and sea.

Visit the protected African Penguin Colony at Boulders BeachThe African Penguin is the only penguin to inhabit the African continent and its inshore islands. As a result of their rare status and the need for their protection, the area has now been taken over by Cape Peninsula National Park, the birds have been restrained from wandering inland by a fence. Board walks and an information room have all been established.

Swim and lie in the sun on one of our many beaches. The coastline south of the harbour is home to many small, secluded beaches with calm water and safe bathing. The sea temperature here in summer is much warmer than the temperature on the other side of the Cape Peninsula, and there are many spots that offer shelter from the prevailing wind.

Walk in the Cape of Good Hope Nature ReserveUmnenge House backs onto the edge of this nature reserve, which allows for a choice of walks and hikes to suit every fitness level. From a short stroll to the nearby waterfall to a full-day hike over the mountain, there are so many beautiful areas to explore

The Scratch Patch at Mineral World: Always a children's favourite, the scratch patch can keep them busy for hours while they search for semi-precious stones.

Cape Point: Although it is not actually the most Southern tip of Africa, and the Indian and Altantic oceans do not always meet there, nearby Cape Point is one of the most spectacularly beautiful peninsulas in world. Rugged cliffs plunge into the churning sea below, while local fauna spring and scurry through the endemic fynbos vegetation.

History and heritage: Visit the Simon's Town Museum, the SA Naval Museum and the Heritage Museum for some insight into the history of the town and the people and events that have shaped it over time.

Take a train ride: Hop onto the train at Simon's Town station and take a trip right alongside the coast through the seaside villages of Fish Hoek, Clovelly, Kalk Bay, St James and Muizenberg, where you can have some surfing lessons before heading back.

Have a quick 9 holes: Simon's Town has its own 9-hole golf course, which be your warm-up for a full 18 holes at the nearby Clovelly and Westlake golf courses.