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40 WINKS ACCOMMODATION, SOMERSET WEST
Self Catering | Bed & Breakfast 
Located in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/40-winks/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Lauraine & Ken Pulford
 
40 Winks Accommodation
30 Quinan Road
West Ridge
Somerset West
Western Cape
 
Please visit the establishment's website to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
(See website link above)
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
40 Winks Accommodation is situated in the beautiful town of Somerset West, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and is an ideal base to explore the Western Cape and enjoy the many attractions that will make your stay an interesting and enjoyable one. Surrounded by the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountain range and the Helderberg, at the entrance to the winelands and 20 minutes away from Cape Town International Airport, the Stand and Gordon's Bay, Somerset West offers a large variety of things to see and do.

There are historical and popular wine estates where you can do some wine tasting, have a picnic, view game or taste some of the cheeses. Guests can enjoy scenic drives, play golf on the many golf courses, visit the Helderberg Nature Reserve, the arts and crafts market, Monkey Town, excellent restaurants and the Somerset Mall (one of the largest shopping centres in the Western Cape). Various activities such as hiking, horse trails, whale watching, fishing and boat trips from Gordon's Bay are also available. Guests can pack a picnic basket or go to one of the restaurants when making a day trip to visit some of the nearby interesting towns all within an hour's drive and the City of Cape Town is only 35 minutes away.

Comfortable accommodation is offered in the "Birds Nest" en-suite bedsitter (studio) which is fitted with an air-conditioner and is suitable for single or double accommodation with cooking facilities or bed and breakfast. There is a TV with various channels, a small sitting and dining area, undercover secure off street parking, a private entrance, a swimming pool and barbeque (braai) facilities. The "Dolphin" and "Guinea Fowl" cottages were completed in April 2007 and are suitable to sleep 2 adults and 2 children or a 3rd adult. Each cottage has one en-suite bedroom, an open plan lounge, a dining area and very well equipped kitchenette. The cottages have a TV with various channels, wall safes, heating panels and ceiling fans. Undercover secure off street parking, private entrances, a swimming pool and barbeque (braai) facilities are also available.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • 1 en-suite bedsitter (studio)
  • 2 one en-suite bedroom cottages
  • Ceiling fans or air-conditioner
  • Wall heating panels and wall safes
  • Fully equipped kitchenettes in cottages
  • TV's with various channels
  • Internet / fax access
  • Serviced weekly
  • Private laundry by arrangement
  • Catering for diabetics
  • Pets welcome (subject to conditions)
  • Swimming pool
  • Braai (barbecue) facilities
  • Undercover off street secure parking
  • Airport transfers by arrangement
  • Nearby churches, art and craft market
  • Nearby Somerset West shopping mall
  • Nearby various golf courses
  • Nearby horse riding, hiking trails
  • Nearby beaches and winelands
  • Nearby Lord Charles Hotel
  • Nearby Helderberg Nature Reserve
  • Nearby Cape Town Int. Airport
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • Member of Cape Town Tourism
 
 
RATES:
 
Please visit the establishment's advert to obtain rates.
(See website link above)

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
From Cape Town International Airport

Take the N2 to Somerset West. Drive for 14km after the traffic lights, turn off at Exit 43 which reads Stellenbosch / Broadway Boulevard. At the top of the ramp turn left, at the next set of traffic lights turn right into the main road of, Somerset West. Go through two more sets of traffic lights and shortly after you will find a sign M9W (Orange Road). Turn right into Orange Road and take the bend in the road. As soon as you straighten out turn right into Quinan Road. Carry on after the stop street and in the next block down you will see 40 Winks Accommodation on the corner wall. Ken and Lauraine will be there to welcome you on your arrival.
 
 
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