Villa St. James

from R300.00 to R600.00 per night (approx. from £27 to £55)

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Villa

Location: Cape Town
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 5

Facilities
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Description

It was once home to the British admiralty; the Greek royal family and League of Nations founder Jan Smuts. St James was the first resort area developed by the British in the early 1900’s due to its balmy year round climate, Mediterranean-like sunshine and warm sea.

The Villa St James’ tranquil, romantic, rejuvenating and inspiring beauty is ideal for holidays, weddings, honeymoons, special events, and conferences. The Villa is available in its entirety for long or short periods of time. Though the Villa is self-catering and an oasis of privacy, it is maintained at all times by a courteous and professional staff. Accommodation is available by room or by the villa and is available in its entirety for long or short periods of time. Fine catering is available on the premises by superb local chefs.

The Villa St James, simply put, is massive. The Villa accommodates up to 20 people in eight large bedrooms with extra long beds and five bathrooms. Lavish appointments include Frette linens and towels and goose down duvets. Special details include colorful Moroccan kilims, full-length mirrors, art deco light fixtures, antique furniture and accents. Upstairs living quarters have direct access to the back garden. The bedrooms, each unique in character, are located upstairs and have sea and mountain views from one shared furnished enclosed terrace and several private balconies. Each room is named after the local African flower that best embodies the room’s character. You can actually whale watch from each sea facing room.

The Billiard room provides a half sized snooker and billiards table with a view of the pool and to the Indian Ocean. The thick rich red Gabay in the TV room is perfect for sprawling out on the myriad velvet pillows and watching TV, listening to music, playing games, or just plain lounging in style. African animal prints, antique silk gold blinds and views to the ocean and pool make this room rich, witty, and sophisticated. Equipped with satellite TV and surround sound stereo the TV room looks out on the front garden and pool and Indian ocean . From this room you can access the Ship's Bar. The bar is decorated with authentic ship's name plaques, antique mirrors, luxurious velvet banquette, bar stools for eight and various board games. Since the Grape Vine patio is directly outside, the bar is a fabulous spot for sundowner cocktails.

In the front sitting room, which faces the ocean, is a collection of books for guests to enjoy. Curl up in an art deco chair in front of the fireplace or on a cozy sofa and peruse the Villa's diverse selection: books on tourism, nature, culture and history. Get inspired by incredible images from books on photography and art, the Villa's specialty. Listen to any of the 400 cd's on the state of the art hifi. This room leads onto the outdoor dining terrace and pool. The upstairs landing is more than just a passage from room to room, it is a gallery of maps, photographs and other sea going documents. There are places to sit, relax and gaze out of the gorgeous stained glass window.

The outdoor pool is a stone's throw from the shimmering blue Indian Ocean and set amidst an indigenous garden with over 260 rare and well-known plant species. A private poolside hot and cold outdoor shower looks out over False Bay. Spend the afternoon lounging by the pool in the deck chairs, have a game of soccer or badmington on the wide lawn, grill your lunch and have a picnic seaside and poolside. Enjoy evening cocktails and watch the sky change colors at sundown over the Indian Ocean. The front garden is a wonderful and varied place to play and relax.

St James beach is steps from the property, with fascinating rock and tidal pools for swimming, as well as a tennis court. The back garden is an oasis and a sanctuary. With a whale watching deck and an umbrella shaded dining table that seats 14, the back garden is wonderful for many different activities. The mingling of flowers’ perfume with bird songs, looking onto Silvermine Reserve Mountain and out towards Cape Point and False Bay, is an experience truly unique and healing. Dining For your culinary urges, Villa St James offers a gourmet kitchen stocked with cutlery and crockery to serve up to 26 people. With its centerpiece 22-seater dining table, the stately dining room is perfect for throwing an elegant dinner party or hosting an important business meeting. Among the many visual treats in this room are Venetian mirrors, silk curtains, crystal chandeliers, a gilded ceiling, state of the art stereo, views of sea and garden, and deco parquet floors. The grand dining room is truly a regal event. Or you may dine alfresco on one of the many terraces or have a picnic in the lush exotic gardens or barbecue on the braai deck with its magnificent mountain and sea view. Alternatively, dine out at one of the nearby world-renowned restaurants of St James. The Villa also offers full catering.

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Availability

next next Last updated: 26^th October 2011

Change over day: Flexible

Seasonal rates

Start date	End date	Weekly rate	Week night rate	Week end night	Minimum stay
13 Jan 2012	2 Feb 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
8 Feb 2012	9 Feb 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
17 Feb 2012	17 Feb 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
19 Feb 2012	24 Feb 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
3 Mar 2012	6 Mar 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
8 Mar 2012	15 Mar 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
18 Mar 2012	22 Mar 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
25 Mar 2012	12 Apr 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
16 Apr 2012	26 Apr 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
29 Apr 2012	30 May 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
1 Jun 2012	20 Jul 2012	N/A	R300.00	R300.00	2 days
22 Jul 2012	10 Aug 2012	N/A	R300.00	R300.00	2 days
12 Aug 2012	30 Aug 2012	N/A	R300.00	R300.00	2 days
1 Sep 2012	26 Oct 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
3 Nov 2012	8 Nov 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
11 Nov 2012	18 Nov 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
24 Nov 2012	19 Dec 2012	N/A	R500.00	R500.00	2 days
20 Dec 2012	9 Jan 2013	N/A	R600.00	R600.00	2 days

* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion

* rates are per Room

NOTE: Rates are based on a per person per night with MINIMUM DAILY RATE APPLICABLE.

Minimum Daily Rates Per season:
High Season 2011 - 2012: R5,000 per day (Oct 2011 - May 2012)
Low Season 2012: R3,000 per day (June 2012 - Sept 2012)
High Season 2012 - 2013: R5,000 per day (Oct 2012 - May 2013)
Peak Season 2012 - 2013: R6000 per day (20 Dec 2012 - 10 Jan 2013)

General information

Property type	Villa
Number of Units	Single
Holiday theme	Activity, Away from it all, Beach, Budget, City break, Family, Golf, Historic, Luxury, Romantic, Sight-seeing, Surfing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away
Suitable for	Children, Couples, Elderly, Families, Groups

Room information

Bedrooms	10 bedrooms, sleeps 16 max. Protea the Master Suite, features a sumptuously appointed four poster extra-king sized bed, antique writing desk, cozy divan, maplewood floors and accents Moroccan kilims and gabays, art deco lights, goose down duvet and crystal chandelier. The grand en-suite bathroom boasts an old fashioned footed tub and separate shower. This room has gorgeous views of False Bay, Cape Point, mountains, palm trees, land and sky from the terrace and balcony. Aloe Room is airy, large and leads to the Protea room. It has a single sized walnut sleigh bed. One wall is lined with glossy oak cabinetry. Double french doors lead to the furnished sea view terrace. Palm Room, a whale watchers dream, is spacious, rustic, stately, and decorated in warm neutrals with splashes of colour. A vintage armoire, cozy loungers and direct access to a balcony and the enclosed sea terrace give these quarters the atmosphere of nautical freedom with uninterrupted views of False Bay and Cape Point. The Sunflower Room, accessible through Palm Room making it just right for a family, has double doors leading to the rattan furnished terrace, with its view above of lush gardens and mountains, and below to the grapevine-trellised patio. A large bougainvillea bush provides a burst of color. A queen sized sleigh bed, white washed walls and furniture give this room a hip shabby chic feeling. Views of the ocean from the east of this room bring balance and calm. The Palm and Sunflower suite has a bathroom with shower and separate toilet. The floors are of Italian terra cotta. The Sage Room is a double occupancy room with modern Mere Michele Orb chair, queen sized bed, and double french doors to the enclosed furnished terrace. There is one wall of cupboards for storage. The Lavender Room features a delightful tree-lined view from its unique alcove. Creamy open walls, rustic chairs and furniture and a double bed keep this room feeling fresh and breezy. The Lily Room has one single and one double bed, desk, and a large bright window facing the grapevine patio. The art deco lamps and vintage armoire enhance the room's charm. The Rose Room contains two single oak wood beds, an armoire, hard wood floors, art deco light fixture, and windows facing the mountain. Separate bathroom with full bath and toilet. Grapevine, a separate guesthouse, is so named for the grapevine that winds through the trellis over the adjacent patio. The two-room Grapevine house is furnished in a modern, minimal and rustic style with African light fixtures.
Bathrooms	5 bathrooms.
Kitchen	Villa St James does have a catering service available. We do have a preferred catering supplier for guests wishing to hire Villa St James. Upon inquiry you will receive their sample menu options for your perusal, however, please indicate what your preferences would be in order for them to offer you an accurate menu to suite your requirements and budget. 4 ring stove, Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Microwave, Outside cooking, Oven, Washing machine
Meals	Not included
Dining room	Seats 22 Dining For your culinary urges, Villa St James offers a gourmet kitchen stocked with cutlery and crockery to serve up to 26 people. With its centerpiece 22-seater dining table, the stately dining room is perfect for throwing an elegant dinner party or hosting an important business meeting. Among the many visual treats in this room are Venetian mirrors, silk curtains, crystal chandeliers, a gilded ceiling, state of the art stereo, views of sea and garden, and deco parquet floors. The grand dining room is truly a regal event. Dining area
Living room	Seats 10 Wood paneled walls, brick fireplaces, ornate cornices, and glittering chandeliers creat an atmosphere of grandeur. Mirrors in the shape of the ships, striped fabrics and the vintage captain’s hand bell add a nautical charm. Comfortable cream couches, couches, cane furniture and chaise loungers fuse modern comfort and beach house living. From the silk curtains to the Frette linens and towels, every detail has been carefully considered. The thick rich red Gabay in the TV room is perfect for sprawling out on the myriad velvet pillows and watching TV, listening to music, playing games, or just plain lounging in style. African animal prints, antique silk gold blinds and views to the ocean and pool make this room rich, witty, and sophisticated. Equipped with satellite TV and surround sound stereo the TV room looks out on the front garden and pool and Indian ocean. From this room you can access the Ship's Bar. The bar is decorated with authentic ship's name plaques, antique mirrors, luxurious velvet banquette, bar stools for eight and various board games. Since the Grape Vine patio is directly outside, the bar is a fabulous spot for sundowner cocktails. In the front sitting room, which faces the ocean, is a collection of books for guests to enjoy. Curl up in an art deco chair in front of the fireplace or on a cozy sofa and peruse the Villa's diverse selection: books on tourism, nature, culture and history. Get inspired by incredible images from books on photography and art, the Villa's specialty. Listen to any of the 400 cd's on the state of the art hifi. This room leads onto the outdoor dining terrace and pool. DVD, CD player, TV, Stereo system

On-site facilities

Onsite facilities	The outdoor pool is a stone's throw from the shimmering blue Indian Ocean and set amidst an indigenous garden with over 260 rare and well-known plant species. A private poolside hot and cold outdoor shower looks out over False Bay. Spend the afternoon lounging by the pool in the deck chairs, have a game of soccer or badmington on the wide lawn, grill your lunch and have a picnic seaside and poolside. Enjoy evening cocktails and watch the sky change colors at sundown over the Indian Ocean. The front garden is a wonderful and varied place to play and relax. St James beach is steps from the property, with fascinating rock and tidal pools for swimming, as well as a tennis court. The back garden is an oasis and a sanctuary. With a whale watching deck and an umbrella shaded dining table that seats 14, the back garden is wonderful for many different activities. The mingling of flowers’ perfume with bird songs, looking onto Silvermine Reserve Mountain and out towards Cape Point and False Bay, is an experience truly unique and healing. The upstairs landing is more than just a passage from room to room, it is a gallery of maps, photographs and other sea going documents. There are places to sit, relax and gaze out of the gorgeous stained glass window. Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garage, Garden, Outdoor pool, Treatments available 5 car parking spaces
Other facilities	Telephone/Fax/Wireless Connection: • The landline is available receive calls and faxes • A pre-paid voucher system is available for outgoing calls and faxes • Wireless internet is available on the ground floor Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access
Other notes	One double garage for 2 vehicles and secure parking spaces on the property for additional 3 vehicles. (one off street parking bay available but not behind secure gates)

Local area information

Location type	Near the sea
Car required?	Recommended Whilst car hire is recommended - Villa St James can be accessed via the historical train service that runs in front of the property. The train station is a 5 minute walk from Villa St James. Location: Villa St James is conveniently situated on the coastal main road within walking distance to St James beach celebrated for its balmy climate, warmer Cape waters, whale watching and accessibility along the railway line which extends along the scenic coastal route to Simon’s Town. Also within walking distance from the Villa is the enchanting Kalk Bay village, with its antique shops, fine restaurants, sophisticated shopping, fishing harbour, historic walks, and museums. Constantia Wine estates, golf courses, yachting, kite surfing, deep-sea fishing, shark diving, whale watching, hiking, caving and more are all within 10 minutes of the Villa. Estimated Distances • St James beach 200m 2 min walk • St James train station 500m 5 min walk • Convenience store 3km 20 min walk • Restaurants 3km 20 min walk • Shopping Mall 5km 5 min drive • Hospital 10km 15 min drive • Boulders Penguin Colony 12km 15 min drive • Cape Point 25km 25 min drive • Cape Town centre 35km 30 min drive • Cape Town Airport 45km 40 min drive Airport Transfers We are able to organize your transfer to and from the Villa. Please note that we require confirmation prior to your arrival of the number of guests and luggage. Cost: on request Tour Bookings Should you prefer a personalised tour service please contact us directly with your requirements and requests and we will happily arrange all your excursions or transfers.
Local leisure activites	Kalk Bay village, with its antique shops, fine restaurants, sophisticated shopping, fishing harbour, historic walks, and museums is within walking distance of Villa St James. Constantia Wine estates, golf courses, yachting, kite surfing, deep-sea fishing, shark diving, whale watching, hiking, caving and more are all within 10 minutes of the Villa. Beach, Cycling, Diving, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Paragliding, Extreme sports, Sailing, Surfing, Swimming pool, Tennis, Walking, Watersports, Windsurfing
Nearest points of interest	Cape Town International Airport (Airport) - 45.0km Convenience Store (Shops) - 3.0km Shopping Mall (Shops) - 5.0km St James Beach (Beach) - 0.2km St James Train Station (Public Transport) - 0.5km Kalk Bay Fishing Village (Village) - 3.0km Local Restuarants (Other) - 3.0km Hospital (Other) - 10.0km Boulders Beach Penguin Colony (Other) - 12.0km Cape Point Nature Reserve (Other) - 25.0km Cape Town City Centre (Other) - 35.0km

Directions

Kindly be advised that at present the council of the City of Cape Town are working on the main road between St James Station and Kalk Bay village so that section of the road is SOUTH - bound only. North bound traffic from Kalk Bay to St James is diverted via Boyes Drive.

Directions from Cape Town International
• Take the N2 towards Cape Town.
• As you approach Table Mountain, stay in the left lane as you will need to bear left onto the M3 south, signposted ‘Muizenberg’. (just after a road sign indicating Liesbeek Parkway)
• Travel to the end of the M3 highway (which goes past Rondebosch, Newlands, Constantia, Tokai).
• You will come to a T-junction with a traffic light - turn left towards Muizenberg.
• At a second set of T-junction traffic lights turn right onto the Main Road (M4) - direction Muizenberg and Simon's Town.
• Continue along Main Rd (M4) through Muizenberg, until you signs for St James.
• Slow down and look out for No 36 on the RIGHT hand side of the road, just before you reach the beach with coloured bathing boxes.

• Look for the iconic 3 tall palm trees, which represent the Villa St James Property.

• Should you reach St James station and the One Way system, you have gone past Villa St James.

Reviews

“A grand way to feel like a real Cape Town local"
It really is a huge villa, with lots of rooms that are neat, clean but may leave you fighting over who gets one of stunning front rooms in particular the one with a 4 poster bed that looks out over the ocean (In our case having done the research and I did a lot of research!! I felt it was only fare I took that room). It is a great place for large groups or a family looking for a bit of space as there is plenty of room and it’s fully equipped with everything you need. The garden area is immaculate, with views of St James beach and the mountain and was a lovely setting for an evening BBQ. The dining room is something else, you really feel like royalty as it’s adorned with Venetian mirrors and crystal chandeliers and a long banquette table. The location is ideal out of the hub of Kalk Bay but within walking distance to the boho shops and we enjoyed the Italian restaurant just a few minutes from the villa. Like all houses along this stretch of coast a road which is out of sight and the railway line run along the beach front. We didn’t find this an issue more like a trip back in time sitting on the veranda with a GnT listing to the crashing waves watching the occasional train trundle past. Jackie (I hope I’ve got the name right) who cleans the house was outstanding and her magic pantry that transformed dirty into clean dishes almost my favourite room in the house. However my personal favourite room in the house was the snooker room with its dark red fabric lined walls it made a spiritual end to many a night shooting some pool in our own boys room! If you like modern minimalist trendy hotels this is not the place. Villa St James is a grand old mansion that has parlours, out houses, 4 posters, maid quarters a lawn fit for bowls or badminton!! If I had stayed longer I’d have bought flannel trousers a smoking jacket and settled in for good!! We enjoyed staying at this villa, loved everything from the views, the rooms, the location and the history that it has.

Mark_CapeTown from Cape Town, South Africa

Best Group Accommodation on the Peninsula
I organised a weekend getaway for myself and 12 friends, all boys. We needed a place that was close to Cape Town (so that the fathers with a weekend pass could get home quickly if need be) but also far enough away so that we felt we were out of the city. Villa St James fitted the bill perfectly. The house itself is AMAZING, the grandeur of the building is breathtaking, the rooms completely luxurious, and there's a seperate bar and billiards room which suited the boys very well. The massive lawn, patio and swimming pool, with a view of the ocean, added to the wonderful getaway experience. We were also keen for a bit of nightlife, and the local bars and restaurants (Brass Bell, Harbour House, Polana, etc) were perfectly suited to this, and best of all, within walking distance. It's enough admin getting that many people together, so it was a complete relief that organising the accomodation was no admin at all. The accomodation team, from the initial booking to the final clean up, are the epitomy of professionalism and I didn't have to worry once. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend this gem to anyone.

Grant_CT from Cape Town, South Africa

Sublime
Two day girls' getaway spent in this magnificent villa. The views are unbeatable, the villa has everything you could possibly need with space for many people to stay together without getting in each other's way. Two minute walk from beach and ten minute walk to Kalk Bay. WIsh I had known about this place for my 40th birthday - the diningroom with it's 22 seater table makes you feel like you're at a grand ball! Love it, love it!

Colleen_CT from Cape Town, South Africa

Absolutely Stunning
We don’t have words .......... we had the time of our lives !! A HUGE thank you to you and Wineweb for giving us this weekend !! It was the most awesome stunning weekend we all had EVER !! We felt like kings and queens the whole weekend !! We didn’t feel like we were in South Africa, it felt like we were somewhere overseas !! We had a nice braai on Friday night and we felt like royalty having our dinner in the stunning dining area !! Once again, thank you thank you for a GREAT weekend – we will be back soon .......

Rob _Mel from Bellville, Cape Town

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