Simonstown Accommodation / Cheriton Guest House B&B Simons Town Accommodation / Bed & Breakfast in Simons Town

Cheriton Guest House offers cosy accommodation with warm, friendly service in a century old home overlooking False Bay and the historic naval town of Simon’s Town. The well preserved, elegant Victorian house dates back to 1898.

Set against the mountain in the quiet suburb of Seaforth, porcupine are frequent nocturnal visitors and guinea fowl roost in the surrounding trees. We are within easy walking distance of the penguins at Boulders, Seaforth Beach, restaurants and all the conveniences of the town.

The strong maritime theme throughout Cheriton is particularly noticeable in the ‘Just Nuisance’ pub. This honesty bar which is packed with naval artifacts is for the exclusive use of our guests. Attached to it is a room called the 'snug' which is stocked with various collections and board games for chilly winter evenings. Internet facilities are available with WIFI hot spots in the house and some rooms.

Accommodation

All 6 rooms have showers-en-suite and are equipped with under floor heating, fridges, safes, TV’s, DVD players, sherry, homemade biscuits and hospitality trays. We have an extensive collection of DVD’s which are free to our guests.

Outeniqua Room
The ‘Outeniqua’ is a family room in the garden with a queen bed and double bunks in an annex with an interleading door.

Transvaal Room
The ‘Transvaal’ is near the braai area, has twin beds and a small kitchenette.

Emily Hobhouse Room
The ‘Emily Hobhouse’ leads off the pub. It is a favourite with guests who know it and call it the room with a pub-en-suite.

Protea & Drakensburg Rooms
The ‘Protea’ and the ‘Drakensburg’ have twin beds.

Simon van der Stel Room
The ‘Simon van der Stel’ has a four poster double bed.

Breakfast

Breakfast is full English with yoghurt, fresh fruit and a choice of cereals. In winter, we serve in the dining room with a roaring fire and in summer on the breakfast deck or balcony with stunning views of the mountain and sea.

Additional Facilities

The deck has a telescope and binoculars for viewing whales, dolphins, kayaks, naval vessels plus all the other activities that take place in the bay.

We speak English, German, Dutch and Afrikaans.

Attractions and activities

Cheriton is an ideal central location for all Cape Town’s main tourist attractions including Cape Point, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Constantia Wine Route. Tours can be arranged and mountain bikes are available for hire.

Activities

For the energetic and extreme sport lovers
• scuba diving and diving
• whale tours (in season)
• seal island trips
• shark cage diving and breaching
• surfing and windsurfing
• golf
• hiking in the Cape Point Nature Reserve
• pelagic birding trips
• walk with the baboons
• sea kayaking

For the less adventurous
• Our tranquil garden which surrounds the pool, jacuzzi and braai area has abundant bird life. Binoculars are available for loan.
• stroll to the penguins and Seaforth beach
• the town has 4 small intimate museums
• the historical mile through the town can be done without a guide
• the gemstones at the Scratch Patch are a favourite with children
• catch the water taxi to Kalk Bay
• take the train to Muizenberg along the coast
• visitors are welcome at the Country Club
• harbour cruises take place everyday – weather permitting

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