DURBANVILLE
CAPE TOWN NORTH
 

SPECIAL RATES NEGOTIATED FOR LONG TERM BOOKINGS, GROUPS AND OVER WEEKENDS DURING THE LOW SEASON
(APRIL - NOVEMBER 2009)
Tourism Grading Council of South Africa - Three Stars
A A Accredited Accommodation - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
WI-FI Connected

CAPE COUNTRY COTTAGE
6 Van Riebeeck Avenue
Kenridge - Durbanville
Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 976 2834
Fax: +27 086 659 2528
Email: info@capecountrycottage.co.za

DURBANVILLE

Durbanville is very centrally located with easy access to the main business centres of Cape Town North as well as Cape Town's CBD. White unspoilt beaches, world class shopping centres, international standard sport facilities, nature reserves and wine routes offer everything and more for business or leisure.

The Durbanville Winelands have been described as amongst the most beautiful in the world. A visit to the estates is a must not forgetting the fine restaurants at Meerendal, Durbanville Hills, D'Aria, Bloemendal and Hillcrest.

Tygerberg is rich in cultural and historical diversity. Art and craft centres Philani and Zenzele, in the growing town of Khayelitsha reflect the political turbulence and tokens of the apartheid past. While National Monuments like Onze Molen, one of the few original windmills in the Cape, and the old churches in Durbanville and Parow bear witness to the origin of some of the early settlers in Cape Town North.

Durbanville offers amongst some of the finest schools and tertiary education centres in the province.

Medical facilities and professionals are amongst the best in South Africa with resident specialists onsite at the Durbanville Medi Clinic to attend to any medical emergencies which may arise.

For those intrepid shoppers there's a plethora of world class shopping malls to serve you: Tygervalley Shopping Centre, Willowbridge Shopping Mall and Canalwalk all within minutes drive time. Entertainment abounds in these centres with cinemas, restaurants and arcades to keep the entire family entertained.

SEE BELOW FOR MORE ACTIVITIES

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AQUARIUM   

AquariumExhibits simulate local condidtions of our 2 oceans surrounding our magnificent shores & include specimens e.g. sharks, penguins, seals, sun fish and much more. This is specatacle not to be missed.
Open daily 365 days a year 09H30 to 18H00

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BEACHES   

View of Table Mountain from Melkbos BeachBlaauberg's Big Bay and Melkbos are a mere 25 minute's drive whilst Clifton will take you around 40 minutes by car.

BIRDING

Durbanville and surrounds offers ideal birding opportunities.

BOATING, CHARTERS & SAILING

For boating, vessel charters, sailing and island ferries.

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CAPE HUNT & POLOCROSSE    

The Equestrian Centre
Durbanville
Tel: 021 9763968

CAPE POINT

Cape PointVisit the famous landmark and one of the Cape's BIG 6.


CASINO

Grand West Casino ComplexGRAND WEST CASINO, Sun International's Inner City Casino and entertainment world.

CRAFT MARKETS

Durbanville Craft Market - takes place on the first Saturday of the month as well as every Saturday during the December festive season.
Kenridge Craft Market - see website for dates.

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DURBANVILLE NATURE RESERVE   

This reserve, in the heart of Durbanville, is unique in that it is situated in an entirely endangered veld type. Nature lovers will find species of Renosterveld Coastal fynbos and Mountain fynbos side by side. Rare and endangered species like Aristea lugens and Serruria Brownii are found here. This is a birdwatcher's paradise, with unusual species that thrive in this combination veld. Picnicing is permissible and guided walks can be organised.
CONTACT: Rust & Vrede 021 - 970 3174

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GOLF   

BELLVILLE GOLF CLUB - Tel: 021 - 913 3100
DURBANVILLE GOLF CLUB- Tel: 021 - 976 8121

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HORSE RACING   

Durbanville Race Course offers weekly horse racing.
Bowlers Way
Durbanville
Tel: 021 - 976 5945

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KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS   

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens60 Hectares covering the SE slopes of Table Mountain dedicated to indigenous flora. Open air concerts and recitals on Sundays, breakfasts and teas .

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MEDI-CLINIC DURBANVILLE

45 Wellington Road
Durbanville
Tel.: +27+21 980 2100
EMERGENCY UNIT: Tel.: +27+21 980 2126

MTN SCIENCE CENTRE    

407 Canal Walk
Century City
Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 - 529 8100

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OSTRICH FARM   

West Coast Ostrich Ranch - 20 minute drive from Durbanville with a restaurant, curio shop, leather factory, tea garden and playground for the kids.

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PAINTBALL   

Dye Hard Paint Ball
Paintball Farm - Melkbos

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QUADBIKING   

Downhill Adventures offers quadbiking thrills for the outdoor enthusiasts.

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RATANGA JUNCTION THEME PARK   

Funrides for the whole family, entertainment and restaurants. Enjoy a day out at Cape Town's greatest theme park.

RESTAURANTS

There are an enormous variety of restaurants in close proximity to CAPE COUNTRY COTTAGE. From coffee shops to Thai, steak houses, family restaurants and seafood eateries. Use this handy link to locate a restaurant close by.

ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM

Robben IslandJust 12 kms from Cape Town, this world heritage site is not to be missed. Take a ferry ride from the V & A Waterfront to Robben Island for and informative and funfilled day.

ROSE GARDEN

The Durbanville Rose Garden is open to the public year round and is a firm favourite for wedding photography.
OPEN: Mon to Sun 08H00 to Sundown
Tel: 021 - 948 1744

RUST & VREDE ART GALLERY

History & Culture Art Gallery
10 Wellington Road
Durbanville
Tel   +27 21 9764691
OPEN: Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
OPEN: Saturday: 08:30 - 12:30

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SHARK DIVING    

Explore the exciting world of the ocean's apex predator with WHITE SHARK ECOVENTURESbased in Gansbaai.

SHOPPING

Canalwalk Shopping Centre
Tygervalley Shopping Centre
V&A Waterfront
Willowbridge Shopping Centre

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TABLE MOUNTAIN    

Table Mountain CablewayMagical views, winding walkways, inquisitive rock rabbits and masses of indigenous flora. An unequalled cable car ride!

TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

South African jewel, international tourism icon and Natural World Heritage Site.

THUNDER CITY

EXTREME FLIGHT ADVENTURE!!!! - The only civilian operator to offer supersonic flights in former military jets.

TYGERBERG NATURE RESERVE

The 278ha reserve in the Tygerberg Hills is situated in the extremely endangered West Coast Renoster veld type. From "The Viewpoint" in the reserve, the Cape Peninsula can be seen in all its splendour. Hiking trails named after animals, cover 7680m and can comfortably be walked in 2 hours.

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V & A WATERFRONT   

V and A WaterfrontSituated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Live, work, shop and play at the V&A Waterfront.

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WINE ROUTES    

Constantia Valley Wine Route
Durbanville Wine Route
Franchoek Wine Route
Helderberg Wine Route
Paarl Wine Route
Stellenbosch Wine Route
Swartland Wine Route

 
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