Cheval Vapeur
Cape Town
Chalet, Self Catering
(18
rooms)
(43 customer reviews)
Escape Corona. Cheval Vapeur Horse Farm is situated in the heart of Cape Town’s seasonal wetlands in the Philippi Horticultural Area – a rural area consisting of vegetable and other farms on the Cape Flats between Ottery and Mitchells Plain. It is a wonderfully tranquil oasis and nature haven. Cheval is away from all crowds & large numbers of people (re Corona Virus).
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It is safe, secluded, peaceful and quiet but surprisingly central to Cape Town’s many attractions. It is truly the best of both worlds. The Royal Cape Golf Club and Zeekoevlei bird sanctuary (internationally famous) are within 10 minutes by car. Wynberg, Kenilworth, Plumstead and Muizenberg are 15 to 20 minutes away. The Waterfront and the City Bowl within 25 to 30 minutes. Stellenbosch, Paarl and the wine routes are within 40 minutes and the Cape Point Nature Reserve is some 60km away.
Birds often seen nesting or on and around the farm include Moorhens, Cormorants, Egyptian Geese, Crakes, Sacred Ibis, Hadedas, Cootes, Malakite Kingfisher, Dabchicks, Darters, Hammerkop, White Faced Ducks, Yellow Billed Ducks, Cattle & Little Egrets, Black-headed and Grey Herons and many more…. There is also a substantial community of endangered Western Leopard Toads.
The Farm offers 5 levels of basic, self-catering accommodation at very affordable prices
First level: There are 8 open-plan, single-roomed wooden cottages (which South Africans call Wendy Houses) sleeping 2 to 5 people each. Cottages that sleep 2 people have a double bed, the others have bunk beds and other furniture. The cottages share two separate ablutions each fitted with a toilet, shower and basin – please note that depending on the cottage booked the distance varies to the nearest ablution but it is never more than 60m away. Each cottage has self-catering equipment: kettle, toaster, hotplates, microwave and small fridge - crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are also provided. The names of these cottages (with the numbers of people they can sleep) are: Club (4), Gate (3), Dam (2), Jane (5), Downtown (5), Gibson (2), Colin (2) & Johan (2).
Next Levels – these are the brick-walled Mews units:
• 6 units (Tack Room (sleeps 4), Tuck Shop (2) and NewUnits 1 to 4 (2 each)) share the third and fourth ablution facilities (shower, toilet, basin) and have the same self-catering equipment and furniture as the wooden cottages
• 1 unit (Beverley) has two bedrooms sleeping 5, a kitchen/lounge area and its own en-suite private shower and toilet. There is also running water in the kitchen area. It has the same self-catering equipment and furniture as the wooden cottages
• 1 unit (TopFlat can sleep 8) has three rooms, a kitchen and its own Toilet and bathroom. It also has a balcony with a wonderful view of the mountain and magnificent sunsets.
• Mews Apartment (1 unit sleeps 4) is the most luxurious with 2 bedrooms (each with a double brass bed) and en-suite bath, shower and toilet, a kitchen and a TV lounge with DStv (premium bouquet). It also has a small veranda. There is a sleeper couch in the TV lounge that can accommodate a fifth person.
All cottages and units have their own braai facility – guests should bring their own braai tools and grids.
Cheval Vapeur does not have credit card facilities and any outstanding amounts are payable in cash on arrival.
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Cheval Vapeur
Cape Town
Chalet, Self Catering
(18
rooms)
(43 customer reviews)
Escape Corona. Cheval Vapeur Horse Farm is situated in the heart of Cape Town’s seasonal wetlands in the Philippi Horticultural Area – a rural area consisting of vegetable and other farms on the Cape Flats between Ottery and Mitchells Plain. It is a wonderfully tranquil oasis and nature haven. Cheval is away from all crowds & large numbers of people (re Corona Virus).
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It is safe, secluded, peaceful and quiet but surprisingly central to Cape Town’s many attractions. It is truly the best of both worlds. The Royal Cape Golf Club and Zeekoevlei bird sanctuary (internationally famous) are within 10 minutes by car. Wynberg, Kenilworth, Plumstead and Muizenberg are 15 to 20 minutes away. The Waterfront and the City Bowl within 25 to 30 minutes. Stellenbosch, Paarl and the wine routes are within 40 minutes and the Cape Point Nature Reserve is some 60km away.
Birds often seen nesting or on and around the farm include Moorhens, Cormorants, Egyptian Geese, Crakes, Sacred Ibis, Hadedas, Cootes, Malakite Kingfisher, Dabchicks, Darters, Hammerkop, White Faced Ducks, Yellow Billed Ducks, Cattle & Little Egrets, Black-headed and Grey Herons and many more…. There is also a substantial community of endangered Western Leopard Toads.
The Farm offers 5 levels of basic, self-catering accommodation at very affordable prices
First level: There are 8 open-plan, single-roomed wooden cottages (which South Africans call Wendy Houses) sleeping 2 to 5 people each. Cottages that sleep 2 people have a double bed, the others have bunk beds and other furniture. The cottages share two separate ablutions each fitted with a toilet, shower and basin – please note that depending on the cottage booked the distance varies to the nearest ablution but it is never more than 60m away. Each cottage has self-catering equipment: kettle, toaster, hotplates, microwave and small fridge - crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are also provided. The names of these cottages (with the numbers of people they can sleep) are: Club (4), Gate (3), Dam (2), Jane (5), Downtown (5), Gibson (2), Colin (2) & Johan (2).
Next Levels – these are the brick-walled Mews units:
• 6 units (Tack Room (sleeps 4), Tuck Shop (2) and NewUnits 1 to 4 (2 each)) share the third and fourth ablution facilities (shower, toilet, basin) and have the same self-catering equipment and furniture as the wooden cottages
• 1 unit (Beverley) has two bedrooms sleeping 5, a kitchen/lounge area and its own en-suite private shower and toilet. There is also running water in the kitchen area. It has the same self-catering equipment and furniture as the wooden cottages
• 1 unit (TopFlat can sleep 8) has three rooms, a kitchen and its own Toilet and bathroom. It also has a balcony with a wonderful view of the mountain and magnificent sunsets.
• Mews Apartment (1 unit sleeps 4) is the most luxurious with 2 bedrooms (each with a double brass bed) and en-suite bath, shower and toilet, a kitchen and a TV lounge with DStv (premium bouquet). It also has a small veranda. There is a sleeper couch in the TV lounge that can accommodate a fifth person.
All cottages and units have their own braai facility – guests should bring their own braai tools and grids.
Cheval Vapeur does not have credit card facilities and any outstanding amounts are payable in cash on arrival.
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Rooms and Rates
Gate, Dam, Gibson, Johan & Colin Cottages
(5
rooms)
from
180.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Room information
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x 1
(Double)
Communal Bathroom
Max Guests
Max
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Details
Description: Rustic self-catering wooden cottage with shared ablution block. Peaceful & quiet.
Facilities:
- Bar Fridge
- Heater
- Tea and Coffee
- View
- Fully Equipped
- Bed Linen supplied
- Microwave
- Oven
Tack Room
(1
room)
from
180.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Room information
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x 2
(main is Double)
Communal Bathroom
Details
Description: Brick-walled unit sharing an ablution block
Facilities:
- Bar Fridge
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Heater
- Radio
- Smoking
- Tea and Coffee
- View
- Fully Equipped
- Bed Linen supplied
- Microwave
- Oven
Tuck Shop
(1
room)
from
180.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Room information
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x 2
(main is Double)
Communal Bathroom
Details
Description: Two-roomed brick unit with a double bed room. Shares can ablution block.
Facilities:
- Bar Fridge
- Heater
- Smoking
- Tea and Coffee
- View
- Fully Equipped
- Bed Linen supplied
- Microwave
- Oven
Beverley
(1
room)
from
250.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Room information
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x 2
(main is Double)
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Ensuite Bathroom (Shower only)
Details
Description: Brick-walled. 2 bedrooms with an ensuite toilet & shower, kitchenette and sitting area
Facilities:
- Bar Fridge
- Heater
- Tea and Coffee
- View
- Fully Equipped
- Bed Linen supplied
- Microwave
- Oven
- Freezer
Mews Apartment
(1
room)
from
290.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Room information
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x 3
(main is Double)
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Ensuite Bathroom (Bath only)
Details
Description:
The Mews Apartment, is an upmarket apartment which was constructed by combining stables, can accommodate 5 persons at a time. It comprises a small lounge area with a TV and DStv (premium bouquet). The kitchen is equipped with all of the necessary, self-catering facilities.
There is a shower just off the kitchen with saloon doors and a hand basin made from a manger. The first room features a double bed and is in line with the kitchen and shower. The bathroom, which separates the 2 bedrooms, has a bath, toilet and basin. The second bedroom also has a double bed and is reached by heading through the bathroom. The Mews Apartment is only recommended for a close group or family. There is a sleeper couch ion the TV lounge which allows a 5th guest to be accommodated
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Facilities:
- Balcony
- Bar Fridge
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Heater
- Iron & Ironing board
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Radio
- Tea and Coffee
- View
- Fully Equipped
- Bed Linen supplied
- Microwave
- Oven
- Freezer
TopFlat
(1
room)
from
280.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Details
Description: 8 sleeper with balcony, kitchen and bathroom en-suite, separate toilet. Spectacular view of greater Cape Town from Balcony
Facilities:
- Balcony
- Bar Fridge
- Fan
- Heater
- Tea and Coffee
- View
- Fully Equipped
- Bed Linen supplied
- Microwave
- Oven
NewUnit 1, NewUnit 2, NewUnit 3
(3
rooms)
from
180.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Room information
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x 1
(Double)
Shared Bathroom
Max Guests
Max
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Details
Description: Fully Equipped for self-catering, basic converted unit sleeping 2 in double bed with separate entrance.
Facilities:
- Bar Fridge
- Heater
- Tea and Coffee
- View
- Fully Equipped
- Bed Linen supplied
- Microwave
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English
Afrikaans
Italian
Bird Watching
Braai / Barbecue
Farm activities
Garden
Family friendly
Laundry Service
Pets permitted by agreement
Secure off-street parking
Parking available
Smoking permitted
Bar Fridge
Heater
Tea and Coffee
View
Fully Equipped
Bed Linen supplied
Microwave
- Balcony
- Fan
- Hairdryer
- Iron & Ironing board
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Radio
- Smoking
- Oven
- Freezer
Children age 12 and over are charged as adults.
Pets are allowed on prior arrangement
x 1
(Double)
Ensuite Bathroom (Shower only)
Ensuite Bathroom (Bath only)
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