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UNIQUE SELF-CATERING GUEST HOUSE
Au Pear is an old Cape cottage with four luxury suites surrounding a courtyard with Catawba and Hanepoot grape vines. Completely renovated while retaining much of its period charm, this darling boutique guest house is tucked up a side road in the heart of leafy Newlands.
We are within walking distance of the University of Cape Town, Newlands Forest, Newlands rugby and cricket grounds, local pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. It's only a 15-minute drive to the City Centre or Cape Town international airport and 20 minutes to the beach.
Au Pear is unique in that breakfast is not provided so you are not paying for something you may not necessary want. The house is set up so that guests can do their own catering in the fully-equipped kitchen, and we find that the majority prefer this.
There is a very good mini-supermarket just two minutes’ walk away that also has a bakery where you can buy delicious fresh croissants etc. Some guests prefer to have breakfast at one of the many gorgeous eateries nearby, such as The Gardeners Cottage at Montebello (a five-minute stroll along Newlands Avenue), Melissa’s and Cassis at Kildare Centre or Foresters Arms pub on the corner, to name a few.
We now also have the option of paying with a credit card.
Amazing little home away from home
What a lovely place, the location was central and there was great attention to detail in the amenities which made you feel at home. Jones was helpful & friendly and went the extra mile to ensure comfort even keeping bags secure while I was out. Everything was great.
10 of 10
Classy and Charming
Very tastefully and beautifully decorated guest house. The owner does not stay on the premises but you are well looked after by Jones, the housekeeper. It has four bedrooms all en suite – rooms are quite small but have large bathrooms. Excellent beds and linen. Well located near to Foresters Arms and SACS high school if you need to come and attend a sports event.
5 of 5 stars
Homely, quiet and very comfortable
Dear Pam,
We just wanted to thank you for our stay at your Au Pear Guest House in Cape Town where we spent 4 nights from the 12th to the 16th Oct. We only met you briefly one morning during our stay and afterwards I remebered that we hadn’t thanked you for the lovely note of welcome which greeted us on our arrival in our room. that was such a lovely touch – thank you. Our suite was palatial yet homely, quiet and very comfortable, – ideal. We enjoyed having the option of preparing breakfast for ourselves and even the odd evening meal – a real home from home. We also found Jones very good company and evidently a very efficient and reliable manager for the guest house.
Unfortunately due to the weather we were unable to go up to Table Mountain but otherwise we enjoyed our time in Cape Town and would definitely use Au Pear again should we return.
All our best wishes and thanks,
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