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THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

THISTLE HOUSE, FERNWOOD ESTATE , NEWLANDS CAPE TOWN

THISTLE HOUSE

4 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM SLEEPS 8
A stunning family house situated in the beautiful leafy and ‘wind-free’ Fernwood Estate (Newlands), adjacent to the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Stylishly decorated, the open design of the marble topped kitchen, trendy dining area and relaxing lounge space opening onto the large covered patio with built- in BBQ feature, lends itself to fun family times and a stress-free entertaining lifestyle.

The house is all on one level with large sun filled rooms looking out onto an ample sized beautiful garden and large solar heated pool.

Bedrooms are configured as follows:

Master with 2 singles pushed together with en suite bathroom

Bedroom 2 - 2 x single beds apart

Bedroom 3 queen bed

Bedroom 4 - 2 singles can be apart or together.

Additional 2 bathrooms with showers

The house is perfectly located to access Cape Town spots:

• 2 minutes to Kirstenbosch Gardens

• 10 minutes to Constantia wine farms

• 15 minutes to the Waterfront, City centre and Cable Car

• 20 minutes to Muizenberg

• 20 minutes to Hout bay

• 25 minutes to Camps bay and Clifton

Facilities and Services available:

Open style kitchen, dining and lounge area

Spacious covered patio with BBQ and outdoor dining and entertaining area

Games room with pool table and TV

Satellite TV, DVD, WIRELESS INTERNET

Large solar heated pool (9m x 6m), weber and pool lounges

Trampoline, table tennis

Fire pit

First-rate street and outdoor security lighting, full alarm system linked to armed response

Weekly garden and pool service

Housekeeping available

Towel and linen rotation

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About the area

Cape Town

Newlands, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newlands Cricket Ground or Newlands Stadium. Snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Cape Town, WC

What's nearby

  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cavendish Square - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wynberg Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Arderne Gardens - 9 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 16 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foresters Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hazz Coffee for Heroes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hans & Lloyd - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kirstenbosch Tea Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Moyo - ‬16 min walk

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graham was an excellent host and very attentive to our wishes, the house was very spacious and in a lovely neighbourhood.the property had lots of amenities including towels, bedding etc, the pool was a highlight. Our only minor comments would be tired outdoor furniture and intermittent wifi. We would highly recommend this property for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
Thank you for the compliments and so glad that you and your family had an enjoyable stay. I will look at upgrading the outdoor furniture. Thank you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Carla V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible home - perfect for our family

We were fortunate to spend two months enjoying Graham’s home in Newlands. He was quick to address our minimal concerns and made sure that the home was well cared for throughout our stay with x3/week cleanings and regularly gardening. The home is well designed and laid out. There are many cozy spots in the house, but the sun room with all the doors open is simply the best. Our sons played for hours in the garden and the pool is a great size for exercise and play.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
So pleased to hear; thank you for your kind words. Pleasure to host you and your family.
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