Dassie Valley
About the home
The home itself is situated in a new security complex offering you secure gate access, secure parking and a private garden with patio and barbecue facilities. It is also conveniently situated minutes away from restaurants, pubs, shops, beaches, golf courses and other recreational facilities.
The warm-hearted home-away-from-home has security gates and alarm facilities, is spacious and has 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans, an open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
Holidays here are ideal for people who wish to spend time at the beach, or explore Cape Town or those wanting a peaceful break. The house is modern and well presented and is a useful base for golfers, sea sport/wildlife enthusiasts or for people wishing to explore the wine routes. All you need to do is bring along your beachwear and a healthy appetite for sparkling sunshine and you will enjoy great food and world famous attractions. The Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall leads itself to be an enjoyable warm summer holiday.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Strand, 2km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
This house is furnished to a high standard with home-away-from-home comforts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. It offers a stylish main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, comfortable second bedroom with a queen bed and a third bedroom with a double bed. A spacious full bathroom is situated between the main and second bedroom. Fully equipped kitchen, stylishly decorated living/dining room with a sliding door leading out onto the patio with barbecue facilities, a splash pool and a beautiful garden.
Further details outdoors:
The cute quaint garden is a brilliant place to relax and enjoy the sunshine while having a barbecue, splashing in the pool or just sitting in the garden reading a book or chatting.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
Conditions
Strictly no smoking except for outside in the garden
Refundable breakages deposit of £100 required on arrival, to be refunded the day of departure(subject to satisfactory property inspection).
Booking Deposit: November to February - 40% of rental fee due to secure booking
Booking Deposit: March to October - 25% of rental fee due to secure booking
Remainder of rental fee due 7 days prior to occupation
Cancellation Policy
0 - 14 days including failure to arrive 100% of deposit lost
15 - 21 days 75% of deposit lost
22 - 31 days 50% of deposit lost
The Western Cape region


The “Mother City” of the 2010 World Cup UEFA Games offers many things to see and do, whatever your tastes and/or budget. The cultural diversity that gives this vibrant city its uniqueness has numerous art galleries and theatres which present ballets, operas, orchestral and musical performances and plays. South Africa’s “Mother City” caters for every nightlife enthusiast and has one of the oldest European structures built in 1666 “the Castle of Good Hope”. The “Fairest Cape” is known throughout the world for its scenic splendour and cosmopolitan sophistication especially the picturist landscape for example "table mountain".
The Cape Region is a year-round destination with warm summer days and cool winters. Enjoy sunshine of up to 14 hrs a day along with the warmth of the locals to make it an enjoyable holiday. The Cape’s temperate climate is described as Mediterranean with warm dry summers and mild, moist winters.
The Somerset West / Heritage Park area
The cosy flower-filled residential town of Somerset West lies among world renowned vineyards, orchards, golf courses and farmlands at the foot of the ragged beautiful Helderberg Mountains. Founded in 1822 Somerset West is perfectly positioned to experience many different aspects of the Cape Region. It lies within easy reach of several beaches bordering the Atlantic Ocean and lying within False Bay. A mere 40 minute drive from Cape Town which is voted in the top 5 of the “50 places to visit before you die” offers everything. From white sandy beaches to world class shopping malls, world famous tourist attractions, restaurants, cafes, markets, theatres, casinos and nightclubs therefore the Cape Region clearly has entertainment for everyone.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Cape Town International Airport: 25 km |
Dassie Valley is conveniently situated within 30 minutes of Cape Town International Airport. Take the N2 towards Somerset West. Continue straight along the N2 through the light industrial/business part of Somerset West. The access to Heritage Park is directly off the N2. Passing and using Toyota Helderberg on your right and Storage RSA on your left as a landmark, turn left at the next set of traffic lights into Somerset West Business Park. Continue straight over the roundabout through the security booms of Heritage Park and take the first turning left into Heritage Villas. Further directions will be sent upon confirmation of booking.
• Car Hire is available at Cape Town International Airport
• Airport/taxi/shuttle services to/from Cape Town International are available but a car is recommended for exploring the many diverse attractions of the Western Cape.
• More information can be found at www.airports.co.uk
Activities near Somerset West
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Dassie Valley
21/12/07 - 28/12/07 Nigel, Claire, Lauren & Morgan Tabony - Canterbury UK "Had a lovely time here in your clean and tidy house. Great location. Thank you"
13/02/08 - 24/02/08 Steve & Phil - Brighton UK "Had a fantastic time in your very cozy home. Perfectly located base to explore the Western Cape! Thanks for all your help Jill. P.S Restaurant 1802 in Stellenbosch is a must!"
26/06/08 - 15/07/08 Peter, Liesl & Daniel Farahday - Arhus, Denmark "We had a very lovely stay at your house. It was very comfortable we are looking forward to coming back, beautiful home!"
21/10/08 - 28/10/08 Sadie, Jean & Ron Duthie - Kleinmond, SA "Thank you for coming down late on our arrival. It is a lovely home, very comfortable & accessible for the wine route & all of the Western Cape. We really enjoyed it!"
11/11/08 - 23/11/08 Erik & Kristina Bessems - Belgium "We had a terrific time, 2 weeks to explore the Cape is not enough! Nice and tidy house! Thanks"
09/12/08 - 29/12/08 Arron & Amanda Rodgers & Family - Doha, Qatar "Had a wonderful time. House & Jill were great. Thank you."
09/01/09 - 21/01/09 Steve & Phil - Brighton UK "Enjoyed our second stay here even more than our first time! Look forward to coming back again! Thanks again to Jill & Cherie"
08/02/09 - 15/02/09 Nelson & Rogerson Families - UK "We had a good stay, very comfortable. Should have stayed longer but will have to come back! 2010 sounds good, thanks Jill for all help."
19/02/09 - 21/02/09 Gilbert Family - London, UK "We had a fantastic stay in your beautiful home - it had everything we needed, including a great braai! Thanks for everything."
21/02/09 - 28/02/09 Grove Family - London, UK "Everything you could want from accommodation, clean, comfortable & secure. We had a wonderful week."
01/03/09 - 09/03/09 Aristides & Grigoriou - Amsterdam, Netherlands "Very nice stay and thanks for the last minute arrangements, very comfortable"
11/03/09 - 16/03/09 Howard & Hilary Bentley - Cheshire, UK "Soon settled into our comfortable surroundings. Everything we needed!"
25/03/09 - 02/04/09 David Farline & Jenny Davis - Yorkshire, UK "Lovely home from home, don't want to leave. Grateful thanks to Eric & Jill for making us so welcome. The whole holiday exceeded our expectations. We will return soon as possible.
05/04/09 - 16/04/09 Cornish Family - London, UK "We had a memoralbe time in a lovely home & we certainly plan to return! Special thanks to Jill and Joan"
09/09/09 Mak, Anita, Gaz, Kat, Simon & Victoria - Liverpool/Sheffield, UK "Great base for us to visit friends, go to work and generally enjoy ourselves. Pool was great, braai brilliant - we will return!"
25/10/09 Roger, Pauline, Alex & Katherine - Essex, UK "Excellent location for our various activities. Very comfortable house and we loved the pool and braai."
13/12/09 Vincent Family - Jersey, UK "Thank you for a lovely stay in your beautiful house. Fantastic location, excellent pool. Boys loved it! The house is well equipped and well kept."
21/01/10 Per, Lena, Johan & Charlotte - Hollviken, Sweden "Our 3 weeks has come to an end...We had a wonderful stay in your home! Looking forward to coming back again! Best regards from us all"
11/02/10 Ivo & Julie Fowle - East Sussex, UK "A very comfortable and well equipped bungalow. We enjoyed our stay very much indeed."
12/02/10 - 23/02/10 Simon & Mo - Kent, UK "We have had a lovely, relaxing holiday here!"
01/03/10 - 07/03/10 Karolina Yolena & Karol Janka - Slovankia "We are coming back. Excellent! We love it here!"
04/10 - 05/10 Malcolm, Anita, Victoria, Simon & Hannah - Liverpool, UK "Great to be back - great home, great base for Anita to go from and to work, great weather - we will be returning soon!"
11/10 - Jenny & David - Filey, UK "Happy to be back again. Wonderful stay at your home and relaxing holiday. Hope to come back soon"
10/12/10 - 01/01/11 Williams Family - Plymouth, UK "Spent a memorable 3 weeks here. Fabulous location with everything that you need for a fantastic holiday. Home from home stay, sadly it's come to an end but no doubt we will come back in the future. Thank you for providing comfortable, safe & secure accommodation."
02/01/11 - 27/02/11 Dudson Family - Reading, UK "We all enjoyed the use of this great & well equipped house. The location is wonderful, we have enjoyed every minute!! The pool has cooled us after long days exploring & wine tasting! We will be back!"
01/03/11 - 15/03/11 Andy & Julie - Plymouth, UK "Thanks for letting us stay in your very comfortable house. Holiday was amazing, hope to come back in the future. Thank - you!"
30/03/11 - 11/04/11 Malcolm & Anita Rose - East Sussex, UK "Once again a home from home - peaceful - a great place to go to work from & then chill after a busy day. Jill is always a great help. See you again soon."
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| November - February | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Mar 12 | £ 400 | 65 | 70 | 1 Night |
| March - April | 1 Mar 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 350 | 60 | 65 | 2 Nights |
| May | 1 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 275 | 50 | 55 | 2 Nights |
| June - August | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 225 | 45 | 50 | 2 Nights |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 275 | 50 | 55 | 2 Nights |
| October | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 350 | 60 | 65 | 2 Nights |
| November - February | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Mar 13 | £ 425 | 65 | 70 | 2 Nights |
| March - April | 1 Mar 13 | 1 May 13 | £ 375 | 60 | 65 | 2 Nights |
| May | 1 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 300 | 50 | 55 | 2 Nights |
| June - August | 1 Jun 13 | 1 Sep 13 | £ 250 | 45 | 50 | 2 Nights |
| September | 1 Sep 13 | 1 Oct 13 | £ 300 | 50 | 55 | 2 Nights |
| October | 1 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 375 | 60 | 65 | 2 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Cherie Van Ver Hoven
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This house has so far received 0 reviews. ![]() |

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