Way Up Cottage
Self-catering Accommodation Simon's Town, South Africa

Way-up Cottage in Simon's Town, is a hideaway venue for two, in a picturesque private garden. A haven of peace and quiet, backing onto a mountain nature reserve.

Enjoy panoramic mountain and ocean views from the covered veranda and open patio. Walking distance to secluded beaches. Access via garden gate to hiking trail in mountain nature reserve. Stroll down Simon's Town's historic mile, with a variety of restaurants and coffee shops. Enjoy a take-away picnic meal at one of many scenic coastal view points. Experience whale watching in season, approximately July to November.

• The cottage is available until 16 November and again from the 19 November to the 15 December.
• Thereafter the cottage is fully booked until 17 January 2011.

Way-up Cottage consists of a bright, roomy bed sitter, with a double bed and kitchenette for light meals. It has a shower, wash hand basin and separate toilet.
An ocean facing, covered veranda, well protected from the prevailing southerly winds.

Way-up is ideal for outdoor living with a large private patio and build-in barbecue facility. Comfortable garden chairs, tables and a large outdoor umbrella are provided.

Your hosts are well travelled, who on request, are willing to advise with the planning of your daily activities. All linen and towels provided.
Reading books, touring books and information on places of interest are provided.

Nearby attractions:

• Easy road access to city of Cape Town.
• Walking distance along the coast, or a short drive to the famous Boulders Beach penguin colony.
• Easy access to Cape Point nature reserve with spectacular coastal scenery and walking trails.
• Tours of naval dockyard.
• Sea kayaking.
• Boat trips and shark watching.
• Scuba diving.
• Surfing.
• Golfing.
• Visit wine estates.
• Mineral world gem factory.

Way Up Cottage - Simon's Town Accommodation Rates:

• R250-00 per person sharing per night [R500-00 for the cottage per night]

Guest Reviews

• Fabio and I love staying at Way-up. We feel as if we've found a secret getaway up on the mountain, with all the luxuries of a city spot. We enjoy the peacefulness and relaxing atmosphere and of course the views. Most times we can't decide whether to look out to sea or whether to gaze up at the mountain. We love birds, mountain walking and the beach and there are plenty of opportunities for these at Way-Up. Simon's Town is such a gem of a town too. We always seem to find time to visit the eating spots and book shops and to enjoy the old-town atmosphere when we visit Way-Up. Linda V
• My wife and I immensely enjoyed our stay at Way-up. The place is well laid out and clean, just walk out the back garden and you’re on a mountain trail that yields spectacular vistas of Simon’s Town and False Bay. It’s convenient to both Cape Town and Cape Point National Park, but best of all were our friendly and discrete hosts, Denise and Neville. Robert & Jennifer Steffes Pittsburgh USA
• What can I say about Way-up? Let me start by saying it is home from home. Neville and Denise were our perfect hosts. They welcomed us to a wonderful little cottage set on the side of Swartkop in their well kept garden with stunning views out over False Bay. The cottage had everything we needed, was very comfortable and spotless. We sat on the veranda having breakfast whilst the Cape Sugar birds flitted around the proteas, listening and watching the whales blowing in the bay whilst we decided what to do with our day.
  
  We walked down to the beaches, across the golf course and to the famous Boulders beach and sat with the penguins before the tourists arrived and had lunch at a wonderful inexpensive restaurant that Neville recommended. Afterwards we had a 2 hour sea kayak trip with the penguins and then walked back to Way Up.
  Neville has cut a track directly from the Cottage that leads to the summit of Swartkop where the views over Simon’s Town and back towards Cape Town are amazing.
  Way Up is close to Cape Point where you can spend days if you choose, like we did walking through spectacular coastal cliffs and beaches. Way Up has all the books to guide you and Neville knows them all. Get off the beaten track you wont be disappointed.
  
  We visited the beautiful winegrowing areas of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek and drove on to Tulbagh. All of these places you will want to linger but it depends on how much time you have. Another day trip from Way Up is Hermanus where at the right time of year you can watch Southern Right Whales only metres away from the shore or like us you can jump in a boat or a canoe and get right amongst them. If you are brave enough carry onto Gaansbaai and dive with Great White Sharks. All of the trips you can do yourself or arrange in the friendly shops in Simons Town just minutes from Way Up.
  
  Get up early and watch the sun rise from the veranda and drive around the coast to Scarborough and watch the sunset.
  
  A short drive will also see you at the magnificent Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens where we whiled away a wonderful lazy day.
  
  Cape Town itself is an easy drive with SO much to see and do, Table Mountain, Robben Island, The Waterfront, The District Six museum, I could go on forever !
  
  There are shops, cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes and a friendly grocers shop for essentials just minutes away from Way Up
  
  If you want a relaxing, value for money, comfortable and friendly place to stay Way Up is for you. If you want to be wined and dined and waited on hand and foot go to the city and pay 10 fold !
  
  We have been to Way Up twice for 5 days each time and never had enough time. We have recommended Way Up to friends who have also been and loved the place.
  
  When we are next back in the area, and we will be, Way Up will be on our list.
  
  Glyn & Ann Jones Macclesfield England

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