Guest House Cape Town | Noordhoek Accommodation

Afton Grove Country Retreat, a tranquil Cape Town guest house situated in rustic Noordhoek, offers you a warm friendly welcome and quality accommodation with choice of bed & breakfast or self-catering accommodation in Noordhoek.

10 “Cape Style” garden cottages and a honeymoon suite surround a peaceful two-acre lawned garden, with restful calm and bird song beckoning you to breakfast. Mature shady trees and a swimming pool invite relaxation. You will be tempted to extend you stay – over and over again.

The Cape Style garden cottage units all contain an en-suite bathroom with a choice of single or double beds. Each individually decorated cottage has personal touches with attention to detail including an honesty bar and private patio reflective of the country charm. The tranquility and privacy of your own garden cottage invites respite from any routine. Our spacious honeymoon suite which exudes elegance and comfort is always a popular choice for our visitors. There is secure parking available behind a remote controlled gate.

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An Award Winning Establishment

Afton Grove Country Retreat has a four star "Country House" grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. We have been finalists in the AA Accommodation Awards Programme run by the AA Travel Awards Programme (5 times for 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007) With this award winning accolade, Afton Grove Country Retreat offers Cape Town guest house accommodation at its best.

Location

Ideal for both holiday makers and business travellers, Afton Grove Country Retreat in Noordhoek is the ideal Cape Town guest house to act as a base for exploring Cape Town’s major attractions.... Read More.

Plenty to See And Do

Afton Grove B&B is perfectly located for exploring the Cape Point Route – an area of wide open spaces, magnificent scenery, pristine white sandy beaches, rocky coves and soaring mountains... Read More.

What Our Guests Say: "We were here in 2009, and were delighted to return this year. Everything has been just as splendid as we remembered. Many thanks to Chris & Louise and their lovely staff". Anne & Fraser Mathews, UK "Hartelijk onvangen, prima ontbyt, veel persoonlijke aandacht: zie hier een volmaakt recept voor een geode B & B!" Harry & Marina Krom - Nederland "What a wonderful spot! Thank you for making us so welcome and feeding us so well. Thanks especially to Chris for introducing us to the Sunbird Trail & Jonkersdam, graciously arranged by you.". Ron & Nancy Dengler & Susan Gambles – Toronto, Canada "Fantastic stay. Beautiful location and great service from all the staff at Afton Grove. We had a great holiday – a perfect place to welcome in the 2012 – thank you". Lucy, John, Laura, Rachel & Thomas Gordon – Harare, Zimbabwe "10 years in a row! You must be doing something right. As always super staff and accommodation." David and Janet Grahame, Rainbow Tours – Sheffield, UK "We want to thank you for a very great stay. We had a lovely room, great hosts and very nice people who are working here. We will come back for sure!" Steven & Kristy van den Broeck – Belgium) "Zeer hartelijk ontvangst, heel vriendelijk. Vervormend kamers, lekker ontbytbuffet! We Hebben Genoten! Bedankt!" Lydia, Christa, Gerda, Rett, Martine, Chantal - Blauwvogel – Belgie "Wow! Wonderful, wonderful....... food, staff, restful, peaceful." Lynda Ellington – Phoenix, Arizona, USA "Beautiful, well located place. Nice cottages, great breakfast and SUPER BRAAI !!! Kind, helpful and knowledgeable people who can advise you about anything you may wish to know about the Cape & South Africa. Thank you once again for an amazing stay at Afton Grove!" Kees & Marleen - Muiden, Nederland "WONDERFUL place. We truly enjoyed our stay. It gets our top nomination." Susan & James Nyanto -Midrand, Johannesburg "Thank you, thank you, thank you - Friendly, relaxed and welcoming. This place is a little secret Paradise. Well earned rest after 4000km of car travel! We will return!" Hayley & Edwy Talma - Gloucester, England A great big thank you for the wonderful weekend we have just spent at your guest house - came back home totally refreshed and feeling as if we have been away for a week instead of 2 days. We discovered so many places in the area that we had no idea existed and yet such a short drive from Cape Town city centre. Your hospitality was absolutely fantastic, your staff warm and friendly and as for our accommodation, dreamy is how I would describe it - we found it difficult to leave the room to explore the area. Thanks again." Dot & Mannie Pereira - Cape Town, South Africa "Afton Grove is a delightful oasis and a nature lover's paradise.  We'll be back!" Jo & Richard Mills - Cork, Ireland  "Thank you so much for your outstanding hospitality. You've paid so much attention to every detail, and it really shows. What a once in a life time experience. Thank you for everything."  Bonnie Seegmiller - USA "Thank you for an incredible stay. Your accommodation is among the best lodging that I have experienced in my travels. You do a wonderful job of hosting as well as with meals and evening braais. I adore experiencing such lovely places in the world and truly hope I am able to return to beautiful South Africa and to Afton Grove one day!"  Allyson Evans, Ntaba group - Calais, Vermont, USA  "Sun-filled days around the pool, relaxing with old and newly made friends within a panorama of stunning natural beauty, have all contributed to a memorable 2nd holiday here. Thank you Chris and Louise" Janet, Lawrence & Lisa Kershaw - Cheshire, England "Thank you for looking after us so well! Another perfect holiday at Afton Grove (10th visit). Lots of love to you all." Andy & Sandy Hutchins - Rainham, Kent "First time in South Africa. I've had a wonderful time here - the hospitality, food and care have been second to none. I'd certainly love to come and stay here again." Christine Cockburn - Lytham, St. Anne's UK "A lovely base from which to explore Cape Town and the Cape. Wonderful sights& beaches, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, Cape Point with whales and baboons - great food and very friendly people." Crispin, Jane, Amy & Emma Tuckley - England "Chris and Louise helped make my trip and their knowledge of the local avifauna was second to none. Each time that I returned during my 4 weeks travelling around SA, I was made very welcome at Afton Grove. They were genuinely interested in what I had seen and where I had been, this retreat is genuinely birder friendly. The food was superb; the rooms are bright, clean and exceedingly well appointed, while the grounds are immaculately maintained. I cannot recommend Afton Grove enough" Graham Ekins - Chelmsford, England "Beautiful setting, excellent accommodation, extremely friendly & helpful staff with excellent local knowledge (not just birding matters!) Many thanks." Rick, Pam & Claire Bennett - Lincoln & Cambridge, England "What a fantastic place to spend the first few days of our honeymoon - thank you for everything. We have had a wonderful stay" Paul & Emma Stanbury - Naturetrek Tours - Petersfield, England "Outstanding hospitality. Chris & Louise provide the best. The grounds and cottages reflect a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The location of Afton Grove is conveniently placed between Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula which saved on driving time." Fred & Lorelyn Koehler - California, USA "Superb! The very best BnB ever. Excellent wheelchair facilities. Good luck in the future!" Dr. Claes Hulting - Stockholm, Sweden "AFTON GROVE - JUST PERFECT. A huge thanks to Chris & Louise for their hospitality, friendship and help in making our holiday to S.A. a most enjoyable experience. The hard working & friendly staff are a credit to Afton Grove. Thank you for organising meals out & excursions (sky diving amazing!) Came here to celebrate a 50th, going home feeling 25! - memories will remain with us forever." Peter & Sandra Douglas - Lanark, Scotland "We thank you enormously for your wonderful welcome & hospitality on our recent trip to South Africa. Staying at Afton Grove set us up perfectly for a very successful & trouble free vacation, and we really do value your friendship and hospitality. A visit to the Western Cape would not be the same without us spending some time with you at what we now refer to as our 2nd home in South Africa!" Valerie & Adrian Hopkins - Cardiff, Wales "Could not have chosen a better place to stay - food, service, accommodation all of the highest standard. I will have no hesitation in recommending Afton Grove to anyone I know who is visiting SA. Thank you Chris, thank you Louise, Sylvia & Nadia. The birding was just great too!" Brian thompson - Suffolk, UK) "This was our final destination and the best part of the trip. Chris & Louise were awesome hosts. Please come and visit us in the States. We wish we had stayed here our entire visit instead of in the City!" Mimi Wry & Peter Frymann - Wyoming, USA "Thank you for making the last week of our S.A. stay such a relaxing & pleasant time. You have created a comfortable, friendly & truly professional atmosphere at Afton Grove. We have been blessed." Kerry & Gordon Neal - Amerstand, Switzerland "Yet another wonderful holiday here at Afton Grove!! Wonderful hosts, great service in a truly relaxed atmosphere. Hate to be leaving but we will return! At this stage we feel like family!! (4 th visit) Robert & Evelyn Ballantyne – Berkshire, UK "A very warm welcome and great hospitality. An excellent place to stay & see all of the Cape Peninsula and surrounds. Country, town or beach – a great spot for those who wish to relax and unwind. Many thanks to all at Afton" David & Jean Scofield – Essex, UK "This was the last stop in our holiday to South Africa and we could not have asked for a better place. Hospitality was wonderful and the information given on what to do in the surrounding area was excellent. A beautiful and hospitable stay. Thank you!" Hamish & Brenda Anderson - Aberdeen, Scotland Having lead tours all over the world, and having stayed in a huge variety of lodges, hotels and guest houses, I can honestly say that Afton Grove is one of the nicest, most birder-friendly places I have ever visited. Staying in lots of different places has made me quite critical of accommodation choices but I cannot find one thing wrong with Afton. All the staff are superb, the food excellent, the rooms perfect down to the last detail and the location ideal. Please do pass my thanks on to everyone for making our stay so enjoyable." Steve Rooke - Tour leader - Sunbird Tours, Sandy, Bedfordshire, England "We've had such a lovely time at Afton Grove. A wonderful introduction to this beautiful part of the world which has been made all the more special by the outstanding hospitality of the Spengler family & staff. Thank you all." Duncan, Colleen, Sophie & Angus Rouse - Cranbrook, Kent, UK. "Very nice, friendly and comfortable place to stay. SUPERB! The best place we've stayed in 2 trips to SA" Mrs J Davies- Scotland "One of the finest and friendliest guest houses I have ever stayed in (as a world traveller for 30 years and 4th visit to the RSA)" Dr J V Tranter - UK "Afton Grove – what a wonderful place…great & relaxed surroundings; superb location; wonderful hosts; friendly atmosphere…I could go on forever!!!!!" Eric Dempsey – Dublin, Ireland "A great base to explore Cape Town from. Lovely hospitality & a tranquil home from home." Colin & Kim Fox – London, UK – (December) Wonderful 7 days here in the Cape. Picnic on Chapman's Peak very memorable - as was the "wake up" call from the Ibis family in the gum trees. Thanks for your great hospitality. Richard & Gail Oubridge - Croyden, Surrey Thank you for you care & kindness to your guests. The constant supply of clean tea cups as well as the fresh bath & hand towels each morning & evening were particularily appreciated! Your warmth & friendliness makes you both great ambassadors for your lovely country. We will be sure to visit again. Gillian & Lindsay Arthur - UK (Naturetrek group) We much appreciated the quality of your accommodation and the extra value you give it by means of your splendid hospitality. We had a marvellous holiday and will certainly be back - never fear! Laurie & Birgitta Thompson - Wales (Oct '01) Having just returned from our not so little jaunt around the Cape & Western part of our country we can honestly say that our stay at Afton Grove was by far the best experienced. Not only was the "garden cottage" most pleasant, suiting our purpose the way it did, but the members of your staff were equally up to the high standard which is clearly evident throughout your establishment. Thanks for all you did for us & above all your hospitality which made for an unforgettable experience. David & Maureen Clarke - Florida Park, SA

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Nikki Boyd of Positive Image, Keith Offord of Wild Insights, Trevor Hardaker, Ian Montgomery, Callan Cohen, Dr. Johan Kloppers, Stephan Wolfart, Ken Langelier & Cape Point Route - image library.

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