The Whistling Pines.... It goes without saying! Bordering on the Tygerberg Hill Nature Reserve, This 4star graded boutique guest house in Plattekloof, offers the most panoramic views of the Mother City possible. Feel modern day pressures dissolve upon entering your immaculate suite, here, in this tranquil and luxurious setting. ...
The Whistling Pines.... It goes without saying! Bordering on the Tygerberg Hill Nature Reserve, This 4star graded boutique guest house in Plattekloof, offers the most panoramic views of the Mother City possible. Feel modern day pressures dissolve upon entering your immaculate suite, here, in this tranquil and luxurious setting. ...
Just 15 minutes from the heart of the City, you can indulge in the private space of your temporary home away from home. You will immediately feel at ease as the hospitable Lesley and David Richardson welcome you into awe inspiring modern European design coupled with Old Dutch surroundings. An elegant breakfast/dining area leads to a fully functional business boardroom, complete with Mnet/Dstv. Furthermore an entertainment area, joined with a traditional pub, jacuzzi and swimming pool all add to your overall enjoyment.
Wireless Internet access is available throughout the house, making it extremely convenient for both the business executive as well as the tourist to keep in touch via email. Furthermore you will find ample and secure parking at The Whistling Pines. This is accompanied by accessed controlled entrance to the premises to give you peace of mind.
Luxuriate in the 6 exclusive en-suite suites each exquisitely furnished and decorated in its own unique style. Rich fabrics, crisp Percale cotton sheets and sumptuous quality beds invite you to experience an angelic night rest as you listen to the whistling of the gentle breeze through the pine trees. The suites are further enhanced by stunning tasteful embellishments and spectacular views of the Mother City.
BLUE ROSE SUITE - The suite has been individually decorated and is situated on the 2nd floor, up the grand staircase and across the passage/landing from the Royal Iris Suite. The Blue Rose Room can be used as an annexure suite to the Royal Iris for grown-up children or freinds. It is a comfortable single room but not short of any amenities. If used for single occupancy, the bathroom is a short stride down the passage which includes a larage shower and large corner bath, wonderfull to relax in and soak away the problems of the day. Enjoy majestic views of Table Mountain from this room.
HYDRANGEA SUITE - Upon entering the Hydrangea Suite, you are greeted with the boutique ambience of delicate décor. You will find a Queen sized bed as well as a pullout sleeper couch for your convenience. To add to your good night´s rest, we made sure to treat you to crisp Percale cotton sheets on all the beds. The bedroom links up with a spacious en-suite that will give you a feel of calmness. A flat screen TV with Mnet/DStv, a hi-fi system and laptop wireless Internet connection ensures that you stay in touch with the outside world. Catering wise you can choose from either Bed and Breakfast or Room service. Alternatively, if you prefer independence and privacy, a well-equipped kitchenette will allow self-catering to the full. Also from here, whilst enjoying a scrumptious breakfast on the patio, you will find yourself staring at the unequalled beauty of Table Mountain.
OLIVE SUITE - This elegant and spacious Double room with its en-suite once again speaks of immaculate interior design, combined with luxury. Between a flat widescreen TV with Mnet/DStv, laptop wireless Internet connection, Desk space and tea and coffee making facilities, you will have everything needed for your stay. Add crisp Percale cotton sheets to this and you will know that we really look after you. Views from the Olive Suite are as stunning and can even be enjoyed from the luxury of your bed, which makes for splendid sunsets, illuminations of probably the whole of Cape Town, Table Mountain and surroundings can be seen. This is just what you need to totally unwind at night time.
PROTEA SUITE - The Protea Suite is a lovely bright twin room more modern in design but elegantly decorated with en-suite access to an oversized shower along with double vanity basins for extra comfort. The twin beds are fitted with luxurious crisp percale cotten sheets. Modern down lighters light up the dressing table/ business work table. The Protea suite is fitted with full-length windows and double patio doors which open on to the most magnificient views of the whole of the Cape, not to mention our majestic Table Mountain. My son says: "We live on top of the world".
ROYAL IRIS SUITE - The word fit for a king and Queen is Royal and so it is indeed with the atmosphere offered by this suite - ideal for a bridal suite! The grand private staircase in marble and exquisite surroundings leads you to a dream world of awesome views seen from the reading nook on the inside and the breezy, bright balcony on the outside. The moment you step over the threshold of the Royal Iris Suite you will feel the room´s gentleness take over with the special décor depicted in the Queen-sized bed (covered in crisp Percale cotton sheets), dressing table & beautiful cheval mirror. Panoramic double windows that can easily make you believe you are the main characters in a fairy tale, enhances the ambience further. Adding to this you will have the use of your own dressing room & hidden ensuite, consisting of bath, bidet & overhead shower, all of it presented in splendid tiling & marble flooring for that extra touch.
Coming from Cape Town, leave the N1 at exit 18, turn left into Plattekloof Road and at the first set of robots turn right into Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, keep straight on. The sixth turn off to your left hand side will be Jim Fouche Avenue. Look for us on the right hand side, the white cape dutch house - number 16. You won´t be able to miss our unique signboard showing you the way.
FROM CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
From the airport, take the Borchards Quarry Rd (M26) and follow it to the intersection with Modderdam Rd (M10) Turn right into Modderdam Road and follow it until you can turn left into Delarey Street (M29). Drive right through Delarey Street until it becomes Tierberg Rd. Continue in Tierberg Road until it intersects with Hannes Louw Drive. Turn right into Hannes Louw Drive and drive straight - this will lead you under the N1 Highway Bridge - turn left into Hendrik Verwoerd Drive and the next turn-off on your right hand side will be Jim Fouche Avenue. Lesley and/or David will be welcoming you on the right hand side, at the white Cape Dutch house - number 16.
