Morningside Cottage  

Tucked into Tokai/Lakeside in Cape Town, Morningside Cottage is a tranquil, family-run guest house set in gardened grounds about 15 km from the city centre and roughly 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Close to Steenberg Golf Estate, the US Consulate, Muizenberg Beach and Silvermine Trails, it’s a calm base for golf, hikes, beach days and wine-farm hopping.

This Victorian-style bed & breakfast has just seven individually decorated rooms with Select Comfort beds, LCD TVs or DVD players, satellite channels and private bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Expect warm touches like hot-drink facilities in-room, an open fire for winter breakfasts and a pool-side terrace for summer lounging, all set amid peaceful gardens and nearby forest walks.

Dip into the outdoor pool, book an on-site massage or facial, and unwind by the lobby fireplace after a day of trails or wine tasting. There’s an on-site restaurant and bar/lounge, daily complimentary reception, laundry and ironing services, elevator access and free self-parking — plus tour and ticket assistance to help plan local outings.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and practical extras include train-station pick-up, area shuttle options and limo/town-car service on request.

Start each day with a complimentary hot-and-cold buffet breakfast — served by the fire in winter or on the pool terrace in summer — then sample local fare at nearby cafés and restaurants. The property also helps arrange Cape Tours and local wine-tasting trips for a taste of regional flavours.