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Hermanus Vacation cottage accomodation with internet access, walking, fireplace and TV

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Cottage
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 night min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Nearest beach 0.3 mi
Child friendly
Car essential
Pet friendly
Private garden

From the owner

Snails' End Cottage is an owner run establishment, close to the sea and many walking areas. It is situated on a quiet street and is a five minute drive from the centre of town. Close proximity to restaurants, three golf courses, shark cage diving and whale sighting boat trips, as well as whale watching from the cliff path nearby. Our cottage is well equipped and all linen except for beach towels, is supplied, as well as complimentary guest tray, pillow chocolates, shower gel, hand soap etc.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
1 Wet room

Families

Great for children of all ages
Pets welcome

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Mountain Views
Private garden
BBQ
Patio
Sea view

Internet access
Fireplace
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Iron
TV

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from $64/night

Snails' End Cottage – Home 7201532

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Booking confirmed

50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

24 hours after booking

25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Small pets are allowed but only by prior arrangement please!

About the owner

Penny P.

Calendar last updated:: 08 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 10
Based in:: South Africa

Languages spoken: English

Reviews

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Dagmar m

Sehr gemütlich

Jul 2018

Waren überaus zufrieden. Die Wohnung war sehr sauber und mit viel Liebe hergerichtet. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und haben uns herzlich aufgenommen. Die Lage ist prima. Man fühlt sic… More

8 Jul 2018

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Response from the owner

Thank you Dagmar, Alexander and children for that review. It was lovely to have met you all, and so pleased that you liked our cottage. Travel safe through South Africa and enjoy every minute! Kind regards, Penny and Wim - Snails' End Cottage

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hutz1

Maine

Wonderful cottage in Hermanus

Dec 2017

This is a very cute cottage in a nice area. Penny the owner lives on the property and is there to offer help yet it is very private. Penny and Vim welcomed us on our arrival and as this was our first … More

5 Jan 2018

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Response from the owner

Thank you so much for that kind review, Cindy! It was lovely to have you here, and just so pleased that you enjoyed Dutchies (and the calamari!!), as well as the stay in our cottage. Hope that the rest of your holiday here in South Africa was as good. Kind regards, Penny and Wim

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pdwillis

Street, United Kingdom

Great place to stay when visiting Hermanus.

Oct 2017

One of the best things about Snail's End was the position of the cottage in a safe area - Sandbaai - a ten minute drive to the centre of Hermanus and a very short walk to the ocean and lovely wa… More

17 Oct 2017

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Response from the owner

Hello Peter, Thank you for that review ... we are so pleased that you both enjoyed your stay in our cottage. Hope to see you again sometime!! Kind regards, Penny - Snails' End Cottage

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bronwenn2017

Cape Town, South Africa

Snail's end cottage

Jul 2017

Quaint. Cosy. Hospitable. Comfortable. Fully equipped. Wonderful and friendly efficient landlords. Thank you!

13 Jul 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you! It was lovely to meet you both, and thank you for being such nice guests!

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XitedEye

Pretoria, South Africa

Home away from home

Jun 2016

A cottage within a stone's throw of the ocean. Spotless with an attention to detail seldom encountered.

14 Aug 2016

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Response from the owner

Thank you for that review, John! Hope to see you and your lovely wife again sometime soon! Kind regards, Penny - Snails' End Cottage

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Penny (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Penny (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Penny (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Penny the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Penny (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Penny (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Penny (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Penny (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Penny (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Penny (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Penny (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Penny (the owner) a message.

If Penny (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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