The Potting Shed Guest House
The Potting Shed Guest House
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About this property
Located 1 km from the shoreline at Gearing's Point and 7 km from Grotto Beach,The Potting Shed Accommodation is situated in the town of Hermanus along the Whale Route. It features barbecue facilities and a swimming pool. Potting Shed rooms are decorated in neutral tones and each feature individual local wall art. Rooms are equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a satellite TV, a safe and en-suite bathrooms. The Potting Shed serves breakfast which includes freshly prepared fruit, cereal, toast, yoghurt, home-baked rusks and muesli, along with homemade pancakes and preserves. Egg and bacon is also available upon request. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines can be found within 2 km. Guests can relax in the lounge or take a stroll on the Cliff Path Walk, 1 km away, where whales can be spotted in whale season. Free private parking is available. The Cape Town International Airport is 102 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chris
United Kingdom
“A very pleasant stay. Lovely room, very good facilities and a terrific breakfast.” - Linda
South Africa
“The bed was super comfy and the delicious breakfast with homemade treats was amazing” - Nigel
South Africa
“The hosts were exceptionally friendly, professional and knowledgeable of the area and its amenities. The room was comfortable and contained everything we needed to enhance our stay. The breakfasts were exceptional, with homemade bread, preserves...” - Emilie
Denmark
“We stayed one night at the Potting Shed. It’s very well located, hosts are very very welcoming and they gave us nice recommendations for sightseeings and restaurants. The breakfast was very tasty. The room we booked was very big and well equipped,...” - Simone
South Africa
“Friendly staff & owners Cute breakfast set up Homemade breakfast Cozy rooms Super cool fan light” - Shanaaz
South Africa
“It had everything we needed for a short stay. The studio was perfectly equipped, especially to prepare a light meal. Loved the bathroom and private sundeck. Breakfast was lovely and convenient.” - Russell
Netherlands
“When we arrived we were greeted by a lovely lady and explained everything about the hotel and area. The room we booked was so fresh and clean. We booked a large room with a big bathroom . The shower worked perfectly and we slept so good. The...” - Sue
United Kingdom
“A lovely evening spent at the Potting Shed ! Great facilities and small pool area but as we were there only one night did not have chance to try!” - Gareth
United Kingdom
“Fabulous breakfast, room , and location. Hoping to go back there next year. Brilliant!” - Nigel
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast. Studio room very spacious. Great attention to detail.”

Managed by Annamarie & Dave
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Potting Shed Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.