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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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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very pleasant stay. Lovely room, very good facilities and a terrific breakfast.
  • Linda
    South Africa South Africa
    The bed was super comfy and the delicious breakfast with homemade treats was amazing
  • Nigel
    South Africa 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 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 South Africa
    Friendly staff & owners Cute breakfast set up Homemade breakfast Cozy rooms Super cool fan light
  • Shanaaz
    South Africa 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    Fabulous breakfast, room , and location. Hoping to go back there next year. Brilliant!
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast. Studio room very spacious. Great attention to detail.

Managed by Annamarie & Dave

Company review score: 9.8Based on 463 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Following a 3 week holiday in 2003, we feel in love with Hermanus. Within months we'd sold our house in UK, quit our jobs, & started a new life in SA. Huge renovations over several years & The Potting Shed was transformed!! We've never looked back.

Property information

Owner-run guesthouse with hand-painted interiors provide an artistic, unique, personal touch. Enjoy home made jam, bread, rusks & cookies. Situated less than 1km from town & sea (where whales can be seen from the cliff path between June & November).

Neighbourhood information

Situated 1km from town, sea, cliff-path & Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Quad bike through the vineyards, wine taste, sea kayak, whale watch, or visit the penguins! Shark cage diving 40 minutes from here. Book with us for a special discount!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Potting Shed Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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