South Africa Cape Town Parker Cottage Cape Town The Best Hotel Deals

Parker Cottage Cape Town is a little different to the usual hotel or guesthouse experience. It's trying to create a very much ‘unplugged’ environment, so although it offers free WiFi and a public PC, it doesn't have televisions in the rooms (unless by request), it doesn't provide minibars or piped music or even reception desks. The kitchen is the heart of the house and where guests can find a proper cup of coffee or tea with real milk.

Parker is a social place but only as much as you want to be sociable. There are two guest lounges and a wonderful sunny veranda for breakfasts and our wine evenings – which occur twice a week and are totally free. Breakfast starts at eight and goes on until whenever.

Parker stives to combine luxurious hospitality and accommodation with an active concern for the society and the environment. By 2015, Parker aims to be ‘off-grid’ for water heating, electricity, water and sewage and recycling 90% of their waste.

The property is less than 8 minutes by car from the V&A Waterfront and less than 5 minutes on foot from trendy Kloof Street with its cafés, bars and boutiques. Parker Cottage offers free and secure off street parking on request.