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Villa St James

St James Cape Town - South Africa

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Lavish seaside holidays and celebrations. Villa St James can accommodate up to 20 guests in 8 bedrooms and is a magnificent venue for weddings, special occasions and corporate functions for up to 30 guests. Hovering over False Bay with 360-degree views of mountain and sea, the enchanting and luxurious Villa St James is a historical national monument built in 1850 in Cape Town, South Africa. Villa St James Accommodation The Villa St James, simply put, is massive. The Villa accommodates up to 20 people in eight large bedrooms with extra long beds and five bathrooms.

Special details include colorful Moroccan kilims, full-length mirrors, art deco light fixtures, antique furniture and accents.
Upstairs living quarters have direct access to the back garden.

The bedrooms, each unique in character, are located upstairs and have sea and mountain views from one shared furnished enclosed terrace and several private balconies.
Each room is named after the local African flower that best embodies the room’s character.
You can actually whale watch from each sea facing room.

Protea the Master Suite, features a sumptuously appointed four poster extra-king sized bed, antique writing desk, cozy divan, maplewood floors and accents Moroccan kilims and gabays, art deco lights, goose down duvet and crystal chandelier.
The grand en-suite bathroom boasts an old fashioned footed tub and separate shower.
This room has gorgeous views of False Bay, Cape Point, mountains, palm trees, land and sky from the terrace and balcony.

Protea Suite:
King-size bed En-suite bathroom Romeo & Juliet balcony Leads onto upper sea terrace Garden & ocean views 370 sq feet, 35 sq meters.

Aloe Room is airy, large and leads to the Protea room. It has a single sized walnut sleigh bed. One wall is lined with glossy oak cabinetry. Double french doors lead to the furnished sea view terrace.
Aloe Room
- Single bed Leads onto upper sea terrace.
- Ocean views 225 sq feet, 20.91sq meters.

Palm Room, a whale watchers dream, is spacious, rustic, stately, and decorated in warm neutrals with splashes of colour.
A vintage armoire, cozy loungers and direct access to a balcony and the enclosed sea terrace give these quarters the atmosphere of nautical freedom with uninterrupted views of False Bay and Cape Point.
The Palm Room
- Queen-size bed
- Romeo & Juliet balcony Leads onto the upper sea terrace Garden and ocean views 252 sq feet, 24 sq meters

The Sunflower Room, accessible through Palm Room making it just right for a family, has double doors leading to the rattan furnished terrace, with its view above of lush gardens and mountains, and below to the grapevine-trellised patio.
A large bougainvillea bush provides a burst of color.
A queen sized sleigh bed, white washed walls and furniture give this room a hip shabby chic feeling. Views of the ocean from the east of this room bring balance and calm.
The Palm and Sunflower suite has a bathroom with shower and separate toilet. The floors are of Italian terra cotta.
Sunflower Room
- Queen-size bed
- En-suite bathroom
- En-suite mountain terrace Sea and mountain views 145 sq feet, 13.5 sq meters

The Sage Room is a double occupancy room with modern Mere Michele Orb chair, queen sized bed, and double french doors to the enclosed furnished terrace. There is one wall of cupboards for storage.
Sage Room
- Queen-size bed
- Leads onto the upper sea terrace 144 sq feet, 13 sq meters

The Lavender Room features a delightful tree-lined view from its unique alcove. Creamy open walls, rustic chairs and furniture and a double bed keep this room feeling fresh and breezy.
Lavender Room
- Queen-size bed
- En-suite bathroom
- Mountain views
- 138 sq feet, 13 sq meters

The Lily Room has one single and one double bed, desk, and a large bright window facing the grapevine patio.
The art deco lamps and vintage armoire enhance the room's charm.
Lily Room
- Twin single beds
- En-suite bathroom
- Mountain views
- 180 sq feet, 17 sq meters

The Rose:
Room contains two single oak wood beds, an armoire, hard wood floors, art deco light fixture, and windows facing the mountain.
Separate bathroom with full bath and toilet.
Rose Room
- Twin single beds
- En-suite bathroom
- Mountain views
- 140sq feet, 13 sq meters

Grapevine, a separate guesthouse, is so named for the grapevine that winds through the trellis over the adjacent patio. The two-room Grapevine house is furnished in a modern, minimal and rustic style with African light fixtures.

The Anteroom, which opens onto the sun-dappled patio with double French doors, is furnished with a bright yellow sofa and pull out bed and solid yellow wood table.
The bedroom features a queen sized bed and solid oak bench and armoire. The bathroom is equipped with shower, toilet and washbasin.
Grapevine Guesthouse Living area 120 sq feet, 18 sq meters Bedroom area 120 sq feet, 11.1 sq meters Queen-size bed En-suite bathroom Outdoor patio area

The Villa St James’ tranquil, romantic, rejuvenating and inspiring beauty is ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies in a picturesque ocean view garden .

The stately dining room is perfect for an elegant wedding reception or special occasion for up to 30 guests. Among the many visual treats in this room are Venetian mirrors, silk curtains, crystal chandeliers, a gilded ceiling, views of sea and garden, and deco parquet floors. The grand dining room is truly a regal event.

Villa St James Faculties

Indoor features include:
· Lounge
· TV Room
· 22 seater dining room table also available for celebrations or meetings
· Billiard room with 1/2 size
· Pub Bar
· Satellite DSTV, DVD, CD Player
· MP3 Player with over 400 cd's
· Phone, Fax, Wireless Internet
· New and rare books library
· Live-in housekeeper, pool cleaning, garden and childcare services.
· Fully stocked kitchen with fridge/ freezer, industrial gas stove, 2 ovens, microwave
· Cutlery & crockery for up to 30 guests
· Washing machine, Dryer, Dishwasher

Outdoors:
· Total grounds size: 582m2 (6,265 sq ft) on 1360m2 (14,639 sq ft)
· Swimming pool with outdoor shower, umbrella and outdoor loungers
· Barbecue facilities
· Sports equipment: Tennis Rackets, Bats, Balls, Pool Lilos
· Games: Chess, backgammon and more
· Sea facing & mountain facing garden
· Sea facing terrace with 8 seater dining table and deck chairs
· Mountain facing deck with 14 seater outdoor table
· Grapevine trellised patio with 10 seater outdoor table
· Separate Guest cottage (included in number of rooms)
· Double garage + additional parking 4 cars
· Off street parking for 1 car
· Security - Chubb alarm and patrol


At Villa St James you may opt to live in a secluded privacy of your own making or be catered to, guided, indulged by our courteous, professional staff.

At your wish, we can arrange almost anything you can imagine, which may include:
Full-time driver/chaperone, specialty car, boat, helicopter, and private jet; event planning, secretarial services, baby sitting and children's activities, fine cuisine and catering, household supply, food, and specialty wine and liquor shopping by or with an experienced viticulturists who is part of the SA Master and Makers group, guided location and restaurant tours, sports and coaching; massage, healings and beauty therapies, personal gym trainers, extreme activities such as bungee jumping, shark diving, go-cart racing, mountain biking, rock climbing and more.

Sight seeing tours to all local tourist attractions as well as lesser known areas and places by experienced, dedicated guides are available. We will gladly advise on travel destinations and help you plan and arrange your stay in South Africa.

Distances:
· St James Beach - 0 km
· St James Station - 0 km
· Muizenberg Beach - 0.5 km
· Kalk Bay Village and Harbour - 2 km
· Winelands - Constantia Wine Route - 3-6 km
· Golf Courses - West Lake , Steenberg, Clovelly - 2-5 km
· Boulders Beach , Penguins - 15 km
· Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - 15 km
· Kenilworth Race Course - 16 km
· Newlands Cricket and Rugby Stadium - 20 km
· Cape Town International Airport - 25 km
· Cape Point - 25 km
· Table Mountain - 26 km
· Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - 27 km
· Camps Bay and Clifton Beach - 28 km
· Paarl, Franschoek, Stellenbosch - 35-45 km

Directly opposite Villa St James stretches St James beach. Dotting its shores are crayon colored changing huts, families, and children, playing in its vast tidal pool. Ideal for swimming at a splendid balmy 17-23 Celsius, the sea is what enticed the British to develop St James in the 1850’s before any other area in the Cape of Good Hope.
St James beach

Rock pools full of marine life and ice cream sellers offering refreshing delights create a bright ideal playground for children. Further lie pristine white sand beaches where surfers and whales can be seen past the beautiful bodies basking in the sun.

St James beach, tennis, a seaside walking and jogging path, surfing, and sea kayak launching are right outside the Villa's door.

There are a number of dining options in the area.
Enjoy fresh seafood caught in Kalk Bay harbour at the Harbour House or Polana, have a drink at Portuguese restaurant Planata. Enjoy the Caribbean flavours of Cape to Cuba.
The Café Olympia is one of South Africa's finest restaurants, featured recently in international style bible Wallpaper and the London Sunday Independent, from breakfast to dinner it is simply superb utilizing the freshest ingredients of the area. Try a morning swim at Dalebrook tidal pool before breakfast at Café Olympia.

The Main road offers a vast selection of stores full of antiques, rare books, bric a brac and fine arts and crafts from all over the world.

Historic St James offers several museums including the Cecil John Rhodes, Natale Labia Museums. And the oldest building on the False Bay coastline, Hit Posthuys, built in 1670.

Above Villa St James is the protected Silver Mine nature reserve, open to the public for recreation. Picturesque, energetic walks depart from just behind Villa St James and there are a series of explorable caves at the top.
With spectacular views of all of False Bay reaching to Cape Point.

Each nearby beach offers something unique. St James beach has a large tidal pool and warm ocean lovely for swimming and rock pools that will keep kids and grownups exploring for hours.

Muizenberg impresses with its long-breaking, slow waves ideal for learning how to surf as well as a waterslide for the kids. It is also a wind surfers paradise and other extreme watersports. Fishing is allowed.

The sandy shores of Fishhoek beach are ideal for sailing, kite boarding and windsurfing. Visit dramatic Boulders and Windmill beach in Simon’s town for secluded coves and to see the surprising penguin colony.

Golf is a popular sport in the Cape and two courses close by feature wonderful settings. Clovelly offers players sea and mountain views while Westlake is beautifully maintained set below Silvermine nature reserve. Golfers can enjoy
the links at Steenberg while non-players can take a walk in the neighbouring Tokai forest. Simon's Town Golf Course runs along Boulders Beach. The Villa St James is situated between Clovelly and Westlake about 6 kilometers in both
directions.

Other courses such as Royal Cape Golf Club (est. 1885) and new designer
courses such as Arabella and Erinvale are also available within a 40 minute
drive.

History:
It was once home to the British admiralty; the Greek royal family and League of Nations founder Jan Smuts. St James was the first resort area developed by the British in the early 1900’s due to its balmy year round climate, Mediterranean sunshine and warm sea.
St James, situated 35 minutes from Cape Town center, is celebrated for its beach, balmy climate, warmer Cape waters, whale watching, and accessibility along the railway line which extends along the scenic coastal route via Kalk Bay known for it’s harbour, shops ands restaurants to Simon’s Town, famous for the celebrated African Penguins on Boulders Beach.

Email Villa St James Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com