Convenient B&B and self-catering accommodation in the centre of Cape Town
Surrounded by a medley of colourful houses, Purple House offers B&B and self-catering accommodation on the slopes of Signal Hill in the centre of Cape Town. With its central location, Purple House allows easy access to Cape Town's major attractions like the V&A Waterfront, and is also close to many of the trendy shops, restaurants, bars, museums, and theatres the area is famous for. The owners of Purple House have a passion for food and culture and have been operating the property since 2010. Apart from enjoying the stylish and comfortable accommodation, guests can also get the best tips for local restaurants and tours. In an effort to be more sustainable, Purple House also makes use of organic products wherever possible.
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The large, stylishly furnished Double Room has twin beds and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The room has a flat-screen TV with satellite connection and a collection of DVDs and books to choose from. The roof terrace offers stunning views of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, and Signal Hill.
Lime Grove Cottage
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This self-catering cottage has 1 large, open-plan bedroom with a bathroom on the first floor, a second, smaller bedroom with an en-suite bathroom downstairs, and a kitchen with modern appliances. Guests can enjoy the patio with a covered dining area and a lounge area with a large LCD TV and Netflix access.
Red Corner House
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This exclusive townhouse features high ceilings, cornices, timber floors, and a selection of classic furniture. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room, a dining table, and a fully equipped kitchen with sliding doors leading onto the private courtyard. The rooftop terrace offers stunning views of Table Mountain.
145 Waterkant Street Townhouse
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This self-catering townhouse has 3 en-suite bathrooms, 2 bedrooms with double beds and another bedroom with 2 single beds. Facilities include a spacious kitchen with appliances, a lounge area with a TV and DSTV, and a dining area. The large roof terrace features a table, comfortable seats, and sunbeds.
25 Jarvis Street Town House
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This townhouse has 2 bedrooms with king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms. On the ground floor there is a living room, a TV room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy the sunshine in the small inner courtyard or on the furnished roof terrace. Amenities include a washing machine, wifi, electric heaters in all the rooms, and ceiling fans in both bedrooms.
106 Waterkant Street Guest Suite 1
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This self-catering guest suite has 1 bedroom with an extra-long queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Facilities include a kitchen with appliances, a dining table, a lounge area with a TV and DSTV, and a balcony. The large roof terrace features a pool, barbecue, sink, and sunbeds.
106 Waterkant Street Guest Suite 2
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This self-catering guest suite has 1 bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Facilities include a kitchen with appliances, a dining table, a lounge area with a TV and DSTV, and 2 balconies. The large roof terrace features a pool, barbecue, sink, and sunbeds.
106 Waterkant Street Guest Suite 3
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This self-catering guest suite has 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds and 1 en-suite bathroom with a shower. Facilities include a kitchen with appliances, a lounge area with a TV and DSTV, and 2 balconies. The large roof terrace features a pool, barbecue, sink, and sunbeds.
Double Room with en-suite bathroom
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The large, stylishly furnished Double Room has twin beds and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The room has a flat-screen TV with satellite connection and a collection of DVDs and books to choose from. The roof terrace offers stunning views of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, and Signal Hill.
Lime Grove Cottage
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This self-catering cottage has 1 large, open-plan bedroom with a bathroom on the first floor, a second, smaller bedroom with an en-suite bathroom downstairs, and a kitchen with modern appliances. Guests can enjoy the patio with a covered dining area and a lounge area with a large LCD TV and Netflix access.
Red Corner House
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This exclusive townhouse features high ceilings, cornices, timber floors, and a selection of classic furniture. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room, a dining table, and a fully equipped kitchen with sliding doors leading onto the private courtyard. The rooftop terrace offers stunning views of Table Mountain.
145 Waterkant Street Townhouse
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This self-catering townhouse has 3 en-suite bathrooms, 2 bedrooms with double beds and another bedroom with 2 single beds. Facilities include a spacious kitchen with appliances, a lounge area with a TV and DSTV, and a dining area. The large roof terrace features a table, comfortable seats, and sunbeds.
25 Jarvis Street Town House
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4
This townhouse has 2 bedrooms with king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms. On the ground floor there is a living room, a TV room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy the sunshine in the small inner courtyard or on the furnished roof terrace. Amenities include a washing machine, wifi, electric heaters in all the rooms, and ceiling fans in both bedrooms.
106 Waterkant Street Guest Suite 1
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This self-catering guest suite has 1 bedroom with an extra-long queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Facilities include a kitchen with appliances, a dining table, a lounge area with a TV and DSTV, and a balcony. The large roof terrace features a pool, barbecue, sink, and sunbeds.
106 Waterkant Street Guest Suite 2
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This self-catering guest suite has 1 bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Facilities include a kitchen with appliances, a dining table, a lounge area with a TV and DSTV, and 2 balconies. The large roof terrace features a pool, barbecue, sink, and sunbeds.
106 Waterkant Street Guest Suite 3
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This self-catering guest suite has 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds and 1 en-suite bathroom with a shower. Facilities include a kitchen with appliances, a lounge area with a TV and DSTV, and 2 balconies. The large roof terrace features a pool, barbecue, sink, and sunbeds.
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