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Two
Twenty-Four The Guest House
is a tranquil and serene retreat, with a secluded tropical garden and
mountain splash pool. Nestled on the
leeward slope of Lion's Head Mountain, the building and garden are
sheltered from the Cape South-Easter winds.
This
distinctive house has been lovingly restored, and the airy
cool interior has been decorated in an eclectic mix of
traditional features, bold contemporary styling and
avant-garde design. Commissioned
works of art adorn the walls and imported Italian chrome
wash basins in all the bathrooms which are finished in
mosaic tiles and slate floors.
Click here
for our current rates.
We are in
walking distance to the Sea Point restaurants, shops and
beachfront, and just minutes by car
from the beautiful new Cape Town Stadium, the Waterfront and Cape Town City Center.
You can find us
at 224 High Level Street, Fresnaye, Cape Town, South Africa.
WE'RE JUST
TEN MINUTES FROM EVERYWHERE!
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We are ideally
situated for those people who visit Cape Town, South Africa
for Cosmetic Surgery. We have some en-suite guestrooms
ideally suited with private sun patio attached, offering
privacy for those in recovery.
Two
Twenty-Four The Guest House
224
High Level Road, Fresnaye, Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: +27-(0)21-439-8727
Fax:
086-660-7766 Int Fax:
+27-21-439-8715
Cell/Mobile/SMS-text:
+27-82-777-100
Speed
Service - 087-808-2564 - toll free for VOX customers
[Int:
+27-87-808-2564] for Reservations/Confirmations
www.twotwentyfour.co.za
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In 1652 Jan van
Riebeeck sailed into Table Bay and laid the foundations of
South Africa's oldest city. His first undertaking was to
establish a vegetable garden for the purpose of providing
passing merchant ships with fresh food. Before long, weary
sailors from around the world dropped anchor in the bay to
replenish supplies. The settlement soon earned the titled:
'Tavern of the Seas', and to this day, Cape Town has
maintained a reputation for friendly hospitality. With its
majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the
most beautiful cities in the world. An eclectic mix of
architectural styles reflects the tastes and dictates of the
past - and the more functional demands of the 20th century.
The city's Edwardian and Victorian buildings have been
meticulously preserved, and many outstanding examples of
Cape Dutch architecture are found in the city and its
environs. Cobble stoned streets, mosque's and the
flat-roofed pastel homes of the Malay Quarter entrance a
cosmopolitan ambience, and in a recent development, the
restoration of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront evokes
images of the seafaring activities of the 19th century. For
a closer look at life at the Cape in earlier times,
interesting historical collections are on display in several
museums. Cape Town's shopping options invite you to
endlessly browse - and buy. Elegant shopping malls,
department stores, antique shops and at galleries abounds.
Specialist boutiques in Long Street and the narrow little
alleys intersecting it offer an enticing array of unusual
articles not readily obtainable elsewhere. At the end of the
day, gourmets and lovers of sophisticated entertainment have
a treat in store.
South Africa's legislative capital is situated at the foot
of Table Mountain, the famous flat-topped mountain with
views out across the peninsula to the Atlantic and Indian
Oceans. It is possible to walk up, but for the less
intrepid, there is an excellent cable car. The main hub of
the city centre is the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the
beautifully restored old Victorian harbor which offers free
entertainment, a wide variety of shops, museums, including
the excellent Aquarium, taverns and restaurants. Boat trips
leave from here for harbor tours or the notorious Robben
Island, where Nelson Mandela and many other nationalist
leaders were imprisoned. The relics of early colonial
government are centered on Government Avenue, with many fine
old buildings and museums, including the Parliament
Buildings; Groote Kerk (mother church of the Dutch Reformed
faith); the Cultural History Museum; National Museum;
National Gallery; Bertram House and Company's Garden,
planted in 1652 to provide food for passing sailors. Nearby
sights of interest include Bo-Kaap (the home of the Islamic
Cape Malay people, confusingly of mainly Indonesian origin);
the Castle of Good Hope in Darling Street, built in 1666;
the Old Townhouse on Greenmarket Square, housing a permanent
collection of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings; and
the early 18th-century Koopmans de Wet House. Those
interested in learning more about black and 'Cape coloured'
culture should visit the District Six Museum, Buitenkant
Street, and take one of the many excellent guided tours of
the outlying townships of Crossroads, Langa and Khayelitsha.
It is probably not safe for tourists to venture into these
areas on their own. Cape Town also has excellent sporting
and shopping facilities. The Baxter Theatre and Artscape
Theatre Complex offer a mix of local and international fare.
Nightlife is concentrated in the V&A Waterfront, Sea
Point, and parts of the central business district, notably
around Long Street. Further out, the Cape-Dutch homestead of
Spier and Ratanga Junction theme park both offer a variety
of entertainment from classical to jazz concerts.
Excursions:
Whale Watching
Castle of Good Hope
Table Mountain
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Wine Routes
Cape Gardens
Various Museums
Ratanga Junction
Cape Point
Robben Island
Seal Island Trips
Historical Buildings and Architecture
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