La Grenadine, Cape Town
More photosTucked behind wooden gates right in Cape Town’s bustling City Bowl, Guesthouse La Grenadine is a gorgeous escape from the urban rush. It is housed in a restored 19th-century farmstead that once served as old stables and a school. French owners and artists, Mélodie and Maxime, fell in love with the property, saved it from being demolished by developers, and lovingly transformed it themselves.
The couple bypassed traditional interior designers, choosing instead to blend their French roots with local South African flair. They filled the rooms with repurposed structural materials, quirky local artworks, and luxurious French linens hand-embroidered by Mélodie’s family. The guest house actually takes its name from the lush, ancient pomegranate trees that shade its hidden courtyard garden.
The property sits just off trendy Kloof Street, placing you a brief walk from the colorful historic houses of the Bo-Kaap district. Major cultural landmarks like the Iziko South African Museum and the Planetarium are practically on your doorstep.
If you are looking to explore further, the base of Table Mountain and the lively V&A Waterfront are only a quick ten-minute drive away. It is the perfect home base for a central Cape Town adventure.
Expert reviews
“Expat couple Maxime and Mélodie ladle on the Gallic charm at this imaginatively renovated former stables, where the ancient stone walls are a feature of the rooms.”
What guests liked
- Lovely garden
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Boutique style
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