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2184 Coot Street
Betty's Bay
7141
Western Cape
021 344 2440
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Sol y Sombra
Sol y Sombra
Sol y Sombra
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The studio can accommodate 2 people and has a double bed. The bathroom has a bath and towels are provided. There is a heated outdoor shower in the enclosed courtyard.
Guests can prepare their own meals using the facilities in the kitchenette, which include a microwave, kettle, refrigerator, induction plate and a variety of cooking utensils and cookware. The unit has a comfy sofa as well as a 2 seater table in the kitchenette. Outside in the courtyard, there is a table with chairs and braai facilities.
Sol y Sombra is 5 km from Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and a 15-minute drive from Kleinmond. Gordon’s Bay is about 30 km away and Hermanus is also close by.
The studio can accommodate 2 people and has a double bed. The bathroom has a bath and towels are provided. There is a heated outdoor shower in the enclosed courtyard.
Guests can prepare their own meals using the facilities in the kitchenette, which include a microwave, kettle, refrigerator, induction plate and a variety of cooking utensils and cookware. The unit has a comfy sofa as well as a 2 seater table in the kitchenette. Outside in the courtyard, there is a table with chairs and braai facilities.
Sol y Sombra is 5 km from Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and a 15-minute drive from Kleinmond. Gordon’s Bay is about 30 km away and Hermanus is also close by.
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80 guests' feedbackThe studio with its fairytale character, original and practical woodwork, artistic finishes and harmony with nature enchanted us. It was also well equipped and met all our needs. Very special. Continue like this.
See stars.
This was my third visit. It felt like home from home.
We were warmly received by Jan and made to feel most welcome. Our host assured us of our safety and explained all the amenities available to us. We loved the character of the place as well as its location. We were treated to coffee, tea, sugar, and milk, which was another pleasant surprise. We weren't affected by load shedding at all as the owner had taken all the necessary precautions. I would recommend this establishment to all my friends and family.
So relaxing and warm.
What a special place to stay. I was kindly received by my hostess, Aunt Annette, and later Uncle Jan also came to chat. My car was fully stocked and Uncle Jan parked my car in the garage for extra safety. I had a great stay and load shedding was not a problem at all. Will definitely stay there again.
Very quiet and well equipped place. Especially enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the lovely, beautiful old-fashioned bath. Could relax wonderfully. Will definitely come here again.
We had a truly peaceful and relaxing weekend. Would definitely recommend Sol y Sombra to anyone who needs a break. We will certainly be back.
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage had everything that we needed at a great price.
Cute little place with everything we needed. Clean, tidy, enough space for 2 people, good bed, nice outside space, privacy, WiFi a bonus.
Very cute place, everything needed and interesting.
Extremely comfortable, fabulous accommodation, well equipped and the owner has gone out of her way to make you feel at home.
We really appreciated the direct communication from the owner, Annette. It was also very thoughtful to have tea/coffee and fresh milk available. Our only criticism is that the mattress was not very comfortable and the actual bed was very squeaky, at the slightest movement. Otherwise, we enjoyed overnighting here.
Found Annette very friendly & caring, accomdation needs an uplift.
Everything needed was provided: electric blanket, heater, TV. The antique bathroom fittings and unit's furniture were a treat.
What a beautiful place! We were pleasantly surprised! It offers everything you could possibly need. It easily allows for load shedding and the outdoor barbecue and outdoor shower are too cute.
Pleasant host/ lady, cute place.
Jan en Anette is fantastiese mense, woonstel is absoluut 5-ster, alle geriewe is tot op die fynste detail voorberei. Dit was 'n fantastiese verblyf en beveel Sol y Sombra aan sonder enige twyfel.
We had a comfortable and cosy weekend. The kitchen is well equipped (more so then the photographs show). The front patio is sheltered even when it's windy. The hot water takes a long time to run in the taps so we appreciated using the outdoor hot shower. We also felt that the their could be better security on the double doors.
It's a real pleasure to be there. The outdoor show is really nice.
Everything was there that one needs. Thank you Annette and Jan for your hospitality. Will definitely recommend your place to others.
We were kindly received by Annette, and immediately felt at home in the cute little place. The outdoor shower was lovely and private.
Close to numerous attractions. Can recommend and would go again myself. Wonderful warm house people. Sol y Sombra has everything you need!
Really enjoyed the outdoor shower.
Place is very pleasant, comfortable. Definitely 5 star quality and perfect for a couple.
Lots of DVDs to watch when the weather doesn't cooperate. The outside shower was a bonus. The ideal place to explore the area from.
Beautiful neat place. All that one needs. Super friendly owners.
It is such a beautiful cottage. We loved the enclosed private courtyard with a braai and best of all, the stunning outside hot water shower. Would love to visit again.
The cottage is beautiful with everything needed. It is located near a lovely, hidden beach and we could walk there. The vegetation at the cottage is beautiful and you feel nice and private and on your own.
We absolutely loved our stay here. The place itself is comfortable and has all the essentials. Lovely attention to detail. Clean and smelled wonderful upon arrival. The courtyard is the most peaceful spot to relax in - covered in plants, shells and interesting things to look at. We made use of the braai every night and the outdoor shower is heavenly. Long walks around the town, to the beach and the penguin colony up the road which is a must for anyone visiting. We will definitely be back.
Everything was so well arranged Annette and Jan definitely thought of everything. Could have a nice quiet visit and is a street and a bit from the sea.
Cozy and beautiful place. Lots of cute 'things' that remind you of a time gone by. Well equipped with everything you need.
Will definitely book there again. Very nice place to stay.
See stars.
Many thanks to Annette for her quick and friendly feedback on all my emails and WhatsApps. I booked my parents an evening for my mother's birthday and they are not easy people. According to them, everything was just the best. They enjoyed their stay immensely and made me want to book for us in the future too!
The place was beautiful. Full of little extras. It was quiet and close to everything. The place was clean and just so perfect. I would recommend it to anyone.
Absolutely fantastic place, away from home. When you are there, you feel the love and the warmth you get. You have your own privacy, tidy, everything you want away from your own home. I would recommend it to anyone looking for the warmth of your own home away from home. The is a place thousand. Thank you very much to Annelle once again for the wonderful, warm atmosphere, it is very special to visit here every time.
There is so much love and attention to detail in this accommodation: an old fashioned bathtub on 4 legs, fresh flowers in the bathroom and at the outdoor shower. We went back and stayed there again.
The place is very nicely set up for self-catering - everything one needs.
Excellent hospitality. Lovely and peaceful place to visit. Definitely going to visit again.
Quiet and safe area.
I can't stop talking about Sol Y Sombra. I was truly an amazing experience, no-one bothered us, we didn't even know that Tannie and Oom were there. It is private and a best place to find your inner peace and calmness. It was wow and I'd most definitely go back in a heart beat!
The only thing that might have been a challenge is the freezer part of the fridge. It's a bit small, especially when it's hot. Then there is no place for ice, or to keep meat fresh. Nevertheless, we had a great time, thank you Annette.
Beautiful, very neat and unique place to stay, surrounded by beautiful Kaapse fynbos!
Silver clean and neat and tidy with everything you need.
The cottage was well equipped with everything needed. There was room to put your stuff down as well as a bench to sit on. The kitchen was small and cozy with a small table for two. The bathtub on legs creates an intimate atmosphere. The private hot outdoor shower was very interestingly set in the private garden and lovely to use. The garden was created for birds with nests everywhere. We would love to go again and then for more than one night. Annette made us feel very welcome.
Thank you Annette and Jan - you were wonderful hosts and went out of your way to make our stay comfortable. Although it was raining whole weekend, we were well entertained by the wonderful selection of DVDs in the room. The apartment has everything you need and the bath was heaven. We will definitely be back!
Had a great weekend in Bettys Bay at Sol y Sombra. Cutely furnished for 2, with finer details here and there that make you feel at home. We will definitely come again!
Jan and Annette received us very kindly. The studio is beautiful and fully furnished and there are many small touches that make it special. It's the perfect place for a couple who wants to get away for a few days. Highly recommended!
The stay exceeded all our expectations. Everything we could think of was catered for. We had a nice rest and even watched a DVD ─ something we never do at home! The unit is very cutely furnished and I especially like the kitchenette with the little table and 2 chairs. The braai area was provocative and I had to stop myself from making a fire. An outdoor shower with hot water in a cut-through wine barrel was unique. Electric blanket, wall heater (it can get cold in Betty's Bay), free coffee and tea, fresh milk, comfortable chairs, a couch, shuttered windows, a comfortable and old-fashioned beautiful bathroom, beautiful carpets on the clay tiles, artistic footpath blocks and free WiFi complete the picture. Thank you, Annette and Jan Vorster, you will definitely see us again. Nos. For the nervous city dwellers, parking for your vehicle is safe under a security camera!
Very convenient and friendly service.
Annette and Jan are great hosts who took every effort to ensure our stay would be one to remember. After mentioning that we were looking forward to visiting the botanical gardens and doing a few of their hiking trails, they went out of their way to source relevant information regarding weather conditions for the duration of our stay which we really appreciated. Will definitely plan another visit when the weather is warmer to take full advantage of the outdoor shower, situated under open skies with minimal light pollution.
Our stay was only for one night, but the experience was good. Especially liked the DIY woodwork from old wine barrels. Owner does the woodwork himself, and that just makes it even more special. Well done, Annette and Jan!
I have been all over, but this place has really stood out. The welcoming and a clean place and the service of owners was like staying in a 5 star resort. Keep it up guys, great place.
Beautiful, private unit with all the amenities. Wall around small braai area, perfect for a couple to break away. Kitchen has everything you need. Just bring coolerbox with essential items. Supermarkets are open until 7pm. You have to experience it to appreciate it. Silversands beach 5 min walk away.
What a lovely place! It contains everything one could possibly need. Special attention was given to the details and everything was beautifully clean and tidy. Located close to everything, friendly hostess. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately made another reservation.
Romantic getaway for two. Old fashioned and peaceful. Highly recommended for soul mates. Just the right place to rekindle the flame.
Would want to stay longer than just one night. Will come again.
Best self-catering we have stayed in and that's literally hundreds. Jan and Annette are so accommodating. Will be back for sure and I don't think we have said that about other places.
Small, but everything you need is there. Lots of attention to detail. Feel free to try!
This has been a very memorable stay at Sol y Sombre, and is hosted by warm-hearted people, absolutely loved all the small details. This is a perfect place to break away from the busyness of the town-life. Great places to hike and close enough to the ocean. Also very clean and what a homely feel, definitely one of the best I visited so far.
Anette's kindness immediately made us feel at home. The courtyard is a nice place to hang out and the outdoor shower is any man's dream! Sol y Sombra is truly recommended.
Anette went out of her way to make my stay nice. The unit was well equipped, comfortable and close to the beach and penguin colony. Very safe and the dogs were cute and stunning garden.
Neat accommodation in a peaceful environment. An oasis for creative souls, with an interesting outdoor shower!
Beautiful, clean and tidy and quiet. Just what a couple needs for a get away and some alone time. I will definitely do it again.
With the arrival at Sol y Sombra the experience start. All neatly done and rounded off with shells and plants from the area. The little courtyard you immediately feel at home, almost felt to me I am back on the farm in my parents' home. Walk into the small cottage - what a clean place and smell and the creativity just breathtaking. With all the angling competitions I have attended this year this was the cleanest and most tidy off all the places we stayed at. For a couple or single person to break away it is a must. We will definitely visit again. Annette, thank you for making the stay memorable.
Looking for quiet Betty's Bay is the place, and to be even more secluded, (even from busy streets) I would recommend Sol y Sombra to any single traveler or couple anytime.
Very nice stay, people looked after us very well and are extremely helpful, sorry the time went by so quickly.
It's a beautiful, cozy and warm place. From the reception in a small private garden, the kitchenette that offers everything you could need in a self-catering unit, to a bathroom with a lovely bath and an outside shower which was a highlight for my husband. The host and his wife are friendly and cordial and do not interfere with the privacy of their guests. In one of the previous reviews, a guest mentioned that she did not like the teddy bears on the wardrobe. If you look through the rooms carefully you will find that the bears form a subtle theme throughout without being overwhelming. So, the bears can stay. The only thing that might bother is the fact that your car is not parked behind a security gate. But it did not bother us - just do not leave anything in your car that might tempt a passer by, and, with today's security system in cars, you will know very quickly if someone is tampering with your car. So, if you like a peaceful getaway, but without the cold, clinical feel of a hotel, Sol y Sombra is just the place for you and your partner. Sol y Sombra will definitely see us again.
Second time here and just as good as last time. Can't wait to stay again!
The Studio was more than we expected. It was really very neat. Everything very nicely laid out. The kitchen is very well laid out with all the necessary necessities that one needs. The bathroom is very nice with the old foot bath. The sleeping comfort is very neat and you have a view outside if you feel like lying on the bed and looking out. You have your own little plot with its own braai and is completely fenced with a wall, so you are completely private where you are and can sit and braai in your built-in braai and sit and chat and socialize without anyone bothering you. The owners are also private and do not interfere with you. It was really a very good experience and also very cozy. I would recommend it to any couple looking to get away and just be quiet and private.
I have never seen anything as cute and full of love as this humble little abode! We went on a private little getaway (just two of us) and for the price, we were not expecting the amazingness we received! The place itself is something out of a little fairy tale with its own private garden which is decorated to perfection. The inside was larger than what we expected, but cosy nonetheless. The bedroom (entrance room) welcomes you immediately. The bathroom houses the most comfortable free standing bath and is decorated as if from another era (still modern and tasteful) and the little kitchenette has all you need and more. We were welcomed by the owners who went inside to put the wall heaters on for us and took us through the basics and then left us to our own devices and really gave us our privacy. The small touches of love throughout the flatlet were unmissable and everything had been thought of. From bug spray, electric blankets, milk in fridge, DVDs for rainy weather and the owners even dropped off a light they had just bought for us to braai in the evening. We will most definitely be back as soon as we can! Unbelievable!
Pros: The bed is comfortable and warm (electric blankets provided). The bathroom has a lovely cast-iron bath, big enough for two. Cons: The facility has no safe parking, and the owners were adamant that we remove everything out of the car. In the end they very kindly made their own garage available. The room is quite small, and the kitchenette (most of it in a cupboard) only suitable for preparation of light meals. Summary: The facility is fine for sleeping over, but we would not recommend it as a holiday destination.
Old world charm. Very pleasant and cozy accommodation. Peaceful, private little garden was a bonus. Really enjoyed and can highly recommend.
We were received very kindly and made to feel at home. The apartment is beautiful and very neat with a courtyard and all. Compliments to the owners.
The one night at Sol y Sombra was wonderful! Would really like to go back for a longer time. Thank you very much for the lovely service and the unbelievably nice accommodation, very clean and neat and fantastic decor!
We enjoyed the accommodation a lot. The house is beautiful, neat, tasteful - everything that we needed and some more. Thank you very much Annette for your hospitality. We would like to come back again.
We had a wonderful time at Sol y Sombra. The gentle sound of the waves lulled us to sleep at night and we awoke to the sweet tweeting of the birds in the morning. So peaceful. The studio was beautifully decorated and very well appointed. All in all, a perfect getaway.
This place can be highly recommended. It is on the quieter side of Betties Bay - walking distance to a lovely walking beach, estuary and dunes. The owners paid a lot of attention to detail. The room and bathroom are truly beautiful.
The owner welcomed us and gave us all the info and privacy we needed. The unit is well equipped with everything you need for one night or even a week or two by the ocean - can really recommend this place. And good value for money too!
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The studio can accommodate 2 people and has a double bed. The bathroom has a bath and towels are provided. There is a heated outdoor shower in the enclosed courtyard.
Guests can prepare their own meals using the facilities in the kitchenette, which include a microwave, kettle, refrigerator, induction plate and a variety of cooking utensils and cookware. The unit has a comfy sofa as well as a 2 seater table in the kitchenette. Outside in the courtyard, there is a table with chairs and braai facilities.
Sol y Sombra is 5 km from Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and a 15-minute drive from Kleinmond. Gordon’s Bay is about 30 km away and Hermanus is also close by.
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