Nestling against the mountainside in a quiet cul de sac in a lovely part of Hout Bay Poplar Tree Lodge offers 4 fully-equipped, luxurious self-catering suites sleeping between 2 & 4 people and boasts wonderful views of the Hout Bay valley. Each suite is fully equipped for self catering including satellite TV , a DVD/CD player, a safe etc etc. The Lodge has a shady patio, great views, a communal plunge pool and sun deck that enjoys the sun until the evening
Situated in the charming village of Hout Bay, Poplar Tree Lodge is just 5 minutes drive from the restaurants, shops, the beach and a busy fishing harbour; as well as being ideally located to explore the Cape Peninsular, take in the views form Chapman's Peak, go wine tasting on the Constantia Wine Route or experience the world-class restaurants and cosmopolitan night life of Camps Bay and Cape Town city.
TREE TOP SUITE - Our Premier Suite, with king-size 4 poster bed in the bedroom,a large bathroom a with corner bath and separate shower plus a separate fully equipped kitchen/diner with dining table & chairs (wicker) The suite opens onto very large private deck with spectacular view across the valley to the sand dunes of Sandy Bay and to the mountains and has outdoor furniture, a large sun umbrella, sunbed & BBQ. Tree Top suite has Satellite TV, a DVD/CD player & wi-fi access. There is also simple, mezzanine, nest/loft accommodation for 2 children 6-9 years entered via wooden stairs in kitchen/diner. Restricted height. GARDEN SUITE - A luxury Suite with a double or twin beds in the bedroom, a bathroom with bath & separate shower and a large living area with a day bed and double sleeper couch, satellite TV, plus DVD/CD player at one end and fully equipped kitchenette + dining table & chairs to the other. The suite opens onto its own veranda with garden furniture, and BBQ and also onto a garden. Garden Suite enjoys great views across the valley to the sand dunes of Sandy Bay and to mountains. Sleeps up to 4. Own small gated entrance within the secure property.
VALLEY VIEW SUITE - A luxury 1 bed roomed Suite with comfortable double bed in the bedroom, bathroom with roll top bath & separate shower plus a large living area with a day bed & double sleeper couch, TV (satellite), DVD/CD player to one end and fully equipped kitchenette and dining table & chairs to the other. Sleeps up to 4. Lovely views from the windows across the valley an also to the mountains.
STUDIO SUITE - Compact/more economical accommodation with double or twin beds, small dining table & chairs, concealed, equipped kitchenette, TV (Satellite) plus DVD/CD player plus an En-suite bathroom. The suite has a wall of windows that open onto own paved patio to the back of the lodge with garden furniture, big sun umbrella & BBQ. Sleeps 2.
The Lodge is 40 minutes from Cape Town International Airport ( we can organise a Meet & Greet service directly to the Lodge) or 20minutes from Cape Town centre. The Lodge is a 5 minute drive to the Hout Bay Mainstream Shopping Centre and another couple of minutes to the beach, bay and harbour.
From Cape Town International Airport Proceed towards Cape Town along the N2 Highway, past Junction 9 (signed "Muizenberg" and "M5"). Still on the N2, keep in the left-hand lane, past the next junction, past the off-ramp signed "Main Road" and "Woodstock", and take the next off-ramp at Junction 6 (signed "Kirstenbosch", "Muizenberg" and "M3").
Proceed along the M3 dual carriageway, past Princess Anne Interchange, (move into right-hand lane), to the traffic lights. Turn right at these lights (signed "Kirstenbosch", "Hout Bay" and M63").
Continue along the M63, past Kirstenbosch Gardens, to a T-junction. Turn right here and continue along the M63 until you reach a traffic circle. The M41 from Constantia joins from your left. Go two-thirds around the circle into Main Road (still signed "M63" and "Hout Bay").
Carry on along Main Road, for about six kilometres, to the next traffic circle.
The left exit is signed "Imizamo Yethu". Take the second exit, straight over, and continue for approximately one kilometre along Main Road, past a BP Service Station, to a Shell Service Station, situated on the corner of Main and Andrews. At this intersection is a set of pedestrian traffic lights.
About 15 metres beyond these lights, take the road off to your left, at a diagonal. (If you have reached the next traffic circle, you have gone too far). There is a square arch over the entrance to this road, signed "Hout Bay Manor". It looks like an entrance to a private estate, but is, in fact a public road, Baviaanskloof Road.
Proceed along Baviaanskloof Road for approximately 1 kilometre. Drive past Darling Road on your left and continue up the steep and winding road. You will pass Baviaans Close on the right, Turkeyberry Lane on the left, Lindavista Lane on the right and Cordelia Avenue on the right and finally you will come to Fountain Drive on the right. Poplar Tree Lodge is the 5th gateway on the left, No 9. Press the intercom button on the left gatepost and we will open the gate for you.
From Cape Town CBD, via Camp's Bay and Coastal Road Take the M6 (via Sea Point) or M62 (via Kloof Nek) out of Cape Town and just past Camps Bay the two roads meet at Bakoven. Here the M62 stops and the M6 (Victoria Lane) continues south along the coastal road towards Hout bay & Chapman;s Peak, passing the Twelve Apostles Hotel on the right. Just after the turning to Llandudno the road begins one final rise and on the other side of the crest you will begin to descend into Hout Bay.
At the first traffic lights, turn left, (still the M6), into Victoria Road (signed "Chapman's Peak Drive"), to the traffic circle at Imizamo Yethu. Go three-quarters round, third exit, into Main Road, and follow directions from *** above.
From Fish Hoek or Kommetjie, via Noordhoek Follow Chapman's Peak Drive toll road, M6, into Hout Bay. Continue past the Chapman's Peak Hotel until the traffic circle. Take the second exit off (straight over) and immediately turn right into Baviaanskloof Road, just before the pedestrian traffic lights. Follow the directions from +++ above.
About the area
Things to see and do in Cape Town
Take a cablecar ride up Table Mountain.
Visit the Cape Peninsula National Park and see the two mighty Oceans meet.
Enjoy a stroll around Kirstenbosch Gardens any time of the year and inthe summer experience the special open air Sunday Night Concerts - take your own pinic.
Shop and dine at the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront - lots of live entertainment.
Visit one or more of the many nearby beaches: Clifton Beach for safe children's bathing, Palm lined Camps bay to enjoy the cosmopolitan lifestyle, Sandy Bay for the naturist sunbathers, Swim with the penguins in Boulders Bay, Surf or walk on Long Beach.
Take the Constantia Wine Route and visit one or more of the Estates for a little wine tasting.
Visit the historical and cultural centre of Cape Town and experience the wide range of galleries, museums, markets and specialist shops
Things to see and do in Hout Bay
Mariner's Wharf at the harbour offers a seafood restaurant, a fast food outlet, a fish market, a curio shop and pearl factory.
Take a boat trip so see the seals, floating crane and glorious views of Hout Bay.
Take a drive along Chapman's Peak Drive and enjoy the views witha drink/picnic at sunset - or any time of the day.
The Leopard - Sculptured by Ivan Milford-Barbeton and completed in 1963, it was placed beneath the start of Chapman's Peak. It is a memorial to all the wild animals that once roamed the mountains of the Peninsula.
Wide sandy beach ideal for family and water sports.
Plenty of restaurants and pubs in the village.
World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa
Visit the local craft centres featuring beadwork and pottery as well as the renowned Sunday Craft Market.
