Vine Bungalow

Vine Bungalow

Selected by The Greenwood Guide to South Africa, 2nd edition

Text written by Simon Greenwood

The Vine Bungalow (and that�s �bungalow� in the colonial, wrought-iron-verandah sort of sense) is an opportunity (if you can get in) to live far more stylishly than I can see myself managing ever! Everywhere you look the finest of the fine gazes evenly back: shiny wood floors, Jim Thompson fabrics, embroidered white cotton sheets, a glass-box shower in a marble bathroom, a �five-star mandi� as Eulalie describes a marble-encased square pool-bath. And all the kitchen and washing appliances are aristocrats and top of their range. All these basics are a pleasure in themselves. But Eulalie has created a home, and guests are treated to the full force of her great taste for interiors and a wonderful collection of art and artefacts to boot. You take the whole house and self-cater so it will suit longer-stayers or families best.

Guests are provided with a light meal on arrival (fruits, cheeses, r�tisserie chicken and a bottle of wine for example) but thereafter you will need to get down to a supermarket - it�s 500 metres to Wynberg Village. Eulalie lives next door so is on hand to help you settle in. A family had just arrived from the UK and were out on the breakfasting stoep by the swimming pool when I visited. They looked� delighted.

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)21 7619554
Facsimile: +27-(0)21 7978183

Email address:
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