Cape Point Cottage comes pretty close to fitting the fantasy weekend cottage. What's more, you don't need to drive forever and a day to live the dream. Situated just five minutes (by car) from the front gate of Cape Point Nature Reserve and 7km along from Simon's Town proper, this stone cottage sits among a few others of its type in a steep cleft of mountainside below the winding Simon's Town/Cape Point tar ribbon. With mountain behind you and unrivalled views across False Bay to the front you're all set for an idyllic escape. Cape Point Cottage itself blends unobtrusively into this dramatic setting, drawing on Mother earth's natural elements - a mix of stone and timber and glass, all pulled together, by the looks of it, into a very livable space. The cottage is fully equipped with a gas hob, fridge, sun-powered electricity and hot water, all linen and towels, and basic supplies like tea, coffee and biscuits. Modern technology comes in the form of a Weber braai and wireless internet. Looking at the pics, the decor and furnishings are comfortable and tastefully coordinated. The great thing about Cape Point Cottage is that it gives the illusion of being in the middle of nowhere, but with none of the associated hassle of the real thing. Simon's Town and its many attractions lie just down the road (lovely ride on a bike!), as is the CBD itself - a mere hour by car. What else? Massage therapy and Life Skills coaching is available on special request - for ye frazzled sods on the corporate treadmill the latter might not be a bad idea. And, at a nominal fee of R100 host Rosalind is happy to do your grocery  shopping - so all you'll need to do is book and lug your tired body there. Finally (what you mean "about time"?), at R350 a head the cottage comes in higher than your average country getaway, but then again, think how  much you will be saving on fuel and time spent in the car. A worthy spend in our view.