Buren Cottage is situated in the horsey heart of Noordhoek, on a pastoral smallholding circled by magnificent mountain views and within earshot of the crashing waves on Noordhoek beach. Horse paddocks frame one side of this luxury thatch abode, a private entrance with ample off-street parking the other. An old traditional cottage that's been given a major facelift with upmarket finishes (but certainly not at the expense of old Noordhoek pastoral ambiance) you'll discover very little has been left off your must-have creature comfort list. With two bedrooms it's suited to couples or a family of four - and with little notable variation between low and high season prices it's within reach of the local weekender. Buren is also a cottage for all seasons: for winter there's an open fireplace, electric heaters and electric blankets on the comfortable beds, while in summer you have the choice of two braai spots to burn that chop, a built-in braai and a Weber. There's even a Jacuzzi and sauna at hand which guests can use on request. The airy living area is downstairs and open-plan with a generous dining table, couches, DSTV and a music system. Alongside is a very well equipped kitchen, featuring just about every mod-con, from coffee percolator to snackwich maker. The main bedroom (with Queen bed) is also downstairs and ensuite, while the second bedroom is tucked into the thatched loft and features a Queen, as well as a single bed and baby cot. Full linen and all towels are provided (as well as bath robes - Huge Hefner here we come!) and the cottage is serviced during the week. Apart from swanning about in your bath robe or pondering life over a leisurely al fresco lunch, from the front door it's mere hop and skip to the local shops, restaurants, pubs, and the longest beach ever - accessed two minutes by car or better still, on foot. To reiterate: if it's a pampered weekend you're after, that's easy to get to and within financial grasp, Buren ticks just about every box.