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Budget Getaways Review
Framed by a pleasant and shaded garden on the edge of town, Summer Place is a simple, yet tastefully furnished semi-detached thatch cottage suited to a small family or two couples out for a chilled stay in the country.
Your bubbly hostess Heidi is directly next door - not only does she know McGregor like the back of her hand, but will ensure you’re lacking for nothing, whether it be that left-at-home ground coffee, anti-histamine cream, toothpaste or extra firewood.
With it’s own garden and private setting, Summer Place sleeps four comfortably, with the option of an extra two kids on the sleeper couch in the living room. The cottage has two bedrooms (Queen and double bed) facing onto the stoep and garden. One of these is ensuite.
The living area is light and spacious, stocked with a bookshelf of good reads and a Jetmaster - heck, we can already visualize that lazy winter afternoon filled with good plonk and good company.
In summer, the covered stoep with its large dining table and braai is where you'll find yourself kuiering.
While Summer Place does offer a fully equipped kitchen, at some stage you'll need to pry yourself off the couch and amble down the road to sample McGregor’s decent array of restaurants.
And then there's the local nature reserve that's virtually next door - walking, mountain bike trails, birdwatching, a river and pools on offer - as well as a sprinkling of galleries, wineries and coffee shops.
“Charming hosts, spacious setting and exceptional value for money,” is how one guest puts it - choice ingredients for a fine Budget Getaway.
"My wife and I stayed at SummerPlace for two weeks at the beginning of February. It was relaxing, comfortable and nicely furnished. Heidi the manager lives in the cottage next door and was always on hand for advice and suggestions where to go and where to eat. McGregor is a quiet restful place but behind this fa�ade there is plenty to do. Good restaurants, very friendly locals."
(visited February 2014)
"This is an awesome find. It's perfect for a couple or even two to get away from Cape Town in the beautiful, fun and quiet town of McGregor. Summer Place is super comfy with all the amenities needed to ensure a comfy stay in a little town."
(visited January 2014)
"Charming hosts, spacious and exception value for money."
(visited November 2013)
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