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Freeland Lodge

Self-catering Observatory · Rosebank · Western Cape

About

Freeland Lodge offers self-catering accommodation in Observatory, Cape Town, across seven houses for groups, students, interns, and volunteers.

Accommodation

Seven houses offer 4 to 10 bedrooms, furnished with beds, wardrobes, desks, and wall heaters. Fully equipped kitchen facilities and multiple bathrooms in each. Common lounge and dining areas suitable for group functions. Select properties feature gardens, swimming pools, braai areas, or study spaces. All include bedding, linen, and towels.

Facilities

All properties include wireless internet, laundry facilities with washing machines and clotheslines, bedding, and towels. Off-street parking for rental cars. Grocery stores nearby. Security: CCTV, electric fencing, burglar bars, armed response, and fire safety systems. All kitchens are fully equipped for self-catering.

Location & Surroundings

Observatory features pedestrian-friendly streets, eclectic restaurants, and pubs along Lower Main Road with live music, comedy, poetry, documentary screenings. Rock climbing, golf range, swimming pool, circus school, martial arts nearby. Train 2 minutes walk; City Center 10 minutes drive; airport 15 minutes drive; UCT 2.5km with free shuttle.

Rooms

Aeleon House

9-bedroom, 4-bathroom property with two separate sections. Upstairs unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open-plan kitchen/lounge/dining area, study space, and balcony with mountain views. Downstairs house has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen/dining area, enclosed sunny verandah, 2 freestanding bedrooms, and 1 additional toilet. Bedding, linen, and towels provided.

Kimberley House

11-bedroom (10 large bedrooms with twin beds and 1 single bedroom), 4-bathroom property with fully equipped open-plan kitchen, dining room suitable for group lectures, separate TV lounge, and garden. Bedding, linen, and towels provided.

Twin x 10 Single x 1

Herschel House

4-bedroom, 2-bathroom (both with showers, 1 with bath) property with fully equipped eat-in kitchen, separate lounge, wooden flooring throughout, and garden with Devil's Peak views. Bedding, linen, and towels provided.

Freeland House

10-bedroom property with 6 showers, 2 fully equipped communal kitchens, large common area with lounge and dining space suitable for group lectures, and outdoor braai/barbeque area. Bedding, linen, and towels provided.

Trill House

5-bedroom property with 2 bathrooms and additional toilet, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with large dining room suitable for games, dinner parties, or group functions, and garden with swimming pool. Bedding, linen, and towels provided.

Kingsley House

5-bedroom Victorian home with twin beds, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, separate lounge, and sunny garden. Bedding, linen, and towels provided.

Twin x 5

Ossian House

Victorian self-catering home with 4 bedrooms furnished with wardrobes, desks, and wall heaters, plus a separate studio. Main house has 3 bathrooms; studio includes private bathroom and kitchenette. Fully equipped eat-in kitchen, open-plan lounge/dining area, and outside entertainment area. Bedding, linen, and towels provided.

Location

Address

Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape

Get Directions → Rosebank Guide →

Directions

Train station: 2 minutes walk. Waverley Park: 7 minutes walk. Groote Schuur Hospital: 10 minutes walk. Cape Town City Centre: 7km / 10 minutes drive. UCT: 2.5km with free Jammie shuttle from Medical School. Airport: 15 minutes drive.

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Features

Mountain Views Victorian Architecture

Activities

Indoor Rock Climbing Golf Driving Range Public Swimming Pool Circus School Holistic Fair Kung Fu Classes Tai Chi Classes

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Free Parking Braai Facilities Garden Kitchen Laundry Facilities

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