The picturesque and peaceful country town of Somerset West, South Africa, ideal for Guest Accommodation, is one of the very few towns in the world that is blessed with the best of everything: It is ideally placed under the craggy folds of the beautiful Helderberg (meaning ‘clear’ mountain) and is surrounded by the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains. It is less than 10 minutes from the golden beaches of the Strand and Gordon’s Bay and it is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands area.

Similarly The Cozywebb is one of the few accommodation guest houses in Somerset West that offers a completely relaxing atmosphere in quiet tranquil surroundings, yet is within easy walking distance of the village which boasts superb restaurants, shops, banks and an excellent and well equipped hospital.

The Cozywebb in Somerset West is certainly the ideal place to find accommodation. We are in close proximity to Cape Town (located approximately 45km to the south-east) yet just far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and beauty of the countryside where you can put your feet up, relax and enjoy our friendly hospitality.

Somerset West is the ideal starting place for many scenic drives as you are basically no more than an hour's drive from many beautiful places to visit. The wine routes of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl are all picturesque trips, and within easy reach from The Cozywebb.

If you are a beach person, then The Cozywebb is only a ten-minute drive from one of the safest beaches in the world and the sheltered waters of False Bay. Strand is famous for its 5km stretch of white sandy beach which has a well earned reputation for safe bathing, boating and surfing. At Gordon's Bay there are many cozy rock protected beaches for bathing and sun-tanning. There is also a sheltered harbor where one can charter a boat crewed by experienced and certified skippers for game fishing trips that will give you an experience never to be forgotten.

Surrounding The Cozywebb in Somerset West are many excellent wine-producing farms which are part of the Helderberg wine route, such as Vergelegen Wine Estate which one of the Cape’s oldest landmarks and is a must for every visitor. The personalities of the wines produced on the slopes of the Helderberg and Hottentot Mountains are influenced by the proximity to the ocean and the cooling summer sea breezes.

Somerset West caters for sports lovers in many ways, but you are spoiled for choice if golf is your game. Visit our activities page to read all about the golf facilities available in Somerset West and the wider region.

If it’s natural entertainment you desire, then Somerset West has many trails to follow in the wooded slopes of the Helderberg Nature Reserve where you can enjoy one of several walks graded from a gentle amble through the lower reaches to longer routes for the more energetic. The mountains are home to a fascinating array of wildlife, birds and fynbos and are renowned for their scenic beauty and fantastic views over False Bay to Table Mountain and Cape Point. Another way to enjoy the spectacular views is to saddle up at one of the local stables for a horse riding excursion into the countryside.

A great culinary experience is awaiting you in Somerset West! Evenings can be spent in any one of the many high quality restaurants that Somerset West has to offer and The Cozywebb is within easy walking distance of some of the best restaurants in the area. There is a choice of cuisine second to none prepared by chefs who are passionate about creating wonderful flavours and dishes of perfection bringing together the diversity of Somerset West's cultures. There are a few restaurants attracting people all the way from Cape Town to experience them. Coupled with the fact that we're in the middle of the Helderberg Winelands you will also find an incredibly wide variety of excellent wines to go with any meal.

Somerset West is a bustling and close-knit community with warm and welcoming people. The village has a rich diversity of arts, culture, music, excellent wine and superb cuisine yet with its oak trees and thatched cottages, historical buildings and national monuments the historic charm of the Cape has been retained.

The Cozywebb invites you and your loved ones to our unique part of the world where our warm hospitality and friendliness will have you coming back again and again. We are your home away from home and are also able to provide support for those guests needing special attention between hospital and home. We are 2 minutes from Vergelegen Medi-Clinic in a quiet residential neighborhood and privacy is afforded in the pleasant spacious gardens.

The Cozywebb offers the best of both worlds: independent living with the knowledge that personal care and support services are available if needed. The Cozywebb was established in 2003 and recently the option of home nursing was provided in an effort to accommodate the many enquiries by couples requiring nursing care for one yet accommodation for two. Our cozy guest house is tastefully decorated with individually appointed guest rooms yet we can offer all the facilities needed by a guest recovering from hospital.

The Cozywebb provides affordable tiered rates to suit individual needs which are explained to you in our rates and enquiry section. For more on our nursing services please go to the appropriate link above.