Green Gables historic property exterior — Strand, Western Cape
Strand · Western Cape · Est. 1918

Green Gables

A beautifully restored 1918 heritage property nestled in Strand, 1 km from the beach and 48 km from Cape Town. Timeless charm meets coastal serenity.

Our Story

A Place Where History
Meets Hospitality

Green Gables is a vibrant 1918 heritage property in Strand, Western Cape — a home, an artist studio, and a welcoming retreat all in one. Perfect for art lovers, beach goers, couples, and solo travellers seeking a stay with genuine character.

Green Gables historic exterior with green columns

Steeped in Character

The property's distinctive white walls and signature green-painted pillars have stood since 1918, making Green Gables one of Strand's most charming heritage addresses. Each room carries its own personality — from classic fireplaces to arched doorways and warm wooden floors.

Situated just 48 km from Cape Town, it's the ideal coastal base for exploring the Western Cape — whether that's day trips to the Cape Winelands, scenic drives along the coast, or simply relaxing by the ocean minutes from your door.

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Heritage Property

Built in 1918, our beautifully preserved Cape architecture tells a story of history and character.

1km to Strand Beach

Wake up and walk to the beach. Pristine shores of the Western Cape are just moments away.

Art & Culture

Home to a resident artist studio. An inspiring environment for art lovers and creative souls.

Lush Garden Setting

Surrounded by mature trees and a lush garden — a peaceful sanctuary from the everyday.

Where You'll Stay

Our Accommodation

Four distinct options to suit every type of traveller — booked securely through Airbnb.

The Green RoomRoom in a Home

The Green Room

Classic Room with En-Suite

A charming classic room featuring a beautiful original fireplace, arched doorway, and a private en-suite bathroom. Ideal for solo travellers or couples looking for a cosy, intimate stay steeped in character.

1–2 guests1 double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Smart TV
En-Suite Bathroom
Street Parking
The Garden ApartmentEntire Apartment

The Garden Apartment

Entire Apartment Sleeps 2 or 4

A self-contained garden apartment with a full kitchen, dishwasher, and air conditioning — a private, self-catering escape just 1km from Strand beach. Choose the 2-guest configuration for a cosy couples' retreat, or the 4-guest configuration with extra beds for families and groups.

1–4 guests1 bedroom · up to 3 beds
Free Wi-Fi
Smart TV
Private Bathroom
Street Parking
Anne's RoomRoom in a House

Anne's Room

Private Room with En-Suite

A charming classic room featuring an arched doorway and a private en-suite bathroom. Ideal for solo travellers or couples looking for a cosy, intimate stay steeped in character.

1–2 guests1 double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Smart TV
Private Bathroom
Street Parking

Bookings are managed securely through Airbnb. Click any listing to check live availability and pricing.

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Find Us

Location & Getting Here

Green Gables is situated in Strand, Western Cape — the ideal base for exploring the best of the Cape Peninsula.

Strand Beach near Green Gables

Strand Beach — 1km from Green Gables

Strand, Western Cape

Strand is a picturesque coastal town on the shores of False Bay, surrounded by the Hottentots Holland mountain range. Known for its wide, sandy beaches and relaxed atmosphere, it's an ideal retreat for those wanting to escape the city without straying too far.

Strand Beach

~5 min walk

1 km

Cape Town City

~40 min drive

48 km

Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek

30 km

Cape Town Int'l Airport

~35 min drive

40 km
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What to Do in the Area

From beaches on your doorstep to the winelands beyond — Green Gables puts you at the centre of it all.

Strand & Gordon’s Bay Beaches

1–5 km

Wide, sandy beaches along False Bay perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and sunset walks. Gordon’s Bay adds a scenic tidal pool and harbour views just down the coast.

Cape Winelands

25–35 km

Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are a short drive away, offering world-class wine tasting, historic estates, and some of the region’s best fine dining.

Helderberg Nature Reserve

10 km

Fynbos-covered slopes with waymarked hiking trails and panoramic views over False Bay — a favourite for morning walks and picnics.

Whale Watching

Sep – Nov

False Bay is part of one of the world’s best land-based whale watching regions. Southern right whales are regularly spotted from the coast in season.

Gordon’s Bay Harbour

5 km

A working harbour with fresh seafood restaurants, fishing boat charters, and a laid-back seaside atmosphere.

Table Mountain & V&A Waterfront

48 km

A comfortable day trip into Cape Town for the cable car, iconic views, and the shops and restaurants of the V&A Waterfront.

Paarl

~60 km

The Pearl of the Winelands: a granite mountain crowned by the Afrikaans Language Monument, historic Cape Dutch streets, and a wine route known for Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, and Pinotage.

Grabouw & Elgin Valley

~45 km

Apple country beyond Sir Lowry’s Pass, with orchards, cool-climate vineyards, farm stalls, and the Elgin Railway Market at the heart of the valley.

Hout Bay

~65 km

A fishing harbour tucked between two peaks, with seafood on the waterfront, a weekend harbour market, seal island cruises, and the cliffs of Chapman’s Peak Drive close by.

Kalk Bay

~50 km

A creative fishing village on the False Bay coast, where fishermen still land the catch at the harbour, and quirky shops, galleries, and cafés line the main road.

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Nearby & Worth the Trip

Beaches

Strand Beach

Soft white sand, gentle waves, and a five-minute walk from our door. Come for a swim, stay for the sunset.

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Dining

Veld Restaurant at Spier

Dinner built around whatever the Spier gardens and local farmers are growing that season, with the estate's own wines alongside.

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Day Trip

Stellenbosch

Oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch buildings and galleries, with cellar doors close by. South Africa's second-oldest town is an easy day out from Strand.

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Wine Estate

Lourensford Wine Estate

Vineyards, orchards and fynbos under the Helderberg, with daily tastings, a market on Fridays and Sundays, lunch at The Millhouse Kitchen, and plenty to do outdoors.

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Wine Estate

Vergelegen Wine Estate

Founded in 1700, with eighteen gardens to wander, towering camphor trees, cellar tastings, and lunch or a picnic on the lawns.

Read more about Vergelegen Wine Estate
Wildlife

Cheetah Outreach

Learn about cheetahs up close at a Somerset West conservation project and, if you're feeling brave, meet one in person.

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Dining

Idiom Restaurant

Italian and South African cooking on a mountainside terrace, with the Helderberg basin and False Bay laid out below.

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Market

Elgin Railway Market

An old 1940s apple warehouse near Grabouw, now a steampunk and art deco market with street food, craft drinks, live music and a vintage steam train.

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Beach & Coast

Kogel Bay & Dappat se Gat

Wild, dramatic coastline on Clarence Drive, with a sea cave you can step into at low tide and surfers riding the waves below.

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Craft Beer

Triggerfish Brewing

A craft brewery with a friendly taproom, a kitchen, live music and a Sunday market, ten minutes from Green Gables in Paardevlei.

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Art

Helderberg Fine Art Studio

Art classes, atelier training and commissions from Tiana Goosen's studio, right here at Green Gables. Book a lesson while you stay.

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Day Trip

Day Trip to Franschhoek

A valley village ringed by mountains, with Huguenot history, cellar doors and long lunches along one walkable main street.

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Dining

Vergenoegd Löw & Geuwels Restaurant

Time your lunch at Geuwels with the daily parade of Indian Runner ducks, as they march out to work in the vineyards.

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Hiking

Hiking the Helderberg

Trails from a ten-minute stroll to a full-day summit climb, on the mountain that looks down over Strand and False Bay.

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Day Trip

Day Trip to the V&A Waterfront

Cape Town's working harbour with Table Mountain behind it: a museum of contemporary African art, an aquarium, a big wheel, and plenty of places to eat.

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Farm & Garden

Babylonstoren

A historic Cape Dutch farm in the Franschhoek wine valley, with a garden of more than 300 kinds of fruit and vegetables, restaurants that cook from it, and cellar tours.

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