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-Nicol Street Heritage Cottages is a collection of luxury heritage cottages located in the Upper Gardens district of Cape Town, South Africa. The property offers boutique apartment-style accommodation with personalised hospitality in a restored heritage setting beneath Table Mountain.

 

Property Identity

  • Boutique luxury heritage accommodation in the Upper Gardens district of Cape Town
  • Collection of six restored heritage cottages
  • Independently owned and operated
  • Formerly operated under the More Quarters hospitality collection
  • Five-star upgraded accommodation homage to Cape Town’s colonial past
  • Focus on personalised guest experience and repeat international travellers

Location & Positioning

  • Located in the historic Gardens area beneath Table Mountain in the luxury heritage triangle of Nicol Street Heritage Cottages, Mount Nelson, and Cape Cadogan/Upper Union
  • Quiet residential heritage cul-de sac off Kloof Street, landscaped gardens, street flowers
  • Central access to:

Cape Town International Airport

    • V&A Waterfront
    • Table Mountain Cableway
    • Camps Bay, Sea Point and 4 other beaches
    • Cape Town CBD
    • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Favoured by international luxury travellers and Destination Management Companies (DMCs)

Accommodation Style

  • One and two-bedroomed luxury self-contained heritage cottages and apartments
  • Spacious apartment-style accommodation with a mini kitchen
  • Combination of heritage architecture and contemporary comfort
  • Suitable for couples, families, long-stay travellers, and executive guests

Guest Experience

  • Personalised arrival and hosting experience
  • Concierge-style recommendations and local guidance
  • Quiet, secure, village-style atmosphere
  • Emphasis on privacy, comfort, and neighbourhood Cape Town living
  • Friendliness and luxury

Amenities

  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping services daily
  • Mini kitchens in all units
  • Luxury premium bedding and linens
  • Garden and plant patios
  • Secure access and guest support

Ideal Guest Profiles

  • International luxury travellers
  • Repeat Cape Town visitors
  • Long-stay travellers
  • Family travel
  • Luxury (Free Independent Travellers)
  • Travel advisors and tour operators seeking luxury boutique accommodation

Brand Personality

  • Warm, personal, heritage-driven hospitality
  • Boutique rather than corporate
  • Elegant but relaxed
  • Locally rooted Cape Town experience

Sustainability / Heritage

  • Adaptive reuse and restoration of heritage properties
  • Preservation of Cape Town architectural character
  • Walkable urban tourism positioning
  • Gardens gravity-fed by Table Mountain water

Booking & Contact

  • Direct bookings available via official website
  • Partnerships with tour operators and DMCs
  • Personalised reservation assistance
Written by Colleen Backstrom, Copyright 2026

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Nicol Street Heritage Cottages

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