Harfield Village, Southern Suburbs
Admittedly, tagging on the description - 'Harfield Village' – to advertise property well out of the boundaries of Claremont's Harfield Village happens often. Apartments in lower Kenilworth and Claremont suddenly find their way into the village on the map. But then it is because this little Chelsea-esque part of the southern suburbs is so popular and pretty that it is rather sought after.
Victorian and Edwardian cottages decorate the tree-lined, numbered avenues, and English sounding streets with names like Surrey, Norfolk and Suffolk. A lot of these are semi-detached and make perfect starter homes, and there is a real village feel to the little area that manages to hide itself obscurely on the other side of the railway line and Main Road from Arderne Gardens. It fits snugly up against Harfield station on the major commuter train into Cape Town, and probably got its name from the original Harfield Cottage, built here by Thomas Mathew, one of the initial residents of Claremont.
Testimony to its village appeal, Harfield holds an annual carnival along 2nd Avenue when the place comes alive with a series of jazz bands, entertainment, kiddie fun, music, crafts, food and art. And when it isn't jiving, 2nd Avenue remains the social stream of Harfield as most of the restaurants and shops of the area are found here.
It also helps that Harfield Village is so accessible. It lies right in the heart of the southern suburbs of Cape Town, just down the road from Cavendish Mall, five minutes from popular spots like Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands cricket and rugby stadiums, and not even twenty minutes from the airport. It might not be a beach-side suburb, but its pretty views of the mountain more than make up for it.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Harfield Guest Villa
Harfield Guest Villa has combined the service elements, convenience and the privacy of a five star hotel with the special personalised ambiance o...
The John Bauer Pottery Studio and B&B
The John Bauer Pottery Studio and B&B is a fabulously arty and unique space where you can enjoy lovely accommodation and explore the fully stocke...
Things to do in the area
Oblivion Bar & Kitchen
Oblivion Bar & Kitchen is a vibrant, inviting, European-inspired bar and laid-back eatery. Featuring a rooftop deck, plush seating, warm fireplac...
The Avenue Restaurant and Grill
The Avenue Restaurant and Grill is a family run restaurant in Harfield Village offering fabulous food and a great vibey atmosphere.Whether you ar...
Vineyard Oval Market
The Vineyard Oval Market is a fantastic place in which to celebrate the warm summery evenings of Cape Town. Having moved from its previous locale...
Loco Lounge
Loco Lounge is passionate about good food, that is healthy, preservative free and full of flavour. All the ingredients are locally sourced, fresh...
Thai World
This fabulous thai restaurant is in an old house that has been converted into a wonderful restaurant serving up spectacular dishes.The meals are ...
Jahanara's Restaurant
Let your taste buds run wild with the flavour of north Indian cuisine at Jahanara's restaurant.The tandoor dishes are very popular and some of th...
Dine At Sakura
If you want traditional Asian cuisine, then Sakura is the place to come, the chefs have come here along with their talent to make their homeland ...
Cavendish Square
Popular with residents all over Cape Town, the Cavendish Square Shopping Centre is an award-winning shopping mall situated in the heart of Cape T...
Chill out at Cafeen
Cafeen is a place to chill out and blend into a relaxed atmosphere. Savour fantastic views of the mountain while enjoying our legendary coffee. W...
Noteworthy attractions
Table Mountain National Park
At the south-western tip of South Africa, the Table Mountain National Park encompasses the incredibly scenic Peninsula mountain chain stretching ...
Table Mountain
Since the first person laid eyes on Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, enchanting and drawing any and all who fall...
Constantia Wine Route
Rich in heritage & beauty, the Constantia Wine Route comprises of Groot Constantia, Buitenverwachting and Klein Constantia. Constantia was one of...
Steenberg Golf Club
The course was designed and built by one of South Africa's leading golf course architects, Peter Matkovich. The private Steenberg Golf Club is av...
Royal Cape Golf Club
Founded in 1885, the Royal Cape Golf Club is South Africa's oldest and most exclusive club featuring a course with narrow fairways lined by trees...
Silvermine Nature Reserve
The park straddles the mountain, from the winding Ou Kaapse Weg (Old Cape Road) on the Tokai, Constantia and Westlake side of the mountain, over ...
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of i...
Rhodes Memorial
A national landmark, Rhodes Memorial lies within the Table Mountain National Park and the views from up here are stunning, offering panoramic vis...
Newlands Rugby Stadium
Ever since the first matches played here in 1890, Newlands has become one of the world's most respected rugby stadiums. The second oldest test ve...
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