John Bauer Pottery Studio - Cape Town
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John Bauer Pottery Studio - 3.5-star guesthouse in Claremont's arts district with self-catering studios and a working pottery studio
Amenities & Common Areas
John Bauer Pottery Studio Cape Town offers complimentary bicycles for guests to explore the neighbourhood. The property has a communal kitchen with a refrigerator and a shared dining room for guest use. An outdoor garden with furniture and a terrace provides seating areas where guests can relax.
Rooms & Accommodation
Guest rooms at John Bauer Pottery Studio feature handmade porcelain tiles in each room and arts district character. Some rooms include a kitchenette with a tea/coffee maker, while all have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Separate entrance studios overlook the garden and provide a self-catering environment with firm beds praised by guests.
Location & Surroundings
The guesthouse is 4 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and 2 km from Newlands Rugby Stadium. Guests are within walking distance of Cavendish Square shopping centre and a 10-minute drive from the University of Cape Town. Cape Town International Airport is 17 km away, and Table Mountain cable-car station is 16 km from the property.
On-Site Studio & Activities
John Bauer Pottery Studio Cape Town is a working pottery studio where guests can share the communal table and view John Bauer's ceramic creations. The property hosts temporary art galleries and organizes bar crawls for guests who want to explore Claremont's nightlife. Guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcomed, and the staff provide high-standard service with professional assistance.
Parking & Guest Services
Secure private parking is available on site at a surcharge of ZAR 50 per day via reservation. The guesthouse offers an express check-in/check-out service and luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. The property is smoke-free throughout, with key access, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms for guest safety.
- Amenities: Complimentary bicycles, communal kitchen, garden, and outdoor terrace with seating areas
- Rooms: Suite-style studios with handmade porcelain tiles, private bathroom, kitchenette, and separate entrance overlooking the garden
- Location: 4 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, 2 km from Newlands Rugby Stadium, 1 km from Cape Fertility Clinic and Kingsbury Hospital
- Studio Experience: Working pottery studio with a communal table, temporary art galleries, and bar crawls organized on-site
- Parking: Secure private parking available at ZAR 50 per day via reservation
- Guest Services: Express check-in/out, luggage storage, key access, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
Outdoor dining area
Dryer
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Shared kitchen
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
Cots
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about John Bauer Pottery Studio
| 💵 Lowest room price | 44 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 8.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 15.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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