Eastbury Cottage

Eastbury Cottage sits on Luyt Street in what Booking.com's own guest data marks as one of the best-rated areas to stay in Hermanus, close enough to walk to the town's shops, restaurants and beaches, and near local cycling and hiking routes. The property is genuinely self-catering: four unit types — the Bungalow, Suite, Apartment and Double Room — sleep up to four guests each, with kitchenettes in the apartment-style units, a shared braai area, garden and sun terrace for guests who'd rather cook than dine out.

That self-catering setup catches some guests off guard in a good way — one reviewer wrote, "I didn't realize we would have a kitchen — so that was a pleasant surprise!" — while staff hospitality is a recurring theme in guest feedback: reviewers repeatedly single out staff, including one named Janet, for warm welcomes and helpful local recommendations, reflected in a 9.5 out of 10 staff score on Booking.com. Another guest called the cottage "a gorgeous cozy spot to stay," praising how convenient it was to reach the town's shops, restaurants and sights on foot.

Eastbury Cottage holds a 9.0 out of 10 rating on Booking.com from 150 reviews, with location scored highest at 9.6.