About Us
This charming guesthouse is situated 200m from the beach in the quaint West Coast fishing village of Paternoster, an easy one-and-a-half hour’s drive from Cape Town…
Rooms and rates
We have three beautiful suites to choose from, click “more info” below to view the suites and their rates.
Location
Paternoster, a picturesque fishing village on the West Coast of South Africa, with white-washed fishermens’ cottages and beautiful beaches, is a popular destination…
EXCELLENT412 reviews onVerified
rmarsh32064115/07/2022Gilchrist Place , Paternoster Fabulous location with view towards beach and easy access to same . Very private with own entrance and all the amenities we needed . Very welcoming mine hosts . Great breakfast . All in all a brilliant place to stay . We will be back!Verified
piet71407/06/2022Gilcrest review All round excellent communications, hospitality, friendliness, and attention to detail. Good value for money - thank you so much Dee & Andy for making our stay so well informed, comfortable and memorable.Verified
wmee69670302/05/2022Lovely Stay We spend one night at Gilcrest Place after a lovely lunch at Wolfgat, lovely warm welcome, rooms were nice and clean with some welcoming sherry waiting in the chilly weather. Overlooks the beach which is an easy stroll to get to as is the waterfront. thank youVerified
Jojo29/03/2022Honeymoon suite Amazing suite with the most spectacular view. Delicious breakfast including poached eggs, avo, fresh fruit and much more. The hosts are welcoming, friendly & very helpfull. Our warmest recommandation & we hope to be backVerified
dcarin55480110/03/2022#CD travel I will definitely revisit Gilcrest Place. The room was beautifully decorated. Coffee Station of high quality, comfortable seating area, mini fridge well stocked and the bouquet options on the TV extensive. Lovely garden with great sea views.Verified
Amy K10/03/2022Birthday Picnic On our first evening in Paternoster, Dee organized and packed an extra special picnic basket as a birthday surprise for my sister. Thank you Dee!!:) Hope to see you soon and cross fingers that we get better weather next time!Verified
dbell21414109/03/2022Recent wonderful stay Everything a couple seeking a peaceful unwind could wish for. Our host and hostess did everything and more than we asked for. We had trouble booking good restaurants on line - they did it for us. The picnic dinner on our romantic balcony was a never-to-be-forgotten experience.Load more
EXCELLENT412 reviews onVerified
rmarsh32064115/07/2022Gilchrist Place , Paternoster Fabulous location with view towards beach and easy access to same . Very private with own entrance and all the amenities we needed . Very welcoming mine hosts . Great breakfast . All in all a brilliant place to stay . We will be back!Verified
piet71407/06/2022Gilcrest review All round excellent communications, hospitality, friendliness, and attention to detail. Good value for money - thank you so much Dee & Andy for making our stay so well informed, comfortable and memorable.Verified
wmee69670302/05/2022Lovely Stay We spend one night at Gilcrest Place after a lovely lunch at Wolfgat, lovely warm welcome, rooms were nice and clean with some welcoming sherry waiting in the chilly weather. Overlooks the beach which is an easy stroll to get to as is the waterfront. thank youVerified
Jojo29/03/2022Honeymoon suite Amazing suite with the most spectacular view. Delicious breakfast including poached eggs, avo, fresh fruit and much more. The hosts are welcoming, friendly & very helpfull. Our warmest recommandation & we hope to be backVerified
dcarin55480110/03/2022#CD travel I will definitely revisit Gilcrest Place. The room was beautifully decorated. Coffee Station of high quality, comfortable seating area, mini fridge well stocked and the bouquet options on the TV extensive. Lovely garden with great sea views.Verified
Amy K10/03/2022Birthday Picnic On our first evening in Paternoster, Dee organized and packed an extra special picnic basket as a birthday surprise for my sister. Thank you Dee!!:) Hope to see you soon and cross fingers that we get better weather next time!Verified
dbell21414109/03/2022Recent wonderful stay Everything a couple seeking a peaceful unwind could wish for. Our host and hostess did everything and more than we asked for. We had trouble booking good restaurants on line - they did it for us. The picnic dinner on our romantic balcony was a never-to-be-forgotten experience.Load more