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Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban Cape Town guesthouse in Mowbray with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Dining
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
11 Wolmunster Road, Upper Rosebank, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • University of Cape Town
    4 min walk
  • Groote Schuur Hospital
    3 min drive
  • Newlands Stadium
    3 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 150 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

At Carmichael House Boutique Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of University of Cape Town and within 20 minutes of Table Mountain National Park. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Mowbray guest house include Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Table Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 4 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 12 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪African Taste - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baxter Theatre Centre - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hussar Grill - Rondebosch - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Suburban Cape Town guesthouse in Mowbray with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Carmichael House Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1901
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Carmichael House Boutique Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

Languages

English, French, German, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Carmichael Guest House Cape Town
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Carmichael Cape Town
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Carmichael House Boutique Hotel Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Carmichael House Boutique Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

The closest beach to Carmichael House Boutique Hotel is Camps Bay Beach (8.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Carmichael House Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Carmichael House Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What makes Carmichael House Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Carmichael House Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Carmichael House Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Miami

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm and lovely place. Rooms were immaculate and each has its own charm and decor. Owners were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast perfect. Loved the robes! Great location near UCT and felt very safe. One of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yves and Valerie are the consummate hosts. This was our first trip to South Africa and Yves and Valerie made it a stress free experience. Their kindness and welcoming nature provided a comfortable, warm atmosphere that made us feel at home. It began before we arrived when Yves sent us options for restaurants and offers to help with rentals. We traveled over Christmas and I'd made reservations at a local restaurant for Christmas Day, unbeknownst to me the restaurant was closed. Yves found out and went out of his way to make another reservation for my family. His thoughtfulness and attention to his guests is what you can expect. In addition, I thought it would be nice if my family woke up on Christmas morning to find stockings hung from the fireplace. It was an odd request, but I asked if Valerie or Yves could help out with my 'surprise'. Valerie kindly found stockings and put them together. What a wonderful surprise for my family on Christmas morning. The house and grounds are beautiful and recently renovated after a terrible fire in 2019. The adornments and old world charm of the house transport you to a different time. Breakfast was always delicious, especially the croissant that are specially shipped in from France. The pool and gardens are exquisitely maintained by Yves. If you are looking for a get-away where you'll be sure to be treated well, look no further than the Carmichael House and the hospitality of Yves and Valerie.

10/10 Excellent

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Really nice and clean. Very helpful and good service. Internet really good. Check out a bit early at 10am and good to know that it is 20 min from down town.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amarjit, Newyork, Newyork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better service, good breakfast, execellent guidance in all needs, including transportation to city, sight seeing and airport pickup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay....everything is done beautifully. Yves and Valerie are fantastic hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andi, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and cozy
I had a wonderful experience at Carmichael Guesthouse and would stay here again. The staff were very helpful before I arrived with helping me to arrange tours. I loved being away from the hustle and bustle of downtown in a quieter neighborhood in a charming house full of history. I felt very well taken care of and hope to come back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Namfon, Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal Location
Well after visiting over 60 countries this is the first review i have left, this house was beautiful laden with Victorian features, the owners are possible the friendliest i have encountered and go out of there way to make sure u have bookings and other trips fully planned. We will be visiting again by the end of the year and without a doubt we will be staying here, in fact this stay actually made our entire visit memorable Malcolm and Fon
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home from home
We loved every minute of our stay at Charmichael Guesthouse!!! Every detail of the property from the gardens to the guest rooms were perfectly thought out and exquisitely decorated in a Colonial yet modern style. Our room was absolutely massive with a beautiful high ceiling, it had everything you’d need and we have nil complaints about it! Breakfast was awesome - full continental spread which was divine along with a cooked breakfast of your choice - class! Finally, our hosts were amazing!!! They are a lovely couple who can’t do enough for their guests - sometimes hosts are overbearing or completely non-present, but these guys struck the balance just right! They helped us book tickets for table mountain, sorted us dinner reservations and even checked us into our flights and printed off our boarding cards so we could have an extra half hour in bed - I can’t speak highly enough of them! I’m sure you get the drift, but if you stay here I guarantee you won’t be disappointed! We’ll definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

marlene, new Hamphire USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely charm
Beautiful old home in a suburb of Capetown with beautiful, spacious rooms, delicious breakfast and caring staff-
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Susan, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort at the Cape
Terrific hosts in a peaceful residence below Table Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deanna, Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would love to return!
The location is very central, the cleanliness cannot be faulted, and the presentation and quality of the food was excellent! Very enjoyable stay, thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Francois, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Fantastic if only...
The guest house is old and beautiful and it was a pleasant experience all around if only the queen bed was more comfotable. The matrass was so hard we rolled around for 2 hours before falling asleep. Change that and I’ll give it full marks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michal, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service. Good location.
The owners of the guesthouse are very friendlly and helpfull. The rooms are spacious and nicelly decorated. We will visit again if we are in Cape Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place for R&R
My room was a delight to stay in. The staff were all wonderful - very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was tasty. I couldn't have asked for more! Though I was in town for work, my stay at Carmichael House provided a restful retreat, and two days wasn't nearly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Enrique, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and charming hotel in Cape Town
Yves and Valerie are superb hosts. They will assist you with all your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marion and Ken, Seattle, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, elegant and cozy BnB
The Carmichael House exceeded our highest expectations in every way. Yves communicated w/me answering various questions we had about Cape Town, before we left Seattle. Upon our arrival our hosts, Yves and Valerie, arranged for our pickup at the airport which alleviated all concern about what to do and how to travel to their guest house. Once there, we were made to feel welcome and comfortable in our spacious, lovely en suite room overlooking their garden. The immaculate Victorian house is at once elegant and cozy. The hosts have considered every detail to make their guests feel at home yet afford them plenty of privacy and independence. A delicious bottle of S. African wine was waiting for us in our room to celebrate our arrival. Yves and Valerie helped inform us of the many sights and sites that we could enjoy while visiting this amazing South African city. They were always available to answer any questions we might have about locations and directions to places of interest. Their breakfasts are fit for royalty. We sat admiring the garden while we enjoyed fresh baked croissants (from France!), homemade fresh rolls, bread, muffins, jams and marmalade, two eggs any way you like them, with bacon or sausage, and baked tomatoes, fresh fruit compote, and so much more plus coffee or tea--EVERY DAY, served on white table cloths in a charming sun room.

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and friendly place
Stayed for a week at this hotel and it was a great experience. The guesthouse is charming and really feels like a home. Rooms are individually decorated and the beds are really comfortable. The host couple were very nice and extremely helpful, suggesting activities, sights and sorted out car rentals etc. Felt really sad at time of check out.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, New York NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carmichael Guest House
Carmichael Guest House is absolutely beautiful. The hosts are gracious and accommodating and the staff is very attentive. Delicious breakfast and perfect location with proximity to UCT. Highly recommend as wonderful place to stay when visiting Cape Town!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing and comfortable
It was a great experience. I'll definitely stay there again next year. Great location. Friendly staff. Most importantly they were trustworthy so I was able to enjoy myself with worrying about anything.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B with amazing owners
This has been a very very brilliant experience. Carmichael House is a lovely place with excellent owners who also run the place. The location is superb being very close to UCT, Riverside mall and Cavendish amongst others. The breakfast spread is great offering both continental as well as hot dishes. And of course lots of fruit. Highly highly recommended to all.

10/10 Excellent

Bill, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guest comes first at this Guesthouse
When you travel a lot, sometimes your experiences tend to get lost in the fog of it all.... This trip was different for us - and it was entirely the fault of Yves and Valerie! While this was our fourth trip to Cape Town, it was the first time we felt like we were coming home. Carmichael is much better than just a guesthouse - it is a local home away from home. The facilities, the rooms and the breakfasts were of course outstanding. But rarely do you find such a warm and welcoming environment. In fact, we were disappointed when we would come home and they weren't there to greet us (probably because they were taking care of all the others - Carmichael is a very popular place). Rondebosch is a fantastic base and it was extremely easy to get to anywhere from there - and the Guesthouse was even within walking distance of our favorite steakhouse - the Hussar Grill, which is well worth a long detour! Thanks Yves and Valerie for a great visit!!

10/10 Excellent

Seasoned., P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint & personal.
Well located & personal touch from delightful owners.

10/10 Excellent

Lori, World-wide traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Victorian hideaway
What a lovely little paradise in a quiet corner of Cape Town! Beautiful gardens, great Victorian ambiance, and Valerie and Yves were wonderful hosts. I enjoyed it thoroughly...thank you!!!