Akhaya lentaba ('Mountain home') was designed by top architect Heidi Zollner and is a beautiful home ideally suited to its surroundings. From its commanding position, sweeping curved windows and glass sliding doors celebrate the spectacular scenery. The house enjoys panoramic, uninterrupted views of the pristine sandy bay and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. To the south, views of the rocky mountains are equally impressive and the house opens onto the beautiful Baskloof Nature reserve at the back.
Accommodation
This impressive house, with its wonderful location and free-flowing space, can accommodate comfortably seven people in three queen-size bedrooms and one double bedroom, two bathrooms plus two hot outdoor showers on each level. Additional futons in the lounge can provide sleeping accommodation for further two to three people. The house can be rented as a whole or as two separate units. It has two separate entrances, each level therefore offering a complete fully equipped private unit, each with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Luxurious percale bed linen and down duvets add to your comfort. An open log fireplace on the upper floor is cosy on those chilly evenings where a good Merlot will not go amiss.
Dining and Lounge Areas
Organic design and expansive, flowing spaces give this modern house an airy and light character. Architectural detail, stained wooden floors, camphor and cedar furniture and touches of Asian and African decor enhance the natural character of this unique home. Extensive open plan dining and living area with wide folding glass doors lead onto a broad sea-facing balcony. This house is perfect for a relaxing indoor/outdoor lifestyle. A log fireplace and under-floor heating provide cosiness in colder weather.
Kitchen
The spacious kitchen has modern appliances, fine blackwood work surfaces and gives full views onto the mountainside. It features a five burner gas hob with extractor, electric double oven, large double sink, set into a large granite top, a fridge/freezer and generous cupboard space. Upstairs Master BedroomThis impressive house, with its wonderful location and free-flowing space, has four bedrooms with double beds (or one twin), two bathrooms and a hot outdoor shower. An additional futon in the lounge provides for a maximum of ten persons. There is a small lawned garden at the back with direct access to the nature reserve behind.
Bedrooms
There are two stories, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on each level, offering flexibility. One downstairs bedroom features sweeping views of the bay. On the ground floor is a spacious flag-stoned studio with a ceramic basin. The house has a number of creative features, including a 'bottle wall' and glass tiles in the bathroom. A small lawn at the rear has a gate leading onto the Baskloof reserve, which offers excellent walking, flora and birdlife. To the front a terraced ‘fynbos’ indigenous garden leads down to a car-port and off-street parking for a further three cars.
Location
Scarborough is the 'Monterey' of the Cape Peninsula, a highly desirable small village in a spectacular setting. The safest suburb of Cape Town, most houses are unfenced and there is a very friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by extensive nature reserves, with a beautiful quiet beach, this area attracts a friendly community of local and international nature lovers and discerning holiday-makers. It is well located for Simons Town, Kalk Bay, Cape Point and other Peninsula attractions, including baboon, penguin and whale watching. It is less than an hour into the city centre or the winelands via beautiful roads. There are numerous good restaurants and golf courses on the Peninsula, and a large modern shopping mall is only 15 minutes away.
Rates
R850 - R4500 depending on season, number of people and length of stay.
Contact Details
Tel: (+27 21) 780 1928
Cell: (+27 83) 256 1723
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Hilltop Street, Scarborough, Western Cape
GPS COORDINATES:
33°59'26.45" S | 18°27'36.27" E
PO Box 2845, Clareinch 7740
Port of Call is nestled in the mountain fynbos, on the edge of the Table Mountain National Park, and offers two luxurious studio apartments both with breathtaking panoramic sea and mountain views. Situated high on the slopes of the Simonsberg, Port of Call overlooks secluded beaches with views that stretch across False Bay from Muizenberg to Cape Hangklip, all framed by the distant Hottentots Holland mountains. Safe swimming and sandy beaches are within a 10 minute walk. Also within walking distance is Boulders Beach with its Penguin colony and the Golf course.
Freshly refurbished, Port of Call nestles in the mountain fynbos, on the edge of the Table Mountain National Park in the Cape Peninsula. Port of Call offers two luxurious studio apartments, both with breathtaking panoramic sea and mountain views. Experience spectacular sunrises over False Bay and the unforgettable sight of the moon rising over the distant mountains and its glow accross the sea. For early risers, dramatic sunrises over False Bay are the reward and for those fortunate enough to have reservations over full moon. The moon rising over the distant mountains with the moonglow across the sea is a sight to be cherished.
Accommodation
Admiral's Quarter
A beautifully appointed spacious bedroom with sea views
This suite offers a beautifully appointed spacious bedroom with super king or super twin beds and comfortable seating with uninterrupted sea views. The en-suite bathroom has both a shower and a bath. Access to the dining area, which is enclosed with floor to ceiling sliding doors, is through plantation shutter doors and contains a small but well equipped kitchenette with microwave, dining table, fridge, electric frying pan and utensils. A balcony with table and chairs accessed from the bedroom completes the apartment.
The suite is equipped with an air conditioner, satellite TV, free Wifi and free on site parking.
Captain's Cabin
A beautifully appointed spacious bedroom with sea views
This suite offers a beautifully appointed spacious bedroom with a super king bed and comfortable seating with uninterrupted sea views. The en-suite bathroom has a shower. Access to the dining area, which is enclosed with floor to ceiling sliding doors, is through plantation shutter doors and contains a small but well equipped kitchenette with microwave, dining table, fridge, electric frying pan and utensils. A balcony with table and chairs accessed from the bedroom completes the apartment.
The suite is equipped with an air conditioner, satellite TV, free Wifi and free on site parking.
Amenities & Services
• Free Wi-Fi access
• Free parking
• Well equipped kitchenettes
• Private Balconies
• Air Conditioning
Breakfast & Dining
Port of Call offers flexibility in choice of breakfast. Either a full English breakfast or self served continental breakfast in the privacy of your own apartment.
Simon's Town
What to do?
Currently the headquarters of the South African Navy, Simon's Town was previously occupied by the British navy and before that, served as anchorage for the ships of the Dutch East India Company. It has played host to a number of famous sea-faring visitors, including Captain Bligh of the HMS Bounty, Lord Horatio Nelson and Captain James Cook. Simon's Town most famous Able Seaman, Just Nuisance, still stands watch over visitors and residents alike in Jubilee Square.
Simon's Town Activities and Attractions
• Whale watching from your window or take a boat trip (season from July to November.
• Seal Island's famous breaching Great White Sharks (boat trips and shark cage diving excursions depart from Simon's Town harbour).
• Bird watching trips, including Albatross.
• The Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach.
• Deep-sea fishing trips, as well as coastal angling.
• Kayaking and snorkelling.
• Beautiful mountain hikes and cycling trips.
• Historical tours.
• Various museums.
• Quaint little shops and café's.
Easy access to Cape Town's main attractions
• 45 minutes to Cape Town and Table Mountain Cable Station.
• 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
• 30 minutes to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Constantia Winlelands.
• 20 minutes to Cape Point Nature Reserve.
• 15 minutes to the famous Chapman's Peak Drive.
Within half an hour's drive of five golf courses
• Simon's Town Country Club - 5 minutes
• Clovelly - 15 minutes
• Westlake - 20 minutes
• Steenberg - 25 minutes
• Royal Cape - 30 minutes
Contact Details
Tel: +27-21-786-1002
Cell: +27 83 2785121
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Website: www.portofcall.co.za
81 Dorries Drive, Simon's Town, 7975
Simonstown Pent House, in the historic town of Simon’s Town, features panoramic views of False Bay and the area. Boulders Beach penguin colony is a 10-minute drive away. Simonstown Penthouse offers the very best views of Simons Town from the deck of the penthouse. There are fantastic sea views from the bedrooms. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines are within 3.2 km of Simonstown Pent House. Guests can relax in the hammock on the terrace overlooking False Bay. In whale season, whales can be spotted from the penthouse.
This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. Simonstown Pent House, in the historic town of Simon’s Town, features panoramic views of False Bay and the area. Boulders Beach penguin colony is a 10-minute drive away. Simonstown Penthouse offers the very best views of Simons Town from the deck of the penthouse. There are fantastic sea views from the bedrooms. The cozy penthouse includes a washing machine and dryer. The kitchen has a microwave, oven, stove and fridge and the lounge has a flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines are within 3.2 km of Simonstown Pent House. Guests can relax in the hammock on the terrace overlooking False Bay. In whale season, whales can be spotted from the penthouse. Free private parking is available on site. Cape Town International Airport is a 45-minute drive away and Cape Point is 24.1 km from the property. We speak your language!
ACCOMMODATION
Open plan Lounge / dining room
• Flat screened TV with all m net channels
• Seating for 8 on comfortable lounge couches
• Dining room suite
Accommodation consists of a main apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a separate one bedroom ensuite self-contained apartment.
Rooms
Main bedroom en suite
• King size bed
2nd bedroom
• 2 single beds
3rd bedroom
• 2 single beds
2nd bathroom
• Shower and bath
Self contained Granny flat
• Double bed
• 1 double bed sleeper couch (kids)
• 1 bunk bed
Kitchen
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Tumbler dryer
• Microwave
• Cutlery
• Crockery
• Blender
• Coffee machine
• Snackwidger
• Filtered water
• Fridge freezer
• Stove with oven
Location
Simons Town is situated on the False Bay coast of the warm Indian Ocean. This charming historical town is a firm favourite with both local and international tourists. Boulders Beach is just south of the town and boasts the unique African Penguin colony. A boardwalk takes tourists to Foxy Beach where one can swim with the penguins. Southern Right Whales, present from June to November, offer the visitor amazing sightings both from the shore and from boats that depart from the town jetty.
Rates
• Peak season Minimun Stay 7 nights R3300.00 per night for the Apartment
• High Season Minimun Stay 5 nights R2600.00 per night for the Apartment
• Low Season Minimum Stay 3 night R2200.00 per night for the Apartment
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Peak Season
• 12 December to 10th January
High Season
• Easter holiday, Long weekends, SA Public Holidays, 1st to 11th December
Please note:
• Check in time is From 2 pm
• Check out time is 10 am
• 50% to be paid on the day of booking and the balance to be paid within a month of arrival
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
• Cancellation more than I month prior to occupation date will be refunded 50 %
• Cancellation 1 month or less prior to booking will be 100 % forfeited
Contact Details
Phone: +27 82 659 3139
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Website: www.simonstownpenthouse.com
10 Bayview Heights, Simonstown
At The Grosvenor Guest House we constantly strive to give you the highest standards in accommodation excellence. Accredited by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, you are assured of consistent accommodation excellence. Grosvenor Simonstown offers Bed & Breakfast or self catering options. Outdoor activities abound in Simonstown, so be prepared to spend more than a day. From great white shark cage diving to the African Penguins at Boulders Beach and the many exciting wine estates & restaurants.
The Grosvenor Guest House offers a relaxed and beautiful environment to the discerning traveller. A choice of executive, luxury guest house or self catering accommodation in a relaxed and secure environment with the most spectacular views of the ocean and the South African Naval Base.
Accommodation
The Grosvenor Guest House provides spacious, sunny, tastefully decorated suites with beautiful en-suite bathrooms.
Bed & Breakfast or Self Catering
Choose from our 5 sea facing en-suite suites or self-catering cottage with private garden and sun-deck. The beautifully appointed bedrooms have views over the magnificent False Bay.
Whatever your choice, The Grosvenor Guest House ensures that your stay will be a memorable one.
Honeymoon Suite
The Grosvenor offers ideal honeymoon or weekend getaway accommodation with its beautifully appointed and very private suites. Be spoilt with a complimentary bottle of Cap Classique sparkling wine and flowers on your arrival. Our honeymoon suite is completely private and has stunning views of False Bay..
Facilities
Relax on the stunning pool deck which overlooks the bay and take in the pristine seascape before you. There are few accommodation establishments which can offer luxurious accommodation, the most delicious breakfasts on a protected patio, a crystal clear swimming pool and all of this with a magical sea view. WI FI available.
Debbie and her staff have gone a long way in ensuring a memorable stay in the sleepy-hollow town of Simon's Town where life is leisurely, food is good and hospitality unsurpassed.
Attractions
Visit the many interesting little village shops and restaurants, the Simon's Town naval base and museum, amongst some of the many attractions in this interesting seaside town, the renowned Boulder's Beach with its unique Cape Penguin colony or just languish on the patio of The Grosvenor and enjoy a refreshing drink after a long day's sight-seeing.
Contact Details
Tel: 021 786 4052
Fax: 086 515 4351
Cell: 082 415 7720
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Website: www.thegrosvenor.co.za
37 Forest Hill Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995