Cape Agulhas holiday villa rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, TV

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Casa Dos Milagres (villa)

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Casa Dos Milagres (House of Wonders) was built along the border of the Cape Agulhas National Park.
Its location offers timeless, breathtaking views on the prestigious "Fynbos" vegetation (Cape Floral Kingdom) and is the distinct meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Its unique round shape bounces off the prevailing South Eastern Winds in summer and North Western Winds in winter and provides the perfect shelter for an exclusive, unforgettable stay.

The proximity of the oceans guarantees a moderate climate with temperatures ranging between 12 and 28C according to the season.

The architecture of the house, inspired by Mario Botha, was adapted by its owners. They were using the abundant lime in the area to create original marmorinos on the walls. The curves of the building are repeated in acid stained floors and lime walls.

Villa bordering Cape Agulhas National Park	Close front view of the Villa
Bedroom( 2 singles) ground floor	View from groundfloor balcony

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The Western Cape region

The southernmost region of Africa is part of the Overberg and stretches from Gansbaai (unpretentious working fishing village and world capital of the white shark) in the West , to the mouth of the Breede River (Malgas) in the East.

It includes the Hoop Nature and Marine Reserve, one of the best land based whale-watching sites in the world. The area has a Mediterranean climate with warm dry summers and cool wet winters. The average day in summer(Christmas) has 14 hours of sunshine.

L'Agulhas is the most important and ultimate destination for all those who are headed for one of the most significant geographical points on the continent of Africa. Ocean currents between Agulhas and Cape Point are constantly moving an mingling, however, the official meeting place of the Indian and the Atlantic Oceans, according to the International Hydrographical Organisation, is Cape Agulhas. This demarcation is cast in stone.

A wild and treacherous coastline known as the Graveyard of Ships only adds to the dramatic and remote beauty of the area..Pearly-like winter days, between the wild storms that lash this Cape, are gentle, peaceful and windless.A valuable historic and cultural legacy has been left to posterity by the Khoikhoi beach nomads , who, for many centuries, lived along the Cape Agulhas coastline.The well preserved shell middens and fish-traps are of interest to many a historian and archaeologist.

Cape Agulhas area

Struisbaai
This town is the most popular coastal holiday mecca in the Southern Overberg Region.
An important attraction in the town is the group of historic “fisherman cottages” and the minuscule thatched church which are now all national heritage sites. The longest , uninterrupted white beach in the Southern Hemisphere, can be walked off with safe swimming for all. The quaint, bustling fishing harbour attracts photographers and artists alike. It is indeed a pleasure to see the fishing boats coming in laden with a catch destined for community supper tables and the restaurants of the area.

Arniston/Waenhuiskrans/Kassiesbaai
The three names apply to the many-faceted jewel of coastal town. The name Arniston commemorates an 1815 shipwreck; the Waenhuiskrans(wagon-house cliff) is so named after a massive limestone cave close by; and historic Kassiesbaai, a national heritage site, is one of the last remaining unspoiled fishing villages in the country. Locals mingle and interact with foreign visitors and the host of activities on offer include angling, swimming, hiking, whale watching and seeing the loaded fishing boats come in to Arniston Bay.

Bredasdorp
The economic capital of the Cape Agulhas Region, established by Michiel Van Breda in 1838.This bustling vibrant town with a population of about 22,000, can offer the visitor a variety of business facilities and service providers. As the centre of the Region’s wheat and wool producing area, Bredasdorp serves largely the local agricultural community.

Elim
A quaint historic Strandveld town of many national heritage sites. Established in 1824 by German missionaries, the town community activities centre around the beautiful thatched Moravian Mission Church. Spectacular and largely endemic fynbos surrounds this town and can be appreciated to its fullest in the nearby Geelkop Nature Reserve. Over the centuries Elim has produced many talented thatchers, and this skill is traditionally passed down from generation to generation.

Napier
This charming village in the midst of rolling wheat fields, has a community alive with innovative ideas and activities: street markets, various festivals, and music and cultural evenings, are only some of the exciting events that take place throughout the year. Residents, comprising largely artists, writers, actors, etc., have carefully restored many of the original nineteenth-century buildings, and, together with service providers of the town seem intent on retaining the old-world charm of this village. Take a snack or lunch at Napier Farmstall and Restaurant.

How to get there

At approximately two and a half hours (210km) drive from Cape Town International airport.

Leaving the airport, take the N2 direction Somerset West and drive up to Caledon(104 km) Take the R316 up to Bredasdorp.
At Bredasdorp, take the coastal road (R319) which takes you to Struisbaai.
Another 6 Km brings you to Cape Agulhas, the tip of the African continent, the official meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
At the last 4-way crossing (corner with the Friendly grocery), take to the right (Skoolstraat) and drive up to the end.
Turn left (Zoetendal) and take the 3rd road left again (Gentoostreet).
Follow Gentoo up to number 89 (plot 715) .
For collection of the house keys and check in, contact Simoné Brink or Chantelle Swart on their cellphones.


Best Car hire company for its budget prices: TEMPEST SA.
Local budget airlines: Kulula.com and South African Airlines and BA.

Activities near Cape Agulhas

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa has 2 separate levels of which the ground floor or top floor can be rented out as self catering units.
For groups or multiple families, the entire villa can be rented out as a whole with an availability of 3 bed/bathrooms, accommodating up to 10 people. There is a total availability of 3 double and 4 single beds.

The self catering of the ground floor (the terracotta floor) consists of a spacious lounge with open plan kitchen and two separate bedrooms (1 queen bed and three ¾ single beds) with each an individual bathroom equipped with shower, lavabo and toilet. It can easily accommodate 5 people.

The upper unit, the celestial floor, accessible from the basement or ground floor, has a very spacious lounge with double sided fireplace, an open plan kitchen and a single bedroom two double beds and one ¾ single bed with bathroom (lavabo, toilet and bath).

Through the sky-roof, someone can observe the Southern Cross on cloudless nights.
Its quiet location makes it an interesting venue for yoga or art classes.

Further details outdoors:
From the 2 outside balconies, migrating Southern whales can often be spotted (from July to November).

Further details

Low season rates: 240 Rand (€ 20)/night/person sharing.

High season rates: 300 Rand (€ 25)/night/person sharing.

A minimum stay of 2 days is required.
Better rates for groups and longer stays.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season rates	21 Aug 09	18 Dec 09	1200£ 1,081	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Christmas	18 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	1750£ 1,577	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	9 Jan 10	3 Apr 10	1200£ 1,081	200180	250225	2 Nights
Peak Eastern	3 Apr 10	19 Apr 10	1750£ 1,577	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	21 Aug 09	18 Dec 09	480£ 432	8072	10090	2 Nights
Peak Christmas	18 Dec 09	18 Jan 10	700£ 631	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	21 Aug 09	18 Dec 09	280£ 252	4036	5045	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Guestbook for Casa Dos Milagres

We(a group of 12 people) went through an unforgettable stay over the past Christmas period. Besides its top architectural and interior design , the house delivers a quiet, cosy and "fresh" atmosphere with all necessary luxury available . Its 3 en-suite bedrooms, its 2 open plan kitchens, its spacious dining and living areas and open fires filled in perfectly our expectations. We had amazing walks to Suiderstrand and a 10 miles beach stroll from nearby Struisbaai to the Nature Reserve De Mond. Every day we hooked oversized Cod on the nearby limestone rock formations. Extreme good value for money and helped by professional housekeepers.

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