May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Onrusrivier (6km from Hermanus) - 1 hour from Cape Town airport 500m from beach or 300m from Davies pool (rock pool) Pool + Jacuzzi with outside shower 4 Bedrooms (2 en-suite), 2 additional bathrooms ADSL line /internet connection available Satellite TV, DVD with surround sound - 2 TVs with splitter Weber braai Fully-serviced (you will not have to lift a finger) Percale cotton sheets and duck feather pillows (decent mattresses :-) Gas Fireplace Oak Trees for privacy North-West facing with lots of sun on both decks Breakfast and dinner options Crayfish available for braai at R35 per crayfish <you can even go and catch them yourself> Pub & 2 restaurants within walking distance Other options available: Babysitter, Massages, tours, airport collection
Night time
Deck A with pool, 2 deckchairs etc
Friendly housekeeper
Double bedroom with percale cotton, new beds etc
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/10256
The Western Cape region
Have some fun in the sun on one of the pristine beaches, beautiful nature reserves or other peaceful hot spots. The Overberg´s beautiful pristine beaches offering swimming, surfing or just sunbathing. But our summers are more than just sun, sea and sand. We offer good food, served with a chilled glass of Overberg wine while admiring stunning sunsets. Relaxing hikes in one of the many nature reserves of the region or just lying around at the pool of your superb accommodation facility. Explore the Overberg to cater for all your summer break needs. We´re keeping the best for you.
Enjoy sun, sand and sea of the Overberg or Have an quiet, peaceful rest on a bright sunny day overlooking our beautiful coastline.
Summer between August and April Winter: May to July (gasfireplace makes up for it:-) - discounted rates available
Hermanus / Onrus River area
There is more to do that you can imagine - golf, boating, whalewatching, shark diving, crayfishing, swimming etc etc, or just chilling on the private deck at home with a good book from the private library.
"Known as the heart of the whale coast, this coastal resort offers the best land based whale watching in the world. Southern Right Whales visit Walker Bay from July until December every year. About 60 to 100 of these magnificent animals come here from Antarctica to calf. Tourists are often treated with close up displays as these creatures often come to within 10 meters of the coast. The cliff tops in Hermanus offer the tourist great views and the ability to watch the whales close up.
Hermanus also offers great beaches, mountain walks and the craft market is famous for its art. Hermanus also has many fine restaurants and is a wine lovers paradise with nearby wine farms offering wine tasting."
Hermanus is built along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. Magnificent mountains watch over the town which is home of the Southern Right Whale. Nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to view these magnificent creatures from the best land based whale watching destination in the world.
The house is a short drive from Gansbaai, the Great White Shark watching capital of the world.
Activities: Three golf courses within 10km radius. Golfing paradise at the tip of Africa. Boat trips on the Bot River Lagoon abounding with bird life & marine life sightseeing trips in Walker Bay. Sea, river & lagoon kayaking, various trails. Great white shark cage diving & surface viewing, Boat based whale watching, Guided fresh and salt water fly fishing trips. Marine life sea safaris & whale watching in Walker Bay, Explore the various reefs and dive sites under the watchful eyes of NAUI instructors. Diving school operates from the New Harbour. Scenic boat cruises, fishing, sundowners, crayfishing. Ski-boat fishing, crayfishing and sightseeing cruises from Hermanus, Gansbaai and Kleinbaai harbours. All tackle and bait supplied, Abseiling, sea kayaking in Walker Bay whale sanctuary ; Sunset lagoon cruises followed by evening barbeques. Motorboats, kayaks, canoes & paddle ski’s for hire.
Have some fun in the sun on one of the pristine beaches, beautiful nature reserves or other peaceful hot spots. The Overberg´s beautiful pristine beaches offering swimming, surfing or just sunbathing. But our summers are more than just sun, sea and sand. We offer good food, served with a chilled glass of Overberg wine while admiring stunning sunsets. Relaxing hikes in one of the many nature reserves of the region or just lying around at the pool of your superb accommodation facility. Explore the Overberg to cater for all your summer break needs. We´re keeping the best for you.
Enjoy sun, sand and sea of the Overberg or Have an quiet, peaceful rest on a bright sunny day overlooking our beautiful coastline.
How to get there
WHALE-WATCHING SEASON: JULY to OCTOBER!
Get up close and personal with a whale - come experience the magic.
Fly to Cape Town - and we take care of the rest:-) Hermanus is 1,5 hours exactly from Cape Town Airport. Five star accommodation, many many things to do - incl whale watching, crayfishing, shark diving, hiking etc.
see our website for further details. (www.onrusrivier.co.za) - other option in Cape Town: www.noordhaven.co.za
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Cape Town: 120 km
Activities near Hermanus
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: Luxurious home with full-time Malawian housekeeper
Further details outdoors: Very private northfacing home with two sunny decks
Further details
Pool, Jacuzzi, massages - whatever you want - we'll organise:-) Full serviced. Dinner and breakfast options. Come and enjoy the good life, you will not have to life a finger:-)
Conditions
50% payment to secure booking - balance due upon arrival
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Prices for group size 8
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Whale Season: Aug-Nov
1 Aug 07
1 Dec 07
700£ 700
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High Season (Dec to Feb)
1 Dec 07
1 Mar 08
700£ 700
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Middle Season(Mar to Jul)
1 Mar 08
1 Aug 08
500£ 500
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Prices for group size 2
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Smaller 3 bedroom house
23 Aug 07
28 Dec 08
300£ 300
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Credit cards now accepted through secure payment site.
ANY BOOKINGS RECEIVED BETWEEN JUNE AND END AUGUST for ANY MONTH will be £500 per 7 day week.
Guestbook
Guest-book / Testimonials
16.06.06: ‘Thank you for a fantastic week, you have a lovely home, the housekeeper is the best!’ Daniella, Tracey and Dale (Cape Town)
18.06.06: ‘ Fantastic weekend, you have a beautiful beautiful holiday home’ – Charlene, Andrew and Tracey
01.07.06 : ‘This was a very special week for our families, We love the house and wil be back’ Barnes and Livesey Families
06.07.06 – Thanks to the housekeeper and owners, this house is absolutely bloody marvellous, and huge?! – The Kabuls – LA USA
21.07.06 – What a beautiful home. ‘We had a great time. The house is so well equipped, and housekeeper well trained, doing a fantastic job. With lots of appreciation’, The Fortgens
21.08.06 – Lovely home, great location, housekeeper fantastic, thank you – we’ll be back to see some more sharks and whales soonJ Julia, Zack – London UK
August 2006: BBC Prime Travel Channel : "What a fantastic house - we loved it".
17.09.06 – A lovely house, we had a wonderful time! Many thanks – The Pasley Family – UK
2.10.06 – We enjoyed our holiday thoroughly in your lovely home. The children marinaded in the Jacuzzi all day! Thank you to the housekeeper! Mybergh Family – Cape Town
10.12.06 – Your website doesn’t do this house ANY justice. Its SO lovely, and Chrispian the housekeeper is the best!
11.12.06 – This house is amazing, suck sick style, AND we got awesome surf. Love the Jacuzzi after a long surf! Want to love her booooo hoooo…. – Surfers
25.01.07 – This house is perfect. Such luxury! Perfect layout for peaceful stay; with two decks, two TVs, internet all in separate areas. It is truly awesome! - The Rodrigues family – USA
06.04.07 – This is the best holiday home we have stayed in all over the world! What a gorgeous house. We had an awesome week. Thank you and Chrispin you are such a star! Hope to see you again very soon. Amelda, Gabi and Alexander Grieve 26 Studley Rd, Harrogate, N.Yorkshire, UK
18.04.07 – We had a stunning time in your lovely home, - stylish home! Thank you so much! Would love to take Crispin home with us! – Tania, Michael, Jordan – High Orchard, Rooks Hill, BirhetGreen, UK
02.05.07 – After having been away from this house for too long, we enjoyed a very relaxing time in our own holiday home for a weekJ We too think it is perfect. Whilst the guys are in surfers paradise in either Onrus, Sandbaai, Hawston or Bettiesbay, I take Liam (2) and Josh (7) to the beach, play park in Douglas Street or just hang next to the pool (even in winter). The dogs love all the walks, and not to mention the fireplace. The highlight is always a glass of wine in the hot Jacuzzi once the kids have all gone to bedJ It’s always so good to be here – such joy! – Sonette Hill
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