Pets welcome Not suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Cherry a luxury ocean front retreat ,located on the Cliff, next to perfect white beaches. Quiet, safe, private and peaceful, where whales frolic and give birth to their baby's. The villa has easy access to the village of Gansbaai for supplies, including many excellent restaurants for eating out, golfcourses, and wine farms to visit. The village is also famous for Great White Shark viewing. Leading from the living room is a spacious deck with its own private pool with stunning sea views, furnished to enable you to dine al fresco. With three bedrooms, the villa is ideal for six adults, with plenty to do in the surrounding area and to see during your stay. Sundown, right in front of the villa, is a daily spectacle.
view from the deck
on the cliff, house in the background
pool at night
view on Walker bay
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The Western Cape region
Things to do in the Cape Overberg:
Discover the wonders of our Cape fynbos with a visit to a local Fynbos farm.Fynbos is a wonder of the natural world. Nowhere else on earth are so many plant species crammed into such a small area."
There are seven nature reserves in the Overberg regio to visit.
Or do you prefer to do some winetasting on one the exelent winefarms?
Watersports like lobster diving, snorkling, boadtrips to whales and the Great White Shark, canoeing, or a rivercruise.
Daytrips to Capetown Stellenbosch,Franschhoek or beautiful villages like Swellendam.
Less than an hour away is Cape L’Agulhas (Cape of Needles), the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. The lighthouse is the second oldest working lighthouse in South Africa.
Caledon spa, hot-springs and casino is an hour’s drive away. Perfect for a cold day.
There are a number of golf courses only a short drive away.
The Overberg has more than 330 bird species with at least 20 endemic species. This impressive diversity is due to the variety of habitats in the area.
Hermanus / Gansbaai area
Gansbaai is now reputed world-wide to be the best place to see and dive with this impressive apex predator. Surface view or cage dive with the Great White in its natural feeding ground around Dyer Island, just offshore of Gansbaai. The white shark seafari lasts about 4 hours, and begins with a 20 minute boat trip from Kleinbaai Harbour to Dyer Island.
Explore the spectacular Klipgat Cave, which is a short walk from Cliff Lodge. This cave was under water twice in its recent history due to changing climatic conditions. Middle Stone Age people occupied the cave about 60 000 to 50 000 years ago when the sea level was much lower, and the coast was 3 - 7km away. The remains left by these people are amongst the earliest in the world belonging to modern man. During the later Stone Age 2 000 years ago, early herders (Khoekhoe) also inhabited the cave. They left stone and bone artifacts, ornaments and remains of the animals they ate. Some of the earliest pottery in South Africa was also found in the cave.
Enjoy a horse ride through the fynbos or along the beach.
Walking trails including the Duiwelsgat hiking trail from Gansbaai to De Kelders (7km) which runs along the cliffs. There are many interesting trails in the surrounding area ranging from short, easy walks to longer hikes.
Visit Danger Point Lighthouse, the scene of one of the most famous shipwrecks in history, that of the HMT Birkenhead.
Enjoy a leisurely boat trip down the Stanford river, or visit the brewery, dairy and wine farm near this quaint village.
Pamper yourself with a variety of massage treatments in the house, such as aromatherapy, reflexology and shiatsu. (Pre-booking is advised.)
How to get there
*Fly to Capetown international airport-The Cherry is a beautiful 1,5 hours drive from the airport. *All the usual suspects at the airport , but in Capetown we have succesfully used vineyard Car Hire, 298 Main Road Kenilworth, 7708, tel:021-761-06711, fax: 021-761-7136, email info@vineyardcarhire.co.za. Their cars are in good condition and they will come and meet you at the airport. Ask for an automatic gear when not used to drive on the left side of the road
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Capetown Int.: 100 km
Railway:
N.a.
Ferry:
N.a.
Activities near Hermanus
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Indoor Pool, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated), Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Each bedroom offers: - king-size box spring-bed - en-suite bathroom - balcony - direct sea view - large glass sliding doors - dimmer lights - hotel key system - safe - wireless phone - under floor heating (seldom required)
- open plan living area: - log fire - large sliding doors - stereoset with CD-player, tuner, pick-up, - old vinyl records & new CDs - ipod docking station - satellite TV (100 channels) - DVD - library - fully equipped modern kitchen - new iMAC with virtual PC - ADSL/ broadband internet
Activities included: -2 mountain bikes - golf clubs ( one old and one new set) - wave board - windsurf board - board games - telescope
In-house double garage Alarm system
Further details outdoors: The secluded patio deck offers: - views to die for, - designer lights, - sundeck chairs, - furniture for el fresco dining, - solar heated 25ft pool, - bbq/log fire.
Further details
- Welcome pack provided on arrival. - English-speaking manager on hand to answer any questions. - house and pool cleaning weekly/daily - in-house shiatsu or therapeutic massage on reguest - not suitable for small children under 15 years
- Charges on checkout: - phone calls - honesty bar
Conditions
Strictly no smoking except on the balconies and deck. Refundable breakages deposit of euro 500 at reservation, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). 25% of rental fee due six weeks before stay Property not suitable for children under 15 Assistance with travel plan on request.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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2007/08 price one week
18 Oct 07
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2250£ 1,772
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2008/09 price one week
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2500£ 1,969
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Ask for long term rentals and last minute deals.
Additional weeks receive 20% off.
Guestbook
A couple from Holland with their relatives: "We had a wonderful time in the Cherry, the sea, the wind, the fantastic location, just beautiful. We left with pain in our hart. Compliments for the design, the materials and colours used are stunning, tasteful and surprising. The Belgian lights ( Modular) make the villa a fairytale at night. Whatever one wishes, there is always a place in the sun or the shade. The atmosphere of Africa, the waves on the rocks, wonderful! We loved the Overberg regio, a hidden gem, with fynbos, Cape seals, dolphins, abundant bird and fish populations. Our walks along the beach, how romantic these were.... Good restaurants, friendly people, winefarms, golfcourses, hicking trails, I could go on and on....."
A German Family: "Mit einem Wort: Es war gigantisch!! Ich habe mir immer wieder vorgestellt, wie es sich wohl anfŸhlt, wenn man etwas so gro§artiges sein Eigen nennt! Begeistert waren wir vor allem von der iPod-Docking-Station, so da§ wir unsere 80 GB Music voll auskosten konnten :-)) Gideon, Ihre host, hat uns wŠhrend der Zeit sensationell betreut! Nach 16 USA-Urlauben hŠtte ich nie gedacht, da§ SŸdafrika ein so schšnes Land ist und da§ ich mich dort so wohl fŸhlen wŸrde!! Und ich hŠtte auch nie gedacht, da§ ich mich mal ans "Linksfahren" gewšhnen wŸrde!! Wir wŸrden, wenn sich das einrichten liesse, sehr gerne nochmal kommenNochmals: Vielen herzlichen Dank und liebe GrŸ§e"
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Name:
Eddy and Adrienne Scheffer-van 't Hoog
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