Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Adapted for wheelchair users No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The indescribably beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley quite literally translates into "heaven and earth". Tucked neatly in this valley, flanked by the Babilonstoringberge to the north and the Olifantsberg to the south, Verbena House captures the essence of this beauty and brings it into your home in the form of sunlight spilling onto wooden floors, stylish furnishings and spectacular views of the Indian Ocean from your lounge and verandah.
This elegant, luxury home, on a secure estate, sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms, has wooden floors throughout, a large open plan lounge/dining room with a covered terrace with views over Schulphoek Bay and Onrus Beach. The property has a fully equipped kitchen with eye-level oven, hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher with a separate utility room fitted with a washing machine and tumble dryer; refined furnishings and access to a heated swimming pool, sauna, floodlit tennis courts and a fully equipped gym.
View of House - Top level only
Bedroom 1
Lounge
Club House and Pool
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The Western Cape region
Situated on the south western tip of Africa, the Western Cape is recognised as one of the most beautiful places in the world. It offers a range of sights and activities all year round with a mild climate of long hot summers and mild winters and an eclectic mix of people. Hermanus is situated in the Overberg region of the Western Cape and offers beautiful beaches, fabulous wines and food in some of the most beautiful locations.
The town is named after Hermanus Pieters, an old soldier who set up camp in the bay while looking for better pastures for his animals during the hot summer months. The presence of a freshwater spring persuaded him to spend the whole summer here. In the 1920’s the town gained a reputation as an excellent location for convalescing, and even doctors from Harley Street in London were recommending the “champagne air” of Hermanus.
Hermanus is also renowned as the best land based whale watching site in the world, due mainly to a 14km path along the cliffs which provides you with a bird's eye view of the Southern Right Whales who return between July and December to this bay, from Antarctica, to calve and come within 10 metres of the coast. If it isn't whale season then there are a feast of other activities, including a number of graded walks in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve or a vist to the Hemel-en-Aarde valley where some of the youngest, yet fastest growing wines are coming out of South Africa such as Hamilton Russell, Bouchard Finlayson, Hermanuspietersfontein and Newton Johnson wines. This beautiful valley is worth a visit in its own right and is a destination both for serious wine tasters and lovers of unspoilt countryside.
Hermanus / Sandbaai area
Easy outings: Arts and crafts - many artists have settled in Hermanus and the surrounding villages of Onrus and Vermont. Visit the local craft market held in the car park near the harbour in Hermanusor local studios in the Hemel-en-Aarde village which is opposite the entrance to the development
Beaches - Grotto Beach is a blue flag beach while Onrus beach and Sculphoek bay are easily accessible from the house
Fernkloof Nature Reserve - for walks and examples of fynbos and the Harold Porter Botantical Gardens are approximately 1 hour away in Betty's Bay
Golf - the world class Arabella golf couse is approximately 20 minutes away along with Hermanus golf club and other courses are available in Kleinmond and Kleinbaai
Boat trips are available from Hermanus and Gansbaai to view the whales during the season and the renowned Hermanus Whale Festival takes place in September every year to celebrate the arrival of these wonderful animals. In addition, you can also get up close and personal to the great white shark with tours departing from Gansbaai.
Day trips to Cape Town, the wine lands of Stellenbosh, Paarl and Franschoek and a visit to the southern most point of Africa at Cape L'Agulhas are all within a 2 hour drive.
For those who want to be pampered, there are a full range of treatments available at the Arabella Sheraton Hotel, a 15 minute drive from the house and for that special treatment, massages and other beauty treatments can be arranged at the house by separate agreement.
Restaurants are in abundance in the area offering a great choice of food, one of the best Mr. B's (well we think it is) is within 5 minutes walk of the main entrance to the development.
How to get there
Fly into Cape Town International Airport and travel on the N2 motorway north towards Somerset West and then the R43 to Hermanus. Located on the outskirts of Hermanus is the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and this is approximately 1-1.1/4 hours drive from the airport.
All the major car hire companies are located at Cape Town International Airport plus there is Avis outlet in Hermanus itself.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Cape Town International Airport: 100 km
Activities near Hermanus
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Adapted for wheelchair users.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Childrens pool
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: The master bedroom has a king size bed and a large en suite bathroom including jacuzzi bath and separate walk in shower and a small balcony with sea views. Bedroom 2 has a double bed and an en suite shower room that has been specifically designed for wheelchair access including a seat, shower controls and grab rails at one end and handrails around the wc. Bedroom 3 is a twin bedded room with sea views and access to a separate shower room and wc.
Further details outdoors: You can relax on the patio at the rear which has a built-in braai or on the verandah at the front of the property with wonderful sea views. Alternatively, you can walk (approx 10 mins) to the estate club house and take advantage of the facilities which include a heated pool, squash courts, full gym, sauna and steam room, golf chipping green and floodlit tennis courts.
Further details
Minimum 1 week rental although shorter periods of not less than 4 days could be considered depending on season.
Rental rates
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Sep - Nov 2008
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650£650
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rental is quoted in pound sterling but can be paid in South African Rand at the rate of the day.
A deposit of 25% of the total cost secures your booking, with the balance payable 28 days before arrival or if arrival is less than 28 days, then full amount is required to secure the booking.
A breakage deposit of £100 per week is required and will be refunded within one week of vacating the property
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Contact details for home 68810
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Dilys Rayson
Tel:
+44 (0)2087 771190
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