Felsensicht Holiday Home

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Guest house |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Simonstown in Western Cape

from £123 / night

£856–£1676 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

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About the home

Felsensicht Holiday Home is superbly situated near Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town & is ideal for families. It is a large, attractive & wonderfully comfortable home with a 180° view of False Bay from Muizenberg in the north to Cape Point in the south. It is beautifully furnished with all mod cons & is fully equipped. We sleep a maximum of 6 persons in 2 double rooms & 1 twin room. We have two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite with exquisite views over the Bay.

Stunning sea-facing patios allow for sunbathing, outdoor dining, whale spotting or relaxing & enjoying the glorious view. A Jetmaster fireplace & underfloor heating ensure comfort and warmth on cool winter nights. Internet hotspots are installed throughout the house for the convenience of our guests. We have two secure lock-up garages & a security company looks after the safety of our home and guests. We offer a complimentary cleaning service once a week.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Ground floor: Large garage and storage area. Here you can find beach umbrellas and chairs for the beach, boogie boards etc.

Middle floor: Open plan kitchen, dining-room, lounge; guest bathroom; scullery; glass-top stove with oven; fridge-freezer; microwave oven; washing machine; dishwasher; tumble dryer; Jetmaster fireplace; satellite TV; underfloor heating; guest WC with toilet and hand basin.

Upper floor: 3 bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 twin) each leading onto a sea-facing patio; 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), both with bath, toilet and shower.

A guest safe is available in the main bedroom for storing of valuables, jewellery, credit cards, cash etc.

Further details outdoors:
Large sea-facing patio with outdoor dining table which seats 8 persons. There is a large umbrella which affords shade when needed as well as loungers for relaxing, reading or snoozing. There is a Weber for barbeques which can be enjoyed during the day or in the evenings. A full 180 degree view of False Bay can be enjoyed from the middle floor, as well as upper floor patios, the bedrooms and the en-suite bathroom. There is an indigenous sloping garden area in front of, behind, and above the house. At the back of the house there is a secluded outdoor washing line area.

Further details

On arrival, you may enjoy a cup of tea or coffee from our kitchen store. We provide our guests with a welcoming bottle of good Cape red wine. Guest toiletry packs are provided in each bathroom.
Our caretaker is on hand throughout your stay to assist with queries or questions you may have.

Conditions

A 30% non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure your booking. The remaining 70% is required to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival.
A refundable "breakages/loss" deposit is required (between R2000 & R5000 depending on the length of stay). This deposit is kept in trust and reimbursed approximately one week after departure, following a satisfactory inventory count.
Ours is a non-smoking establishment. We do ask you to sign our non-smoking agreement which forms part of our Client Information form.

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Felsensicht Holiday Home, Simon's Town

 

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Felsensicht Balcony for Outdoor Entertainment and Relaxation

 

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View of False Bay and Muizenberg from Top Balcony

 

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Open Plan Dining-room, Lounge Area at Felsensicht

The Western Cape region

The Cape is an area which experiences a Mediterranean climate - warm summers and cool winters. The rainy season is during the winter months but often one is fortunate to enjoy clear skies and warm days during the winter season. Simon's Town itself is an historic town which grew up as a result of the naval base which was originally established here. The harbour is still an important landmark where South African naval ships dock and leisure yachts are anchored.

A visit to the Victoria and Albert Waterfront in Cape Town is a must (40 km from Simon's Town), as well as a trip up Table Mountain in the cable car. For the more energetic, a walk up Lion's Head is challenging and rewarding, particularly when one reaches the top from where there is a 360 degree view of Cape Town and the Southern Peninsula. A visit to the world renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens should also be on all visitors' lists to Cape Town. The 528 hectare Botanical Gardens, situated approximately 28 km from Simon's Town, are nestled on the eastern slopes of Table mountain and are famous for their magnificent display of Cape Indigeous fynbos flora and natural forest.

The Cape Point Nature reserve is a very popular destination for visitors to Cape Town. The entrance to the reserve is 13 km from the centre of Simon's Town (10 km from our holiday home) and once at Cape Point, one can take the funicular up to the lighthouse and enjoy the glorious view of both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. There is also an excellent restaurant at Cape Point which is to be recommended.

Further afield, one can enjoy a day out in the winelands, sampling the excellent Cape Wines in the Stellenbosch, Swellendam, Paarl or Franschoek areas. The Stellenbosch wine farms are very popular since they are only about a 60 km drive from Simon's Town.

Still further afied, but well worth the trip, one can drive up the Namaqualand coast (West coast of the Cape) to see the countless fields of exquisite Namaqualand Daisies which bloom from August to October.

The Simonstown area

Simon's Town itself is a quaint and interesting little town. The Simon's Town waterfront is an extremely attractive area with a number of small boutiques selling clothing, artistic items, bric a brac and souvenirs. There is an excellent choice of restaurants within walking and /or driving distance of Felsensicht including Seaforth Restaurant, The Meeting Place, Bertha’s, The Salty Sea Dog, Café Pescado, Just Sushi, The Quarter Deck, Bon Appétit (highly recommended) and, 2½ km from our home towards the south, The Black Marlin.

Simon's Town is well known for its Naval Museum, Toy Museum and Simon's Town Cultural Museum. The Scratch Patch is also an important tourist attraction where one can "scratch" for a wide variety of beautiful gemstones.

The Boulders Beach National Heritage Site is extremely popular with visitors. It is 2 km from the centre of Simon's Town (1 km from Felsensicht Holiday Home), and, as well as enjoying the Boulders Beach, visitors can enjoy seeing and photographing the many penguins who have taken up residence here.

Fisherman's Beach is a mere 2 minute walk from our holiday home, Felsensicht. It is perfect for children and adults alike who enjoy boogie boarding and body surfing. Nearby beaches with quieter rock pools and lagoons are ideal for children, and exploring the rocks and boulders strewn along the coastline is a wonderfully rewarding activity.

Sporting activites in and around the Simon's Town area include swimming, body-boarding, surfing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, scuba diving, big game and shore fishing, yachting at the Simon's Town yacht club, golf, squash and bowls at the Simon's Town Country Club, birding, boat trips out to sea and cycling.

One of the highlights of a trip to this area is the spotting of a pod of Southern Right Whales during the months September to November. Even into the New Year, it is still possible to see these beautiful creatures creating enormous sprays and lifting their magnificent tails into the air. There are always whales to be spotted from our Felsensicht balcony during the season when the whales come to False Bay to mate and to calve.

Festivals in Simon's Town include the Navy Festival in March and the Penguin festival in September. These are always colourful affairs and well supported by the locals and visitors to the area.

How to get there

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Fly to Cape Town International Airport direct (or via O R Tambo Airport, Johannesburg) on your favourite airline - British Airways, South African Airways, BMI, Emirates etc. Hire a car at the airport from one of the reputable car hire companies - Avis, Europcar, etc. Drive to Simon's Town from the airport (45 km). Drive a further 3 km on the Cape Point road to Murdoch Valley North. Our holiday home is just off the main road which leads to Cape Point. A wide variety of shuttle companies offers a shuttle service from Cape Town International Airport to all parts of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, should you prefer not to hire a car.

GPS co-ordinates of Felsensicht Holiday Home are:

34° 12’ 27.108” S
18° 27’ 28.836” E

Activities near Simonstown

Reviews

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07 May 2012

“Excellent venue and home” House immaculate and everything for self catering available, excellent position. Located in close proximity to numerous "must visits". Will recommend Felsenzicht to anybody. We were kept indoors due to weather but the house made it easy to be stuck!

20 Feb 2012

“beautiful house in fantastic location” we stayed in this property with 3 young children, and it was simply fantastic. beautifully decorated, with everything you could need, very spacious, perfect location overlooking a lovely little beach where the children played every day, amazing views from the balconies, really a perfect holiday rental. all this was made even better by great service from the owner who responsed promptly during the booking process, and the helpful caretaker who was able to answer any questions. i would recommend this property very highly.

19 Dec 2011

“Stunning views, excellent facilites, beautifully furnished” We had a wonderful stay at Felsenseicht during our son's recuperation from a back operation. The house itself it well situated with beautiful views from the bedrooms, bath (!), and balconies on two levels. It is beautifully furnished, comfortable, spacious, well equipped and peaceful. Simonstown is a lovely village with no big franchised shops to spoil the atmosphere. Altogether an wonderful house which we'd like to return to in the future. It was a pleasure to book through Gail who took a personal interest in our wellbeing; and the caretaker, Jim, was organized and extremely pleasant to work with.

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23 Nov 2011

“Brilliant house, gorgeous view, great location and very kid friendly” It's obvious that the owners, Gail and Rene, have put a lot of effort into making Felsensicht a comfortable holiday home. From a friendly greeting at the start by caretaker Jim to the well appointed and very modern furnishings, I think they've thought of just about everything. Gail was thoroughly friendly but professional throughout and I've come away very impressed! We stayed for a week in November with our 19 month old son and it was a delight. The patio is large and very safe for a toddler (we picked the house in part because the railing appeared secure enough for a little one - it was). The beach is 200 metres away and offered endless entertainment - and 1/4 mile further is a beach full of penguins! Only challenge would be for those aiming to walk everywhere - the shops are close but still require a very short (5 min) drive. Highly recommended in every way.

07 Nov 2011

“Magnificent!” We had a lovely stay. The house is wonderful and lacked nothing. We will definitely use it again.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer/Autumn 2013	16 Jan 13	1 May 13	17360R 17360	2480R 2480	2480R 2480	1 Night
Winter 2013	1 May 13	1 Oct 13	12285R 12285	1755R 1755	1755R 1755	1 Night
Spring/Summer 2013	1 Oct 13	15 Dec 13	17360R 17360	2480R 2480	2480R 2480	1 Night
Peak Season 2013/2014	15 Dec 13	16 Jan 14	24052R 24052	3436R 3436	3436R 3436	3 Nights

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

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

A 30% non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure your booking. The remaining 70% is payable 6 weeks prior to arrival.<BR><BR>Payment can be made via electronic funds transfer into our holiday home bank account or directly through Holiday Lettings. Alternatively, payment can be made using your credit card through a secure website portal we make use of. All credit cards are accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Diners, American Express). Details of bank account or secure website portal will be furnished on application. Please ensure all bank charges due from your side are settled by you.<BR><BR>A refundable "breakages/loss" deposit is required (between R2000 and R5000 depending on the length of stay). This deposit is payable together with the 70% final payment. It is kept in trust and reimbursed approximately one week after departure, following a satisfactory inventory count.<BR><BR>Ours is a non-smoking establishment. We do ask you to sign our non-smoking agreement which forms part of our Client Information form.<BR><BR>

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