Luxury 4 Star Holiday Home with Exquisite Views
Near the sea House
Location: Cape TownSleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Facilities
Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garage, Garden read more
Description
This stunning 4 star holiday home is beautifully furnished with all mod cons & is fully equipped. We are a self-catering establishment sleeping 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. Please note we are a non-smoking establishment.
The house is a 2-minute walk from Fisherman's Beach (which has good boogie boarding or sea kayaking, depending on sea conditions) and a 20-minute walk from the world famous penguins at Boulders Beach.
SIMON'S TOWN AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
DESCRIPTION OF SIMON'S TOWN
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 Shushi, 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.
BEACHES AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES
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 activities 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.
CLIMATE, HISTORY AND PLACES OF INTEREST
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. A visit to the Victoria and Albert Waterfront in Cape Town is a must, as well as a trip up Table Mountain in the cable car. A visit to the world renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens should also be on all visitors' lists to Cape Town. The Cape Point Nature reserve is a very popular destination for visitors to Cape Town. 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. Further afield, one can enjoy a day out in the wine lands, sampling the excellent Cape Wines in the Stellenbosch, Swellendam, Paarl or Franschoek areas.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2012 | 15 Jan 2012 | n/a | R2,840 | R2,840 | 1 nights |
| 01 Mar 2012 | 30 Apr 2012 | R15,785 | R2,255 | R4,510 | 1 nights |
| 01 May 2012 | 30 Sep 2012 | R11,165 | R1,595 | R3,190 | 1 nights |
| 01 Oct 2012 | 14 Dec 2012 | R15,785 | R2,255 | R4,510 | 1 nights |
| 15 Dec 2012 | 15 Jan 2013 | R21,868 | R3,124 | R6,248 | 3 nights |
| 16 Jan 2013 | 30 Apr 2013 | R17,360 | R2,480 | R4,960 | 1 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: PEAK SEASON RATES (15 Dec to 15 Jan Incl.): House Rental - R3124 per day
SUMMER RATES (Oct - Apr excl. Peak Season): House Rental - R2255 per day
WINTER RATES (May to Sept incl.): House Rental - R1595 per day
Ours is a non-smoking establishment. We do ask you to sign our non-smoking agreement which forms part of our Client Information form.
A refundable "breakages/loss" deposit is required (amount varies from R2000 to R5000 depending on the length of stay). This deposit is kept in trust and returned to you 1 week after departure, following a satisfactory inventory count.
General information
| Property type | House |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Beach Holiday, Luxury, Romantic, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Families, Couples, Groups |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
3 bedroom(s), sleeps 6 max.
We have a camp cot with mattress and bedding for your little one should he / she be less than 2 years of age. |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
2 bathroom(s)
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| Kitchen |
Fully equipped kitchen. Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine, Utensils |
| Meals |
Not included |
| Dining room |
Seats 8 |
| Living room |
Seats 6 CD player, Fireplace, TV, Stereo system |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
Large double garage. Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garage, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture 2 car parking spaces |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
Safe, Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided |
| Other notes |
Local area information
| Location type |
Near the sea |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
recommended |
| Local leisure activities |
Cycling, Watersports, Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Paragliding, Golf, Walking, Beach |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
ROUTE FROM AIRPORT VIA TOWN
From Cape Town International Airport, take the N2 towards Cape Town. At De Waal Drive, bear left. Go towards Kirstenbosch and Muizenberg. This becomes the Blue Route (M3). At the end of the Blue Route, turn left at the T-junction and 500m further on, turn right. Keep going straight through Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek, Glen Cairn and Simon’s Town.
Take the coast road from Simon's Town, travelling south towards Cape Point. After approximately 2.2 km, you will see the Boulders Beach turnoff to the left and the Simon's Town Country Club on the right. Continue for 800m past Oatlands and the Cape Times Fresh Air Camp on the right. Turn 45° right into Valley Road which climbs steeply for 50m. Turn first right into Arum Road and 30m further on, you will find number 10 (Felsensicht) on the left.
The journey from the airport to Felsensicht will take approximately an hour, depending on traffic.
GPS Co-ordinates: 34° 12’ 27.108” S; 18° 27’ 28.836” E
Reviews
stayed February 2011
Your holiday home is absolutely stunning in all ways. We are all thrilled. Jim Boswell is a gem – so friendly and helpful.
stayed August 2010
We loved our stay at Felsensicht :-) It is such a lovely house and area. We regretted not being able to stay for another week :)
stayed March/April 2010
I just want you to know that we had a really wonderful stay at your home in Simon’s Town. There was absolutely nothing to complain about, the house and the location are just perfect and we felt welcomed by the house the minute we stepped in through the door. In addition, Jim did a good job introducing us to the house and the surrounding area, and we felt taken care of!
Although we only had one week off, we returned to Denmark rested and with re-charged batteries - just what we needed!
We have already started planning our return. One week and one visit are not enough as the Simon’s Town area and the Western Cape have so much to offer and to see!!
Thanks for all!
April 2009
A heartfelt thank you for the most wonderful stay. A beautiful home-away-from-home with such splendid views. We will certainly be returning for more family holidays.
March 2009
Words cannot express how wonderful this home is.
March 2009
What a beautiful place to have come to on my first trip to South Africa. I hope to return with my family and stay in your charming home.
March 2009
A wonderful home for me and, for part of my stay, 3 friends from the USA. The views were overwhelming. Thank you for sharing this inspiring place and thanks to Jim Boswell for the thoughtful details throughout.
January 2009
Felsensicht is such an amazing place, it is unbelievable. It has a stunning and absolutely breathtaking view. Many thanks for hosting us. It's a pity we have to leave but we'll be back next summer, for sure.
November 2008
Magnificent. House beautiful and so tastefully decorated. Views to die for and we were impressed with the whales you organised directly out the front! Thank you so much and thanks, too, to Jim Boswell.
August 2008
After almost 4 weeks in South Africa and 20 different places of accommodation, we can truly say this was one of the best! Thank you for sharing your “perfect” house.
July 2008
We had a great time as a family and we were very comfortable in this home. We also want to thank Mr Boswell, the caretaker, for always making sure that we were fine – you are a star! We will definitely be back.
December 2007
Weather near perfect. Felsensicht 110%+. What a beautiful home-from-home. Thank you, René and Gail, for the use of your creation, and thank you Jim for your welcome and care.
May 2007
This house was absolutely wonderful. We had the most perfect holiday ever. The kids swam and played for hours at the beach nearby. Many thanks.
January/February 2007
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in your fantastic house! It has certainly made our first visit to South Africa even more enjoyable. We will never forget the sea, the mountains, the colours, the people and the spectacular views from this house!
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