Beach House: Sleeps four, overlooking the Cape, nr winelands
At the Beach House
Location: Somerset WestSleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Facilities
BBQ, Car parking, Garden, Outdoor pool, Terrace read more
Description
Overlooking the Cape of Good Hope, Tamarind is the perfect place to stay for your visit to the Cape area of South Africa. Situated on False Bay near Strand and Somerset-West, the small, select dwellings at Emerald Bay are part of the Greenways Country Estate, with nine-hole golf course, swimming pools and tennis courts. Emerald Bay, with its lush surroundings, offers an atmosphere of relaxation and plenty of opportunity for recreation. There are spectacular mountain views of the Hottentots and the Cape, and captivating sea views.
Tamarind
Our delightful beach house will sleep up to six people. A short walk of thirty metres, through the garden and sand dunes will bring you to the wonderful five kilometre long sandy beach. Accommodation comprises of two double/twin rooms, one en-suite bathroom; a further bathroom; fully equipped kitchen; open plan dining and living area with a sofa and sofa bed.
Outside is a patio and private garden with barbecue. There is a covered parking area next to the house, and a communal swimming pool and garden to the rear of the property. All bed linen, duvets, pillows and towels are provided, although you will need to bring your own beach towels. The house will be cleaned at the end of your stay but we can also arrange for cleaning during your stay too, if required, at extra cost. A maid will clean at the end of your stay, however we can arrange for this midweek if desired.
The Surrounding Area
The False Bay water is pleasant for swimming and sailing, as it is significantly warmer and calmer than the Atlantic Ocean just the other side of the Cape. Sea temperatures in summer are up to 20°C. The Bay is also a favoured haunt for whales and their calves, dolphins and seals and they are commonly sighted.
Within easy reach of Emerald Bay are many other beautiful, white sandy beaches, spectacular coastal drives and a selection of excellent restaurants. Just 30 minutes drive away is central Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities. The city is dominated by the 1000 metre high Table Mountain, host to an amazing number of flora and fauna. The world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, at the foot of The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is a successful example of a rejuvenated working port. It is atmospheric and packed with restaurants, bars, music venues and many interesting shops. There are also cinemas and markets and it tremendously popular day and night.
Stellenbosch encompasses nearly three dozen vineyards offering sales and tastings.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan 2012 | 26 Jan 2012 | £700 | £100 | £100 | 5 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: Terms & Conditions:
Reservations confirmed with 25% deposit
Check-in time: 1pm
Check-out time: 10am
General information
| Property type | House |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Away from it all, Beach Holiday, Golf Holiday, Romantic, Sailing Holiday, Surfing Holiday, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday |
| Suitable for | Children, Families, Couples |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
2 bedroom(s), sleeps 4 max.
The main bedroom is en-suite (with bath and separate shower). The twin bedroom has its own shower room across the hall. Both bedrooms have plenty of wardrobe space. |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
2 bathroom(s)
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| Kitchen |
The kitchen is open-plan onto the sitting and dining areas and is well-equipped with everything you need (and more) for your stay. Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Utensils |
| Meals |
Not included |
| Dining room |
Seats 6 The elegant glass dining table, with 6 chairs, is a lovely place to have dinner in cooler weather. There is also an outdoor table and chairs. |
| Living room |
Seats 5 There are two sofas (one is a sleeper couch) and chair next to sliding doors onto the garden, with views across to the Cape. CD player, Sofa bed, TV |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
Parking is underground, just behind the house, but on the same level as the house, so no steps. BBQ, Car parking, Garden, Outdoor pool, Terrace, Outdoor furniture 1 car parking space |
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| Other facilities |
- beach (absolutely on the beach) Air conditioning, Linen and towels provided |
| Other notes |
Parking is allocated and only 1 car can be accommodated. Other vehicles must be parked at the Club House (0.6km). |
Local area information
| Location type |
At the Beach |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
recommended |
| Local leisure activities |
There is such a wide range of sports and activities on offer in the Cape area. We can give far more information upon booking.
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Watersports, Diving, Mountaineering, Surfing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Paragliding, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Sailing, Walking, Beach, Extreme sports |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
Tamarind is just 20 minutes from Cape Town airport, 30 minutes from Cape Town, and 15 minutes from Stellenbosch. Franschhoek and Hermanus are both 45 minutes drive.
Reviews
Perfect base for exploring the Cape and Winelands
Very comfortable accommodation with the most amazing views from the garden overlooking the beach, the Cape of Good Hope, and Table Mountain. The beach, literally at the end of the garden, is very long, sandy, and very quiet. There are some great bars and restaurants all within a 10 minute walk. Travelling further afield by car gets you to the beautiful wineland areas and some fabulous restaurants. My favourite being 96 Winery Road, which is about a 15 minute drive from the beach house.
We found the house to be very well-equipped with more than enough kitchen stuff to cook well - although the restaurants are so amazing it's tempting to always eat out. On the other hand the food stalls have such delicious fresh food and fruit that we ate very well at home too.
The rest of the house is also well appointed, with good size comfortable rooms and very confortable beds. The bathrooms are stylish and very nice.
I also really liked the open plan living area - and such a fabulous treat to walk out of the bedroom each morning and be greeted with that view of the sea and Cape. Very inspiring start to the day with breakfast in the garden and a walk on the beach.
We also enjoyed a few days pottering around the house and estate, playing tennis, and sunbathing by the pool. There is a golf course running through the estate which made for nice walks, as we don't play.
I also liked being in such a central location and not in Cape Town. Whilst we spent a lot of time in the city, we also travelled to other places, and probably saw far more than had we been based in Cape Town or the metropolitan area.
All in all we loved it so much that we've booked Tamarind again for next year - for a longer stay.
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