CAPE TOWN TIPS – PENGUINS AND SECRET BEACHES My friend recently returned to Cape Town for a visit after having lived here for 16 years. She commented that 16 years was not enough to explore Cape Town and surrounds. Spot on, she is so right! Some people plan their holidays to South Africa with […]
DRAGONFLY COTTAGE We are delighted to introduce our new Airbnb, self-catering, fully furnished holiday house in Noordhoek, Dragonfly Cottage! Enquiries: info@houtbaybeachcottage.co.za WhatsApp: +27 (0)83 3897951 Adorable 3 bedroomed house with solar heated plunge pool and Jacuzzi, in Milkwood Park, Noordhoek. Noordhoek is the village next to Hout Bay en-route to Cape Point, on the other […]
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Mar
Mar
Hout Bay Beach Cottage is changing its ways towards a more sustainability conscious, mindful approach. At the same time we aim to stay balanced by carefully considering practicalities and considering the needs of all our guests. 1. SINGLE USE PLASTIC We already tried to avoid single use plastic products. But there is always room for […]
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Jan
Jan
20 Tips of things to do in Cape Town: Support local artists and businesses or animal rehabilitation center, while avoiding crowded spaces. 1. Take the Chapman’s Peak Drive Chapman’s Peak Drive is OPEN (weather permitting). Take a scenic coastal drive, have picnic or alcohol free sundowners on Chapman’s Peak Drive and watch the sunset in […]
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Jun
Jun
Precautions and safety measures at Hout Bay Beach Cottage: Who can stay at our self-catering house during the COVID-19 pandemic? The South African government has implemented various Lockdown Levels in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. LOCKDOWN LEVEL 1 AND 2: Leisure activities are be permitted at these lower levels and tourism may resume, however certain […]
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Dec
Dec
ANNOUNCEMENT: HOUT BAY BEACH COTTAGE HAS A POWER BACK UP! During load shedding our lights stay on, WIFI stays on, TV’s are working, security systems operate, phone and laptops can be charged and more! WHAT IS LOAD SHEDDING? Load shedding is a measure of last resort aimed at preventing a total national blackout out of […]