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| Set in the stunning tranquillity of the Heaven and Earth Valley and watched over by the impressive Babylonstoring (Tower of Babylon Mountain), amongst vineyards & olive trees, fynbos & trout dams, in the ‘champagne air’ that is renowned for producing fine wines of quality. |
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Stunning views of the Babylonstoring mountain and the valley from all cottages.. Landscaped gardens and trout dam with the Onrus River running through the property.
Superb Location (60 - 90 minutes drive from Cape Town)
Situated in the internationally acclaimed Hemel en Aarde Valley on the Wine Route only 10kms from the delights of Hermanus, the whale watching capital of South Africa.
Cottages are provided with:
• All linen except swimming towels
• Tea, coffee, milk and sugar
• Soap, shampoo and toilet rolls
• Washing up materials |
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Enjoy a game of golf at the beautiful Hermanus golf course or the world famous Arabella course approximately 20 minutes away |
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Embark on a wild life sea cruise to Dyer Island or sign up to dive with the Great White Shark |
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Swim or surf in the turquoise waves at blue flag beaches and enjoy the rocky outcrops popular amongst anglers |
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Enjoy the views from the many exhilarating cliff walks and hiking and cycling trails |
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Enjoy the amazing bird life, fauna and flora in the many nearby nature reserves or inland of Pearly Beach which boasts one of the world’s most renowned botanical spots, home of several endemic plant species |
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Participate in a variety of boating activities in the nearby vleis, rivers, dams, lagoons and the sea |
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Visit historical Danger Point the site of the wreck of the Birkenhead |
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Take a day trip to the southernmost tip of Africa |
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Whether it’s peace and quiet or adventure you’re after, the Hemel and Aarde Valley is the ideal location |
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Settle back and enjoy a braai (barbeque) on the estate, relax on a nearby beach, in the mountains or at a wine estate or go for a hike and explore the surrounds |
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Enjoy wine tasting at any of the celebrated wine estates nestled in the valley or enjoy superb South African cuisine at one of the many restaurants |
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| Swimming pool and patio – Sunbird House |
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Living Area – Sunbird House |
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(500 sq m) - R1500 per night (Peak season R1800) Sleeps 4 Adults
(Up to 2 extra beds for children sharing with adults available @ R100 each p.n.)
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Open plan sitting and dining room with large table to seat +16 people |
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Separate TV room with flat screen HD TV |
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Farm style kitchen, fully equipped with dishwasher and modern appliances |
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Separate utility room with washing machine, fridge/freezer with icemaker and filtered water dispenser |
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Two huge king bedrooms upstairs each with sitting area |
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Each bedroom has an enormous en suite bathroom/dressing room with Victorian bath, shower, toilet and bidet |
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Five metre deep wrap-around patio with stunning views |
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Built in braai (barbeque) and pizza oven |
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16 metre long lap pool with adjoining children’s pool |
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Double Bedroom - Barn Owl Loft |
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R950 per night (Peak season R1100) Sleeps 4
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Open plan kitchen and living area with cast-iron
log fireplace |
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Flat screen HD TV |
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French doors from living area opening onto wooden deck equipped with table and chairs and Weber barbeque |
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2 Double Bedrooms each with en suite bathroom |
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| Double Bedroom - Barn Owl Loft |
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| Double Bedroom - Olive Tree Cottage |
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Olive Tree Cottage |
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R550 per night (Peak season R650) Sleeps 2
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Open plan kitchen and living area with cast-iron
log fireplace |
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Patio with built-in braai (barbeque) and
seating area |
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Flat screen HD TV |
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Sliding door from living room to patio |
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Double bedroom with sliding door to patio |
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En suite shower and toilet |
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Sliding door from bedroom to patio |
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Second bathroom with bath |
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| Sitting Room - Olive Tree Cottage |
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| Strelitzia Cottage |
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Patio - Strelitzia Cottage |
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R1200 per night (Peak season R1400)
Sleeps 6 people
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Open plan kitchen & living area with fireplace TV & dvd player. |
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Wraparound stoep with undercover braai area. |
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UPSTAIRS room wih double bed & shower/toilet. |
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2 rooms downstairs 1x double bed & 1xtwin room( 2x single beds) wih seperate bathroom/shower to share overhead fans in bedrooms. |
Rates based on minimum stay of 2 nights
Peak season: 15th Dec to 15th January and
long weekends
Cottages serviced on request at 5% of rental
Satellite TV optional extra or bring your own smartcard
Deposit of 50% with reservation, balance to be settled on arrival |
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| Sitting Room - Strelitzia Cottage |
| Double Bedroom - Strelitzia Cottage |
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GPS Co-ordinates:
South 34° 21.509 min | East 19° 16.509 min
From Cape Town (approx 140 kms) From Cape Town Int airport (approx 120 kms)
Follow the N2 towards George. Travel past Somerset West and Grabouw. At Botrivier take the R43 to Hermanus. After travelling about 30 km turn left at traffic light onto Hemel en Aarde Road (also signposted R320 to Caledon). Travel for 9 kms on tar road. Once tar road becomes a sand road travel for exactly 1 km on sand and our entrance is on the left. Follow farm road down around dam through avenue of Pines, then down driveway lined with Olive trees and Lavender to cottages. |
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