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email:lmaritz@mweb.co.za
mobile:+27 826512837
home:+27 354502224
fax:0866706788
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Cosy, up-market self-catering accommodation in a two-bedroom holiday cottage - sleeping up to 8 people - with a separate flat sleeping up to 3 people, in Vermont, Greater Hermanus. Only 10 minutes’ walk from Onrus beach and 200 metres from a tidal pool, this attractively decorated home and flat offer
sea and mountain views and are just 10 minutes from Hermanus, which promises the best land-based whale watching opportunities in the world. |
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Just over an hour from Cape Town, Lavender Cottage offers a complete retreat from the rush of the city. Situated virtually on the beach, with only a magnificent seaside cliff path between you and the ocean, the cottage lies against the backdrop of the Onrust Mountain - the land stretching down from the cottage towards the Onrus River lagoon and the sea.
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The cottage: (sleeps 2 to 8 people)
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1 main bedroom with double bed and lovely sea views. |
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2nd loft-style bedroom, sleeping 2-6 people, with a double bed and a further 4 single beds (3 room dividers for privacy) offering gorgeous
sea views. |
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2 separate bathrooms – one with a bath and one with a shower. |
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A further toilet and basin upstairs. |
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Open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. |
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Dining room table seats up to 8 guests. |
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Fully-equipped kitchen, including cutlery, crockery, fridge/freezer, microwave oven, stove and under-counter oven and dishwasher. |
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Laundry with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing facilities and a vacuum cleaner. |
Other services:
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Sea-facing patio with wooden table, 6 chairs and an umbrella. |
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Bedding in all the rooms. |
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Built-in braai area – in the garden, between the house and flat . |
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TV, DSTV, DVD Player, Radio/CD player. |
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2nd TV set in the loft bedroom. |
The flat: (sleeps 1 to 3)
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Open plan loft room with king-size bed, single bed and beautiful
sea views. |
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En-suite bathroom with bath, basin and toilet. |
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Mini kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave oven, toaster, kettle and electric frying pan; cutlery and crockery for 4 people. |
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TV, DVD player. |
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Lovely rear garden with patio, garden furniture and Weber Braai. |
Please Note:
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No smoking indoors. |
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Off-street parking available. |
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Meet and greet on arrival. |
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Airport transfers by arrangement. |
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Vermont means ‘green mountain’ and is named after the American state of the same name. It borders on Onrus to the west, and a number of green belts - established to maintain the endemic fynbos, bird life and tranquillity.
Nearby Onrus is a real gem – a coastal village with magical, unspoilt surroundings and warm and interesting people. Onrus is a well-known mecca for famous artists and authors who ascribe to the tranquil beauty and peaceful pace at which everyone here lives.
From the cottage, set against the Onrust Mountain, you can take easy walks along the coastline towards the Onrus River lagoon and the sea, passing tidal pools and benches posted at opportune intervals. From here you can watch the Southern Right whales that visit our shores annually from June to October, or simply take the chance to contemplate your surroundings.
The village of Onrus nestles between a sandy swimming beach, the mountain and the lagoon. The beach is a popular surfing spot and the tidal pool offers a wonderful swim. Onrus is a cool, green haven that offers all the necessary shops, restaurants, pubs, art galleries and nearby Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley, to make your stay here complete.
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Golf - Arabella, Hermanus & Kleinmond (15min). |
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Swimming - 10min from Onrus Beach, 200m from tidal pool. |
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Fishing & diving - right in front of the house is an excellent spot to dive for crayfish and a slipway to
launch your boat or canoe. |
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Mountain walks & hikes - Fernkloof Nature Reserve & Caledon wild flower reserve. |
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Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens - Betty's Bay, a popular attraction for flora lovers –
20 minutes’ drive. |
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Sunset cruises on the Stanford River - African Queen Cruises. |
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Caledon Spa and health centre and Casino – 30 minutes’ drive. |
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Cycling - bring your bicycle. |
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Whale watching – the best land-based watching in the world ! |
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Boat trips (deep sea fishing/whale watching/harbour tours). |
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Shark cage diving – Kleinbaai. |
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Wine tasting - in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, 7 wineries – 10 minutes’ drive. |
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Saturday Craft Market in the village square! Don’t miss this opportunity for local arts and crafts. |
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Beer tasting - Birkenhead Brewery – Stanford. |
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Historic Old Harbour. |
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Cape Agulhas - most southern tip of Africa - 1 hour away. |
Day trips: 60 – 80 minutes’ away
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Cape Town city centre – art galleries, museums, bohemian Long Street, trendy beaches and Table Mountain’s cableway. |
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V&A Waterfront – the aquarium, movies, many shops and restaurants. |
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Wine routes of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. |
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Scenic towns and villages – Kleinmond, Betty’s Bay, Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Stanford, Gansbaai and Danger Point. |
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| Cottage: |
| High Season: |
1 Jan 2007 - 15 May 2007 - |
unit from R700 - R1600 per night |
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28 Aug 2007 - 15 May 2008 - |
unit from R600 - R1600 per night |
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| Low Season: |
16 May 2007 – 27 August 2007 - |
unit from R500 per night |
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| Flat: |
| High Season: |
1 Jan 2007 - 15 May 2007 - |
unit from R600 - R800 per night |
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28 Aug 2007 - 15 May 2008 - |
unit from R600 - R800 per night |
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| Low Season: |
16 May 2007 – 27 August 2007 - |
unit from R400 per night |
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Contact us about hiring both the cottage and flat together:
High season: from R1200 – R2200 per night
Low season: from R 600 per night
WINTER (SECRET SEASON) LONG–STAY SPECIAL:
Stay for 7 nights and get the 8th night free!!! |
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