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Guest House in Hermanus, Overberg Whale Route, Western Cape, South Africa |
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Accommodation on the Beachfront in Hermanus
138Marine
is a luxurious, upmarket guest house with spectacular sea front views.
It is an enchanting base from which to explore one of the world’s most
magnificent eco-destinations and an hour’s drive from Cape Town International
Airport.
The
guest house is only five minutes from the Hermanus town centre, renowned
for the best shore-based whale watching experience anywhere on the globe.
It
is one of the few guest houses in the area which is situated right at the
beachfront.
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The
guest lounge has uninterrupted sea vistas, internet access and a fire place.
Spectacular sun sets and magnificent views of breaking waves and surrounding
mountains can also be viewed from the spacious terrace.
A scrumptious
English breakfast is served, either adjacent to the open-plan kitchen or
on the mountain terrace, weather permitting. The extensive menu changes
daily.
On
request, a picnic can be provided to enjoy on the beach in front of the
guest house. On-site wellness therapies can be arranged on request. |
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There
are four double rooms and one family room, each individually decorated
and luxuriously fitted, meeting international standards:
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En-suite
bathrooms with twin basins
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Underfloor
heating
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Heated
towel rails
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Satellite
TV
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Hair dryer;
400 threadcount Percale linen; electronic safe
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On-site
parking
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Whale
watching from our bedrooms and guest lounge (June to Dec)
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Boat-based
whale watching (June to Dec)
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Great
white shark cage diving or viewing
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Hermanus
and Arabella Golf Courses
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Beaches
ideal for swimming
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Wine estate
trips and wine tasting (7 wineries in the area; 1 hour from Stellenbosch
and Franschhoek wine routes, and 1,5 hours from Robertson and Montagu wine
area)
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Mountain
hikes and bird watching in Fernkloof and Harold Porter Nature Reserves
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Deep sea
fishing
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Cliff
and beach walks
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Picturesque
coastline drives along the southernmost tip of Africa
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River
cruises on the African Queen
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Arts and
craft markets, and museums
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Art and
Music Festivals (August Kalfie Festival and September Whale Festival)
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Netting
of rock lobster/crayfish from boat (in season)
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Scuba
diving and snorkelling
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Boat trips
to Dyer Island (seals, sharks, whales, birds and penguins)
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Kayaking
on sea
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Horse
riding on beaches
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Paragliding
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Quad biking
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Abseiling
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Rooms
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Summer
(Sept
- April 2008)
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Winter
(May
- Aug 2008)
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Oyster
Room
Superior:
Breathtaking panoramic sea views from four windows, including balcony.
Twin or king size bed with stunning en-suite bathroom |
R680
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R580
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Abalone
Room
Luxury:
Spectacular sea and mountain views. Queen size bed, balcony & spacious
shower |
R480
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R380
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Coral
Room
Luxury:
Sea view from open plan bath in bedroom. Queen size bed. Twin basins &
spacious shower in en suite bathroom |
R480
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R380
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Periwinkle
Room
Standard:
Mountain view. Stylishly decorated with queen size bed, decked in 400-thread
count percale linen. Twin basins & spacious shower in en suite bathroom |
R380
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R280
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Seastar
Family Room
Standard:
Private entrance, separate from main building. One double bed, single beds/cot
on request (up to 3). North-facing windows. DSTV. En-suite bathroom with
shower |
R224/
adult; R112/child <12 yrs
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All rates
quoted are per person per night sharing and include the comprehensive breakfast
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A 50%
supplement is applicable on all rates for a single person
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A 50%
deposit is required to secure a booking
Cancellation
policy
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Less than
14 days prior to arrival date: 50% of full accommodation fee
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Less than
7 days prior to arrival date: 100% of full accommodation fee
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