Straw
House
Elands Bay
Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
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“The
west coast is like a high powered internet connection to your soul. It
is wild, rugged, tempestuous and untamed and any time spent here will lodge
itself in the feel good centres of your being.” Coast to Coast Guide
This
straw house, designed by Matthew Beatty, and built by the Burgers epitomizes
relaxation. The thick bale walls protect from the relentless winds, keeping
the rooms cool in the hot dry summers and warm in the cold winters.
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teak sliding door & folding sliding window opens the living / kitchen
area into a tranquil court yard. The bedroom area is joined by a North
African style “chill out” area to the south and an outside bath house to
the north. The modern design is softened through the use of simple fittings
and natural building materials, creating the ultimate location to unwind.
The
house is located in Elands Bay, on the West Coast of South Africa, about
3 hours drive to the North from the City of Cape Town and its international
airport.
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Evidence
still exists of life from as many as 20000 years ago in this area. People
from all around the world are still drawn by the harshness and beauty.
Clear your mind on the endless stretch of beach, be hypnotized by the flawless
swell lines that wrap into the bay and break perfectly down the left hand
point, spend hours watching the amazing array of mammal and bird life along
Verloren vlei or indulge in an evening of “brandy and coke” with the local
potato farmers in the infamous Elands Bay hotel.
Check-In
01:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM
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Facilities
and Services
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Parking
Available
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Garden
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Braai
/ Barbecue
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No Pets
Permitted
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Fireplace
on the Premises
Facilities
in Rooms/Units
Languages
Spoken
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Environment
Activities
Nearby
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Bird Watching
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Fishing
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Bicycle
Touring
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Kite-Surfing
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Surfing
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Yachting
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Walking
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Hiking
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Backpacking
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