GROOTBOS PRIVATE VILLAS

Set on dramatic cliffs in Hermanus, with stunning views of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House is an opulent & luxurious beachfront retreat that offers some of the best land-based whale watching in the world. Tastefully designed & decorated by the owner, Liz Biden, the retreat is the epitome of elegant seaside luxury. Birkenhead House is a honeymooner’s paradise - offering breathtaking views, relaxing spa treatments, sublime cuisine, impeccable service & romantic turn-downs.

Farm 215

Farm 215 is a luxurious eco-friendly farm retreat that is so unique, it is in a class of its own. Located off-the-beaten-track along the Whale Coast, guests will be immersed in nature – an ideal place to switch off & truly relax. Designed in keeping with its beautiful surroundings, Farm 215’s elegant suites boast lovely views over the fynbos reserve & an organic vegetable & herb garden produces fresh farm-to-table meals. Completely off-the-beaten-track, yet close enough to the best land-based whale watching in the world, this farm retreat is passionate about the conservation of the Cape Floral Kingdom & its rich wildlife.

Grootbos Forest Lodge

Grootbos Nature Reserve is a private eco-reserve located on the beautiful Whale Coast & boasts three 5-star accommodation options, each designed to reflect the exquisite natural setting without compromising on style & luxury. Grootbos Forest Lodge offers a serene & sophisticated haven – ideal for honeymooners, couples or romantics while Grootbos Garden Lodge is a wonderful choice for families. Grootbos Private Villas are the last word in secluded luxury & come complete with a private chef, butler & nature guide.

Grootbos Garden Lodge

Grootbos Nature Reserve is a private eco-reserve located on the beautiful Whale Coast & boasts three 5-star accommodation options, each designed to reflect the exquisite natural setting without compromising on style & luxury. Grootbos Forest Lodge offers a serene & sophisticated haven – ideal for honeymooners, couples or romantics while Grootbos Garden Lodge is a wonderful choice for families. Grootbos Private Villas are the last word in secluded luxury & come complete with a private chef, butler & nature guide.

Grootbos Private Villas

Grootbos Nature Reserve is a private eco-reserve located on the beautiful Whale Coast & boasts three 5-star accommodation options, each designed to reflect the exquisite natural setting without compromising on style & luxury. Grootbos Forest Lodge offers a serene & sophisticated haven – ideal for honeymooners, couples or romantics while Grootbos Garden Lodge is a wonderful choice for families. Grootbos Private Villas are the last word in secluded luxury & come complete with a private chef, butler & nature guide.

Lekkerwater Beach Lodge

Set in a beautiful corner of the De Hoop Nature Reserve, Lekkerwater Beach Lodge offers guests a modern, eco-friendly stay in a spectacular ocean-front location. The area is renowned for its excellent land-based whale watching, but against the backdrop of flower-filled fynbos vegetation & distant purple mountains, De Hoop is also home to other animals like baboons, ostriches & eland as well as dolphins, tortoises & sea birds. Easily reached via self-drive, Lekkerwater (translated as ‘the place of good water’), lies less than a 4-hour drive from Cape Town or the Winelands, which makes this an ideal stop on a Cape Town to Garden Route self-drive itinerary.

Morukuru Ocean House

Boasting a secluded setting in the pristine De Hoop Nature Reserve, Morukuru Ocean House is an exclusive-use beach villa that offers an unspoilt, private & luxurious stay. The area is renowned for its excellent land-based whale watching, but against the backdrop of flower-filled fynbos vegetation & distant purple mountains, De Hoop is also home to other animals like baboons, ostriches & eland as well as dolphins, tortoises & sea birds. Easily reached via self-drive, Morukuru Ocean House lies less than a 4-hour drive from Cape Town or the Winelands, which makes this an ideal stop on a Cape Town to Garden Route self-drive itinerary.

Ocean Eleven Guest House

Ocean Eleven Guest House is located within the heart of whale-watching country on a fynbos-covered, ocean-facing cliff in Hermanus – one of the most sought-after locations along the Whale Route. From this elegant beach house, exceptional views across Walker Bay can be enjoyed. Right on your doorstep, you will find interesting & exciting walking paths overlooking the ocean, so Ocean Eleven guests can walk for miles on end while taking in the breathtaking beauty of this scenic seaside town.

One Marine Drive Boutique...

One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel is situated on the oceanfront of Hermanus – a quaint coastal town that offers the best land-based whale watching in the world. Small & intimate, this boutique hotel offers only 5 suites with sensational views over the ocean -the perfect place from which to witness frolicking whales between July & November each year. Within walking distance, you will find the seaside town’s exciting shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars & markets, as well as the famous Cliff Path – the very place where whales are spotted each day in season.

Schulphoek House

Sculphoek House is located within the protected sanctuary of Schulphoek Bay, just outside the charming seaside town of Hermanus. Situated right on the beach, Schulphoek does not only offer spectacular views of the ocean but also provides the ideal spot to enjoy excellent whale watching from the comfort of the lounge or outside terrace. An extra value-add is the surprising complimentary 4-course dinner waiting for you on your 1st night. Meals have been freshly prepared with ingredients from the garden while excellent South African wines can be enjoyed from their wide selection.

The Marine

The Marine is a landmark in Hermanus - a quaint little seaside town along South Africa’s beautiful Whale Route. This ocean-front property boasts a spectacular clifftop setting with captivating views of Walker Bay & its frolicking whales. Between July & November each year, guests can experience the best land-based whale watching in the world from the comfort of the deck. The Marine serves multiple award-winning cuisine & an indulgent spa that offers a wide selection of relaxing treatments.

The Thatch House

Situated on the water’s edge behind the Cape Fold Mountains, The Thatch House is a country-style boutique hotel that sits on 7 acres of private land, with direct access to a beautiful lagoon. Between July & November each year, Hermanus is known to offer the best land-based whale watching in the world, so families, groups of friends & discerning travellers choose this elegant & peaceful retreat as their Whale Coast haven. This boutique hotel has been designed to showcase the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape while still retaining the warm, home-away-from-home family-style atmosphere.

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