Beachfront Rocky Pools

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à partir de R2137 PP

Capacité: 6 clients

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Rocky Pools self-catering seafront house on the seafront is a far cry from some of the face-brick monstrosities along this stretch of the Bettys Bay coast

On the seafront is a far cry from some of the face-brick monstrosities along this stretch of the Bettys Bay coast. As far as beach houses go, it sits way near the top of the pile – tasteful design, unobstructed views, and an uncluttered interior befitting the ideal beach holiday.

The main bedrooms are en-suite and have wide ocean views from their beds, while the open-plan living area is spacious and conducive to a very sociable weekend, combining a lime-washed country kitchen, a long dining table and comfy couches set around a massive hearth for those dark and stormy nights.

The prime setting is exploited with a shady veranda equipped with lime-washed Morris-style furniture, and a sheltered braai area built around the local rock. Stepping through the wide glass sliding doors the interior is spotless and the fittings and fabrics are tastefully coordinated. Kilims, downlighters, DSTV (with a choice of four remote controls!) and a dishwasher lend a definite luxurious touch, complemented by screed floors and cretestoned walls.

Protected from the Bettys Bay ocean by a buffer of jagged rock pools and coastal fynbos. A short stroll to the left leads to Penguin Point and its population of quirky birds, while an amble to the right lands you on Betty’s long moody beach.

Locals venture here predominantly during the flowering season from October to February where a glorious array of gladioli, watsonias and the rare red disas are on display. The garden can easily be covered in three to five hours along pretty laid-out paths and Hillside trails. For the more adventurous, Leopard’s Gorge offers a more taxing hike. The penguin colony at Stony Point is one of four mainland colonies in South Africa and was declared a municipal nature reserve in July 2002. Since then this important seabird colony has grown in size due to the breeding of both the endangered penguins and cormorants. The best time of day to view them is in the late afternoon when the penguins return from fishing.