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Goede Hoop

Simons Town Cape Town - South Africa

Email Goede Hoop Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

The guest bedroom has a queen size double bed with its own separate, but private shower and toilet. The second guest bedroom is separate, but within the house, and has twin beds en-suite bathroom and small private garden.

The open plan living / dining area has magnificent views from all the windows and is stylishly and comfortably furnished with family antiques and original paintings.
The well appointed kitchen, situated across a large serving counter, together with our daily maid Nomsa Nongalo, make for easy holiday living. Nomsa is delightful, trustworthy, unobtrusive and takes the drudge out of your holiday.

The patio, with Sunbirds drinking at the window is sheltered from the summer winds, has stunning sea views and is perfect for outdoor living, relaxing and whale watching in season.
It is casually appointed with attractive patio furniture and braai facilities. Sunrises are spectacular and at sunset the lovely evening colours reflect on the clouds. A magic circle of sparkling lights illuminates the evenings as you sip sundowners on the patio. There is off street parking in our quiet, safe, secluded close.

Goede Hoop Facilities

• Patio fitted with Cover Glass
• Air conditioner in living room
• Internet, fax and telephone by arrangement
• Two 17" TV’s with DSTV and PVR allowing individual viewing
• Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Drier
• Daily maid included in rate
• Charlotte Rhys toiletries
• Luxurious Linen
• Regret outside smoking only.

Location & Attractions:
A short flight of steps lead into the Victorian village with its Waterfront, shops, restaurants, museums, kayaking and boat rides. A few minutes walk takes you to the beach, or the train for a scenic ride round the bay.

We are conveniently close to Cape Point Nature Reserve, the famous Penguin Colony, numerous sheltered, white sandy beaches, (where you can swim with the penguins), several excellent golf courses, Chapman's Peak Drive, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, quirky Kalk Bay with it’s working fishing harbour and quaint shops, horse riding, fishing, diving, hiking and lots more.
We are an excellent base from which to explore the entire Western Cape area. 40 minutes to the famous Cape Winelands or to Cape Town for a cable car ride up Table Mountain, a boat trip to Robben Island or a visit to the V&A Waterfront.

Things to do while you are in Simon’s Town
• Wander round the Historic Village rich in naval history and interesting museums
• Visit the Penguin Colony, then swim with the Penguins on Boulders Beach
• Drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve. Walk in the wild. Enjoy the views and the Fynbos
• Watch the whales from the Patio at ‘Goede Hoop’ in season, (September - November.)
• Exercise on one of the excellent Golf courses with Restaurants all around
• Take a Boat trip, Fishing, Diving, Shark and Whale watching or go Sea Kayaking
• Hiking, or easy Nature Trails at Cape Point and Silvermine or Horse riding on the beach at Noordhoek

Nearby attractions a 40 minute scenic drive away
• Take the ‘scenic’ route to Cape Town: via Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay and Llandudno
• Discover all Cape Town has to offer: a cable car ride up Table Mountain, a boat trip to Robben Island,
• shopping at the V&A Waterfront and don’t miss Bo Kaap.
• Enjoy a friendly Township tour. You will be surprised
• Spend a day or two wining and dining in the Historic Winelands
• Wander through the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Or a days trip
• To Hermanus, via Sir Lowry’s Pass and back via the coastal route
• Up the West Coast - its different and an easy days drive
• Or drive The Four Passes for spectacular scenery

Email Goede Hoop Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com