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Apricot Gardens Guesthouse - Apricot Gardens Guesthouse, Gordon's Bay
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AttractionsSurrounded by Wine Estates, Whale Watching, Bikini Beach, 45 Minutes V & A Waterfront, 16 Golf Courses within 1 hour. Our environment is exciting and varied - the perfect base to explore the Western CapeDue to the favorable geographical location one of the most important sea ports of the world is in Capetown. Already at the end of the 19th Century the existing plants were not sufficient, so that the development of the port began. In the course of the years the port complex was constantly extended and modernized. The work parts of the harbor basin were up-poured, in order to create place for the new buildings of the today's town center. A trip on the famous Table mountain is one of to the troutistic highlights Capetown has to offer. On sunny days one has a wonderful view on the town center, the ocean and on the mountain points of the Cape Peninsula. Gordons BayGordon's Bay is a small, pittoreske seaside resort at the eastern end of the False Bay. Expensive mansions and luxury appartments go far up into the mountain.The white-sanded Bikini Beach is considered as particularly wind-protected and bath-suitable. At the Beachfront promenade popular fish restaurants, Pubs and Cafés line up. In the old port one can book boat cruises or deep sea fishing. Gordon's Bay Past the Beach Road of Gordons Bay and after the port, you reach one of the most beautiful coastal roads of the world. The R44 towards Kleinmond and Hermanus winds itself along a breath-taking, steep coast. In spring (August - November) you often see whales here. The view is particularly dramatic at the Steenbras River bridge. From here one can wander up the river to the mountain pools. Behind the Steenbras delta begins Kogelbaai, one of the most beautiful beaches at the cape, particularly good for surfing. Coast Only a few kilometers from Gordons Bay away you can visit one of the most beautiful wineries at the Cape. Vergelegen Wine Estate was founded by Willem Adriaan van der Stel in 1700. The cape-dutch manor-house is surrounded by expanded English gardens. The Chinese Kampferbäume at the front entrance are over 300 years old. Their trunk is several meters thick . As oldest trees in South Africa they were explained as a national monument. Also very attendance worth - close by lying - is the Helderberg Nature Reserve. The protected area gives a comprehensive idea of the fascinating cape flora (Fynbos) and invites to beautiful walks. Stellenbosch, Franschhoek WineStellenbosch (approx. 30 minutes) today has approximately 50,000 inhabitants and is the center of the wealthy wine region at the Cape. The city possesses one of the most renowned universities in South Africa with a faculty for viticulture.The beginnings of the viticulture at the Cape go back to the 17th century. Dutch and French settlers brought know-how from their home countries. In the sunny valleys around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek they were soon very successful. Even today it is still the central area of wine production. But good wines come also from the Breede River region, from Overberg and the Swartland up to the Cedar mountains. Franschhoek (approx. 1 hour) has more French flair then ever. This is particularly clear on the Main Road, where street coffee shops, French restaurants, fashion shops and galleries line up. In and around Franschhoek are numerous renowned wine estates such as Boschendal, La moth, L'Ormarins, Dieu Donné, Mouton Excelsior or Haute Provence. Most wine estates along the Franschhoek wine route can be visited for wine tasting. HermanusMost prominent bathing resort at the Overberg coast is Hermanus (approx. 1 hour) which belongs to the oldest seaside resorts in South Africa. In 1920 there were already 16 hotels.With good reason Hermanus calls itself "whale capital of the world". Annually between July and November dozens of Southern right Whales pull for reproduction into calm waters of the Walker Bay, sometimes up to 100 whale cows with their calves. Special in Hermanus: The sea mammals approach up to few meters to the cliffs and can be well observed therefore. A cliff path (Cliff walk) with many well placed lookout points and seats pulls itself over 15 kilometers on the coast along. Accolades
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Special offersGolfer's SpecialDirectionsComing from Cape Town: On leaving the airport, take the N2 Somerset West road. This is a national road / highway which you must follow for about 35 km. In Somerset West it looks like a normal road with traffic lights – do not be concerned as you are still on the N2 highway. As you head out of town (on the N2), you see Sir Lowry’s Pass ahead of you. After the Shell garage / petrol station and Firlands farmstall drive 1 km, take the Gordon’s Bay / Kleinmond turn to the right. Drive 500 m and take the first road (gravel road (see above photo) to the left. After 1,5 km you will find us on the left, up on the hill. |
