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a 4 star guesthouse situated right on the beach. Step out of your bedroom onto the balcony
and watch the dolphins, whales or sea birds - you cannot get closer without going to sea. |
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La Providence Guest House has direct access
to a quiet beach with rock pools and gullies or surf-washed sands. It is wonderful to
stroll the 15 metres down the path through the coastal dune vegetation for a swim, a walk
along the coast or angling off the rocks. And, should the sun be too hot, to return to the
shade of the large Red and White Milkwoods or to relax at the swimming pool with a good
book. There is no better way to enjoy the seaside than this.
Or one can step out of one's bedroom onto the balcony and watch the dolphins, whales or
sea birds - you cannot get closer without going to sea. In the evening one can relax with
a sundowner and watch the moon rising across the Indian Ocean.
ACCOMMODATION:
All rooms have SABC, m-net and 4 Satellite channels, overhead fans and a refreshment tray.
Beach towels are in every room and a bar-fridge provides soft drinks. All the rooms are
lovingly appointed for a luxurious but warm, welcoming, personal feel to make your visit
as enjoyable as possible. The bedrooms spill out onto balconies with magnificent beach
views.
Bedroom 1 - queen bed, full bathroom en-suite, front balcony overlooking the sea.
Bedroom 2 - double bed, en-suite shower,front balcony overlooking the sea.
Bedroom 3 - single bed, en-suite shower, side balcony with a sea view.
Bedroom 4 - twin beds, en-suite shower, side balcony with a sea view.
Bedroom 5 - 4 poster bed, en-suite with large corner bath, downstairs front veranda with
sea view.
NOTES:
Children over 15 years of age are welcome.
We are a smoke-free home.
ACCREDITATION:
4 Star grading awarded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Member of The Portfolio Collection
Member of Hibiscus Coast Tourism
Member of the National Accommodation Association of South Africa
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES:
Oslo Beach is situated in the heart of the popular Hibiscus Coast - between Port
Shepstone and Shelly Beach, an hours drive from Durban International Airport. Put on
the map by the Norwegian Settlers who landed at the Umzimkhulu River Mouth in 1882 to
begin farming on their 100 acre allotments.
This is South Africa's most favoured beach destination as the east coast is washed by the
warm Indian Ocean and has beautiful weather even in the middle of winter. This is the time
of the unique Sardine Run when the bird and sea-life are put into a frenzy by the huge
shoals washed into the shallows. Not to mention the human behaviour when a shoal beaches.
Apart from the sea, there are plenty of other interesting destinations inland:
Oribi Gorge
- a spectacular nature reserve , home to the endangered Oribi buck wonderful for hiking or
picnics. For the more adventurous there is also the world's highest abseil alongside a
waterfall, gorge swing and white-water rafting. The deep Umzimkhulu River Gorge can be
viewed, in spectacular fashion, from the famous Leopard Rock. Nearby is the Lake Eland
Game Reserve for horse riding, mountain biking or guided game drives.
The Red Desert at Port Edward is the smallest desert in the world with an micro-ecology in
stark contrast to the lush subtropical surrounds. Bird watchers hot-spots are Mpenjati,
Umdoni and Umtamvuna Nature Reserves. Golf courses of note abound up and down the
coastline - four being in the top 50 in South
Africa. Others include the Southern Explorer (a traveller's meander), Protea banks and
Aliwal Shoal for scuba diving. |
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