Beachview Accommodation / African Breeze Beach House Beachview Accommodation / Self Catering Accommodation in Port Elizabeth

African Breeze Beach House is a fully equipped, stylish and comfortable holiday home situated five minutes from the beach. This charming wooden house has three bedrooms, sleeping up to six people. Situated in a peaceful, natural environment, African Breeze is an ideal retreat to relax and unwind. It is also perfectly situated to serve as a base from which to explore the many tourist attractions of the Eastern Cape and Garden Route.

Self Catering Accommodation

Having only recently opened, all equipment and fittings are new, fresh and clean. Comfortable quality mattresses with percale linen ensure a good night’s rest. Flat screen satellite television, leather sofa and spacious living area, together with games, books and DVDs cater for your need to relax.

The house has a Bohemian-chic interior design and sweeping (ocean) views. Smell, hear and see the ocean from the comfort of your bedroom. The kitchen is spacious, well lit and equipped with modern appliances. There is a laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds with full en-suite bathrooms. The third room has two single beds with semi en-suite bathroom (bath only).

The house is secure (security gates and armed response alarm system) and is close to a number of amenities including four restaurants, a sports pub, cash dispensing machine, supermarket (4km), pharmacy, liquor store, and police station. It is also close (15km) to Colleen Glen where one can buy up-market country crafts, organic produce, fine wines and a variety of delicatessen items. We are fully fire safety compliant with the Nelson Mandela Metro Fire Department.

Other facilities include:
• Computer with 3G internet (by arrangement)
• Covered parking for two vehicles
• House cleaning service (by arrangement)
• Kitchen stocked with groceries prior to your arrival (by arrangement)

Activities and Attractions

There is much to see and do in the area including game farms, nurseries, tea gardens, touch farms, golf, game farms (white lions, tigers, hug-a-cub) etc. Beachview has, arguably, the most beautiful coastline in the greater Port Elizabeth area. The Island Nature Reserve (part of the Baviaanskloof Mega-Reserve) is also a short drive away. Other activities include sand-boarding, quad-biking, whale watching and paragliding. Day trips can be made to Addo Elephant National Park, Shamwari Game Reserve, Jeffreys Bay, Baviaanskloof and Tsitsikamma.

Visits to the local African informal settlement can be arranged. The city of Port Elizabeth, with its airport, modern shopping malls, banks, Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex and cinemas is a scenic 25km drive away.

your hosts

Rochelle Theunissen and Herman Timmermansare well-travelled having lived in countries such as the Netherlands, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. They are both involved in the field of international development and welcome guests from all cultures and countries.

Having grown up in apartheid South Africa, they will be happy to chat to you about its history, geography, politics and people. Herman is an environmental scientist by profession and can advise you on interesting 'off-the beaten track' places to visit. They also offer a driver/tour-guide service that will show you the “real South Africa”. Rochelle runs an up-market gift shop and will be happy to show you her exclusive products 'from around the World' (opening soon).

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