Britannia Bay Accommodation / Dolphin B&B + S/C Britannia Bay Accommodation / B&B or Self Catering in Britannia Bay

Dolphin B&B is the ideal base from which to explore the barren and yet fascinating West Coast. Whether it be to wonder at the splash of spring flowers and whales mid-year, or to amble along pristine beaches in summer, the holidaymaker can be assured of a ‘Weskus’ welcome.

The West Coast is renowned for its hospitality and seafood. It is also home to the ‘veldkool’ (Trachyandra ciliata) and ‘gousblom’ (Gazania krebsiana), two of the fine species of indigenous veld flowers that abound here in springtime.

In winter the southern right whale (Balaena glacialis) is a frequent visitor, often in the company of the endemic Heaviside’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) and dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus). If one is lucky, scores of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) can be seen leaping and slapping the water to herd in shoals of fish.

Strange-sounding dishes adorn the dinner table: ‘snoekkopsop’ or ‘bokkoms’ (eaten with ‘konfyt’, if you please!) washed down with a glass of wine from one of the nearby co-operatives make the local fare even more palatable.

Accommodation

The main en suite and double room both overlook the quiet waters of Britannia Bay.

Weather permitting, a hearty breakfast is served on the deck overlooking the bay (and dolphins if one is lucky!) or in the company of your host or, if you prefer even in the privacy of your own room. It is the perfect place to watch the moon rise over the bay and to toast the promise of yet another glorious sunrise.

The self-catering kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, desktop stove-oven, electric frying pan and all the utensils, crockery and cutlery the cordon cook needs. There is also a kettle braai on the deck (or a built-in braai should the southerly wind spring up) and grill and tongs are supplied - just bring your own wood/charcoal. Bed linen and towels are provided and the unit is only serviced when guests depart.

Please note: no smoking, no credit card payments and for safety reasons no pets or children allowed.

Facilities

There is a TV set (channels 1, 2 and 3 plus eTV) and a DVD and CD player in the main en suite, a fridge for keeping drinks chilled and tea and coffee are provided.

Attractions & Activities

Besides catering for our guests’ accommodation needs, we have a sound knowledge of this area and are able to advise on places of interest. If we don’t know about it, we’ll make it our business to try and find it! After all, it’s our mission to keep our customers happy, thereby ensuring they’ll be back. We are active members of the West Coast Bird Club and will happily help to make your birding trip more worthwhile. We are honorary nature conservators and are also actively involved in the Dolphin & Whale Watch Action Group. For the more archaeologically minded, a visit to the West Coast Fossil Park is a must. Delve into the past; gaze through the window of antiquity at the remains of sabre-toothed tigers and the first bear found south of sub-Sahara.

Want to experience something a bit different? Why not give us a try? We’re only a call away ....

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