Dolphin B&B + S/C, Britannia Bay, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)22 742-1944, Facsimile: +27 (0)22 742-1944, Mobile: +27 (0)83 558-4900
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Holiday Apartments & Suites » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Birder-friendly » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: 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. AccommodationThe 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. FacilitiesThere 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 & ActivitiesBesides 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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DIRECTIONS: From Stellenbosch / Somerset West Take the R304/R302 via Malmesbury joining the N7. From the N7, turn left onto the R45 (to Hopefield). At the R27 (West Coast road), crossroad turn right (turning left takes one back to Cape Town. Approximately 5 km on, turn left onto a gravel road (only 4 km of it) to St Helena Bay. This will bring you to the R399 crossroad (right takes one to Velddrif and left takes you back to Vredenburg). Cross over the intersection and follow the road to Stompneusbaai via St Helena Bay. Note: This route bypasses Vredenburg saving 20 km. However, if you need to go into Vredenburg itself, then cross over the intersection and travel 9 km to the town. Directions at the robot as you enter the town will show you the way out again (i.e. the route to Velddrif) and approximately 9 km on take left turn to St Helena Bay. Travel 17km (in a westerly direction) passing the following: Turnoff to Laingville * St Helena Hotel * Police Station * St Helena shopping centre / Total petrol pumps and turnoff into Sandy Point Harbour * Da Gama Monument. * left turn gravel road to Paternoster. Bypass the Stompneusbaai fishing village on the left (known affectionately, because of the brightly-painted roofs, as ‘Smartietown’). At the end of this settlement turn left (signboards say ‘Britannia Bay’ and ‘Shelley Point’ and there’s a Dolphin B&B road sign pointing to the left). Bypass Golden Mile development on the right – as is the bay. This development is not sign-posted but you travel along its boundary white wall. At the entrance another Dolphin B&B sign draws you further on into old Britannia Bay. Just past the three Flagship townhouses there is a sign pointing to the right to Britannia Bay; there is also a B&B + S/C road sign. The road S-bends to the right (an untarred road goes straight) and snakes again, to the left. The third road to the right is Ecklonia Street (next after Nerina). The brown international Dolphin B&B sign points to turn right. Our house with a bright blue roof is on the right and overlooks the bay and the Dolphin B&B sign is clearly to be seen. Parking either down the driveway or on the off-ramp just above (avoid parking on neighbour’s property “Joan se Plek” please). From Durbanville Take the R27 (West Coast road) via Milnerton/Melkbosstrand. Depending on whether you wish to go into Vredenburg or not, follow directions above. From Cape Town Take either the N7 (road to the north bypassing Malmesbury) or the R27 (West Coast road). Depending on whether you wish to go into Vredenburg or not, follow directions above. From Cape Town North From the N7 and outside the town of Piketberg, take the road to Aurora/Velddrif. In the town of Velddrif – which runs along the Berg River – take a left turn at the fourway crossing over the bridge of the River and past Cerebos/National Salt Works. Take next right hand turn (R399) heading to Vredenburg/St Helena Bay. Approximately 8 km on take right turn (in westerly direction) to Stompneusbaai via St Helena Bay. Follow instructions further as above. |
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