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DESCRIPTION:
Manor on the Bay Guesthouse is a 1862 Manor house situated on the white beaches of peaceful Gordon's Bay, South Africa. The Manor provides luxury accommodation in all 6 en-suite bedrooms. It's close proximity to Cape Town, the Winelands and over 12 golf courses provides an excellent base from where these truly unique Cape attractions can be experienced.
Manor on the Bay is situated in Gordons Bay, one of South Africa's top tourist destinations. The manor was built in 1862 and used as a summer residence by the famous Beit-family from Ireland. The owners, Schalk and Hanél van Reenen invite you to come and experience South African hospitality and enjoy their beautiful manor with its Oregon floors, high ceilings and magnificent unsurpassed mountain and sea-views.
ACCOMMODATION
We have 12 spacious and uniquely decorated bedrooms with en suite shower/or bath to choose from. All rooms have modern conveniences i.e. safes, computer links, hairdryers, mini-bars, TV with M-Net and Satellite TV, air-conditioning and some have fire-places. Extra luxuries include toiletries, pure cotton linen, gowns, pool towels and laundry services. Four of the rooms are equipped for self catering.
DINING
Breakfast is served at the swimming pool or in the dining room! A snack menu is available throughout the day. Quality restaurants are within walking distance and golf-courses, hiking-trails, shopping malls and more white beaches are easily accessible. Horse-riding, scuba-diving, picnic-baskets and sunset cruises can be arranged for on request. Whale watching from our patio is possible between the months of August and November.
WEDDINGS
Manor on the Bay Guesthouse offers the ideal setting for small weddings - up to 30 people seated. The garden, under the 2 big palm trees and overlooking the bay, offers a tranquil atmosphere for a garden ceremony. Kindly us to get your customised quote - different menu's to choose from. We'll also arrange a photographer, make-up artist and minister for private weddings. Please note that dancing is not permitted since Manor on the Bay is in a residential area.
CONFERENCES
Manor on the Bay's air-conditioned conference venue (8 x 4.3 m, ceiling height 3.1m) can accommodate up to 22 people, seated in Board Room Style, and 25 people in Cinema Style. We are able to accommodate two groups in breakaway sessions. More groups can be accommodated if the weather permits, since our gardens offer an ideal place to brainstorm creative ideas.
ACTIVITIES
Things to do at Manor on the Bay: Traditional braai & potjiekos, South African Cuisine (Bobotie, waterblommetjie-bredie, koeksisters, etc), Deep sea fishing trips, Scuba Diving, Shark Diving, Whale watching (Aug - Nov), Charter & Sundowner Cruises, Hiking in the mountain, visiting Steenbras pools, Scenic Drive along the coast and picnics, Golf courses, Wine & Art exhibitions & Sales, Horse Riding, Cycling & Jogging routes, Canoe's and paddle- or surf-ski, A variety of Restaurants, 22 Wine farms in the Helderberg area to choose from, Custom planned tours, Hot Air Balloon flights over the Winelands, Trout & Fly-fishing, Helicopter flights, Adventure Sports - rock climbing, cliff diving and Abseiling, Endless white beaches and Whale watching from the patio between August & November.
LOCATION
Gordon's Bay is the gateway to the second most scenic route in South Africa, and is only 30 minutes away from the Cape Town International Airport and 45 minutes from the Waterfront. Stellenbosch and the Winelands are only 25 minutes away. |
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DIRECTIONS:
From Cape Town International Airport:
Take the N2 turn off to your left, just outside the airport - direction Somerset West. Stay on the N2 for about 25 min (through Somerset West). Take the turn off to your right which indicates Gordon's Bay, R44, Kleinmond. This is the last turn off before you start the climb up Sir Lowry Pass. (Make sure not to take the R 44, Strand turn-off.)
In Gordon's Bay:
Carry on with that road until you get to a T-junction (facing a fish & chips café). Turn right and immediately left into Sir Lowry road. Carry on until you get to another T junction where you turn left into Beach Road. You'll have the sea on your right. Carry on for 500m. Passed the Van Riebeeck Hotel , up a small hill, passed a little church on your left. Manor on the Bay is about 150m from the church , on your left. A black and white board with our logo will indicate the guest house. Go up the ramp and you'll find the security gates where we'll open up for you.
Lookout for the 2 big palm trees in our garden.
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