Whale Rock Lodge, Hermanus, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)28 313-0014, Facsimile: +27 (0)28 312-2932, Mobile:
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Wedding Venues » DESCRIPTION: "Within sight and smell of the sea and sound of the Whales" Perhaps the most beautiful of all holiday destinations, Hermanus is blessed with a magnificence of mountain and sea, with endless beaches, incomparable cliff paths, famous vineyards, expanses of fynbos, vast varieties of birdlife and, of course, hugely lolling whales. Perhaps the most beautiful building in Hermanus, Whale Rock Lodge, with its shining white facade, glowing woodwork and thick heavy thatch, framed in rolling lawns, has an air of welcome, of warmth and of well-being. Within sight and smell of the sea and sound of the whales, this delightful thatched lodge offers charming accommodation in the popular seaside town of Hermanus. Close to the New Harbour and the start of the famous cliff path. AccommodationWhale Rock Lodge is a very comfortable, 4 star graded lodge with spacious en suite bedrooms. Eleven suites, each individually decorated and pamperingly appointed, a help-yourself bar in the fire-lit sitting room and a buffet breakfast in the sun room overlooking the pool, ensure a tranquil holiday. DiningA full buffet breakfast is served overlooking the pool and colourful lush garden with its relaxing water feature. For dining out there is a wide choice of restaurants. Hermanus offers a well maintained golf course and an indigenous nature reserve for lovers of the outdoors. Location & AttractionsThe Lodge is adjacent to the New Harbour and is a 3 minute walk away from the cliff path for which Hermanus is famous. The Southern Right whales can be seen from the top of the cliffs or by boat between the months of July and November. The Lodge has beautiful gardens and ponds and an enormous swimming pool which makes relaxing in the Summer a pleasure. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Cape Town International Airport Take the N2 motorway to Somerset West, by-pass Somerset West and drive on over Sir Lowry's Pass. Stay on the N2, passing the turnoff to Grabouw, until you come to the Houw Hoek Pass. Go over this Pass and immediately at the bottom of the Pass take the signed off-ramp to Hermanus. The remainder of the journey is approx. 28 kms. Pass the turn-off to Kleinmond, Fisherhaven, Hawston, Onrus and Sandbaai. You will now start to enter the outskirsts of Hermanus. Drive on past the gateway Spar Shopping Centre for a further 2 kms into the Town. At the Shell Petrol Station, turn right, and go one block down to the T-Junction. Turn right again and the seas is now on your left. Stay on this roadD (Marine Drive which becomes Westcliff Ave) for a further 2 kms unitl you reach the entrance to the new harbour. At this entrance, turn right on Stil Street and Whale Rock Lodge is approx. 100 Meters on the right hand side. There are two large Palm trees outside the from gates. |
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