Under the Milkwood is a tranquil beach getaway, crisp and clean, with refined warm gentle touches throughout the house. it offers peace and tranquility, set in a garden of indigenous Milkwoods, it has privacy but still has magnificent sea views! Close to both the long white sands of Long Beach and two of the finest surfing spots in South Africa, Under the MIlkwood is the place to be. Close to the vibrant village centre - all amenities are in walking distance - restaurants, library, hair/beauty salon, deli and more. Slangkop Lighthouse - the tallest in South Africa - is just a short strolling distance along a scenic catwalk.
With three bedrooms (one double bed, two single beds and one with a children’s bunk bed), two off-suite bathrooms, open plan living areas and separate patio and sun room, there is ample space for everyone to get their piece of this beach side paradise. The white sands of Long Beach are only a 5–7 minute walk from the cottage, ideal for swimming, surfing and fun in the sun. Or simply relax on the sun loungers on the patio.
White washed timber; elegant furnishing and complete privacy are just a few of the perks of this delightful seafront property. There is a main lounge (with satellite TV and internet),kitchen, sun lounge and dining room. This entire area opens up via sliding glass doors onto the garden with its beautiful Milkwood trees, a rare protected species here in South Africa.
Attention to detail is key at Under The Milkwood, whether you are off to the beach (beach towels, umbrella and picnic basket are supplied ) or wish to book an activity ( fishing, horse riding, surfing, wine tasting )making Under The Milkwood the ideal choice for a self catering holiday.
3 Luxurious bedrooms - 1 double brass bed - 2 single beds and 2 bunk beds - offers sleeping bliss! With percale cotton linen and luxurious furnishings - comfort is the order of the day!
2 Bedrooms open onto terrace and garden.
Bathroom
Number of bathrooms
2
Details
Shower rooms
2
Baths
1
Toilets
2
With gentle lighting, relax in a bath or take a quick shower - the choice is yours.
From Cape Town International Airport Follow the signs to the N2. Continue along the N2 for about 10km until you see signs to Muizenberg (M3). Follow the M3 for 20km (you will see Table Mountain and the university of Cape Town on your right). The M3 ends in a T-junction. Turn right. Go through one set of traffic lights (robots) and then just before the second set take the left fork and follow signs to Ou Kaapse Weg (M64). Follow the mountain pass for 12km. After 12km take a right at the second set of traffic lights and follow signs to Kommetjie. Continue for a further 8km, through 1 set of traffic lights until you see a 'welcome to kommetjie' signpost.
On entering Kommetjie - drive until you reach Fishermans on right and Superette on left - turn right after Fishermans into Van Imhoff Road - follow road to the sea - we are opposite car park (two palm trees) on corner Beach / Somerset Way.
About the area
Kommetjie is a picturesque fishing village in the Cape Peninsula. We have so much to offer in the village itself - surfing, swimming, diving, beach walks, hill walks and the tallest lighthouse (Slangkop) in South Africa! Along with a vibrant village centre which offers restaurtants, pub, deli, hair & beauty salon, library, post office and shops!
Just a short drive away is False Bay - which has the quaint, viby Kalk Bay and Simonstown with it's penquin colony and Scratch Patch. Cape Point is a mere 15 minutes drive, which boasts beauiful beaches and scenery!
The V&A Waterfront is only a 35 min drive - with it's Aquariam and cosmopolitan feel! Visit Table Mountain and Robben Island.
And if wine tasting appeals - then try our Constantia or Cape Point Wine Route - or if you go to Stellenbosch, Franschoek or Paarl. Everything is within reach - but when you've had enough of the maddening crowds - then retreat to tranquil Kommetjie!
