Felsensicht is a 4 star, ultra-modern, large & attractive holiday home with magnificent sea views. It is beautifully furnished with all mod cons, including satellite TV. We can accommodate up to 6 persons in 2 double rooms (1 of which is en-suite) and 1 twin room. We have a superb patio for outdoor entertainment, barbeques, sun-bathing, whale watching etc.
Superbly situated near Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, with a 180° view of False Bay stretching from Muizenberg in the north to Cape Point in the south. Felsensicht is an ultra-modern, large, attractive and wonderfully comfortable home. It is beautifully furnished with all mod cons. The accommodation is self-catering and all necessary linen, cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots, pans etc are provided. A complementary cleaning service is provided once a week. We are a 2 minute walk from Fisherman's Beach and a 20 minute walk from the world famous penguins. We can accommodate up to 6 persons in 2 double rooms and 1 twin room. Each bedroom leads onto a sea-facing patio. We have 2 bathrooms (one of which is en-suite) with bath and shower. Internet hotspots are installed throughout the house. Credit card vouchers can be purchased online in order to access the wireless network. Children are welcome. Please note that we are a non-smoking establishment.
Rental rates: per property Quoted in: R South African Rand
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Date from
Date to
Min stay
Price / week
midweek night
weekend night
February 1, 2012
April 30, 2012
1 Night
$2,215
$316
$316
May 1, 2012
September 30, 2012
1 Night
$1,567
$224
$224
October 1, 2012
December 14, 2012
1 Night
$2,215
$316
$316
December 15, 2012
January 15, 2012
3 Nights
$3,069
$438
$438
January 16, 2013
April 30, 2013
1 Night
$2,436
$348
$348
May 1, 2013
September 30, 2013
1 Night
$1,724
$246
$246
Notes on these prices ...
Rates apply to the whole house and are for a maximum of 6 people.
Peak Season rates apply from 15 December to 15 January.
Soccer World Cup 2010 rates have been reduced from R2585 to R1870 per day for the period 13 July to 31st July 2010.
A non refundable 30% deposit is required within 5 working days of your enquiry in order to confirm the booking. The remaining 70% is required to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival.
A refundable “breakages/loss” deposit of between R1500 and R5000 (short term to long term lets) is required to be paid, in the form of a cheque, to our caretaker on arrival. The cheque will be kept in trust and destroyed (or returned to you, should you prefer) one week after departure following a satisfactory inventory count. Special arrangementsfor overseas visitors are in place regarding the “breakages/loss” deposit.
The main bedroom has a queen size double bed, a desk, stool and two comfortable armchairs.
A large dressing room leads off from the main bedroom.
The 2nd bedroom has a double bed, a built in cupboard, a chest of drawers, a desk and a chair.
The 3rd bedroom has two single beds, two built in cupboards and a comfortable armchair.
All bedrooms lead out onto a common sea-facingpatio with exquisite views.
The upstairs sleeping/bathroom area is served by underfloor heating for cold winter nights.
Bathroom
Number of bathrooms
2
Details
En-suite
1
Shower rooms
2
Baths
2
Toilets
3
The main bedroom has a bathroom en-suite with bath and shower, and superb views of the bay.
The second bathroom serves the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and has a bath and shower.
The living area has a guest bathroom with toilet and hand-basin.
Facilities
Barbeque / Braai
Bath
Dining Table & Chairs
Dishwasher
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Internet Access
Microwave Oven
Music System
Open Fire
Shower
Terrace / Balcony
Toaster
TV
Washing Machine
Details
Linen provided
Towels provided
Beach towels provided
The kitchen is part of a large open-plan area which includes the dining-room, lounge and entrance hall. The kitchen has a glass-top stove with conventional oven as well as a microwave oven and a fridge-freezer. It is fully equipped with all necessary crockery, cutlery and glassware.
The scullery includes a washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer.
The lounge/dining area has a dining table and chairs which seat 8, a jetmaster fireplace, DSVT, CD Player, underfloor heating and an excellent view of the ocean whilst dining.
A large outdoor sea-facingpatio area leads off the living area. It has deckchairs, a sun umbrella, an outdoor dining table and chairs, and a Weber for barbecues. Here you can enjoy sun-bathing, whale viewing, outdoor dining or simply relaxing.
There is an indigenous sloping garden area in front of, behind, and above the house.
At the back of the house there is an outdoor washing line area.
Special requirements
Car Recommended
Child Friendly
Cot Available
Long Term Let Available
Maid Service Available
Near To Beach
Off Road Parking
Panoramic Views
Coast/Beach
There are a variety of beaches to choose from, including beaches with quieter rock pools and lagoons for children. Exploring the rocks and boulders strewn along the coastline is a wonderfully rewarding activity. The following beaches range from 200m to 2km from Felsensicht: Fisherman’s Beach, Windmill Beach, Boulders Penguin Beach (National Heritage Site - only 800m away), Foxy Beach, Water’s Edge and Seaforth Beach. Long Beach, Simon’s Town, is 4km from Felsensicht.
Distances
The world famous Boulders Beach Heritage Site is 1km from Felsensicht. The centre of Simon's Town is 3km away whilst the entrance to the Cape Point Nature Reserve is 10km from our home. The Cape Town Waterfront area, Table Mountain cableway etc are approximately 38 km away. The Stellenbosch wine route is approximately 75 km away.
Golf
The Simon's Town Country Club is 1 km away with a nine hole links golf course. The Clovelly Golf course in Fish Hoek has an excellent reputation and is only 8km from Simon's Town. Further afield are the Westlake, Steenberg and Royal Cape Golf courses.
Other Activities
Whale watching – best in October/November; Penguin viewing at the Boulders Beach National Park.
Excellent choice of restaurants within walking and /or driving distance including The Meeting Place, Bertha’s, The Salty Sea Dog, Cafe Pescado, The Quarter Deck, Bon Appétit (highly recommended) and, 2.5km from our home towards the south, The Black Marlin.
Simon’s Town Country Club with Squash, Golf and Bowls is only 800m away.
Deep seafishing trips can be arranged or one can enjoy fishing off the rocks in front of the house or a little further afield in the Cape Point Nature Reserve.
Scuba Diving is available at Pisces Diving Centre in Glencairn, (Mike Nortje, tel. 0027-21-782-7205) and through Scuba Shack in Kommetjie, (tel. 021-785-6742).
Bird watching is possible from boats going out to sea (Anne Gray on 083-311-1140) or at various vleis and dams, eg. Rondevlei, Seekoeivlei or Strandfontein Sewerage Works which are all easily accessible by car.
Simon’s Town itself has many attractions, including a number of historic museums, the SA Naval Base, Yacht Club, quaint shops including bric a brac, arts and crafts, clothing and souvenir shops.
We have an excellent shopping mall in Sun Valley - Longbeach Mall. All your shopping needs (groceries, clothes, accessories for the home etc) can be satisfied here. The distance from Simon's Town to Longbeach Mall is approximately 15km.
Route from Airport via Town: From Cape Town International Airport, take the N2 towards Cape Town. At De Waal Drive, bear left. Go towards Kirstenbosch and Muizenberg. This becomes the Blue Route (M3). At the end of the Blue Route, turn left at the T-junction and 500m further on, turn right. Keep going straight through Muizenberg, St James, Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek, Glen Cairn and Simon’s Town.
Take the coast road from Simon's Town, travelling south towards Cape Point. After approximately 2.2 km, you will see the Boulders Beach turnoff to the left and the Simon's Town Country Club on the right. Continue for 800m past Oatlands and the Cape Times Fresh Air Camp on the right. Turn 45° right into Valley Road which climbs steeply for 50m. Turn first right into Arum Road and 30m further on, you will find number 10 (Felsensicht) on the left.
The GPS Co-ordinates of Felsensicht Holiday Home are:
34° 12’ 27.108” S; 18° 27’ 28.836” E
About the area
Simonstown is a Naval port and home to the South African Navy. Each year they open their gates and allow thousands to explore the fleet of submarines and warships. Simonstown itself is small but filled with interesting antique and curio shops along the old fashioned high street.
Simon's Town boasts a number of well-known and interesting museums including the Naval Museum, the Toy Museum and the Simon's Town Museum of Cultural Heritage. One can also visit the Scratch Patch, a gemstone collection where one can "scratch" for a large variety of beautiful gems.
There are many restaurants in the Simon's Town/Fishhoek/St James area serving a wide range of excellent cuisine including continenal, Italian, Japanese and South African dishes.
Sporting activites include swimming, body-boarding, surfing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, scuba diving, big game and shore fishing, yachting at the Simon's Town yacht club, golf, squash and bowls at the Simon's Town Country Club, birding, boat trips out to sea and cycling.
One of the highlights of a trip to this area is the spotting of a pod of Southern Right Whales during the months September to November. Even into the New Year, it is still possible to see these beautiful creatures creating enormous sprays and lifting their magnificent tails into the air.
Of course, a visit to the Boulders National Heritage Site is also a must - adults and children alike are always delighted to view and photograph the many penguins which reside here.
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Heaven in Simonstown
Added by : Averil Walch Date added : Feb 18, 2010. Country : South Africa
Chilli Adventures - July 2009
Added by : Kirsty Thompson Date added : Aug 25, 2009. Country : South Africa
Our annual Staff Training was held at Felsensicht, and we could not have asked for a better venue. The house was just perfect. Equipped with everything we needed from fully set up kitchen to board games and extra bedding. The spectacular views and the fact that the house is set up to appreciate every inch of those views were what had us sold and made for a truly unforgettable weekend. Felsensicht comes highly recommend, whether thats for group meetings or a cosy weekend away. We experienced wonderful weather, but with the fire place and comfy couches, I can imagine the house is as lovely when the weather turns stormy and cold. Thank you so much to our hosts for your hospitality. We will certainly be back! Kirsty Thompson (Director - Chilli Adventures Work & Travel)
An exceptionally beautiful place
Added by : Kelsey Heinen Date added : Jul 10, 2009. Country : United States
Even in the dead of winter, the house and the views could not have been more stunning. From walking along the beach with the penguins, to enjoying the sunrise, to sigtseeing in cape town, my trip was a feast for the eyes. I can imagine few places more beautiful.
