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AFRICA SUNRISE
Type : Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Grading : Tourism Grading Council of South Africa - Graded four stars. Location : Port Owen, Velddrif
Velddrif-Laaiplek is built on the north bank of the Berg River. Velddrif was once the fording place a little way up the river and Laaiplek the loading place at the river mouth. Modern improvements have made considerable changes to the town. A breakwater offers the important fishing fleet safe anchorage at the river wharf side from where the lobster cannery and meal processing plant are supplied. From here the Berg River is navigable in small boats for 60 kilometres in an area notable for prolific bird life. Velddrif is the finishing post of the 28 kilometre Berg River canoe marathon that starts at Paarl and is held each year in August
Description:
Escape to the tranquillity of the West Coast, with its abundant bird life, magnificent springtime flower displays, beautiful beaches and the meandering Berg River. Enjoy the magic of bird-watching, hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, boating and much more!
Port Owen is a marina development in the quaint West Coast fishing village of Velddrif. Just 90 minutes away from Cape Town, it is situated on the banks of the Berg River, just a short distance from where the river runs into the sea at Laaiplek.
We offer the discerning traveller a one-stop shop of accommodation and sight-seeing tours. See all the normal tourist sites, but also get to experience the real South African way of life in a relaxed village atmosphere. We will fetch and carry you from Cape Town international airport, or Cape Town central, take you to our base at Port Owen and organise day trips or overnight trips from there, according to your requirements.
Accommodation:
We offer stylish accommodation at our B&B. Self-catering is also an option, by special arrangement. House-boat accommodation is also available. Number of Rooms/Units: 3 x double en-suite rooms & 1 twin room; 1 x 4-berth house-boat Number of Guests: 8 at the B&B; 4 on the house-boat Small twin : Ceiling fan; panel heater; hair-dryer; tea/coffee trolley. Communal *dstv/v and dvd player (*out of season bring own smart card). Small double en-suite: Ceiling fan; panel heater; large bath and shower; hair-dryer; towelling robes; tea/coffee trolley. communal *dstv/v and dvd player (*out of season bring own smart card). Double en-suite: Ceiling fan; panel heater; spa bath and shower; t/v; dvd player; dstv (out-of-season - bring own smart card);hair-dryer; towelling robes; tea/coffee tray. Large double en-suite (honeymoon suite): Air-conditioner; panel heater; Victorian bath; shower; t/v; dvd player; dstv (out-of-season - bring own smart card); towelling robes; hair-dryer; tea/coffee tray; balcony with a view.
Seasons:
Peak Season: 15 December to: 2 May
Tariff: Prices quoted in South African Rands (ZAR)
Inclusive of bed and breakfast
High Season: 1 September to: 14 December : ZAR250 per person sharing ; Single supplement ZAR300
Low Season: 3 May to: 31 August : ZAR150 per person sharing. Single supplement ZAR300 Children policy: Up to two children under 8 sharing accommodation with parents stay free. In other cases arrangements can be made.
West Coast Spring special! Spring time is flower time on the West Coast - don't miss out this year- we've had very good rains and the flowers are something to behold! Book now to avoid disappointment - the flowers won't be here forever! You snooze, you lose!!
From ZAR200 per person per day sharing includes breakfast (minimum 2 nights).
Offer valid September through October! It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new adventure!
For an extra ZAR150 per person (min 6 people), we'll even take you up North to places like Klawer and Van Rhynsdorp, to see the flowers. All you'll have to do is sit back and relax!
Check in: 14h00
Check out: 10h00
Preferably no pets, but concessions can be made where pets are small.
No smoking inside house, but allowed on balconies.
Payment Policy:
A 50% non-refundable deposit is payable on confirmation of the reservation and the balance is payable on arrival.
PLEASE NOTE tariffs reflected above are only a guideline and are subject to change without notice.
Phone Bookings : 028 425 3004 or 083 662 1560
Requests are confirmed with the accommodation establishment.
The reply (quote) is then forwarded to you with information on how to book the specific accommodation. Please allow up to twelve hours for a quote. When phoning please quote the NAME OF THE ESTABLISHMENT (in this case Africa Sunrise); the number of guests in your party and the dates of the stay.
Directions on How to Get There
Follow the West Coast Road (R27) from Table View/Melkbos area. Pass turn-offs to places like Yzerfontein and Langbaan. Approximately 30 km's further on past the Langebaan turn-off, the West Coast Road ends at a t-junction. (You would just have crossed the Berg River). Turn left at the t-junction towards Laaiplek. Follow this road (Voortrekker Road) for +- 1km. Turn left at Port Owen signs into Port Owen Drive and first left again into Elizabeth East Drive. Follow the road for +- 1 km to No. 80A on right hand side.
Attractions and Activities:
Kayaking in the sea; canoeing; fishing off the jetty; swimming in the river; bird-watching; walking; cycling; table-tennis; pool; darts; mini-gym; barbecue/braaing facilities;
Boat cruises and water-skiing at an additional cost.
Sight-seeing tours:
Pricing on request. Day trips or overnight trips tailor made to suit you. Taking in the best that Cape Town and its unspoiled West Coast has to offer. We will undertake tours further afield, should there be sufficient demand for it.
The West Coast stretches for over 400 km's from places like Yzerfontein in the south, to the mighty Orange River in the north, where it forms the border with our neighbour, Namibia. It is a region of unspoiled beauty and contrasts. Talk about food for the soul!!
Quaint little villages and places of interest dot the landscape.
Our tours cover the usual tourist attractions in and around Cape Town, but for those who don't know our West Coast, below are just a few places of interest not to be missed, in a region of staggering contrasts and unsurpassed beauty.
Places to visit:
West Coast National Park, San Cultural Village (find out about Southern Africa's First People - the San) , West Coast Fossil Park, private game reserves, Langebaan ("the Jewel of the West Coast"), Yzerfontein, Paternoster (a beautifully quaint little fishing village renowned for its crayfish)
St Helena Bay (discovered by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in 1497), and inland: Darling (wildflower jewel of the West Coast), the Riebeek Valley (famous for its wines and olives), the Cederberg (a wilderness area breathtaking in its natural beauty)
Clanwilliam (one of the oldest towns in South Africa) , Wupperthal (a Moravian mission station established in 1830), Vredendal (situated in the lush Olifants River valley), just to name a few.
Our Visitors Remarks :
"Thanx for our wonderful stay! Your guesthouse is a retreat, an oasis - stunning!" Cape Town
"Jou plek is stunning!! Dit is en was baie nice gewees. Baie dankie - ons sal definitief weer kom!" Cape Town
"Thank you for a wonderful time! You are a great team! Now we can face London and Paris as our batteries are re-charged!" Stellenbosch, Cape Town
"Dingi, the star - the real bright one - we see every night, has now received your name! We felt very welcome and most spoilt! A great breakfast, a nice chat last night. We learnt a lot more about your way of living. We enjoyed the house and rooms (specially the master room upstairs)." Holland
Africa's best kept secret! What a gem! Totally relaxing, comfortable! Dingi kept us in the lap of luxury - nothing was too much trouble!" France
"Wow! What a beautiful setting, this has been a truly wonderful and relaxing experience. Dingi is a LEGEND, polite, helpful and a great, great chef. He truly made us feel at home. We could not have had a better start to our married life together. We hope to return soon and will be recommending the guest house to everyone! We pray that this is as wonderful an experience for all who spend time here! God Bless!" Cape Town
"We had a lekker, lekker time here! Next time we are coming to stay for a month at least! The house-boat experience was unique and unforgettable!" Czechoslovakia and Hungary
"Duisend dankies vir ons onvergeetlike naweek by julle! Dankie vir heerlike gasvryheid. Thank you for spoiling us every day! Africa Sunrise was `n belewenis!" Strand, Cape Town
"Thank you so much for all your help and all your efforts to make this such a wonderful place. We really felt like we were at home and enjoyed the beautiful AFRICAN SUNRISES! I would love to come back!" Germany
"It has been a splendid time in your marvelous home! Meeting you has been one of the most wonderful experiences during our stay in Cape Town and whilst shooting “Diamond Diver”! Hope to see you again soon!" Germany
