Carol and Seamus were excellent hosts- lovely, hospitable, welcoming and extremely generous. They truly went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional. Lots of thoughtful touches like essential groceries in the fridge upon our arrival and the most delicious malva pudding I’ve ever tasted cooked on the braai. Seamus is a wonderful cook and very passionate about food which was lovely to share! They were extremely quick to respond and very accommodating.
The charming cottage is a real gem- homely, comfortable and very spacious. It has a lot of interesting history too.! The photos online actually don’t do it justice.It is very family friendly and was ideal for my husband and I and our 2 children (1 and 5).
The location is fantastic- St James beach and the little colourful beach huts are literally across the road. The only thing I’d say is that the road is extremely busy so one needs to be cautious crossing. Saying that you can’t hear any traffic noise inside the house. There are lots of great little cafes and restaurants nearby and it’s not that far to walk to Kalk bay (in the daytime) which is one of my favourite places for quirky shops and more great coffee shops and excellent restaurants, particularly if you like seafood. Fishoek which is a lovely safe beach for swimming is a short drive away and a bit further on is Simonstown and boulders beach and the famous penguins.
This is a great spot for couples or families looking to stay in a lovely quiet home by the sea and mountains and enjoy all the beautiful surroundings and everything the area has to offer. We certainly hope to go back and stay again.