CACTUS LODGE
Self Catering Cottage/ House/ Bungalow Accommodation
in Betty's Bay, Overberg / Whale Coast,
Western Cape, South Africa
Welcome to Cactus Lodge. A spacious 5 bedroom, fully-equipped, Self Catering
accommodation in Betty's Bay. Nestled between the Kogelberg Mountain and the
Atlantic Ocean, the lodge lies between two fresh water lakes which are part of
the Grootwitvlei Bird Sanctuary. This is a bird lover’s paradise with weavers
and sunbirds making a colourful display.
Only an hour's drive from Cape Town, Betty's Bay is a picturesque seaside
village situated along the scenic Clarence Drive Route between Pringle Bay and
Kleinmond.
The town falls within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, the smallest but richest
in variety of the six floral kingdoms in the world. At the Harlod Porter
Botanical Gardens in Betty's Bay, one can view some of 7700 plant species found
in fynbos. This includes restios, ericas and proteas. Cactus Lodge was aptly
named after the huge variety of succulents which flourish in the area.
Betty's Bay is home to a colony of Jackass penguins which reside at Stony Point.
Here visitors can watch these fascinating birds in their natural environment.
One of the great attractions of Betty's Bay is the beautiful, unspoilt beaches.
Silversands and Hangklip dunes lie to the west of Stony Point offering a beach
of over 4km and great kite surfing opportunities. The beach is also good for
picnics, swimming and surfing. Main Beach in Betty's Bay is a popular surfing
destination. However, Jock's Bay and Shelley Beach offer better paddling and
shell collecting for kids.
Sporting and leisure activities in and around betty's bay, include: kayaking,
mountain trails and hikes, sand boarding, horse riding, fishing, snorkelling and
scuba diving, whale watching, golf and a beauty and health spa at the arabella.
There are also various pubs, coffee shops, restaurants and pizzerias in betty's
bay and in the vicinity.
At Cactus Lodge, you have an ideally situated, comfortable and welcoming base
from which to explore and enjoy all that Betty's Bay has to offer.
Accommodation:
Cactus Lodge provides self-catering accommodation for up to 12 people. It is
ideal for a romantic getaway, a relaxing family holiday, a group of friends
wishing to reconnect or for corporate motivational groups.
The living, dining and kitchen area are open plan. The living area is spacious
and furnished with comfortable couches and a dining room table that can be
extended to seat 8 people.
The kitchen is fully-equipped including fridge, oven, hob, microwave, kettle,
toaster, all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
There are 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
3 bedrooms have double beds
1 bedroom has 2 singles
I bedroom has double bed and bunk bed (2 singles)
All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Sheets and pillows provided
Please bring own duvets and towels
The upstairs living and entertainment area has a TV and DSTV (please bring your
own Smart Card) and a library of books for you to enjoy during your stay. The
living area opens onto a spacious sundeck and braai area with spectacular views
of the surrounding lakes and mountains.
In summer, wake to a chorus of birds chirping in the reeds, open the sliding
doors onto a very private courtyard and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
Alternatively, get comfortable on one of the sun loungers, stretch out with a
good book and soak up the sun. Sip sundowners on the upstairs balcony while you
absorb the peacefulness and tranquillity of nature. In the evenings, enjoy a
braai under a starlit sky choosing between the braai area in the courtyard or
the upstairs balcony.
On Winter evenings, take the edge off a chilly evening and build a cosy fire in
the living area.
Enjoy all that Betty's Bay has to offer from the comfort and privacy of Cactus
Lodge.
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