ZUIDSTE HUISIE
Self Catering Cottage Accommodation
in Struisbaai, Overberg / Whale Coast,
Western Cape, South Africa
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service provider committed to Quality Service, Visitor Satisfaction and
Tourism Excellence."
Zuidste Huisie, Self Catering Fishermen's Cottage is within the Langezandt
Fisherman's Village Development in Struisbaai. The Cottages with thatched roof
is built in the unique style of the original Fisherman's cottages of the area,
sleep 6 guests and is only 150 meters away from the beach across the boardwalk.
The cottage is fully equipped for self catering with microwave, stove/oven,
washing machine, tumble drier, dish washer and fridge/freezer. The kitchen flows
onto an open plan dining and lounge area with TV and DSTV. The lounge dining
area opens onto the entertainment area, covered pergola with build-in braai
(barbeque). The Cottage consists of three en-suite bedrooms with the room
configuration as follows, two double bedroom (queen size beds), and one outside
cottages with twin single bed.
Zuidste Huisie is walking distance from the Struisbaai harbour along the beach
and only 3 minutes drive away from the most Southern Tip of Africa, Cape
Agulhas, a windswept and desolate stretch of coastline exemplified by the
numerous shipwrecks dotted along the rugged coast. Officially the point where
the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, the waters off Cape Agulhas are known as
the best fishing grounds in Southern Africa.
The Langezandt Fisherman's Village is surrounded by vast blue oceans on the one
side and unspoilt coastal-fynbos nature reserves on the other. The ideal
overnight base for where you can explore the Overberg / Whale Coast, Historical
Places or just a brake way from the bustle of the City. On early morning walks
during the months of June to December you may be greeted by the occasional
southern right whale waving from beyond the breakers.
The region has an abundance of historical and natural wealth. Many visitors have
been delighted by the beautifully preserved 19th century settlements at Elim,
Arniston, Kassiesbaai and the picturesque fishermen's cottages at Hotagterklip -
"left, just behind the big rock" - adjacent to Langezandt. Built in 1848, the
beautiful old red and white lighthouse and is still operational today and is
well worth a visit. There is also remains of ancient stone fish traps used by
the Khoisan people, which were made by packing layers of rocks around shallower
pools in which fish were then trapped and collected during the different tides.
Few pleasures can compare with early morning walks along a deserted beach, or a
horseback ride down an unexplored and untrodden coastline. The water is crystal
clear and its brilliant colour is exaggerated by the colourful boats which
reside in the harbour. There is a lovely little seafood restaurant at the
harbour where you can dine on some freshly caught fish whilst watching the
picturesque scene of the locals bartering with fishermen for their daily catch.
The Struisbaai harbour often is a good inspiration for artists and
photographers.
One of the most interesting is the majestic Struisplaat, 24 kilometers of
perfect, uninterrupted sandy beach - some say the longest in the Southern
Hemisphere. The shoreline here is caressed by seas that are almost lukewarm in
summer and endless it appears, because it stretches from the Zuidste Huisie
Fishermen's Cottage all the way to Arniston.
No Smoking is permitted within the cottage.
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