We would like to share with you a few of the many attractions in the Noordhoek are  and Cape Town, There is so much to do that we could not include it all;  but we try to provide regular information and updates in our Blog “Barefoot in the Sand”.

We have tried to make a good map of Cape Town available to our visitors, but have found the  best interactive free map of Cape Town city centre and Cape peninsula suburbs to help you plan your holiday and your daily activities can be found at http://www.hot-map.com/en/kapstadt

Silvermine Reserve

Horizon Cottages is situated at the foot of the tranquil Silvermine Reserve part of Table Mountain National park; ideal for walks and mountain hikes; the Reserve offers an accessible wilderness experience with spectacular views over the South Peninsula, and contains many species of Indigenous Cape Fynbos - including Proteas and groves of scarce Milkwood and Yellowwood trees. If you are not up to strenuous hiking, picnic at the waterfall or stroll along the banks of the reservoir. The reserve forms part of the Table Mountain Park , and is on the Hoerikwaggo Trail; enjoy the whole trail or just overnight in the Silvermine Reserve in the tented camp on the trail. See the Parks website for details: http://www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/
Wellness Therapy Horizon Cottages offers Wellness therapy with a variety of treatments to help you release stress. A qualified and experienced masseuse will treat you at your convenience in your accommodation. We offer Aromatherapy, Deep tissue massage, and Indian head and shoulders reflexology all at reasonable rates.
Country Style and Cuisine Noordhoek farm village is a thatched Cape Dutch yesteryear complex with farm stall, two excellent restaurants, a pub, artist studios, antiques and African collectibles and curios. The Food Barn is presided over by famous chef Franck Dangereux , but also offers a wide range of organic vegetables, baked goods preserves and cheeses for you to take home and enjoy the best of the Cape. Browse online at http://www.noordhoekvillage.co.za
Long Beach Noordhoek Long Beach is notable for the lack of crowds on its 8 km of pristine white sands. The beach is ideal for surfing, windsurfing, swimming or just a peaceful stroll across to Kommetjie, with its picturesque lighthouse. Explore the skeleton of the Kakapo, wrecked on 26 May 1890 on a journey from Australia. The ship went so hard aground that the crew could step put onto dry land!

Cape Town Waterfront

The Cape Town Waterfront is acknowledged to be one of the most successful waterfront developments anywhere.   Popular with both of tourists and the locals , It is always buzzing with activity because of its beautiful location within the working harbour now predominantly used by fishing boats. The waterfront is situated with beautiful table Mountain as a backdrop and it is a short boat trip from here to world famous Robben Island. It has become an exciting and imaginative development of world-class hotels, restaurants as well as  luxury residential apartments set in the marina.

One needs to allow almost a whole day to experience all that the waterfront has to offer which includes the oceanarium, maritime museum , a wide selection of shops as well as an extensive craft market. There is a choice of sailing and motor boats to take you out into the bay, whether a short tour or perhaps a sunset cruise. You can enjoy an inexpensive meal at the quayside or experience world class cuisine in the up-market restaurants and hotels. Whatever your budget there will be something for you and your family to enjoy here.

Whale watching

At Skebanga’s pub you can sit on their outside deck and enjoy watching both the spectacular sunsets, as well as the whales during the season- or enjoy a roaring fire indoors in the colder weather.
Nearby False Bay is an awesome opportunity for whale watching during the whale migrations. The most well known species seen off our coast is the Southern right whale, which swims up from Antarctica, usually arriving in June. They spend the winter in our quiet bays; Noordhoek, Fish Hoek and Simonstown; mating, calving and basking. From our self catering holiday accommodation a short drive takes you to spectacular whale watching view sites on the coastal road through Fish Hoek and Simonstown.

Spoiled for choice

There are almost too many activities to choose from, all of which are situated within minutes of Horizon Cottages and which include :

Imhoff's Gift , farm stall complex and cheese factory on the Kommetjie road to Cape Point, where you can enjoy camel or donkey rides, or a variety of restaurants.
Horse riding on neighbouring farms.

There is a nearby shopping mall with restaurants, take-outs and cinemas

A short drive away you will find the following exciting attractions:

Simonstown, Naval base and seafaring town with its "Historic Mile " of beautifully preserved historic buildings dating from 17 th Century Dutch to Victorian, and home to the legends of Just Nuisance

No visit to this part of the world is complete without visiting the Boulders Beach penguin colony, one of only two mainland breeding colonies. Here you can swim with African (Jackass) Penguins which are so called for the donkey-like braying sounds they make when on land.

Cape Point Nature Reserve where you can see the 2 Oceans meet in a spectacular clash and watch a variety of plains game. Almost opposite the reserve is an ostrich farm as well as a winery. For more see http://www.capepoint.co.za

Cape Town city and the most successful waterfront development in the world with magnificent aquarium, shops, restaurants and boat rides is an easy 30 minute’s drive.

The fabled Cape wine lands with their historic and beautiful Cape Dutch homesteads, are a pleasant 30 minute drive along the breathtaking scenic False bay coastal road

Kalk Bay, a fishing harbour which is home to some of the best restaurants in Cape Town and a long street of historic buildings offering antiques, crafts, collectibles and art. Buy fish fresh from the boats in the quaint harbour or just stroll the quaint streets soaking up the slightly Bohemian atmosphere, and the historic architecture.

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For reservations or information , please phone us on +27 (0) 832434881 or e-mail on info@horizoncottages.co.za.

Snail mail: PO Box 698, Noordhoek 7979, Western Cape, South Africa.
Horizons Holiday Cottages.