Stilbaai Accommodation – South Africa
A quick Google on “Stilbaai accommodation” turns up a wealth of possibilities, ranging from free-and-easy camping and caravan sites to the superior and elegant accommodation offered by the more select four-star guest houses.
Camping accommodation: Ellenrust Caravan Park offers camping facilities close to the beach and provides large, clean ablution facilities. The nearby Jongensfontein Seaside resort also offers camping facilities.
Stilbaai caravan parks: Several options are available, from the municipal caravan park to private resort accommodation. If you quail at the thought of trundling through mountainous country trailing a swaying caravan, be sure to check out the private resorts who offer caravans for hire. Wherever you stay, you will be a stone”s throw from the water, whether it be on the banks of the uncontaminated Goukou River or beside to the Lappiesbaai beach which glories in its blue flag status. Blue flag status is awarded to beaches that meet criteria relating to water qualify, coastal management, safety and services “” including life-saving standards, parking and ablution facilities amongst the total of 14 criteria in all.
Holiday house accommodation: Property is expensive in Stilbaai and many owners of holiday homes are prepared to let their properties, both to defray costs and to ensure occupation of vacant homes. Well-equipped and family-oriented, many with private swimming pools; enjoy a home-away-from-home by renting accommodation from private homeowners.
Holiday flats: Fully-equipped from kettle to washing machine and centrally situated, holiday flat accommodation ensures that you never miss your favourite TV programmes!
Self-catering units: With a profusion of self-catering units to choose from, both within and without Stilbaai, from the rustic to the ultra-modern, self-catering units make an excellent accommodation choice. For added convenience, some establishments, such as The Anchorage www.theanchorage.co.za, offer a bed-and-breakfast option.
Guest farm accommodation: Stilbaai is surrounded by waving wheat fields and olive groves and guest farms provide plenty of activities for the children. An added bonus is that many of the guest farms are pet-friendly. With plenty to do from horse-riding to cycling to canoeing on the placid, clean Goukou River, these are a perfect choice of family accommodation and catering has never been easier, with an abundance of the freshest of farm fare at one”s doorstep.
Guesthouse accommodation: From the simple to the sumptuous, enjoy a carefree holiday in the surroundings of your choice. South Africans are famed for their hospitality and none more so than the friendly folk in Stilbaai. Lavish hospitality is provided by the owners of the many guesthouses in the area.
Private nature reserves: The flora and fauna of the Cape is world-famous and Stilbaai boasts many species of birds, buck and fynbos. A private nature reserve offers a plethora of eco-friendly activities, and make for a holiday to remember.
Having made your choice of accommodation, there is no shortage of holiday activities on offer in Stilbaai and surrounds. Among the many attractions are:
“Whale-watching, especially the magnificent southern right whale (June to October)
“Water-sports include swimming, canoeing, spear fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, kite and wave surfing
“Shopping for antiques, souvenirs, proteas and local produce
“A visit to Palinggat where the pampered, blue-eyed eels are hand-daily
“Golfing on a 9-hole course
“Tennis
“Squash
“Bowls
“Mountain biking
“Hiking “” from easy trails to the more strenuous day-long hikes
“Guided tours of the ancient stone fishing traps and shell middens of the middle stone age
“Fishing
“Bird watching “” the region boasts more than 250 species of birds
“Skiing
“River ferry trips
One of the great attractions of Stilbaai is the fine food on offer, whether dining at one of the area”s fine restaurants or buying a fish from the harbour and taking it back to your accommodation and enjoying a sunset braai.
Despite its enormous popularity as a holiday resort, Stilbaai retains its unspoilt atmosphere, attracting both overseas and local visitors in search of a well-deserved break.
About the Author:
The Anchorage is operated by a friendly German-South African couple – Annette and Craig Thorne – who have been in the hospitality industry for many years. For More inoformation please visit The Anchorage Stilbaai Accommodation – South Africa
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