... Serendipity Coastal Lodge offers self catering accommodation in Ballots Bay, Wilderness, Garden Route. Located in a Private Nature Reserve in Ballots Bay, between George and Wilderness. Serendipity Lodge is a luxury log home with spectacular sea and mountain views. It is situated on a steep fynbos covered site on the edge of a forested gorge in a private nature reserve. Serendipity is world class, an executive eco-tourist's dream. This self catering cottage rests in a private, silent, healthy and scenic paradise. Ballots Bay is in a world of its own, a secret beauty spot, known only to a few privileged residents and their guests. The lodge is beautifully furnished and appointed to meet the most discerning of tastes. Owned by a doctor and his wife, the lodge has been built by T&B log homes and decorated by Ingrid Davies Interiors. While appearing small and cozy, it comfortably sleeps six in three bedrooms, with bunk beds sleeping five in a spare room below. It has three full bathrooms plus a Jacuzzi overlooking the sea. The open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge have all got views, and there is a sunny library. The cottage caters for every need, plasma TV (full DSTV), DVD with lots of movies, hi-fi, radios, two fridge-freezers, hob, oven, microwave, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher and kettle braai. It has a ceramic wood burning fire pot and gas heater. It also has a boma with a wood burning pizza oven. From the deck, the Indian Ocean can be seen from river-mouth to horizon. Whale and dolphin paradise stretches below your feet, edged by 40 km of coastline from Wilderness to Buffels Bay. Watch the moods of the sea, and hear the waves breaking on the rocks around the delightful Ballots Bay private beach.
... Cliff Top Houses - The Bees Knees provides self catering accommodation in Ballots Bay, near Victoria Bay, in the Wilderness area, Garden Route. "The Bee’s Knees" is situated in a protected nature reserve surrounded by sea, forest and fynbos. This exceptional two bedroomed house is an ideal hideaway for those seeking peace, tranquility and something truly special. "The Bee’s Knees" – to be excellent or of an extremely high standard. Designed by multi-award winning architect Henry Paine, this contemporary timber house set in Ballots Bay amongst pristine fynbos directly on the cliff edge, is so close to the sea you feel you are on a boat. The dramatic position with waves crashing on the rocks below, headlands stretching uninterrupted into the distance and endless sea views of Ballots Bay and beyond is breathtaking. Sleeps four in two bedrooms en-suite, both with private decks and spectacular ocean views. Watch whales from the double showers or romantic bath big enough for two. Slide open the glass doors from the living room to the sea facing deck and enjoy endless sea views. Pods of dolphin pass by daily and whales in season come so close you can hear them breathe. The dining room leads onto the fynbos deck with flowers of pink, lavender, yellow and orange. If you are lucky, you might see a mongoose might come visiting or a you might glimpse a bushbuck passing by. This self catering house is fully equipped with quality furnishings and appliances. With crisp pure cotton linen - everything you need to make you feel pampered and comfortable. A wood burning fire place heats up the living rooms on chilly days. Our position makes for easy access into George where you can purchase all your self catering supplies.
... Cliff Top Houses - The Cat's Whiskers provides self catering accommodation in Ballots Bay near Victoria Bay in the Wilderness area, Garden Route. This spectacular self catering home was designed by multi-award winning architect Henry Paine, this contemporary timber house blends perfectly into the surrounding nature in a combination of light, glass, wood and open spaces. "The Cat’s Whiskers" with splendid sea, cliff and forest views, sleeps 6 in three bedrooms en-suite. The glass doors open from the living room onto the sea and cliff facing deck with endless Ballots Bay views of sea, cliff and forest. The dining room leads onto the fynbos deck with gas Weber braai. Watch the flash of red and green as the Knysna Turaco swoops over the forest canopy, or hear the call of the elusive Narina Trogon from deep in the forest. The house is fully equipped with quality furnishings and appliances - everything you need to feel pampered and comfortable during your self catering stay in Ballots Bay. A wood burning fire place heats up the living rooms on chilly days. The spaces have been created for peace, reflection and conversation. Play games, bird watch, do a puzzle, read or simply gaze at the view - there is no television to spoil the atmosphere. Main bedroom – large queen bed with pure cotton bedlinen leading onto private deck. Bathroom en-suite with shower and luxurious bath big enough for two. Glorious ocean and cliff views over Ballots Bay. Second bedroom – Large queen bed with pure cotton bedlinen leading onto private deck. Bathroom en-suite with shower. Wonderful forest and Ballots Bay ocean views. Third bedroom - Two single beds, bathroom en-suite with shower. Views of fynbos and Ballots Bay ocean views.
This resort town, conveniently placed between the bustling historical areas of George and Wilderness, is made of groups of cottages surrounding the waterfront.
Victoria Bay is renowned for its surfing pleasures on the Eastern Coast and many a competition has been enjoyed in this picturesque environment due to the fantastic quality of the waves and majestical climate. The summers are comfortable with an even heat. The winters, although most rainfall occurs during this season, are pleasant to slightly chilly.
There are many activities to spend time enjoying, for example, a relaxing cruise to Seal Island, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, golfing and fine dining in and around the area.
Visitors could take day trips to surrounding areas, like George to experience the Outeniqua Choo-tjoe which departs and arrives at the Outeniqua Transport Museum.
For the fit, or the Nature lover, one could visit Wilderness and explore the Wilderness National Park
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