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It costs a small fortune to rent many of the artfully dressed properties in the Perfect Hideaways’ portfolio, but it also has more affordable options, including this sand-between-the-toes beach house. Less than an 1 hours by car from Cape Town, it’s in a peaceful village, in a landscape that’s carpeted with wildflowers each spring. The house perches right on the chalk-white dunes and has a relaxed, painted-wood interior finished in contemporary, hotel in malaysia sun-bleached tones. On hot, sunny days, you can simply step off the broad veranda and walk down to the shore to cool off. • Self-catering four-bedroom house (sleeps hotel in malaysia 8) 208 a night, +27 21 790 0972, perfecthideaways.co.za
This arty, foodie B B oozes the kind of laid-back beach-chic that makes Paternoster popular with weekenders from Cape Town. Arnold and Annalise Hoon are keen collectors of contemporary African design and have peppered their house with vibrant touches, from beaded chandeliers to hand-embroidered cushions. Outside, there’s a plunge pool within earshot of the waves. Breakfast is an event, with different choices each morning: think twice-baked cheese souffl , or grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon. Come evening, Arnold can whip up delicious dinners, chef’s table style (there’s no la carte menu, so every meal is a surprise) or point you to a seafood restaurant nearby. • Doubles from 72 B B, +27 82 464 5898, ahguesthouse.com
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Slangkop is a recent addition to the Hoerikwaggo Trail , a superb five-day hiking route from Cape Town to Cape Point. You don’t have to be on a long hike to stay here, though: with a play area, a communal hotel in malaysia braai and cycling paths through the milkwood trees, it also appeals to outdoorsy families keen to immerse themselves in the wilderness. Rustic and eco-friendly, the camp has six weatherproof, simply furnished tents. hotel in malaysia There’s also a cosy kitchen and dining room decorated with whalebones found on the shore. • Self-catering tents for two 28, +27 21 712 7471, sanparks.org
Kalk Bay is one of the most interesting coastal villages around Cape Town, with a busy little harbour and an easygoing, boho-ish atmosphere. Chartfield, a late Victorian mansion with splendid sea views, has 16 stylish guest rooms, all named after boats. Breakfast is organic and so delicious that many of the locals have become regulars. Close to the shore, the house is a short stroll from shops and cafes and the highly rated Harbour House seafood restaurant . Also nearby are the famous Dalebrook tidal swimming pool and St James with its jauntily painted beach huts. • Doubles from 39 B B, +27 21 788 3793, chartfield.co.za
Owners Simric and Carey Yarrow created this unusual eco-house hotel in malaysia themselves – 200m from the beachfront – in surf-mad Muizenberg. Wonderfully organic in character and form, it’s entirely built of natural materials including hotel in malaysia mud, straw, wood and lime, using techniques borrowed from traditional English rural architecture. Already charming, with a guestroom sleeping up to four, it’s set to get even better: the Yarrows have plans to renovate the house in early 2015. Stay here and you’ll be treated to a wholesome and tasty vegetarian breakfast and, if you’re interested, tips on local craft markets, festivals and yoga classes. • Double 40 B B, +27 21 788 6613, cobhouse.co.za
Between Plettenberg Bay and Nature’s valley, Keurboomstrand is a quiet seaside village with wonderful views of the Indian Ocean. Even if it’s too rough to swim here, the dazzling beaches lend themselves to bracing walks and, inland, there are wildlife attractions to visit. Popular with both South Africans and foreign visitors as it’s such good value, Arch Rock has 20 properties in different styles, from chalets and apartments on the sand to cabins among the trees further back. Some units are in better condition than others but there’s no arguing with the location – slap bang on the shore. • Self-catering chalets for two from 34, +27 44 535 9409, archrock.co.za
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