Description
Welcome to A whale of a time Self Catering accommodation in Fish Hoek, Cape Town - South Africa.
A Whale of a time is an owner managed self catering accommodation establishment in picturesque Fish Hoek, with breathtaking 180 degree, panoramic views of False Bay, established in 1996.
We offer guests a variety of accommodation in Fish Hoek with our luxurious & tastefully decorated self-contained apartments, each with spectacular sea views. The following is available - a Stone Cottage, Penthouse, Garden Apartment and single bedroom Apartments.
These accommodate from 2 to 6 guests and have fully equipped kitchenettes, bathrooms en suite, TV, M-Net and satellite connection. The delightful salt-water residents’ pool is surrounded by wooden decking where guests recline on sun lounges and bask in the sunshine, enjoying the exquisite view of the bay.
Perfectly positioned to view and listen to the whales that visit every year, we are a 5 minute stroll away from the tranquil and family friendly Fish Hoek beach with its soft, powdery white beachsand and warm water. Fish Hoek beach is one of the most beautifull swimming beaches in South Africa.
Enjoy an un-obstructed view of the whales during whale season while relaxing in our luxurious 'home away from home' environment. You will be able to listen to the soothing sounds of the whales from the balcony!
A Whale of a time Fish Hoek accommodation has been graded a four STAR establishiment by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa - 'Superior (excellent) comfort and quality with a high standard of furnishings and service.'
A Whale of a time Fish Hoek accommodation has been graded SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION by the AATravel - 'Pristine and present the traveller with decor and furnishings of exceptional quality together with remarkable levels of professionalism and hospitality.'
Visitor Remarks:
We had a great time, fantastic views and excellent accommodation - Erik Watz, Norway
Stunning view! We dont want to leave, beautiful - Glen Bartlett, Canada
Thank you for the lovely place, we loved the atmosphere! - Dr Dietrich Heuer, Germany
Heaven on earth! - Rowan Sturgess, Birmingham UK
Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 10:00 AM
Rooms and units
Southern Right Stone Cottage
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One of a kind, built of hand-packed stone, carried by hand from the mountain cliffs of Sunny Cove, with dark beams and gum poles, lovingly thatched. This magical stone cottage offers unsurpassed, sweeping views from its dormer windows, across the whole of False Bay to the Hottentots Holland mountains beyond.
The stone cottage, is fully self-contained with a well-fitted kitchen and cosy lounge. It sleeps four people in two en-suite bedrooms upstairs and with a shower and the offer of an extra two beds downstairs, can stretch its accommodation to six. This is truly an experience not to be missed.
The main bedroom has PIZAZZ! A queen-size four poster wrought-iron bed invites you to 'lie-in' and watch the seascape through the delightful dormer windows. In the room is a TV, screened Victorian rolltop bath and basin and separate loo.
The second bedroom has twin three-quarter wrought iron beds with a whale theme and a Victorian bathroom, also with victorian bath and loo, en-suite.
Downstairs are the tastefully furnished and sun-filled lounge and an open-plan solid wood kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven and hob, microwave, crockery, cutlery, toaster, kettle, etc and large eating bar counter. TV includes SABC, MNet and DSTV. Also downstairs is a shower, basin and loo room.
The Living room has French doors opening directly into A Whale of a Time's wonderfully tranquil garden with its crystal clear, salt water swimming pool and wind-free patio overlooking Fish Hoek Bay. Swim while watching the whales, dolphins, boats and wind-surfers, or chill out with a glass of chilled Cape wine on one of the comfortable cushioned loungers while watching the sunset sky over the bay.
WARNING: Staying in this cottage is an absolutely unique experience and may spoil you for other establishments and become addictive!
Please note there are a number of steps leading down to the Cottage (which is a double-storey) with a spiral staircase leading up to the bedrooms.
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Beluga Penthouse
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Well the name says it all. No higher can you go! Soft, romantic and full of charm, this suite is in a class all its own. It consists of two bedrooms and a large open-plan sun-lounge with fitted kitchen.
The main bedroom, is furnished with a queen-size bed facing out to sea and the glorious sunrise over False Bay. The built-in cupboards are of solid maple. A second sunny bedroom has two single mounted (bunk) beds.The romantic Victorian bathroom has loads of charm with its slipper bath and candelabra, for long ramantic, candlelit soaks.
The Oregon kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven and hob, microwave oven, crockery, cutlery, toaster, large eating bar counter etc. and flows through the open-plan lounge, with magnificent sea view , onto the spacious sundeck and lookout balcony.
Eat your breakfast out here, watching the sun rise over False Bay or sip an apperitif in the evening while watching the fishing boats returning with their catches to the harbour at Kalk Bay. Separate bedrooms overlooking the sea one with queensize bed, and the other with two single bunkbeds. In a class of its own!
Tastefully furnished, and has the most stunning views overlooking the sea. The main bedroom has a . The . . There is a large sun-lounge with French stained-glass doors opening out onto a Victorian balcony with patio furniture. The romantic Victorian bathroom has a slipper bath and candle calibre. The Oregon kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven and hob, microwave oven, crockery, cutlery, toaster, large eating bar counter etc. The furnishings are soft voile curtaining, butterscotch maple floors, and solid Oregon furniture. The apartment has a TV, M-Net and is linked to a satellite dish from reception. We also have a lovely salt-water residents' swimming pool.
Here the views go on forever.
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Neptunes Garden Apartment
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Warm ambience welcomes you to this lovely three bedroom, two bathroom (one Jacuzzi bath) spacious garden apartment overlooking the sea. This spacious seaview garden apartment, being completely self-contained is perfect for a family or a group of travelling friends. It has a very well appointed kitchen/dining area fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven and hob, microwave oven, crockery, cutlery, toaster, kettle, large eating bar counter etc.open-plan to a sunny, comfortably furnished family sized lounge with sliding doors open to the exclusive garden in front.
The spacious fitted main bedroom consists of an oregon double bed and en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and hand-shower, basin and loo. The second bedroom has twin 3/4 oregon beds, while the third bedroom contains single mounted solid oregon bunks beds. The sparkling clean, tiled, bathroom opposite is fitted with bath and overhead shower, basin and loo. All bedrooms open to the garden and are within sight, sound and scent of the turquoise sea.
All living rooms have majestic sea views and open directly into the private garden, complete with loungers, a dining area, water feature, wooden swing seat and views that never end. All you need to bring are your sun hats and darkglasses! Sip cocktails while watching the boating activity going on in the bay, the yachts racing by and the whales calving right below. Eat all your meals outside too and enjoy the ever changing vistas.
A must!
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Orca Apartment
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Luxurious, spacious 1 bedroom apartments with magnificent sea views.
Tastefully decorated for warmth and comfort this apartment consists of a large sun-filled lounge, open-plan with dinette and glowing oregon kitchen area fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven and hob, microwave oven, crockery, cutlery, toaster, large eating bar counter etc. all with french doors wide to the balcony and worldclass view of the Indian ocean in False Bay.
Sleep in the comfortable double bed with French, stained glass doors open to the sound of rolling breakers and the smell of the ocean. Wander out onto the balcony and sip a mug of late-night hot chocolate, or relax with candlight in the romantic Victorian bathroom with its slipper bath and candle candelabra, or shower in the spacious shower.
The apartments are fully self contained for your convenience. TV includes SABC, MNet and DSTV. Use of the guests sparkling salt water swimming pool in the garden below
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Dolphin Studio Apartment
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Adjacent to the Whale penthouse is the Dolphin Apartment. This open plan studio apartment with second bedroom, has a relaxed atmosphere. It has been tastefully furnished and has stunning 180° sea views. There is TV, DSTV and M-Net, and guests have the use of the residents' inviting crystal clear, salt-water swimming pool situated below in the well-maintained garden.
The open-plan studio with queen-sized bed is comfortably furnished with cane furniture and a glowing Oregon kitchenette, fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven and hob, microwave oven, crockery, cutlery, toaster, large eating bar counter etc. It opens out onto the Victorian balcony through lovely French stained-glass doors.The seaview is stunning and being north facing, the sun pours through in the mornings.
The second cosy bedroom has two single mounted solid oregon bunk beds. Ablutions consist of a large shower room, beautifully appointed and sparkling clean, with basin and loo.
Take advantage of the spectacular scenery by making full use of the amply furnished balcony - eat leisurely meals while gazing out over the immense False Bay coastal view and enjoy sundowners here too!
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Penguin Apartment
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Luxurious, spacious 1 bedroom apartments with magnificent sea views.
Tastefully furnished with soft voile curtaining, butterscotch maple flooring, solid Oregon furniture etc. for comfort and pleasure this apartment consists of a large sun-filled lounge, open-plan with kitchenette in solid Oregon, fully equipped with fridge, two plate Salton stove, microwave oven, crockery, cutlery, eating bar counter etc. all with french doors wide to the wrap-around balcony and spectacular view of the False Bay waters.
Sleep in the lovely solid twin 3/4 oak beds with French, stained glass doors open to the sight, sound and the smell of the ocean. Dine on the balcony, then enjoy a shower or a long relaxing soak with candlight in the pristine romantic en-suite roll-top Victorian bath.
The apartments are fully self contained for your convenience. TV includes SABC, MNet and DSTV. Use of the guests sparkling salt water swimming pool in the garden below.
There is a romantic Victorian bath with full shower. The apartment has been tastefully furnished with soft voile curtaining, butterscotch maple flooring, solid Oregon furniture etc.
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