Cape Town Cycling Tours
The Western Cape was called the ‘Fairest Cape in all the world’ by mariners visiting the shores of Cape Town many centuries ago. Today the city of Cape Town boasts numerous attractions for the visitor, including the attractions of the many Cape Town cycling routes. The routes available to the avid cyclist range across the Cape Peninsula, but are especially scenic around the coastal areas. It is today possible the cycle around the Cape Peninsula at a leisurely pace, taking in many of the tourist hotspots along the way, all in a single day.
Perhaps the easiest way to enjoy the renowned scenery of Cape Town from the bicycle seat is to find a base at one of the comfortable and value for money boutique hotels in the Cape Peninsula, such as De Noordhoek in Hout Bay. From a base such as this sallying forth to visit some of the attractions that make Cape Town such a tourist hot spot is not only easy, but less hurried.
Cycling day trips in Cape Town can include numerous scenic venues, including Cape Point and the historically interesting port of Simon’s Town, with its age old naval base and many different boutique shops with collections of antiques and bric-a-brac.
For those wishing to enjoy a more strenuous day out the coastal road, which runs from Camps Bay to Hout Bay and beyond is the perfect escape from the city crowds. Those who choose this route should be aware that there are several testing climbs along the way, so some level of cycling prowess and fitness is required. For those unsure of their fitness levels, there is always the knowledge that a welcoming bistro is usually to be found around most corners of this scenic route and rest stops can be both a requirement and a pleasure.
Enjoying the Cape Argus Cycle Challenge
The Cape Peninsula is also home to the 110 kilometre Cape Argus Cycle challenge, one of the most well attended and rewarding cycling events on the South African cycling challenge. The numbers of cyclists who attend this event has been steadily swelling over the past decade and those who wish to take part should be aware that early booking is essential.
The next Cape Argus Cycling Challenge, the high point of the Cape Town cycling calendar will be held in March 2012 and organisers are expecting a full field of competitors made up of casual cyclists and world class talent. No matter what your fitness level the Cape Argus Cycle Challenge is a must attend cycling event in South Africa. The scenic route and camaraderie of the field make it an extremely enjoyable day out for those taking part, no matter what their age or fitness level.
There Is More To Us Than Two Oceans Marathon Accommodation, So Stay With Us And Experience The Cape Peninsula Like Never Before
If you are looking for Two Oceans Marathon accommodation during the Easter weekend in April, our hotel is only 25 km from the start and the ideal place to stay. In fact, the 56-kilometre ultra-marathon route runs right past our hotel at the halfway mark and even if you are not taking part, you can cheer on the participants as they pass by without even having to get into a car and travel anywhere. In fact, our hotel is ideally situated not just for people involved with the marathon, but for anyone visiting the Cape Peninsula.
It is All about Location, Whether You are Here for the Two Oceans Marathon or not
Besides offering ideal accommodation for people visiting for the Two Oceans Marathon, why else is location so important when you are looking for a place to stay near Cape Town?
- Choosing your proximity to Cape Town is a delicate balancing act; if you are too far away, you have to spend too much time driving in to the city when you need to be there.
- Living right in the city is no good either, because then you have to put up with the noise and traffic congestion.
- The entire Cape Peninsula region is awash with great tourist attractions, so you want to be centrally located on it, near everything.
- The ideal location would be in a leafy, tranquil area where you can make the most of your stay and get away from the city bustle, yet less than half an hour from Cape Town.
This is why our hotel is perfectly situated as it is right on the Two Oceans Marathon route in Noordhoek.
Not Just Ideal Two Oceans Marathon Accommodation
So, while we are therefore ideally situated if you are visiting Cape Town for the Two Oceans, you can hardly get a better setting if you are just here on vacation, because our location is so central on the Cape Peninsula that ALL of these attractions are less than half an hour’s drive from our hotel:
- Cape Town
- Groot Constantia Wine Estate
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Table Mountain
- Muizenberg
- Fish Hoek
- Hout Bay
- Cape Point’s entrance to the south
Why is Noordhoek Better than Cape Town?
Besides being equidistant to the Peninsula’s extremities and the ideal Two Oceans Marathon accommodation, why else would you want to stay in Noordhoek?
- Noordhoek Farm Village: posing as its manor house, our hotel is close to the Village’s attractions, like the many arts & crafts shops, numerous splendid eateries and lifestyle services.
- Noordhoek Beach: a stunning, 8-kilometre stretch of sand where you can go for an evening stroll or a romantic horse riding outing – the beach even has its own shipwreck to add to the atmosphere.
- Nature: situated in the midst of the Table Mountain Nature Reserve, you can hike and visit all the beautiful Cape Floral Kingdom attractions and wine estates and drive along the stunning Chapman’s Peak Drive.
All that and fully-equipped, luxurious 4-star hotel rooms too? That is why we are so much more than mere Two Oceans Marathon accommodation.
Our 4-Star Boutique Hotel Near Cape Town Puts You Close To All The Things To Do In Noordhoek
Our boutique hotel near Cape Town will prove to you most emphatically that luxury and value are not mutually exclusive and that affordability is about far more than just the rates you pay. Our rates are certainly eminently reasonable, but we add value in various other tangible and intangible ways, so you benefit all-round from a more rewarding accommodation experience. In fact, there is a compelling list of advantages to staying with us and these include:
- our superb location at Noordhoek Farm Village
- our comfortable 4-star accommodation
- wheelchair-friendly and interleading rooms
- our conference venue
- our frequent high-value special accommodation packages
- our ecologically responsible philosophy
- convenient online availability and booking function
Numerous Things to Do in Noordhoek
There are many tourist attractions and things to do in Noordhoek, the area halfway down the western coast of the Cape Peninsula where our hotel is situated. Our Cape-Dutch hotel poses as Noordhoek Farm Village’s manor house and the Village holds much interest for tourists:
- Shops: there are various specialist stores like arts and crafts shops offering authentic African art like Namaste Trading and African Experience. There is even an indoor/outdoor courtyard-style shopping mall with a distinct barnyard feel where you will experience the true charm of the Village among the clothing, homeware and gift shops.
- Lifestyle: all your lifestyle needs are catered for; just a few examples include the Greencube Nursery, Caroline’s Health & Beauty and Noordhoek Tourism Information Office.
- Restaurants: among the things to do in Noordhoek, you culinary needs are met at superb eateries like The Toad in the Village, The Foodbarn and Café Roux.
The Best Boutique Hotel near Cape Town
When you stay with us, you are near all these fascinating attractions, but there is far more to Noordhoek than just the Village and some of the activities guests can indulge in our immediate vicinity include:
- Visiting wine estates like Groot Constantia and Cape Point Vineyards
- A drive along the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive
- Hiking in the Cape Point Nature Reserve
- Easy access to several excellent golf courses
- Horse riding on the stunning Noordhoek Beach, complete with its own shipwreck
- Surfing in the Atlantic
Our 4-star establishment is luxuriously appointed and all rooms include an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, air conditioning, DStv, Internet connection, telephone service, electronic safe, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. Stay in our beautiful boutique hotel near Cape Town today.
The Best Conference Packages In Cape Town In A Cape-Dutch Cape Town Hotel Setting
For the most competitive conference packages in Cape Town, you have to look no further than our luxurious, 4-star hotel on the Cape Peninsula. Our hotel’s conference facilities are especially preferred by Cape Town businesses that wish to meet close to the city, while avoiding the bustle, noise and traffic congestion. Our natural environment makes for a relaxed meeting space and for the in-between breaks during a conference – or multi-day events – our central location puts us close to all the area’s places of note.
Luxurious, 4-star Cape Town Hotel
Conference delegates staying over in our Cape Town hotel will certainly be delighted by the accommodation standards that are more akin to some 5-star establishments, but at eminently reasonable rates. Our comfortable units are very versatile and we also cater for families and groups travelling together with our interleading rooms. There are wheelchair-friendly units too, and all units are comprehensively equipped:
- air conditioning
- in-room safe (big enough for a laptop computer) and electronic door lock
- hot beverage facilities
- Digital Satellite TV and a radio
- Internet connection
- hairdryer
- en-suite bathroom (bath and separate shower)
Clearly, our Cape Town hotel ticks all the boxes of an establishment above its station.
Competitive Conference Packages
Being close to Cape Town and as such a popular conferencing venue for local businesses, we offer frequent packages and specials, like the Overnight Conference Package that is currently running. In accordance with this special, your bed and breakfast cost only R790 per person sharing (R990 single) and also includes the conference room, tea and coffee breaks and lunch. A minimum of seven rooms must be booked for a minimum of two nights.
Conference Facilities
Our conference packages are particularly popular among Cape Town businesses and it is not just because of the value they offer, but also because of the versatility and standard of our conference space. Our venue can seat up to 38 delegates (cinema-style) and standard conference room features include:
- 32 m2 space
- 240 cm x 45 cm tables (three delegates per table)
- Flip chart stand and/or white board
- Climate control
- Down-lighting with dimmer
- Block-out curtains
- Colour TV
- Telephone
- ADSL Internet
In between sessions, delegates can visit Noordhoek Farm Village with its selection of shops, eateries and boutiques; alternatively, all the Peninsula tourist attractions are within half an hour from the hotel. With all of these advantages, no wonder our conference packages in Cape Town are so popular.
Visit The Cape Point Vineyards At Noordhoek And Stay In Our Excellent Cape Town Accommodation
Cape Point Vineyards in the Noordhoek region of the Cape Peninsula is unique in several ways and it is the only vineyard in the world that is located on a narrow strip of peninsula. What is more, it is flanked by two disparate oceans: the warm Indian Ocean currents of False Bay are to the east and the cold Atlantic to the west. Besides the spectacular ocean views afforded by its elevated Peninsula setting, its location also renders a unique maritime climate that has turned out to be very conducive to the cultivation of fine wines.
Cape Town Accommodation in Noordhoek
Visitors to Cape Point Vineyards would not have to drive far to reach superbly comfortable Cape Town accommodation, because our hotel is located adjacent to the Noordhoek Farm Village, less than half an hour’s drive from the Mother City. At the southern end of Chapman’s Peak Drive lies our leafy paradise that offers you many of the typical five-star amenities at surprisingly favourable rates. Our luxury suites include wheelchair-friendly and interleading units and all are equipped to the hilt:
- Air conditioning
- Direct-dial telephone
- DStv and radio
- In-room safe
- Tea- and coffee-making facilities
- Security features like an electronic door lock and an in-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Internet
Most importantly, our Cape Town accommodation is near the city, but out of the bustle.
Cape Point Vineyards and Noordhoek Delights
While our accommodation is perfectly situated in the central part of the Cape Peninsula to put you within easy reach of all the region’s attractions, start your visit at Cape Point Vineyards, because this is an attraction you simply cannot afford to miss:
- Legacy: vines were first planted here in 1752 and since the 1996 re-planting by current owner Sybrand van der Spuy, the estate has achieved award-winning status ever since its maiden vintage
- Wines: some of the estate favourites include their Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Isliedh and the famous Splattered Toad brand
- Tastings: held daily, seven days a week
There are plenty of other Noordhoek attractions too, not least the charming Noordhoek Farm Village, with its surfeit of memorable eateries, boutiques, shops and galleries. Some of South Africa’s top restaurants are situated here and a few examples include The Toad in the Village Restaurant and The Foodbarn Restaurant. The Noordhoek Art Gallery is a favourite amongst collectors and if you are looking for an olde world shop with everything from gift ideas, old-fashioned candy and vintage things, The Pompous Fly is just the ticket.
With attractions like Pompous Fly and Cape Point Vineyards, Noordhoek is a Cape vacationer’s dream come true.