Tag: Noordhoek Valley
Noordhoek Valley
The picturesque Noordhoek Valley lies at the foot of Chapman’s Peak surrounded on all sides by the Cape Peninsula National Park. Nestled in the valley is the Noordhoek Farm Village and the De Noordhoek Hotel. This unique hotel is one of the most outstanding new additions to the Cape, being almost totally eco-friendly. Accommodation at the hotel has low energy lighting and solar water heating, and the hotel separates waste products for recycling and is energy efficient. The Noordhoek Farm Village is open seven days a week and facilities there include three family restaurants, two country pubs, a children’s playground and a collection of shops and boutiques offering ceramics, wines, antiques, a collection of different crafts and a beauty salon.
Central Hotel
The De Noordhoek Hotel is located in the Noordhoek Farm Village, ideally situated for the many attractions of this part of the Cape Peninsula. Almost every outdoor pastime you can think of can be found within half an hour’s drive of your luxury accommodation, in fact hotel guests are encouraged to explore and utilize the many outdoor activities to be found in the area. The Cape Peninsula is one of the most spectacular unspoiled areas of the world, and the Noordhoek Valley is one of outstanding beauty. This luxury accommodation is within a short drive of quayside eateries, coffee shops and pubs and is an ideal spot for your holiday or business trip.
De Noordhoek Hotel – Whale Watching
Searching for a captivating Cape country destination where you can experience the thrill of whale watching? Well then, why not consider the De Noordhoek Hotel?
Did you know that De Noordhoek Hotel is situated in the Noordhoek valley, which is one of Cape Town’s treasured destinations, with a Whale Heritage Route:
The historical section of the Route starts immediately north of and either side of of Albertyn Road in Muizenberg and ends at the Cape Point lighthouse. The Muizenberg section of the Route offers a guided walking tour of historical Muizenberg ie the old Village. A second walk incorporates Main Road with emphasis on The Historical Mile. A slow trip from Kalk Bay to Muizenberg on a traditional fishing boat offers a unique offshore platform to view attractions. In Muizenberg you will have the opportunity to experience quaint and in some cases unique heritage dating from the stone-age through to 1673 and the 1930s. The Muizenberg walks are about 2 hours each and start near Surfer’s Corner where according to legend, surfing started in South Africa during World War 1. Guided walks are also available in Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek Valley, Glencairn and Simon’s Town. Also available is a Muslim Trail, the Stone Age & Quena Trail. Historical Adventure-Races are another option (for team building purposes as an example). The whale spotting section of the Route starts at offshore Strandfontein.
ROOMS:
- 20 Non-smoking double or twin en-suite rooms;
- 1 Non-smoking Luxury Suite with spa bath and private garden.
Room Features:
- Air-conditioning;
- Electronic door lock and in-room safe;
- Direct dial telephone;
- In-room hot beverage making facility;
- Internet connection point; and
- Satellite TV and radio.
De Noordhoek Hotel Contact Details:
- Tel: +27 (0)21 789 2760
- Fax: +27 (0)86 609 2760
- Email: info@denoordhoek.co.za