THE FYNBOS GLASS HOUSE
unique modern coastal accommodation
betty's bay | western cape | south africa
Floating in a 100% indigenous and endemic garden, this unique 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom modern beach house is an hour and half's drive from Cape Town. Located in Betty's Bay, not far from Hermanus, it boasts fabulous sea and mountain views. The house is one-of-a-kind, and has featured in more than 15 magazines, including SA House & Leisure and UK Elle Decoration, and on TV's Top Billing.
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It's the perfect spot from which to relax and unwind, laze on the white beaches, hike the magnificent Kogelberg biosphere reserve, ride with wild horses, mountain bike, duneboard, surf, whale watch, and explore the Overberg wine estates.
It's a special little piece of heaven!
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For more info, availability and bookings, please visit https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9221065 or click on the Airbnb icon.
The Fynbos Glass House was built in 2009 as a peaceful refuge for owner Belinda from her somewhat frenetic life as an aid worker in conflict-ridden and fragile countries abroad.
The well-equipped home contains design pieces collected from around the world. New pieces are all proudly South African. Tying together her unique design style are smatterings of family heirlooms.
Belinda now lives in Cape Town, and uses the home regularly. The extra income from Airbnb has enabled Belinda to keep a second home. The enterprise also provides a livelihood for Nozi, Belinda's much loved 2IC.
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Betty’s Bay lies on the southern Whale Route coast of the Western Cape, about 1.5 hours from central Cape Town, and 30 minutes from Hermanus. Betty’s Bay is a quiet seasonal holiday village, ideally suited to those who prefer outdoor living. Whale watching, walking, hiking, swimming, surfing, cycling & sand boarding are the sort of activities that one can enjoy here. It's Cape beach living at its best!
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There are lovely long silver sandy beaches, as well as a selection of small private beaches. Even in the busy season, the beaches are relatively empty.
Betty’s Bay boasts the attractions of the Stony Point land-based Penguin Colony (the world's largest breeding ground of African penguins, observed from raised boardwalks), Harold Porter National Botanical Garden & the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
The walks, hikes, picnic spots and mountain bike routes in the Harold Porter Gardens and Kogelberg Reserve are spectacular. These wilderness areas form the central core of the Cape Floral Kingdom and are home to a huge range of flora & fauna species. The Palmiet River is also a favourite for swimming or canoeing. Horse riding on Kleinmond beach is highly recommended.
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The Arabella Golf Course is 15 minutes drive away. Arabella also has a world-class spa for pampering sessions.
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