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Simons Town Self Catering, Accommodation
Simonstown is a charming naval village with a long history and tradition. The "Historic Mile" (twenty one of the buildings in St Georges Street are over 150 years old), is a popular walk along pavements once trodden by Admiral Nelson. For yachtsmen there is the False Bay Yacht Club and here are plenty of other outdoor activities for the visitor such as boat-based whale watching, golf, swimming and deep sea angling.
Established in 1743 as a port, the town was taken over by the Royal Navy in 1814, under whose control it remained until finally being handed over to the South African Navy in 1957. The Simons Town Museum has displays on the early history of the town, and is open to visitors daily except Sunday.
In the 1940's a Great Dane dog adopted the sailors and used to ride with them on the coastal train. He made such a nuisance of himself that a request was sent to the British parliament asking for him to be enlisted in the Navy. This was duly done and the story is told that a sailor then brought the dog to the Recruiting Officer who asked, “Name?” “Nuisance, Sir”, the sailor replied. “First name?” “Just nuisance, Sir,” the sailor answered. And so ‘Able Seaman Just Nuisance’ was the only dog ever to hold rank in the Royal Navy! After he died a life-sized statue was erected in his honour in Simon’s Town’s Jubilee Square, be sure to go and see it.
Boulders Beach, the home of the Jackass Penguin breeding colony, is close by and is well worth a visit, both to see the Penguins close up and to swim at Boulders Beach itself, with the Penguins on occasion! From just 2 breeding pairs of penguins in 1982, the colony has grown to about 4000 in recent years. Elevated boardwalks provide excellent viewing opportunities for penguins and whales.
Distances
- 5 minute walk to Seaforth beach
- 7 minute drive to Boulders beach
- 7 minute drive to Fish Hoek
- 40 minutes to Cape Town
- 40 minutes drive to V & A Waterfront
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18 minute drive to nearest Golf Course
Simons Town Self Catering, Accommodation Accommodation
Simons Town Self Catering, Accommodation - 2 People
Azure View -
2 People
Azure View is an exclusive, luxury 5 star self catering apartment, situated in Simon’s Town, 40km’s from Cape Town. The apartment offers spectacular sea and mountain views of False Bay. Read More...
Simons Town Self Catering, Accommodation - 4 - 6 People
Boulders -
4 - 6 People
Self catering and bed and breakfast units on Boulders beach, on Cape Town´s False Bay coast. Enjoy nature at its best with beautiful warm pools to swim in. Boulders beach is home to the only mainland colony of African Penguins. Read More...
Dèjá View -
4 - 6 People
It’s a pretty name. Roughly translated, it means `A view already’, which was true of the charming enclave in which it was built in the ‘70s – situated on the lower slopes of the mountain, all 20 of the white-walled houses, with their green woodwork and grey-tiled roofs, have a view of the yacht and naval harbour. Situated in a cobbled enclave just 30 steps from the shops and eating places that line the main road in the historic naval centre of Simon’s Town. Read More...
Sea The View -
4 - 6 People
This self catering accommodation offers spectacular panoramic views over False Bay & the surrounding mountains and the Simons Town Yacht Club & Naval Basin. Stunning sunrise & sunset skylines. Whale watching from Aug to Nov. Read More...
Simons Town Self Catering, Accommodation - 4 People
Grosvenor House Cottage -
4 People
The Grosvenor Guest House offers you a choice of executive, luxury guest house or self catering accommodation in a relaxed and secure environment with the most spectacular views of the ocean and the South African Naval Base. The Grosvenor Guest House provides spacious, sunny, tastefully decorated suites with beautiful en-suite bathrooms. Read More...
Jackson Road -
4 People
Jackson Road cottage is a comfortable holiday home situated in Simonstown on the Cape Town False Bay Coast, close to the lovely warm swimming beaches of Fish Hoek and Seaforth. Read More...
Simons Town Self Catering, Accommodation - 6-8 People
African Bay House -
6-8 People
Luxury self catering holiday home situated in Simonstown on the False Bay Coast of Cape Town close to the lovely beaches of Sea Forth and Fish Hoek. Read More...
Simons Town Self Catering, Accommodation - More than 8 People
Grosvenor House -
More than 8 People
The Grosvenor Guest House offers you a choice of executive, luxury guest house or self catering accommodation in a relaxed and secure environment with the most spectacular views of the ocean and the South African Naval Base. The Grosvenor Guest House provides spacious, sunny, tastefully decorated suites with beautiful en-suite bathrooms. Read More...
Featured Property
Azure View
Details2 People
Azure View is an exclusive, luxury 5 star self catering apartment, situated in Simon’s Town, 40km’s from Cape Town. The apartment offers spectacular sea and mountain views of False Bay. |
Jackson Road
Details4 People
Jackson Road cottage is a comfortable holiday home situated in Simonstown on the Cape Town False Bay Coast, close to the lovely warm swimming beaches of Fish Hoek and Seaforth. |
Grosvenor House
DetailsMore than 8 People
The Grosvenor Guest House offers you a choice of executive, luxury guest house or self catering accommodation in a relaxed and secure environment with the most spectacular views of the ocean and the South African Naval Base. The Grosvenor Guest House provides spacious, sunny, tastefully decorated suites with beautiful en-suite bathrooms. |
