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False Bay is linked to Cape Town by rail. The suburban
line to Simons Town runs alongside the sea and is so close to the sea in places that unsuspecting passengers
occasionally get soaked by the spray of waves breaking on the rocks
below!
Stops along the way include Muizenberg which was once the home of
Cecil John Rhodes, one time prime minister of the Cape and founder of the still mighty De Beers diamond empire, his cottage is now a museum and can be visited daily during the week.
Kalk Bay is a fishing
village which still retains much of its original character and has a
vibrant night life as well as interesting shops which are open seven
days a week, the town was first inhabited in the seventeenth century by shipwrecked seamen and deserters.
Fish Hoek was until recently the only dry town in South
Africa, the land on which the town was built was donated by Lord Charles Somerset in 1818 on the condition that their be no wine house on the property.
The end of the line
is Simons Town, 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 "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. The Simons Town Museum has displays on the early history of the town, and is open to visitors daily except Sunday.
The Boulders Beach penguin colony is one of only two mainland breeding colonies of the Jackass penguin and also
offers sheltered swimming.
Cape
Point Nature Reserve is a sight
not to be missed. First named "Cape of Storms" by early seafarers the Reserve now boasts excellent tourist facilities.
Whether your preference is for a hearty meal at the restaurant or a brisk walk to the top of the 678 metre high peak. For the less energetic the only funicular in Africa
will whisk you to the top in style.
Who knows, you may even spot the legendary 17th century ship "The Flying Dutchman"; which disappeared mysteriously while trying to round the Cape, and is reportedly sometimes still seen trying on a misty night!
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Fish Hoek - for 4-6 people
- Carmichael Ref 148 (Sleeps 6)
- Lemon Tree Cottage
2 (Sleeps 4)
Fish Hoek - for more than 6 people
- Risi Road Ref 149 (Sleeps 9)
- Herschel 559 (Sleeps 8)
Gordons Bay - for 4-6 people
- Beach 170 (Sleeps 2 - 6)
Glencairn/Simonstown - for 2-4 people
- Whale Song Seaview 826 (Sleeps 2-4)
Glencairn/Simonstown - for more than 6 people
- Whale Song Loft 827 (Sleeps 8)
Simonstown Accommodation for 2-4 people
- Jackson Road Ref 299 (Sleeps
4)
- Glen Road 861 (Sleeps 4)|
- Grosvenor House
cottage 25 (Sleeps 4)
Simonstown - for 4-6 people
- Water Lane Ref 305 (Sleeps 6)
- Boulders Ref 576 (Sleeps
4-6)
- Deja View 50 (Sleeps 4-6)
St James - for 2-4 people
- St James Terrace 314 (Sleeps
4)
- Heavenly View 2 882 (Sleeps
2)
St James & Muizenberg - for 4-6 people
- The Atlantic 90 (Sleeps 4)
- Heavenly View 876 (Sleeps
4-6)
St James & Muizenberg - for 6-9 people
- Twee Gevels (Two
Gables) 30 (Sleeps 9)
Simonstown - for more than 6 people
- African Bay 851 (Sleeps 8)
- Atlantic View 852 (Sleeps
2-9)
- Grosvenor House 24 (sleeps
10)
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