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Port of Call

Simons Town Cape Town - South Africa

Email Port of Call Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

To Port of Call ... Luxury Self Catering / Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Simon’s Town, Western Cape. Nestled in the mountain fynbos, on the edge of the Table Mountain National Park, Port of Call offers two luxurious studio apartments.
Both units have breathtaking panoramic sea and mountain views that stretch from Muizenberg to Cape Hangklip, all framed by the distant Hottentots Holland mountains.

The rewards for early birds are spectacular sunrises over False Bay, while those with reservations during a full moon will experience the unforgettable sight of the moon rising over the distant mountains and its moon-glow across the sea.

Situated high on the slopes of the Swartberg Mountain, Port of Call’s accommodation overlooks secluded sandy beaches that offer safe bathing in the comparatively warmer waters of False Bay.

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Besides the beaches, Boulder’s Beach with its breeding colony of African penguins as well as the golf course are within walking distance of Port of Call ...

Port of Call Accommodation

Port of Call offers two luxurious studio apartments. Both units have breathtaking panoramic sea and mountain views that stretch from Muizenberg to Cape Hangklip, all framed by the distant Hottentots Holland mountains.
Both the Admirals Suite and the Captains Cabin are luxuriously furnished and are sea facing ... offering panoramic views over False Bay ...
Historic Simon’s Town is the third oldest European settlement in South Africa and is a mere 3 minute drive away. Home originally to the Dutch East India Company as their safe winter anchorage it is now home to the SA navy and the False Bay yacht club.

The Admirals Suite: (50m2)
This suite offers a beautifully appointed spacious bedroom with twin beds, comfortable easy chairs and full satellite DSTV. The en-suite bathroom has both a shower & a bath.
Access to the dining area, which is enclosed with floor to ceiling sliding doors, is through plantation shutter doors & contains a small but well equipped kitchenette with microwave, dining table, fridge, electric frying pan & utensils. A patio with table & chairs accessed from the bedroom completes the apartment.

The Captains Cabin (45m2)
This suite offers a beautifully appointed spacious bedroom with twin beds, comfortable easy chairs and full satellite DSTV. The en-suite bathroom has both a shower & a bath.
Access to the dining area, which is enclosed with floor to ceiling sliding doors, is through plantation shutter doors & contains a small but well equipped kitchenette with microwave, dining table, fridge, electric frying pan & utensils. A patio with table & chairs accessed from the bedroom completes the apartment.

Port of Call Facilities

Historic Simon’s Town is the third oldest European settlement in South Africa and is a mere 3 minute drive away. Home originally to the Dutch East India Company as their safe winter anchorage it is now home to the SA navy and the False Bay yacht club.

Simon’s Town offers restaurants, boutique shops, patisseries, art galleries and museums. It is situated approximately half way down the Cape Peninsula and most of the major tourist attractions including Cape Point, Kirstenbosch, Constantia wine-lands and Table Mountain are within easy reach. Port of Call offers you the ideal base from which to explore the Cape as well as a safe and tranquil home to return to.
Your Hosts, Carol & John Labistour look forward to welcoming you.

Things to do in and around the Cape Peninsula
While situated away from the hustle & bustle, Port of Call Self Catering Home in Simon’s Town still offers easy access to Cape Town’s main attractions.
- 30 minutes to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- 10 minutes to Cape Point Nature reserve
- 15 minutes to the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive
- Within 15 minutes drive of 5 golf courses
- Close proximity to the Cape's beautiful Wine Routes

In addition, Simon’s Town has many attractions of its own, including:
- Whale Watching from your window, or take a boat trip (season from end July – November)
- Seal Island’s famous breaching Great White Shark's (boat trips and shark cage diving) excursions depart from Simon’s Town harbour
- Pelagic Trips depart from Simon’s Town harbour
- The Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
- Deep-sea fishing trips, as well as coastal angling
- Kayaking and snorkeling, guided diving expeditions
- Beautiful Mountain Hikes and Cycling trips
- Historical Tours
·-Numerous superb Restaurants
- An activity for a lot of visitors to Simons Town is snorkeling. Visit www.easysnorkeling.co.za for easy snorkel spots in SA, the largest snorkel website in SA and it has two Simons Town pages, Windmill and Boulders.

Attractions around the Peninsula
Franschhoek Wine Route 1hr 30min
Stellenbosch wine Route 1hr 00min
SpierSpier WinesMoyo – African Dining The Cheetah Outreach programme Birds of Prey Sanctuary 1hr 00min
Swartland – Wine and Olive Farms 1hr 40min
Hermanus – Whale Watching 2hrs
The West Coast 1hr 50min

Directions:
Approx 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport
Follow the signs to exit
Take the N2 towards Cape Town
Take the M3 towards Muizenberg
Travel to the end of the M3 Highway
At the T-Junction you can take the coastal route via Muizenberg and Boyes Drive or travel over the mountain via Ou Kaapse Weg past and Silvermine.
Drive through Simons Town, pass Boulders Beach and the Country Club.
Dorries Drive is the first road right after passing Oatlands Holiday Camp.