Thandekayo B&B

Thandekayo B&B Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Hout Bay Western Cape

Description

Thandekayo Guesthouse enjoys beautiful views of the bay and the mountains in a peaceful and secure surrounding. We have five high standard rooms, all bathroom en-suite.
A heated swimming pool, beautiful landscaped garden, comfortable lounge and breakfast are there for your comfort. Thandekayo is Zulu and means: "Warm welcome in our home". So it should not only look good, it must also, and most particularly, feel good around you too. Our aim is to give everyone a memorable stay at Thandekayo. Your host Erwin & Morag van der Weerd.

Thandekayo Art Gallery Guest House is situated in the quaint seaside village of Hout Bay, on the Atlantic seaboard of the Western Cape of South Africa. The Republic of Hout Bay, as its residents affectionately refer it to, is a scenic twenty-minute drive from Cape Town. The guest house is located at the start of the garden route on the foothills of the amphitheater that guard the town in secure and scenic surrounds. From the balcony of Thandekayo one enjoys the breathtaking view of both bay and mountains in this beautifully scenic area of Southern Africa.

Thandekayo meaning “warm welcome” in Zulu offers 4 star luxury accommodation with five stylish African theme rooms, all en-suite. The guest house offering bed and breakfast, is owned by Anita and Martin Osner. Martin is one of South Africa 's top fine art photographic artists and the guesthouse displays exhibitions of his works as well as of other contemporary South African artists including renowned landscape photographer and close friend Koos van der Lende.

Hout Bay is one of South Africa 's most popular holiday destinations. Not only does it offer vistas of mountains overlooking a tranquil indigo bay, it is also a vibrant colorful seaside village representing the diversity of South Africa 's Rainbow Nation. In Hout Bay you can expect to; enjoy great cuisine, visit the bustling fishing harbour, go on a guided tour of the local indigenous community, take long walks along the beach, visit the art galleries in town, go horse back riding, take a drive along Chapman's Peak which boasts to be one of the most scenic routes in the world, visit nearby wine estates or frequent the infamous Cape Town Waterfront, book on a sailing charter, or just soak up the sun relaxing at the side of the pool.

You are invited to enjoy a unique stay where African hospitality, art, wine and relaxation are the order of the day, in a seaside village that boasts immense beauty and character. The one thing we can promise you about staying at Thandekayo Art Gallery Guest House is that it will not be your last visit.

Contact Details Thandekayo B&B 021 791 0020 021 791 0022 Enquire now View Rates View Directions

Attractions

The house displays a modest collection of contemporary art. Stencils of elephants accompany you up the stairs and crayons are used for the guest book entries.

In the relaxed environment of your room we can offer you a diversity of beauty- or relaxation therapies.

• Therapeutic body massage (back / full body) - This massage focuses on relief of stress, pain, tension and anxiety
• Sole Reflexologie - Disperses toxins from the body & facilitates the flow of healing energy into the body
• Crystal massage - The crystal transmit a gentle healing energy into the body, leaving you feeling energized, relaxed and totally invigorated
• Reiki Healing - An ancient form of Japanese hands-on-healing, leaving you with a feeling of warmth, stress relief, peace and contentment
• Indian head massage - Relief of chronic neck & shoulder complaints, and more….

Set in a tranquil valley and surrounded by mountains and sea, the village of Hout Bay offers a restful and increasingly popular destination.

When you’ve seen all that Hout Bay has to offer, why not explore the surrounding beauty spots and attractions, since Hout Bay is very central and at the beginning of the Wine- and Gardenroute.

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading

TGCSA Star Grading

Facilities

• off street covered parking
• comfortable lounge with:           
  • small library
  • games
  • TV / VCR
  • stereo
  • computer (internet facilities)
• fully equipped kitchen

RELAXATION / BEAUTY THERAPIES

 SPECIAL SERVICES

Thandekayo means a warm welcome in our home. We not only like to make our guests feel at home. We also try to share our enthusiasm we have for South Africa, by helping you with your day plans or any kind of booking/reservation.

Other services we offer:

• airport transfers
• car rentals
• laundry service
• baby-sit service
• computer (internet facilities)
• other special requests

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