CASTLE ON THE CLIFF

PLETTENBERG BAY ACCOMMODATION

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Castle on the Cliff

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PLETTENBERG BAY ACCOMMODATION
CASTE ON THE CLIFF HOTEL

The Castle on the Cliff was built in the early 1960s on a wild and dramatic sea cliff. The Castle on the Cliff is located on one of the most beautiful private properties in South Africa near the Robberg in Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route.

The Castle on the Cliff in Plettenberg Bay looks out over kilometres of private coastline, and to secure its privacy, the large estate by which it is surrounded by is a nature reserve. The entire Castle is available for the exclusive use of a maximum group of eight guests, by prior arrangement ten guests can be accommodated.

The Castle features four double suites all of which provide magnificent views. Futhermore, it also has a bedroom with two single beds and a separate bathroom. The Castle on the Cliff is available on a staffed, self-catering basis whereby the breakfast is included. Various extra services including full catering is available by arrangement.

The Castle on the Cliff in Plettenberg Bay has been decorated in a casual, comfortable and relaxed way. Cushions are laid out every day on the palisaded clifftop terraces, inviting guests to sunbathe listening to the waves breaking below.


Amenities at The Castle on the Cliff, Plettenberg Bay

  • Swimming pool and sea rock pools
  • Flat screen Plasma TV, DVD, VCR
  • A collection of DVDs and Videos.
  • Satellite television, Bose music system and a collection of CD,s Internet access, Full set of games.
  • Fully equipped kitchen, Barbecue and a Wood Fired Pizza oven.
  • Your own transport is strongly recommended.
Dining

Simple healthy and delicious cooking is provided by the fully trained Cook at the Castle. The chefs specialities are fresh fish and seafood served with local vegetables. Herbs and salad are from the own vegetable garden, Pizza and Portugese Chicken are roasted in the castle's own wood fired pizza oven. Barbecues done on the outdoor grill is another favourite. The chef at the castle is also a specialist in vegetarian and low fat cooking. Guests are welcome to discuss the menus with the chef and choose what they would like to eat. The shopping and the cooking for lunch and dinner is not included in the rental.

The Area: Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route

Plettenberg Bay, which is located on the famous Garden Route, is one of South Africa's premier beach resort. The Castle on the Cliff is only a few minutes drive from the centre of the Plettenberg Bay village, with its restaurants, shops and tourist facilities.

Plettenberg Bay offers many attractions apart from its golden beaches: nature trails and reserves; rivers, lagoons and estuaries; the Tsitsikama forest and Outeniqua mountains; bushwalking; whale, seal and dolphin spotting by land or sea; rock, surf or ocean fishing; scuba diving; sailing; water skiing; the highest bungi jump in the world; horse riding; a primate sanctuary; five excellent golf courses; biking; scenic flights; 4X4 trailing; abseiling; and a theatre with a difference.

Activities in the area ( please note that these details are subject to change )

Ferry and Steam Train

Board the Featherbed ferry for a cruise on the lagoon to the private Nature Reserve, board the land cruise or ride to the top of the Western Head, walk back through the Milkwood Forest to the tavern to enjoy lunch. Return to the mainland to board the Outeniqua Choo-tjoe for a nostalgic ride to George puffing around the lakes and across bridges to George, return to Knsyna/Plettenberg Bay by road

Tsitsikamma Tour

Depart Knysna for a scenic drive, stopping at the view sites in Plettenberg Bay before descending the Groot River Pass to Nature's Valley for a refreshment stop. Then onto the Tsitsikamma National Park with its contrasting beauty of sea, forest, fynbos and river for lunch. After lunch enjoy a walk to the suspension bridge before returning to Knysna.

Boat excursion

2 hour whale, dolphin, seal, shark and sea bird watching excursion. Experience the ocean and all it's natural beauty while learning more about the marine ecosystem from a specialised marine animal watching boat.

12:30 - Blue Lounge Ferry (Lunch cruising up the river - Ploughman's Platter)

Cruise up the Keurbooms River while enjoying the awe inspiring indigenous forests that are home to forest animals and a variety of indigenous trees. Arrive at Monkeyland. (Monkey rehabilitation centre tour).A forest enclosure that is dedicated to monkeys in distress. View these animals in a natural environment where the enclosure encompasses a large portion of forest.

The Forest Trail

Entails the Harkerville Rogue Eco Adventure Safari (3 hr drive/walk through indigenous forests with a specialized guide). Learn about the indigenous forests unique to the area by gravel road or on foot.

12:30 - Arrive at Keurbooms river, Lunch on board the Blue Lounge Ferry Cruise up the Keurbooms River while enjoying the awe inspiring indigenous forests that are home to forest animals and a variety of indigenous trees and fynbos. Visit Monkeyland for monkey rehabilitation centre tour. A forest enclosure that is dedicated to monkeys in distress. View these animals in a natural environment where the enclosure encompasses a large portion of forest.

The Platinum Route

Entails Hakerville Rogue Eco Adventure Safari (3 hr drive/walk through indigenous forest with specialised guide). Learn about the indigenous forests unique to the area by gravel road or on foot.

12:30 - Lunch at the Elephant Park. Meet the resident elephants and learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants - the worlds southern most elephants of which a small population still roam wild in the Knysna Forests. Board the luxurious Outeniqua yacht for Oysters and champagne on a cruise around the Knysna lagoon and past the Heads. Depart for the hotel just after sun set.

The Ostrich Ride in Oudtshoorn

Visit a Safari Ostrich farm for an hours Ostrich Tour and enjoy the thrill of riding an ostrich (max 75kg). Thereafter visit the Cango Wildlife Park for a 1 hour tour and learn about the conservation and breeding programs of their endangered species. The Wildlife Park is made up of the Predator enclosure which houses the big cats, the reptile enclosure and the snake centre.

12:30 - Lunch at a local restuarant in Oudtshoorn. In the afternoon visit the Cango Caves the most spectacular in Southern Africa. The enormity and grandeur of the caves will have you agape for the rest of the afternoon.


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