Sanjika Escapes: Beach House 11A

Seagulls and crashing waves provide the soundtrack to a stay at Sanjika Escapes’ Beach Houses. The properties are just 80m from Glentana beach, which is accessed via a private walkway and staircase that leads straight onto the sand.

This small seaside village, halfway between Mossel Bay and George, is a popular seasonal resort, famous for its stretch of sandy beaches and fynbos-covered cliffs. Situated in an ancient riverbed, with steep cliffs on the sides that provide shelter from the wind, it’s the perfect escape for families looking to spend their holidays on the beach. Fishermen can enjoy rock fishing here and are likely to catch some good-sized fish. Shell-collectors can search the sands for the elusive pansy shell, and kids will love exploring some of the fantastic caves in the cliffs. Whale and dolphin viewing is also a highlight, while the many other attractions of the Garden Route are not far away.

THE LODGINGS

Beach House 11A is a three-bedroomed, light-filled home that is fully equipped for a relaxing coastal escape. It sits on the first-floor of a larger property, with sea and mountain views from its large balconies.

Indoor living

• 3 bedrooms (one with queen-size bed, two with twin beds)
• Ensuite bathrooms with bath or shower
• Fully equipped kitchen, including a gas stove and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
• Complimentary welcome pack of a bottle of homemade piquante peppers and a jar of farm-baked rusks
• Large open-plan living room with TV (DStv) and DVD player
• Wifi, DVDs and books
• Enclosed patio with large dining table

Outdoor living

• Large balconies with outdoor seating giving sea and mountain views
• Built-in braai facilities (complimentary bag of firewood and matches)
• Private walkway to Glentana Beach (80m)

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Telescope for dolphin and whale spotting (in season)
• Beach walks and swimming
• Rock fishing

In the area

• Garden Route beaches for swimming, surfing, kitesurfing
• Hiking and trail running
• Mountain-biking, including at the nearby Garden Route Trail Park
• Golf at Fancourt and other Garden Route courses
• Mossel Bay Zipline
• Sandboarding on Dragon Dunes
• Horseback safaris
• Paragliding in Wilderness
• Kayaking on the Kaaimans River
• Restaurants and shops in Mossel Bay, George and Wilderness