Villa Marine Guest House: The Residence

When it comes to seaside towns, Pringle Bay is often overlooked – and we really don’t know why. Surrounded by sun-drenched mountains on the three sides and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean on the fourth, it’s a tranquil, secluded whale-watching haven – particularly on the spectacular coast where you’ll find Villa Marine Guest House.

It’s the ultimate in luxury and romance, and it’s less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town International Airport. Expect modern accommodation (it was recently refurbished), beautiful beaches, scenic hiking trails and all the open space you could wish for – especially at The Residence, which is Villa Marine’s Superior Suite boasting unbeatable views, two luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen, a separate lounge and dining area, a wood-burning fireplace and a private balcony.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 2 spacious bedrooms (king-size beds)
• 2 bathrooms (both with showers, 1 with bath)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor living

• Open-plan kitchen
• Wood fireplace
• Separate lounge and dining areas
• Smart TV
• Air-con
• Minibar
• Coffee machine

Outdoor living

• Balcony with breathtaking views

Catering

• Breakfast included
• A selection of platters and flatbreads (order via WhatsApp)

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• The Villa Marine art gallery
• Sundowners
• Whale-watching
• Swimming

In the area

• Various restaurants
• Various beaches
• Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
• Penguin colony at Betty’s Bay
• Hemel-en-Aarde wine route
• Kogelberg Nature Reserve
• The Hangklip coastline and lighthouse
• Kayaking on the Klein River Lagoon