Perfect getaway for couples, solo adventurers, small families, or someone looking for peace and quiet to finish writing that book!
Perfect weekend getaway or longer holidays for couples, solo adventurers, small families, or someone looking for peace and quiet to finish writing that book... The cottage is a 2 minute walk from the Kariega River, slipway and lagoon. The main Blue Flag Beach is 5 mins walk away as is a restaurant overlooking the river, beach, and Indian Ocean. The cottage is a 5 minutes stroll from the village centre.
This is a quirky, revamped one bedroom garden cottage, with a lovely sunny kitchen and separate lounge with French doors that open onto my garden. The cottage has a small private garden area but you are welcome to enjoy my garden too. I have an outdoor braai/barbecue area, which you are most welcome to use, except possibly in December/January and April when my family will be here. Access by prior arrangement though during that time. There is a lockable area outside the back door where you can store surfboards, bicycles etc. The main house is one of the original houses in the village - it is over 80 years old. It has its own separate entrance, is set back from the road, with off street parking at the side of my house.
I enjoy meeting and interacting with people, so I'm available for a chat, glass of wine or to give any advice about the area that you want. But be assured however that I will respect your privacy at all times if you prefer.
Kenton-on-Sea, often called 'the village between two rivers' is unique in that it is off the main coastal road with 2 rivers- Kariega & Bushmans- as 'boundaries' with the pristine beachfront and Joan Muirhead Nature Reserve connecting them. Kariega Main beach has international Blue Flag status and Middle Beach pilot Blue Flag status. There is easy access to all shops, a number of eateries and coffee shops, as well as an art gallery, craft and bookshop. Safe swimming, rock pools, hikes, township tours, bird watching, mountain-biking, horse & canoe trails, boat trips, fishing, dune boarding, surfing & kite-surfing. You can also enjoy the best of the bush at the Sibuya and Kariega Game Reserves, which are a 10 minute drive away. Addo Elephant Park (which has the Big 7) is a popular day trip from here. The Marine Section of the Park extends up the coast from Woody Cape (nr. Alexandria) to Cannon Rocks, a 10 minute drive from here. The Alexandria Dune-fields begin here extending to Colchester/Sundays River near Port Elizabeth. These are the fastest shifting dune-fields in the S. Hemisphere and visible from outer space. Bucket list for many!
I live with my 2 small friendly dogs (Yorkies) Moya and Tabu. We enjoy the sea, sand and sun downers at the beach with friends. Love music - opera/ classical and 'old time' jazz. Reading biographical books, historical/true life and human interest stories plus mystery/detective novels. Entertainment here is mostly TV - programs similar to what I read, news local and world as I need to keep informed, sport from tennis - F1 Grand Prix and in-between, but not wrestling :) Love travelling lesser known routes and safaris, but Cape Town and environs for a culture 'fix' -theater, dance, music etc. I've been in the tourism industry for many years and enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, sharing the attractions in this area with interested visitors. As a passionate, qualifed cultural tour guide I can steer you in the right direction, whatever your particular interests are. Would love to help you to discover what the area has to offer and tell you about what is happening at any given time. Advice on your onward travels in this area, the Eastern Cape in particular and the country as a whole is also available. That said, I'm very happy to leave you to your own devices too!
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