Atlanticview – much more than a view with a room
We’re only spending ten days in South Africa – and four of them are going to be in Camp’s Bay. Even more vital to get our choice of hotel just right! Our guest contributors Olly & Ruth share their experiences of Camps Bay. You might think that wall-to-wall sunshine, beach, bed and a good restaurant is all you need to escape from grey skies – but we want our stay to be special, without breaking the bank. Our final choice –...
Pack your trunk for Nellie!
’The Nellie’ as it’s known by many of the locals, sits like a wedding cake in the heart of Cape Town’s historic and cultural centre; near the trendy areas of Kloof and Long Streets, nestling at the foot of Table Mountain. The Mount Nelson experience starts at their entrance, through the Prince of Wales gates and continues to the hotel where you’ll be greeted with a sea of pink walls and welcoming staff. Once you settle into the...
Searching for a great meal in Cape Town? Visit these five ace places.
In this, the last of our Cape Town series, we’ve avoided the ‘must be seen at’ places – even if we could get into them in less than a month – opting for attractive and unusual places that offer good quality, interesting food, with an overall great atmosphere and service. We’ve listed them below in alphabetical order to avoid favouritism, as each is excellent in its own right. Ash Restaurant ASH, as the name unsurprisingly...
Cape Town and around – five must-see sights a little further afield
Leaving aside the lively attractions of this vibrant city centre, here’s a few ideas to give you a better all-round perspective of this beautiful peninsula and coastal area. You’ll definitely need transport to see most of these sights as, with the exception of Table Mountain (which can also take an age if you’re not pre-prepared) all are within and hour or so’s drive of Cape Town – but well worth it. Boulders...
Five fascinating places to stay in Cape Town
Our collection of boutique, bold and beautiful places to stay that will make any stay in Cape Town extra special. Thinking of a trip to Cape Town? This cross section of fascinating places to stay can’t fail to satisfy your own preferences for luxury and service. They’re in no particular order as they each meet a differing set of criteria according to taste. Manna Bay It’s not often that we stay in a place and...
