• Natural Beauty - a few steps from pleasant bathing beaches fed by the warmer Indian Ocean, near the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and a choice of hiking trails and similar nature-lover's delights.

• Penguins - situated on Penguin Point, home to the largest mainland African Penguin Colony in Southern Africa.

• Informal - the warm sandwashed walls house 12 light, airy rooms that are reminiscent of an upmarket beach cabana.

Set on the southern peninsula coastline overlooking scenic Boulders Beach with its resident African penguin colony is the Boulders Beach Guest House. This seaside accommodation is comfortable, relaxed and informal without compromising on those luxurious touches that make for a comfortable stay.

The house is just metres from the Boulders Coastal Park, and is therefore a good option if you enjoy outdoor living. You can hike through the indigenous surrounding flora, brave a swim at Boulders Beach, or for the more energetic there's a host of aqua sports to choose from. In the colder winter months, you can curl up next to the cosy fireplace with a good book and a fine cognac.

Adjoining the lodge, the Function House caters for conferences, weddings, private parties and product launches. The wellness centre, complete with massage rooms and a floatation tank, is run by an on site physiotherapist, masseur and reflexologist.

Boulders Beach Guest House is located just beyond Simon's Town, on the False Bay coastline, near the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

• A La Carte Restaurant
• Security System
• Self-Catering
• Separate Shower
• Spa

The Penguin Point Restaurant, adjacent to the lodge, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has a prime sea-facing position with both indoor seating and a terrace with fantastic views of the bay below. The Mediterranean-style cuisine specialises in coastal seafood dishes, caught fresh daily. The wine list is fairly extensive and has been carefully selected to compliment the dishes on the menu.

The baby blue and sand-coloured lodge has of 12 sunny, airy en suite bedrooms (available in either double or twin) that are simply and tastefully decorated. Boulders Beach Guest House also has 2 furnished self-catering units available; a good choice for families looking for flexibility and privacy during their holiday.

The walls are decorated with black wattle bark sculptures carved by local artist Jacques Dhont, giving a subtle yet distinctly African feel to the place.

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• 1 October 2007 - 30 November 2008
  
  From € 39 £ 31 R 494 $ 60 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.