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Paradise Cove

Paradise Cove Accommodation

Description

Paradise Cove is a private estate set in a scenic nature reserve between Victoria Bay and Wilderness. Enjoy breathtaking views of 35 km of the Indian Ocean coastline, Wilderness lakes and Outeniqua mountains. Four stylishly decorated thatched roof bedrooms and a suite have private patios with direct access to the vast indigenous garden and salt water pool. Generous breakfasts on the patio with views. George Airport 15 minutes. In the heart of the Garden Route, close to all attractions. Secure parking. TGCSA 4-Star Guest House.

You will be spoiled by our team in this friendly, unforgettable surrounding. Just enjoy and dream.

We look forward to see you here and will be at your service.

Maggie and Kurt Stauffer (Management) will welcome you at Paradise Cove in German, French or English.

Welcome to 'Paradise Cove'
The Paradise above the Garden Route.

Spend your holiday at the fabulous Garden Route.
We invite you to stay in our stylish South African cottages amidst a listed nature reserve with a huge variety of flora and fauna.

Savour the breathtaking view of the 45 km coastline of the Indian Ocean,
the Outeniqua Mountains and the Lagoons.

Leisure activities include but are not limited to golfing, sightseeing, wale watching, to mention only a few.

Or you can just relax in our beautiful garden of indigenous plants and trees,
and refresh yourself in our 'pool with a view'.

Location 

The city of George is situated at the western entry to the renowned Garden Route, one of the main tourist attractions of South Africa. The city boasts more than 100.000 inhabitants lying at the foot of the picturesque Outeniqua Mountains (max. 1370m). George is the only mayor city between Cape Town 440km to the west, and Port Elizabeth 250km to the east.

Paradise Cove is located
  • 15 minutes from the city centre of George,
  • 20 minutes from the airport (GRJ) and
  • 10 minutes from the closest beach.
The garden route is an idyllic, green, coastal area with mountains, forests and endless sandy beaches. It is the main holiday destination for South Africans offering a wide range of tourist attractions. You will enjoy your vacation at Paradise Cove from the first day because there is no time difference between Europe and South Africa.

Accommodation

Rooms

We offer four comfortable, thatched roof South African cottages, each with an individual patio with a terrific view and direct access to the garden and its saltwater pool.

  • All rooms have twin or king-size beds, television and room safe.
  • In the bathroom there is a shower, under floor heating, heated towel rail and hairdryer, bath-robes and pool-towels.
  • In the entrance to each room you will find a tray with electric water kettle and everything you need to make a cup of tea or coffee.
  • The loft in each room can be used to stow suitcases etc, or sleeping arrangements for children.

  • All rooms in Paradise Cove are non smoking rooms.

The thatched roof provides natural temperature control (cool in summer, keeping warm in winter), giving a sense of spaciousness and an African flair to the rooms. Slate floors throughout and matching accessories. On the whole, the rooms offer a four star European level of comfort.

Entree

In the inviting and comfortable entrance-area of our guesthouse you will find a fridge with a good selection of beverages using the HONOR-system, pricelists are in each room; a small deep freezer with simple meals to heat up in the microwave, and all china, glasses and cutlery necessary, if you should decide not to dine in one of the many good restaurants in the area, but to make yourself comfortable and stay 'at home' for the evening.

Furthermore in the lobby there is a payphone for your world wide business or pleasure.

Suite

Paradise Cove

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Attractions

4x4 Trail Beach Beautiful Gardens Beauty Clinic
Biking Bird Watching Boat Cruise Boating / Canoeing / Dinghies
Game Viewing in Open Vehicle Golf Hiking Horse Riding
Paragliding Quad Bikes Rock Fishing Shopping

Tennis

Activities

A golfer's paradise:

  • 15 golf courses in the vicinity (a radius of 75 km)
  • The world renowned 'Fancort Golf Club Estate' in George is the world's second best golf course (President's Cup in 2003)

Walks

 

Water sports:

For instance:

  • Diving,
  • Waterskiing
  • Surfing / Body boarding / Kite surfing
  • Canoeing on the lagoons, maybe bird watching
  • or just swimming in the sea
  • or sunbathing on the beach or at the pool

Wellness Therapy

 

Sightseeing:

  • A must are the towns of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshorn and Mosselbay, where there are museums and many tempting shopping-opportunities.
  • Nature reserves, game- and safari parks, like Wilderness- or Tsitsikamma National Park.
  • A ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe-Train.

Hiking:

  • Through indigenous forests,
  • the mountains or along the coastline, maybe for several days.

Walking

Along unspoiled, never ending beaches.

Whale Watching

 

Nature:

  • Wale-watching

    (August through November), dolphins
  • Bird watching,

  • Collecting shells at the beaches of the Indian Ocean

  • 'Floral kingdom' of the finbos, Milkwood etc.

Mountain passes

 

Plenty of untarred old roads passing through breathtaking landscapes, a paradise for off-road-fans and motor bikers.

 

Wine tasting


Paragliding

 

And many more activities like riding, tennis etc., etc., etc.

 

 
We will provide you with all the information you need.

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TGCSA Star Grading

4 Star

Facilities

Services & Facilities
Airport Transfers Breakfast / Dining Room Children By Arrangement Guest Lounge
Laundry Service No Smoking Swimming Pool

Setting and Environment

In / Near a Country Town

Wining & Dining

A full breakfast will be served in our new breakfast-room or in the garden.
For lunch /dinner information will be provided on a broad selection of reasonable to excellent / first class restaurants. The cost of dining by European standards is very reasonable.

  • Excellent South African wines are offered even in restaurants for moderate prices.
  • Regional specialties are meat: mostly perfect beef (Steaks), lamb, ostrich, game (springbok, kudu, crocodile, etc.)
  • Fish is very fresh and of excellent quality.
  • Vegetables are ripened under the sun and of unexpected taste.
  • Exotic and well known fruits of top quality.

The tap water is clean and drinkable.

There are supermarkets and a new shopping mall in George, due to open end of 2005.

On Saturdays there is a weekly farmer's market in Sedgefield, providing also a good selection of crafts.

In / Near Coastal Town In an Eco - Reserve

In the Countryside

 


Directions

From Frankfurt (Germany): * daily flights to Johannesburg * twice a week Frankfurt to Cape Town * with South African Airlines (SAA) or Lufthansa (LH). Many more Airlines serve the route to Johannesburg , it is worth while to compare the rates. Travel time Though the long-distance flight will take 10,5 hours to Johannesburg -12 hours to Cape Town respectively- it is quite comfortable, as it is a night flight and you will arrive next morning. There being no time difference, there will be no jetlag . The flight time from Johannesburg to George is just 2,5 hours, from Cape Town 40 minutes. From George Airport it is best to rent a car (all main car rental agencies are represented) and drive to Paradise Cove with the map we have supplied you with. The drive will not take more than 15 minutes. The only challenge will be driving on the left side of the road, but you will become used to it remarkably fast with the steering wheel on the right side of the car.