Langebaan Beach House

Langebaan Beach House

Selected by The Greenwood Guide to South Africa, 2nd edition

Text written by Simon Greenwood

The Langebaan Beach House was once Claire�s family�s seaside retreat in the days when Langebaan was a small fishing village. It has grown since then, but still has a nice holiday feel. Claire�s place is right on the lagoon with a garden that goes directly down to sand and water. The original part is over 100 years old, the rest has gradually been added as the family expanded - most of it now for guests. Two of the bedrooms are �suites�, with their own sitting rooms (complete with kettle and small fridge) and views to the water. The other two rooms are on the other side of the house by the plunge pool.

There is plenty of living space, a big communal sitting room where Claire�s collection of model boats lives and the garden has sun-loungers, an iron table and chairs for post-beach relaxing. Decoration throughout is simple and attractive, in keeping with the seaside feel; white-washed walls, terracotta tiles, bright bed covers. Breakfast is served in the glass-enclosed verandah, looking down to the beach. This is a relaxed, seasidey sort of place, with an abundance of restaurants just around the corner. The sea is safe and swimmable by the way � if a little chilly.

Contact Details

Telephone:+27-(0)22 7722625
Facsimile: +27-(0)22 7721432

Email address:
lbh@intekom.co.za