Penguins at Sea Self-catering Accommodation

Set in the picturesque Grotto Bay Private Nature Reserve, Penguins at Sea Self-catering Accommodation features an enclosed furnished patio, an indoor and outdoor braai/barbeque facilities, and a swimming pool and terrace area boasting views of the Atlantic Ocean. This modern and spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms with 1 king and 3 queen beds; 2 bedrooms are located upstairs, and the main bedroom features a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower, and the games/hobby room is the second upstairs bedroom. The 2 bedrooms downstairs share a bathroom with a bath and a shower. There is an open-plan living room with a billiard/pool table, which converts into a table tennis table. Guests can cook a delicious meal in the fully equipped kitchen that comes fitted with a 5-plate stove, an oven, a microwave, a large refrigerator, a coffee machine and a kettle. There is a vegetable garden with fresh produce, which guests are welcome to make use of during their stay at Penguin at Sea. Guests can relax and enjoy a glass of wine on the enclosed patio that boasts comfortable couches and a dining area. Unforgettable views of the Atlantic Ocean and sunset can be enjoyed from the decked swimming pool area. The are 3 flat-screen TVs offering streaming such as Netflix, there is a TV in the main bedroom, one in the games/hobby room upstairs and another downstairs in the lounge. This holiday home is ideal for intimate birthday or bachelorette/hen parties, and Penguins at Sea Self-catering can provide mobile spa services at an additional charge. Special packages are offered by the property to explore and experience the local attractions and surrounding towns. Nearby activities range from darts, table tennis, hiking, beach walks, fishing and birdwatching. Grotto Bay Private Nature Reserve's exclusive beach is a 5-minute walk away. The !Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre is a 10-minute drive away and Darling can be reached within 25 km. Cape Town is 59 km away.

Area Info

Grotto Bay is a private and exclusive coastal property estate located on the West Coast of South Africa. Proclaimed a Nature Reserve in 2002, Grotto Bay Private Residential Estate, Coastal and Nature Reserve is situated only 45 minutes from Cape Town on the Route 27 West Coast Road.

The exclusive Grotto Bay Private Residential Estate was launched 1993. It offers safe and relaxed residential living in harmony with the environment. The Grotto Bay Homeowners Association supports and promotes the conservation initiates of the region.

Grotto Bay forms part of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve, which was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2000. Incorporating 378,000 hectares, it stretches from the mouth of the Diep River at Milnerton and covers the entire coastal lowlands to the far north of the Berg River at Velddrift. There are 459 biospheres globally, 65 of them in Africa and 4 in South Africa. All Biospheres promote a balanced approach to the development of humans and the preservation of biodiversity in a particular region. The Cape West Coast Biosphere aims to foster ecologically sustainable human development, conserve the landscape, vegetation and living species. It also supports the research, monitoring, education and information exchange related to local, national and global issues of conservation and development.

The Cape West Coast Biosphere offers many attractions for tourists and visitors, such as the West Coast National Park, Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, the West Coast Fossil Park, as well as many proclaimed Local, Provincial and Private Nature Reserves (such as Grotto Bay). Hiking and Nature trails, Golf Courses, Wine Regions and Cellars, Hotels and Motels, Restaurants, Arts and Crafts in many West Coast Villages (Langebaan, Yzerfontein, Darling) increase the need to visit this fascinating region.



The Grotto Bay Estate comprises of 385 hectare of Strandveld and Sandveld bush and of this, 60 hectares is housing estate. It is positioned along the coast of the West Coast Biosphere Reserve and offers a variety of activities ranging from beach walks, hiking, bird and wildlife watching.