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The Oyster Box Beach House

The Oyster Box Beach House

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

Description

Stunning Seaside Holiday Accommodation in South Africa

The Oyster Box Beach House luxury holiday villa is located in the sunny Eastern Cape of South Africa in the safe and tranquil seaside village of Kenton-on-Sea. The daily-serviced beach house has one of the most spectacular views on the South African coastline with miles of unspoilt beaches and sunsets to enjoy from the infinity pool on the deck. And it's just an overnight flight from Europe with easy travel links.

Stylish Honeymoon Destination and Weekend Retreat

 

  • Lie in bed watching the whales in season

  • Relax on the loungers around the infinity pool

  • Enjoy a personally prepared candle-lit dinner on your private balcony

  • Experience the activities from one of our special packages

Come and unwind in our holiday villa decorated with attention to detail, yet laid back and stylish. Spoil yourself with exclusivity and privacy by having the whole house to yourself for amazing value, or we can accommodate you on a daily bed-and-breakfast basis. Dinner can also be arranged on request.

Perfect Family Holiday Whole House Rental

Our affordable Rates will cater for all your needs from a bed and breakfast suite to whole house villa rental to Special Packages with exciting activities including day safaris. Contact Us with any queries, we aim to respond within 3 hours at most times of the day.

Accommodation

The Oyster Box Beach House can cater for all your accommodation requirements. If you are looking for a quiet getaway, just the two of you, or a busy fun filled family holiday we have what you need. Take the whole house as a self catering villa option or stay over for a night or two, B+B. We also have a host of packages and specials with activities. Kenton-on-Sea is located 135 km from Port Elizabeth Airport and 165 km from East London Airport. 

Beautifully decorated and well-equipped, this modern beach house has some of the best views on the South African coastline.  We'd also like to mention the owners are not resident on the property, but we are only a short 2 minute drive away!

The Beach House has a 4 Star graded with TGCSA and Kenton Tourism Association has given us a “Very Highly Recommended” rating.

Select either the Luxury Suite, Deluxe Room or the Whole House for your holiday or stay over. Or take a look at our Packages to add another dimension to your trip.

Luxury Suite

The Luxury Suite, set exclusively on the top floor, has one of the best coastal views in Southern Africa with uninterrupted views of the Bushman’s River, the River Mouth and the coastline down to Kwaaihoek and Dias Cross. This room is luxurious and spacious, and breakfast and candle light dinners are served on your private balcony. This room is ideal for Honeymoons, Wedding Nights, and Special Occasions.

It has a king sized bed and includes a walk in robe, large en suite bathroom with twin basins, free standing bath, large walk in shower, heated towel and shaver point.

The total upstairs area is 70 sq meters in extent and the bedroom has its own sitting room / study that includes a 3-seat sofa, armchair, coffee table, desk and chair, library, mini-bar and refreshments bureau. There is also a cabinet containing books on South Africa including bird and animal books.  Both of the rooms lead on to a private balcony with armchairs and the unbelievable view.

Features:

  • King sized bed
  • 100% white cotton percale linen
  • Mohair blankets
  • Private sitting room
  • Plasma TV with full satellite TV
  • Office area with wifi access
  • Library
  • Nespresso Coffee Machine
  • Tea / coffee and homemade biscuits
  • Bar fridge stocked with South African fine wines and beers
  • iPod docking station
  • Luxury Bathroom
  • Walk in robe with personal safe
  • Telescope for Whale-watching (in season)
  • Large private balcony with wicker armchairs
  • Embroidered Linen Bath Gowns

Deluxe Room

The Deluxe Room has sweeping views of the Bushman’s River Mouth, the Indian Ocean and miles of stunning coastline down to Dias Cross. The well appointed bedroom leads through large sliding glass doors on to the undercover outdoor deck and pool deck with armchairs, sun loungers and the infinity swimming pool with its spectacular views. The en suite bathroom is spacious with shower and large free standing bath.

Features:

  • King sized bed
  • 100% white cotton percale linen
  • Mohair blankets
  • Plasma TV with satellite TV
  • iPod docking station
  • Tea and coffee facilities with homemade biscuits
  • Luxury Bathroom with heated towel rails
  • Mungo bath and beach towels
  • Embroidered linen bath gowns
  • Personal safe
  • Large balcony with wicker armchairs

Whole House Villa Rental

Sleeping 1 to 8 people, hiring the Whole House, Villa-style, lets you enjoy the privacy and exclusivity of the whole beach house to yourself.

Whether it's:

  • A family holiday in the Festive Season or any time of year
  • A special occasion with friends
  • A long weekend with kids from School or Rhodes in Grahamstown
  • Everybody descending on a birthday celebration
  • Or simply just a romantic weekend getaway

...we'll have an affordable rate package for you with the assurance of our high levels of service.

In addition to the Luxury Suite and Deluxe Room the beach house has 2 more rooms - a Queen and Twin, with the same luxury furnishings and beautiful linen.

In the rest of the beach house, you will also enjoy:

  • An open plan layout for comfortable seaside living
  • A fully kitted kitchen with fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee maker
  • A separate scullery with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • A lounge leading onto a covered deck and pool deck with its infinity pool and stunning views.

Features:

  • Luxury furnishings
  • Swimming pool, swimming towels included
  • Luxury bathrooms with free-standing baths, shaver points, heated towel rails, separate large showers and fine cotton towels
  • Plasma TV's with DVD and Satellite TV
  • Wireless Internet throughout the house
  • Local telephone access
  • iPod docking stations
  • Built -in BBQ area and separate free-standing Weber BBQ
  • Large undercover outdoor deck with dining facilities
  • Stocked wine and beer fridge – local quality South African beer and wines
  • Modern gas fireplace for cooler nights
  • Lock up parking for 2 cars
  • Serviced daily
  • Finest quality 100% cotton percale bed linen with duvets and mohair blankets
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
  • Fully equipped kitchen with full sized fridge, chest freezer, microwave and water cooler
  • Outdoor shower
  • Breakfast and Dinners available on request

Rates

Rates for the Oyster Box Beach House

Bed and Breakfast

Suite

2010/2011

Per person sharing per night

2011/2012

Per person sharing per night

1 Oct 2010 – 31 May 2011

1 June 2011 – 30 September 2011

1 Oct 2011 – 31 May 2012

Luxury

R765

R675

R835

Deluxe

R645

R595

R715

 

Whole House is R1, 950 – R6, 500 per night for the self catering option.

Deposit:

All bookings require a deposit of 50% to confirm and secure the reservation.

 

Balance Outstanding:

The outstanding balance for self-catering bookings must be settled on or before arrival. Please ask for bank transfer details (credit card payment is simpler for overseas guests).

Bed-and-Breakfast bookings will be settled on the day of departure.

 

Cancellation Policy:
30 days prior to arrival, a 10% administration fee will be charged to cover banking and handling charges.
Between 10 and 30 days prior to arrival, 50% of the deposit will be retained.
Less than 10 days prior to arrival, 100% of the deposit is retained.

 

Christmas Season Bookings are due in full 30 days prior to arrival. Cancellations prior to 60 days before arrival will incur a 10% admin charge, while cancellations between 30 and 60 days prior to arrival will forfeit half of the deposit.


Check-in and Check-out times:

Arrival time: After 3pm
Departure time: By 11am

Arrival:
Please advise us of your estimated time of arrival if possible (an SMS on the day will great – Louise 072 159 4805) and let us know of any special requests or any dietary requirements (if you're eating with us).
Rooms are non-smoking and unfortunately no pets are allowed.


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Directions

Kenton-on-Sea is found on the coastal road (R72) between Port Elizabeth (nearest airport) and East London. Turn off the R72 at the cross-roads into Kenton-on-Sea (right if you coming from Port Elizabeth and left if you coming from Port Alfred or East London). If you are coming from Grahamstown, turn left off the N2 (less than 10kms out of Grahamstown on the Port Elizabeth side) onto the R343 to Salem and Kenton-on-Sea. At Salem turn left keeping on the tar. When you reach the cross-roads with the R72 coastal road, go straight into Kenton. Once you enter Kenton-on-Sea, take the third road right into Ocean Avenue (you will have passed Robby's Bottle Store and Surf&Turf Butcher). At the stop street 4-way intersection with the triangular island, turn right into River Road. After about 250m take the first left into Elliot Road where you will find us about 100m up at Number 19 on the right hand side.