La Retraite Wilderness

Nature lovers are spoilt for choice at La Retraite.

Description

La Retraite is situated on the dune in Wilderness-East, an exclusive area that is renowned for its privacy and beautiful beach with unique cliff formations. The holiday home is close to the sea (100m): you can hear the caressing sound of waves and walk to a secluded beach in five minutes. As we are located on the southern slope of the largest dune at the point where the beach road (8th Avenue) is the furthest away from the highway, we are fortunate to have no traffic noise

The double story house (225mý) is ideal for two families of four (8 people) or one large family or group of friends. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. All bedrooms are fitted with panel heaters, ceiling fans and glass sliding doors which give access to the outdoor entertainment area under large milkwood trees.

The top floor is an open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge. It has direct access to wooden decks. The larger northern deck offers an excellent view of the Outeniqua mountains. From the southern deck a superb view of the ocean and the bay can be enjoyed, especially during the summer months when the sun sets over the sea. The kitchen is well equipped with beautiful cabinets (Burmese Teak and Cape Yellowwood) and quality integrated German appliances made by Bauknecht, Bosch, and Siemens. Careful optimisation at the technical level has made the operation of the refrigerators, freezer and dishwasher almost inaudible. a Large hot tray and microwave are also available. Meals are served at a large, circular dining table with ten Volkwyn chairs made by one of the finest cabinet makers in the Western Cape. Satellite TV (DSTV), a DVD player and high fidelity sound are available in the lounge.

The house features excellent security: a double lock up garage, electronic alarm, armed response, and a safe to store valuable items. Our laundry has an automatic washing machine (Speed Queen) and a tumble dryer (Speed Queen).

A large garden (1500mý), a barbecue/braai under shady milkwood trees, four covered terraces, three wooden decks, satellite TV, a DVD player with high fidelity sound and a spacious tiled double garage / play room (8m x 6m) constitute a venue for entertainment in all weather conditions.

The warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the sandy beaches and the lakes provide many opportunities for water sports - a haven of fun for kids and adults! Two paddle skis and two mountain bikes (Cannondale) are available by prior arrangement.

We are committed to consistent delivery of very good quality (three star grading) in the overall standard of furnishings and service. We participate in the National Star Grading Scheme of The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

Our mission is to provide accommodation for people in pursuit of peace, privacy and harmony with nature. Therefore the whole house is rented as a unit. It can be divided into two units to accommodate one smaller group. The other unit would then be closed.

Please note that the path to the beach is not suitable for the elderly and young children as it is quite steep. The local residents prefer to keep it that way in order to protect the sea life in the rock pools. The beach is regarded by many international tourists as one of the most beautiful in the world because it is the only part of Wilderness that is unspoilt by human architecture.

Accommodation

House x 1

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All bedrooms are fitted with panel heaters, ceiling fans and glass sliding doors which give access to the outdoor entertainment area under the milkwood trees. The bedrooms are furnished with beautiful free standing wardrobes (made in the finest solid wood) to eliminate mildew that plagues built-in cupboards close to the sea. Three heated towel rails are available. Linen and towels are supplied. The western unit consists of two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The main bedroom has a queen-sized bed (the traditional Cherry wood headboard was imported from the USA) and is right next to the garage. It features a classic kidney shaped desk, a large dressing table and two unique gable top wardrobes. Bedroom 2 has two single beds, two wardrobes and a dressing table (beautiful Kiaat wood). It is next to the barbecue area under the milkwood trees. Both bedrooms have access to a covered patio. The eastern unit consists of two bedrooms. Bedroom 3 is slightly larger and has two single beds, a large Stinkwood and Yellowwood cupboard, a large wardrobe and a mezzanine (with 3 matresses - sleeps 4 children). It is equipped with sattelite TV. Bedroom 4 has its own bathroom with toilet, shower and basin. It is furnished with a queen-sized bed, a beautiful dressing table (Blackwood) and a magnificant gable top wardrobe (Stinkwood).

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