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La Retraite Wilderness

Nature lovers are spoilt for choice at La Retraite.

Contact Details

La Retraite Wilderness
Tel:

(021)7977115
fax

(021)7611192
Cell

082 7732364
Email

dtnel@iafrica.com
Web: www.retraite.co.za

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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.

Rates

Low season: R 150 - R 250 per person per night. Mid season: R 250 - R 350 per person per night. High season: R 250 - R 500 per person per night. 1. The prices stated are the basic rental prices. 2. Water and electricity costs, garden services, and one cleaning service are included in the basic rental prices. La Retraite is able to offer more cleaning services by prior arrangement. 3. Additional cleaning services, the end cleaning service and telephone costs are excluded. Pre-paid vouchers for the telephone can be bought at the Caltex StarMart 1 Km from La Retraite. 4. If a booking is made within 4 weeks of the date of arrival, the principal tenant will pay the full amount, on receipt of the rental agreement.

Directions

As we are located on the southern slope of the largest dune at the point where the beach road is the furthest away from the highway, we are fortunate to have no traffic noise. A 20 minutes drive from George airport on the N2 towards Knysna will bring you in the vicinity of the dunes in Wilderness. Drive past Caltex on the N2 and turn right at the sign that says 8th Avenue. Turn right at the T junction and continue west until you get to house 897 (La Retraite). If you are driving on the N2 from the east (Knysna), turn left at the sign that says 8th Avenue at the outskirts of Wilderness. Turn right at the T junction and continue west until you get to house 897.