Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Winelands » Somerset West10 Ocean ViewDescription10 Ocean View is a self contained, self-catering holiday home for rental in Somerset West, near Cape Town, and is equipped with every modern convenience. This contemporary home, which is 4-star graded, offers a full time personal housekeeper (at no additional cost) without communal sharing. Set midway up the Helderberg, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, 10 Ocean View Road is a "stone's throw" away from Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, The Strand, Gordon's Bay and Hermanus, and offers spectacular views of the ocean and the False Bay area. Somerset West is beautifully situated in a superb mountain environment lying at the foot of the Helderberg (Clear Mountain) overlooking False Bay. The Helderberg mountain constitutes the northern arm of the great amphitheatre of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range. At the other extreme of the mountain range is Sir Lowry's Pass which crosses the Hottontots Holland mountains into the Overberg and then on to the Garden Route. The town has a colorful history and was officially named after Lord Charles Somerset in 1820. As recently as 1970, its population was no more than 20,000 but it has since expanded greatly to become a highly desirable national and indeed international holiday and retirement destination. Somerset West is situated about fifty kilometers from Cape Town (40 Minute Drive). The drive from Cape Town International Airport is Twenty (20) minutes and it takes fifteen (15) minutes to get to the historical town of Stellenbosch. The renowned warm water beaches of the Strand and Gordons Bay are within a few minutes driving distance away. Somerset West is the ideal starting point for many day trips into Cape Town and surrounds including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Hermanus. The town is situated in the heart of the famous Cape winelands. Somerset West now has the amenities of a premier holiday resort and a number of large shopping malls. A modern private hospital is located in the centre of town. The surrounding area boasts a number of famous farms such as Vergelegen, and the area is renowned for its good golf courses of which the most famous is the Gary Player designed Erinvale Golf Estate. Many good and even imposing restaurants are located in the vicinity. RatesRates per day: December to January: ZAR 1,900 February to May: ZAR 1,000 June to November: ZAR 750 A thirty percent (30%) deposit is required to secure a booking. The balance to be paid 3 weeks prior to occupation. A twenty percent (20%) refundable breakage deposit is payable with the balance of payment.
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