DESCRIPTION

Manor on the Bay is a 1862 Manor house situated on the sandy white beaches of peaceful Gordon's Bay, South Africa. It's close proximity to Cape Town, the Winelands and over 12 golf courses provides an excellent base from where these truly unique Cape attractions can be experienced.

Manor on the Bay is situated in Gordon’s Bay, one of South Africa's top tourist destinations. The manor was built in 1862 and used as a summer residence by the famous Beit-family from Ireland. The owners, Schalk and Hanél van Reenen invite you to come and experience South African hospitality and enjoy their beautiful manor with its Oregon floors, high ceilings and magnificent unsurpassed mountain and sea-views.

ACCOMMODATION

We have 12 spacious and uniquely decorated bedrooms with en suite shower/or bath to choose from. All rooms have modern conveniences i.e. safes, computer links, hairdryers, mini-bars, TV with M-Net and Satellite TV, air-conditioning and some with fire-places. Extra luxuries include toiletries, pure cotton linen, gowns, pool towels and laundry services. Four of the rooms are equipped for self- catering. We have secure off-street parking for guests and functions.

DINING

Breakfast is served at the swimming pool or in the dining room. Lunch and dinner available on request. Quality restaurants are within walking distance from our facility. We have an indoor braai facility in our sun room at your disposal or ask us to entertain you with traditional South African braai cuisine.

WEDDINGS

Manor on the Bay is the ideal venue for your small exclusive wedding. We cater for groups of up to 28 people for a sit-down meal and up to 60 for a cocktail party. The landscaped garden and nearby beach make this venue the ideal setting for a memorable day and beautiful pictures. Pure Salon provides a wide treatment menu for the bridal party before and on the special day.

CONFERENCES

Situated at the foot of the Steenbras Mountain and overlooking the blue waters of False Bay, Manor on the Bay offers a tranquil, yet professional conference venue for up to 20 delegates. The environment is given to be inspiring, creative and productive. A mere 40 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, Manor on the Bay offers clients from the Mother City an inspiring and refreshing day away from the city in return.

ACTIVITIES

• Whale Watching in Gordon’s Bay and on Clarence Drive R44 (scenic coastal drive)
• Dolphins and seals around all year
• Helderberg Nature Reserve
• Lady Phillips Tea Garden at Vergelegen Wine Estate
• Horse Riding and hiking in the Waterkloof Vineyards
• Steenbras Dam (hiking only)
• Deep sea fishing
• Sunset cruises from our harbour
• Speedboat and jet-ski adventures here in Harbour Island
• Christmas Lights Festival
• Lwandle Hostel Museum and Arts & Craft Centre
• Monkey Town
• Blue Rock Cable Water Ski
• Nature Quad Rides
• Winter Wonderland Lights Festival

LOCATION

Its close proximity to Cape Town, the Winelands and over 16 golf courses, provide an excellent base from where these truly unique Western Cape attractions can be experienced. Shark-cage diving, fishing trips, scuba-diving, picnic-baskets and sunset cruises are arranged by us. Quality restaurants are within walking distance and golf-courses, hiking-trails, shopping malls and more safe-swimming beaches are easily accessible.

Only 40 minutes away from the Cape Town International Airport and 50 minutes from the Waterfront and Stellenbosch & Wine Route around the corner from us makes Manor on the Bay the ideal location for a splendid holiday where you can put your feet up at night and enjoy our famous sunsets over False Bay.