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Bed and Breakfasts in Arniston Western Cape South Africa (2 Results)
Arniston Lodge- Arniston Western Cape South Africa Bed and BreakfastA double storey thatch-roofed cottage with en suite rooms, swimming pool and garden, very close to the sea. The character-filled fishing village of Kassiesbaai, a national monument, is nearby. Watch the Southern Right Whales between June and December. We speak English, Afrikaans and German.
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The Inn- Arniston Western Cape South Africa Bed and BreakfastTwo en suite double room with beautiful views.
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Geography: Picturesque Arniston, also known as Waenhuiskrans, 25km southeast of Bredasdorp and just two hours' drive from Cape Town, is best known for neighbouring Kassiesbaai, a quaint 200-year old restored fisherman's village. The entire village is a provincial heritage site, and has stolen the hearts of many writers, artists and photographers who come for peace and inspiration and who love the whitewashed thatched cottages.
History: Interestingly, the town of Arniston has two names. The original Afrikaans name is Waenhuiskrans, which literally means, "wagon house cliff". This derives from the town's huge tidal cavern, which is easily accessible at low tide for anyone wanting to explore. The English name, Arniston, is in memory of the 372 people who drowned when the British East Indiaman transport ship "Arniston" ran aground in May of 1815. About 12km northeast along the coastline at Marcus Bay, anyone interested in shipwrecks can go and check out the remnants of Clan McGregor; yet another ship that was wrecked off the coast.
Arts and Culture: For the visitor interested in arts and crafts, there is a craft centre at Kassiesbaai displaying and selling local arts and crafts.
Sport: Clambering over the rocks and walking around the naturally eroded cliffs is a pleasure for fishermen who are looking for a good angling spot.
Did you know? If you like Kassiesbaai so much that you'd like to make it your home, here's a bit of bad news: you actually have to be born there to be able to live there!
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