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Fynbos is another one of our perfect hideaways in the West Coast National Park, one of the Cape’s best-kept secrets. The house earns its name from the expanse of surrounding fynbos between the house and the lagoon. Just a short amble from the water’s edge and with views over the water, Fynbos is a popular summer and winter retreat.
Rise with the sun and gather around the large dining table for breakfast before heading down to the beach with a book or out on the reserve’s paths with your bike. Take your canoe along for a paddle in the blue lagoon and swim in the morning or afternoon in the warm pristine water.
As well as being breathtakingly beautiful, the house is also low on environmental impact. Like the surrounding homes, Fynbos has an entirely green footprint of reclaimed materials, solar panels, locally sourced finishes and rainwater harvesting. Fynbos (in keeping with the town) is completely off the grid and you must take your own drinking water and please use power sparingly.
What we love!
- The wonderfully warm lagoon waters with the softest white-sand beaches and very safe swimming for the kids
- The utterly unspoilt, pristine surroundings deep in a National Parks Board Nature Reserve
- The back-to-basics lifestyle in a charming hamlet on the water’s edge
- The incredible range of things to do and see, from the spring flowers in Postberg Flower Reserve, idyllic beach picnics at nearby Kraalbaai (close to the famous Preekstoel rock formation) and kitesurfing at Shark Bay just outside Langebaan (an excellent place for beginners and to hone your skills)
What you need to know…
- Only one hour’s drive from Cape Town
- This is blissful off-the-grid living, so there is no WiFi, limited cellphone accessibility and solar power rules supreme. Most houses rely on rainwater catchment or borehole water driven by solar pumps, and gas hobs and gas ovens are used for cooking. In winter, fireplaces and ever-faithful wood-burning stoves keep things cosy
- Only cellphones, laptops, music players and the like can be used in the plugs. No hairdryers, hair straighteners or curling irons or any other appliances are to be plugged in as this could cause permanent damage to the electrical system
- We are unable to offer a cleaning service at Churchhaven. The ONLY cleaning service available at any of our Churchhaven properties is a mid-week linen change if you are staying for 6 nights or longer. Due to being off-grid Churchhaven houses do not have dishwashers. If this is a problem for you please consider our other West Coast options.
- Please take note of the following gate times for entering and leaving the West Coast National Park: 1 April to 31 August 07:00 to 17:30; 1 September to 31 March 07:00 to 18:30. No entrance into the park is possible after the gates close in the evenings
- There is a per person, per day entrance fee due to enter the park. Please check the SANPARKS website for latest fee tariffs – https://www.sanparks.org/parks/west_coast/tourism/tariffs.phpIt may be worth investing in a Wild Card – https://www.sanparks.org/wild_new/
Sleeps 8
Facilities
- 2 x Bathrooms (bath & shower)
- 2 x Bedrooms (double)
- 2 x Bedrooms (twin singles)
- Bath towels
- BBQ (Built in)
- Beach towels
- Candles
- Cleaning products
- Coffee plunger
- Fire pit
- Firelighters (supplied)
- Firewood (supplied)
- Fridge (double door fridge/freezer)
- Hammock
- No Wi-fi
- Outside shower
- Oven (Gas)
- Pets (not allowed)
- Solar power support for electronic devices
- Stove (Gas)
- Stove (wood burning)
Guests
Sleeps 8
Pets
No dogs are allowed in the West Coast National Park
Check-in time
2PMCheck-out time
10AM
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Based on 15 reviews
Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Fynbos.
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- Staff
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Guest reviews
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Guest
2019-05-02I loved our time at Fynbos. Spectactular views, what a beautifully furnished and well appointed home. I just wish we had booked for a longer time. Our girls loved floating in the lagoon. The home was clean and tidy when we arrived, so I have no complaints, only compliments. We will be back, as I have now found my happy place.
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2017-12-04A note to say a very sincere thank you for the most wonderfully amazing weekend spent at Fynbos! We had the most magical time; many many happy moments and memories made! Please do thank whomever the home belongs too for being so generous in sharing this treasure with people like ourselves. We are truly grateful for the privilege of not only being at Churchaven, but for staying in such a gracious home.
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2017-09-02“Back home from what can only be described as the ‘breakaway of a lifetime’. We thoroughly enjoyed every second of our two-night stay in Churchhaven. Fynbos is so beautifully located that, with the magnificent views, you nearly feel like you are on your own island. The weather was fantastic, the home so wonderfully decorated and stocked with everything one needs. Truly a gem of a place in a unique environment. We loved it, loved it, loved it!!!!”
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2017-05-12We had a truly wonderful time at Seagull and Fynbos. It was just great to see my family lazily playing on the beach for hours and all so happy. We all did a lot of walking in those beautiful surroundings and the stars at night were superb. All in all a perfect place to catch up with my family.
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2016-12-07We enjoyed ourselves at Fynbos cottage so much this past weekend, that we would like to book it for an entire week next year!
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2016-08-08It was so lovely, we would love to go again next year out of season, because it is so tranquil and delightful out there, Thank you so much!
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2016-04-05We enjoyed a fantastic stay at Fynbos.
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2016-02-09Thanks for a truly wonderful experience staying at Fynbos for the weekend. Our family had a spectacular weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. The thought of having a fee basic essential already available was excellent, eg beach towels, soap, matches and some wood. My parents would like to return with friends.
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2016-01-25The West Coast national park is one of the most beautiful settings it has been my pleasure to discover, and my family had a wonderful holiday. The house is lovely, and has everything we need.
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2015-11-30We again had a wonderful stay in Fynbos and I thank you for making it possible for us. Shortly after we arrived Roy pitched up and offered his assistance in the event of any emergency. I think it is a wonderful additional service in the area.
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2015-07-24Thank you very much. We had an excellent weekend
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2015-05-07ust to let you know we had a wonderful weekend at Fynbos in Churchhaven. Thanks so much!
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2015-05-06Thank you! The house worked out perfectly!
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2015-04-15Thank you for such a lovely stay at Fynbos.
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2015-02-05We had a lovely time thank you!
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Fynbos is another one of our perfect hideaways in the West Coast National Park, one of the Cape’s best-kept secrets. The house earns its name from the expanse of surrounding fynbos between the house and the lagoon. Just a short amble from the water’s edge and with views over the water, Fynbos is a popular Read more
Activities
What to do in the West Coast National Park:
- Go for nice hikes and see if you can spot any animals
- Cycling and mountainbiking – be aware that you need to take your own bicycles
- Birdwatching
- Go to Kraalbaai where you can enjoy a picnic and/or braai – when exiting Churchhaven turn right at T-junction
- August to September is the ideal time to see if you can spot whales
- August to September is also spring flower season
- For lunch you can stop at Geelbek restaurant for something nice to eat – follow the signs next to the roads http://geelbek.co.za/new/
- For a day outing head to Langebaan, about 40-minutes’ drive from Churchhaven
- Kayaking http://www.capesports.co.za/
- Water sport in Langebaan http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/bysuburb/langebaan/category/water-sport/
Rates
R4 500 – R9 000
All prices are per night/per property. Please confirm availability/actual rates, and enquire for DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS.
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Cancellation / Prepayment
The 50% rental deposit and the 50% balance of payment due 30 days prior to arrival are non-refundable. However, in the event of a cancellation management may consider refunds where those days can be rebooked after deducting any costs incurred with respect to the re-booking and preparation of the residence.
