Accommodation at Auberge Burgundy, Western Cape, South Africa

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Accommodation at Auberge Burgundy, Western Cape, South Africa

AUBERGE BURGUNDY

Luxurious guesthouse in Hermanus
Exclusive bedrooms and penthouse
Beautiful sea views
Delicious a la carte restaurant

The Auberge Burgundy, set above the picturesque Old Harbour, in the historic heart of Hermanus (the hub of the famous Whale Route) is a charming Provençal style guesthouse with fragrant courtyards and stone terraces..

The traveller's love affair with Hermanus began well over a century ago. The magnificent scenery and perfect setting between mountains and sea, and the many opportunities for recreation and relaxation continue to attract visitors today.

The Auberge Burgundy offers comfortable accommodation and friendly service and is surrounded by restaurants, the craft market, boutiques, art galleries and quaint shopping malls. It has the salt sea air of one of the world's most magnificent eco-destinations in the world - the cool blue sea of Walker Bay is within 50 m of our front door.

THE BEDROOMS/ROOM TYPES:

1 Middle Room
Slightly smaller than the standard bedrooms, situated on the first floor of the main house. En suite bathroom with shower. No balcony but beautiful mountain views. Queen Size Bed.

10 Garden Bedrooms
All Bedrooms are en suite. 5 of the bedrooms are upstairs with French doors leading out onto a balcony and the other 5 are downstairs with French doors leading out onto the garden. ¾ twin beds.

3 Pool Side Bedrooms
French Doors opening out onto the Pool Deck. ¾ twin beds. All bedrooms are ensuite with shower

2 Suites
These two spacious Suites are situated in the Main House of the Auberge. Both are ensuite with shower and have full lounge suites. ¾ twin beds. One of the Suites overlooks the swimming pool, whilst both have balconies that offer views over Walker Bay.

Pool Side Suite
Situated on the Pool Deck with French doors opening out onto a balcony with stunning sea views. This Suite is en suite with a bath and shower and has a small kitchen as well as a separate lounge with a charming fireplace. ¾ twin beds.

Penthouse
Can accommodate a maximum of 6 people in the 3 double bedrooms. The main bedroom is en suite with a bath and has a king size bed. The second bedroom has ¾ twin beds and shares a bathroom with a separate shower with the third room that has two single beds. The Penthouse also has a kitchen and lounge. Fantastic views from every room.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED IN THE VILLAGE:
* The world famous Fernkloof Nature Reserve with the richest floral kingdom in the world, the Fynbos. In the Reserve there are 1004 species of Fynbos to be found in 15 square km. More than 40km of paths to walk.
* The cliff path which stretches 12km from one end of Hermanus to the other, hugging a rugged coastline and offers the best whale viewing from shore in the world. The path meanders through delightful coastal fynbos inhabited by a host of different birds.
* Bird watching in the mountains, coastal zone and wetlands. Visit the bird hide on the lagoon.
* Snorkeling, scuba diving and shark cage-diving in the sea. Harvest your own feast from the sea - crayfish and mussels. We supply information on seasons and regulations.
* Whalewatching boat trips.
* Horse-riding trails and paragliding.
* Kilometers of unspoilt beaches, secluded coves and sheltered bays. Two tidal pools within walking distance from the Auberge.
* Rock, surf, lagoon and deep sea fishing.
* Fishing and sailing. River trips from Stanford. Sundowner cruises on the lagoon and river.
* Guided tours offered : the fynbos, whale watching, abalone hatchery, Old Harbour, bird watching.

RECEPTION WILL GLADLY ASSIST YOU WITH THE FOLLOWING:
- Dinner Reservations at fine Restaurants
- Whale Watching
- Shark Cage Diving

- Boat and Sailing Boat Trips
- Fishing
- Paragliding
- Light Plane Trips
- Township Tours

HERMANUS:
Hermanus is built along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. Magnificent mountains watch over the town which is home of the Southern Right Whale. Nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to view these magnificent creatures from the best land based whale watching destination in the world.

Each year between June and December, Hermanus becomes home to a large number of Southern Right Whales. They flock to the shores of the Western Cape to mate and calve, but more importantly, to awe spectators.

Hermanus has become known for being the best place in the world to do land based whale watching. With a 12 kilometer stretch of cliff paths, visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the village, while being entertained by the antics of these giants of the sea. Whales can sometimes be seen from as close as five meters from the rocky cliffs.

Interpretative signboards, providing visitors with essential information on the Southern Right whales can be found at various points between Grotto (Blue Flag) Beach and the New Harbour.

Although the season starts in June, the peak whale season, with sightings virtually guaranteed on a daily basis, is from August until the end of October. Most calves are born during August and September, with the whale population peaking during October.

For the past few years a couple of Tour Operators were granted licenses to take whale watchers out on the sea. Strict regulations prevent boat based operators from venturing closer than 50m to the whales. This doesn't seem to be deterring the whales though; there are regular reports of them making unannounced appearances very close to the boats.

The Worlds only Whale Crier:
Hermanus also houses the worlds only Whale Crier, Wilson Salukazana, who patrols the streets and cliff paths, alerting everyone to the whereabouts of the whales by blowing on his kelp horn. Different horn "codes" refer to different points along the coastline where whales have been spotted. The key to these codes is found on the sandwich board he wears as part of his outfit.

From June to November, the Whale Crier can be found doing his rounds along the coastline between 10:00-16:00 daily. During this time, he can also be contacted for up to date information on sightings, cell: 073 214 6949. For the rest of the year Wilson works at the Hermanus Tourism office, where he can be contacted for interviews or public appearances.