16 On main Arniston

16 on Main is a self-catering house that is the ultimate in self-catering accommodation. It is centrally located on the main road in the quaint coastal village of Arniston, close to all the exciting attractions and activities in the Arniston region. The house can comfortably sleep 12 guests and comprises 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, a dining and living area, a second TV lounge, and a sheltered outdoor patio area. Four of the bedrooms have double beds, and the other two rooms have twin single beds. The first bathroom has a bath with a handheld shower attachment, and the other two bathrooms have showers. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes a fridge-freezer, stove and oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, washing machine and a tumble dryer. The dining area contains a large dining table and chairs as well as a dining counter with stools. The first lounge area has a fireplace. The second lounge area has a TV with DStv and a work desk. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available. The outdoor area is ideal for entertaining family and friends and has a large covered dining table and chairs and a built-in braai facility. House Rules: * Absolutely no smoking in the house. * When leaving the house at any time please always lock the entire house and arm the alarm. * Do not sit on any furniture with wet bathing suits. * Never leave windows and doors open when leaving the house. * If you break anything please inform us immediately. * Please always place refuse/garbage in bins provided and not in bags on the ground. * Please keep noise level to a minimum in respect of your neighbours. * Strictly no loud noise or music after 22h00. * Strictly no loud noise or music before 10h00. * Do not move furniture around the house or take furniture outside. * Only make fires in the fireplaces provided. * On departure please ensure the house is generally tidy and securely locked. * Daily housekeeping is available at an additional fee, this can be pre-arranged on booking. * Guests need to bring their own beach towels. * Pets are allowed with prior arrangement R650 once off cleaning fee

Area Info

Arniston lies on the beautiful Overberg coast, a pleasant two-hour drive from Cape Town. This stretch of coastline is still an unspoilt and little-known section of South Africa, just waiting to be discovered. The southern coast of Africa was famous as a sea route to the East and the number of wrecks in the waters off this treacherous coastline pays tribute to this. The town is named after the British transport ship, The Arniston, which sunk off the coast in 1815 after breaking up on the needle-sharp rocks of the Agulhas Reef. 372 people drowned and only 6 survived, a tragic loss of life only surpassed by that of The Titanic. Before the arrival of the first European settlers, it is believed that the locals, or Khoisan people (Hottentots/Bushmen) lived in the area as Strandlopers (beachcombers). However, their contact with the Europeans proved fatal as a result of the smallpox and measles epidemics these travellers brought with them.

Arniston is the only town in South Africa with two official names, also known as Waenhuiskrans, an Afrikaans word meaning wagon house cliff. So-called because of the nearby cave carved into the limestone cliffs which is large enough to turn a wagon with a full team of oxen.

The area located next to the harbour is Kassiesbaai, which is historically home to Arniston's fishing community. After much dispute over land rights, the picturesque little village is virtually preserved intact with its rightful owners and provides a reminder of the Arniston of yesteryear.