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Onrus Mountain Escape
Onrus Mountain Escape is a charming and luxury self-catering home located on the mountainside in Onrus River. The home boasts picturesque town, mountain and sea views, and is situated 3 km from Onrus Beach and 7 km from central Hermanus, which boasts an array of popular whale-watching spots to visit. Nestled on the mountain, a beautifully decorated and appointed spacious home overlooks Onrus Beach and magnificent mountain views behind. Enjoy the wood-fired hot tub and braai/fire pit. This tastefully decorated 2-bedroom 2-bathroom cottage boasts stunning mountain, area and sea views. The home boasts free Wi-Fi access, a well-equipped kitchen, an open-plan living area with a fireplace, and an outdoor shower. Surrounded by the sea, mountains and wine farms, there is no better place to be. Guests can visit the various nature reserves, explore the walking, hiking and cycling paths, play a round of golf at Hermanus Golf Club, or go wine tasting in the Hemel en Aarde wine route.Cape Town International Airport is 102 km away.
Area Info
The coastal enclave of Onrus is situated in the attractive Overberg region of the Western Cape. Lying on a seaside strip, mere minutes from Hermanus, Onrus is nestled between mountains, rivers, lagoons, and the turquoise ocean.
Onrus is located just a short drive away from the centre of Hermanus, with its many popular tourist attractions, yet it offers a quieter alternative for visitors to come back to at the end of the day.
Nature lovers visiting Onrus can enjoy picturesque walks and hikes along the peninsula to Onrus lagoon or along the meandering coastal foot paths. Swimming and snorkelling can be enjoyed in the interesting rock pools along this path. Other activities to be enjoyed in Onrus include a visit to DV Artisan Chocolate, known for its dedication to ancient chocolate-making techniques; the only “bean to bar" chocolate maker in South Africa; as well as nearby activities including shark cage diving in Gansbaai, browsing Hermanus’ craft markets, and horse riding.
