Athenian Villa Description
Situated in the Overberg town of Caledon, the town famous for its hot water spas is the beautiful Athenian Villa bed and breakfast. It is decorated along the theme of the Greek Isles. Comlete with eight single and double en-suite rooms, the villa is situated in the historic Good Hope Building. Spend a relaxing day in the sun... barbequing in the Villa's quite courtyard or plunge pool. Nearby horse trails, trout fishing and botanical gardens. Other nearby amenities include a golf course, a 4x4 track and quad bike racing.
From the Villa it is a 20 minute scenic drive to the seaside town of Hermanus, famous for whale watching and is only 0ne hour from Cape Town. Athenia Villa offers secure parking and can accommodate groups of up to 16 people.
AREA INFORMATION
Caledon is a tranquil town with approximately 9000 residents. Well known for its hot springs. The hot mineral baths today form part of the Caledon Casino Hotel & Spa. Another asset of Caledon is the world-renowned wild flower garden and reserve famed for its splendid display of wildflowers (up to 135 different species of Protea). The House Museum, 11 Constitution Street, is open to the public five days a week. Fly fishermen can enjoy still waters five kilometers outside Caledon where the farm also offers many activities for adventure seekers. Among the activities are: trout & carp fishing, 4 x 4 trail, mountain biking, abseiling at the waterfall, hiking on all farm routes, water skiing with own boat and picnicking alongside the beautiful dam. From the Villa, it is a 20 minute scenic drive to the seaside town of Hermanus, famous for whale watching. Shark cage diving provides an adrenaline fix for adventure lovers and kayaking trips on the sea or lagoon can be booked. Fernkloof Nature Reserve offers a range of spectacular walks among the fynbos.
Athenian Villa Directions
Take N2 to Caledon, at 2nd Caledon turn-off into Hope street
carry straight on, go over 4 way stop, between Beehive Superette and a house in an alleyway, turn right and follow signs.
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