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After several months hard work, we are ready to take bookings for our first chalet. We are especially pleased to be able to show photos of the refurbishments that have been undertaken. We hope that they will give you a good impression of what is on offer during your stay.…
The phrase “alien clearance” might invoke images of the 1970s space invader game, but in South Africa it is a vital part of any conservation effort. As with many other parts of the world, South Africa has its fair share of plants, “aliens”, that have been introduced to the country…
Being high up on the slopes of a mountain has many advantages but the one main problem is working out the best way to get there. Until now we have relied upon a dirt road. That too quickly for our liking turned into a bumpy road. Along with the steepness…
On Saturday we had the privilege of a work party from Christ Church Hermanus come and help us paint one of our chalets. Our self-catering chalets are a good size, able to accommodate 6 to 8 people, but the disadvantage is that means a lot of wall area to cover.…
A popular joke doing the rounds at present is “What did South Africans use before candles? Electricity”. Whatever Eskom are up to with their load-shedding, one thing that you don’t need to worry about at Phillipskop is hot water. The self-catering chalets have all had their solar geysers fitted. As…
This is a blog from our first trip to the cave. Click here to find out about Phillipskop Cave and heritage site now. Paths have been built and the walk only takes 30-40 minutes. We have been on our first expedition to our cave. We took a track as far…
