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BEACH HOLIDAY HOME

Struisbaai · Cape Agulhas

Cape Creek Cottage offers beach luxury - a large holiday home with plenty of entertainment options and within walking distance of the beach. Our holiday home accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 bedrooms, of which 3 bedrooms are located in adjoining, private cottages with their own en suite bathrooms. Cape Creek is perfect of family gatherings or weekend getaways with friends.

LIVING SPACES

Kitchen · Living Room · Games Room

Our kitchen features a stunning dining table and is equipped with all the cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockery, and more, that you'll need. The living room has a very comfortable L-shaped couch, positioned in front of the fireplace, and a TV with Netflix and DSTV. Besides the fully equipped kitchen and hardwood dining table, our favourite part of our holiday home os the newly added games room with a downstairs entertainment area and an upstairs movie area. Explore our gallery below and click on images for more detail.

Open-plan Kitchen and Living Room
Open-plan Kitchen and Living Room Cape Creek Cottage is a luxury holiday home located in Struisbaai, with an exquisite open-plan living room and kitchen.
Luxurious Kitchen
Luxurious Kitchen This image showcases the modern and stylish kitchen of Cape Creek Cottage. The fully equipped kitchen features a SMEG oven and gas stovetop, as well as a large refrigerator and a microwave. All crockery, pots, pans, and kitchen utilities are provided.
Kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine and Dishwasher
Kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine and Dishwasher Our kitchen is fully equipped with SMEG appliances, a gas stovetop, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a dishwasher.
Living Room
Living Room At Cape Creek Cottage, guests can enjoy the summer breeze by opening the double doors in the living room, which lead to the courtyard. The living room is fitted with comfortable couches and a flat-screen TV with Netflix and DSTV.
Living Room
Living Room The cosy fireplace in our living room is perfect for when you want to relax indoors on colder nights.
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Indoor Fireplace Enjoy boardgames, puzzles, and family time in front of the indoor fireplace at Cape Creek Cottage.
Kitchen and Dining
Kitchen and Dining This photo showcases the modern and stylish kitchen of Cape Creek Cottage, a luxury beach home in Struisbaai. The fully equipped kitchen features a SMEG oven and gas stovetop, as well as a large fridge and additional wine fridge for storing drinks. The spacious dining table is perfect for enjoying meals with family and friends.
Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen Appliances The large refrigerator and wine fridge provide guests with ample storage space for drinks, ingredients, and other food items.
Cinema Loft
Cinema Loft Our newly added games room has a 'cinema room' in the loft, complete with a TV and comfy couches.
Cinema Loft
Cinema Loft Upstairs in the games room, you'll find another entertainment area with space to enjoy board games or watch a movie.
Games Room
Games Room The garage has been turned into a games room, where guests can enjoy table tennis, pool, and darts, while watching TV.
Pool table
Pool table The pool table in the games room can be converted into a table tennis table or a dining table with benched, for extra dining space.
Games Room
Games Room Enjoy family time or relax with friends in the Cape Creek games room. Switch the TV to rugby and enjoy a game of pool while the braai is getting started.
Pool table
Pool table
Living room and indoor fireplace
Living room and indoor fireplace

BEDROOMS

7 Bedrooms · 5 Bathrooms

There are 7 bedrooms at Cape Creek Cottage. The Oceanpearl Bedroom, in the main house, as well as each of the three cottages has its own full en suite. An additional bathroom with a shower is located in the main house, next to the second bedroom. The two upstairs bedrooms in the main house each have two single beds, and the beds in the furthest room can be pushed together to form a single double bed. The other bedrooms each feature a queen size bed. All beds have been fitted with quality mattresses and pillows, to ensure that our guests enjoy a comfortable rest during their stay.

Oceanpearl Bedroom
Oceanpearl Bedroom Enjoy the luxury of a large Oceanpearl Bedroom at Cape Creek Cottage, a beautiful holiday home in Struisbaai. The room features a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower, as well as clothing storage space with hangers.
Oceanpearl Bedroom
Oceanpearl Bedroom The Oceanpearl Bedroom is, of course, the largest of the rooms at Cape Creek Cottage. Shelves, bedside tables and a courtyard facing window complete the room, inviting guests to relax and enjoy a peaceful stay.
Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom This is the second bedroom in the main house at Cape Creek Cottage. It is located on the opposite side of the Oceanpearl Bedroom and is equipped with a queen size bed, closet space, and clothing hangers and shelves. Guests staying in this room share the main house bathroom, which is located right next to the bedroom.
Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom Enjoy a comfortable stay in our luxury holiday home in Struisbaai, South Africa. The second bedroom has a window that opens to the street, with a view of the nearby cottages.
Main House Bathroom
Main House Bathroom
Cottage 1
Cottage 1 Spend your vacation in luxury and comfort at Cottage 1 at Cape Creek Cottage. This cozy cottage features a queen size bed, and en suite bathroom with a combo bath and shower. This cottage is great for couples with young kids who may require use of a bath.
En suite of Cottage 1
En suite of Cottage 1 The en suite of Cottage 1 features a bathroom cabinet, a bath-shower combo, and a toilet.
Cottage 2
Cottage 2
Cottage 2
Cottage 2
En suite of Cottage 2
En suite of Cottage 2
Cottage 3
Cottage 3
Upstairs Bedrooms
Upstairs Bedrooms The upstairs rooms in the main house each feature two twin beds, clothing storage end shelves, and a bookshelf with children's books and boardgames. The beds in the furthest room can be pushed together, making one double bed.
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 7
Bedroom 7
Family Entertainment
Family Entertainment Boardgames are available for a family game night.

OUTDOOR

Courtyard · Braai · Fish prep station · Outdoor shower

Our luxury beach home has plenty of space for outdoor entertainment. The braai area has enough outdoor seating for the whole family and kids can enjoy playing on the grass in the walled courtyard. Behind Cottage 1, there is a fish prep station with a sink and prep counters, great for cleaning your freshly caught fish. We've also added an outdoor shower with hot water that you can utilise to rinse off sand upon returning from the beach.

Courtyard
Courtyard
Courtyard and Braai area
Courtyard and Braai area
Braai area
Braai area
Braai
Braai
Braai
Braai
Courtyard
Courtyard
Under Cover Braai
Under Cover Braai
Fish prep station
Fish prep station
Outdoor shower
Outdoor shower

FAQs

Booking and payments

How do I book?

You can check availability and book online through our website, or email us at bookings@thecreekcollection.com and we'll be delighted to help.

What do I pay, and when?

If you book 8 weeks or more before arrival, a 50% deposit secures your dates, with the balance due 8 weeks before you arrive. If you book within 8 weeks of arrival, the full amount is due at the time of booking. A refundable damage deposit of R2,000 and a cleaning fee of R2,900 are payable with the balance.

How do I pay for my reservation?

By EFT (bank transfer).

What is your cancellation policy?
When you cancelRefund
30 or more days before arrival100%
When is my damage deposit returned?

Within 10 working days of departure, once the house has been checked.

Can we book just part of the property?

Yes. The main house can be booked on its own for up to 8 guests, at a lower rate. Whatever you book, the whole property is yours, and you'll never share it with another group.

The house and sleeping arrangements

How many guests can the cottage accommodate?

Up to 14 guests, in seven bedrooms with five bathrooms.

What are the bedrooms like?

The main house has a Oceanpearl Bedroom with a queen bed and en suite shower, a second queen bedroom, and two interconnected loft rooms upstairs with twin beds (one pair can be pushed together as a double). Three private cottages open onto the courtyard, each with its own entrance, queen bed and en suite. All beds are made up with premium linen and plush duvets.

Is there anything to know about the stairs?

The stairs to the loft bedrooms are steep, so please take care, especially with little ones.

Can I see a floor plan?

Yes, the floor plan is available on our website.

What's provided

What should we bring?

Just your clothes, food and beachwear. Bed linen, bath towels, extra blankets, bathroom essentials, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry detergent and firewood are all ready for you.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, beds are made up and bath towels are provided, along with an extra set of blankets in every room.

Is the kitchen suitable for cooking for a large group?

Yes. There's a SMEG oven with gas hob, large fridge, dual wine fridges, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster, with all the pots, pans, serving dishes, braai tools and children's tableware you'll need. The Nespresso machine comes with a starter supply of pods, plus tea, coffee and sugar to get you started.

Is there a washing machine?

Yes, a full laundry set-up in the games room building: washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, clothes horse, pegs and washing detergent. There's also a washing line beside the braai area.

Is there wifi and TV?

Yes. Uncapped wifi throughout, and all the TVs are smart TVs with DStv and Netflix. There's a Bluetooth sound system in the main house.

What happens during loadshedding?

A back-up power supply keeps the main wifi router running for about two hours of loadshedding.

Can I work from the house?

Yes, there are several spaces around the property that work well as informal workspaces, with reliable wifi.

Is there a braai barbeque area?

Yes, an undercover pergola braai in the enclosed courtyard, with fairy lights and seating for the whole group. Firewood for the braai and the indoor fireplace is provided complimentary. The indoor fireplace is for warmth only, not for cooking.

What else is there to enjoy?

A games room with a pool table that converts to table tennis, a dartboard and a smart TV; a cosy loft cinema room; a large indoor fireplace; and board games and books in the upstairs twin bedroom.

Arrival and departure

What time can we check in and out?

Check-in is between 2pm and 10pm, and check-out is by 10am. If you'd like an early arrival, let us know and we'll do our best to arrange it.

Can we have a late checkout?

This is subject to availability on the day of checkout, however, you are welcome to contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

How do we get into the estate and the house?

Cape Creek Cottage is in the Langezandt security estate. Before you arrive, our local property manager will contact you for your vehicle registration numbers so your cars can be loaded onto the estate access system, and will send instructions for getting into the house. Please use only the main gate on Murex Street.

Where do we park?

The area behind the house comfortably fits two cars, and up to four if needed. Extra cars can park in the driveway beside the house. Please don't block the road in front.

Can I charge my electric car?

We're sorry, but no. The house sockets aren't rated for car charging.

What do we need to do before we leave?

Please empty the fridge, take out all rubbish, put back any furniture you've moved, and return the keys as instructed.

Families and children

Is the house suitable for children?

Yes. The walled courtyard has grass for playing, and there are children's books, board games and kids' tableware. A travel cot is available on request for children up to 36 months (please bring cot bedding).

Pets

Can we bring our dog?

Yes, we welcome up to three pets, by prior arrangement, at R900 per pet per stay. Please keep pets out of the bedrooms and off the furniture, and don't leave them alone in the house. Estate rules ask that pets are kept on a lead in open areas.

House rules

Can we smoke?

No, Cape Creek Cottage is non-smoking, inside and out.

Can we hold a party or event?

Celebrations are welcome with our prior written agreement. Please contact us before booking.

Are there estate rules?

Yes. Langezandt asks all guests to keep noise to considerate levels, keep to 30 km/h inside the estate, use only the Murex Street gate by car, and not bring fireworks, tents or caravans. We'll share the full estate rules before you arrive.

Local area

Where exactly is the cottage?

At 3077 Murex Street in Langezandt Fishermen's Village, a secure estate in Struisbaai on the Cape Agulhas coast. Coming from Bredasdorp, the Langezandt turn-off is on your left as you enter Struisbaai. The beach is a short walk through the estate and the grocery shop is a 2-minute drive. There's a map on our Contact page.

How far is the beach?

Langezandt beach is about a 5-minute walk, reached directly from within the estate. Struisbaai's main beach is 3 minutes' drive.

What's nearby?

Struisbaai harbour, where you can meet the resident stingrays, is 5 minutes away. L'Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa and its lighthouse are 15 minutes away, and the Agulhas wine route is about 25 minutes. Southern right whales visit from roughly July to December. Our favourite things to do and places to eat are under Activities and Recommendations.

Which towns are worth a day out?

L'Agulhas for the southernmost tip of Africa, the lighthouse and the tidal pool. Bredasdorp for the Shipwreck Museum, Kapula Candles and the bigger shops. Elim, a Moravian mission village with its church, waterwheel and wine farms. Napier for antique shops, farm stalls and Napier Brewery. Arniston for the Kassiesbaai fishermen's cottages and Waenhuiskrans Cave. Further along, Pearly Beach, Franskraal and Gansbaai for quiet beaches, shark cage diving and whale-watching cruises.

What's a good day trip to L'Agulhas?

Breakfast at Suidpunt Potpourri, climb the L'Agulhas Lighthouse, then walk to the Southernmost Tip of Africa and the Map of Africa monument. Follow the dirt road on to the Meisho Maru shipwreck, have lunch at Zuidste Kaap, Gavin's Trattoria or Crafty Pig, swim in the tidal pool, and end with a drink on the rooftop at Seagulls Pub & Grill.

Where can we shop?

Main Road in Struisbaai has gift, surf and fishing shops, among them Koekeloer Gift Shop, Cape Agulhas Surf Shop and Struisbaai Angling. For bigger shops, go to Bredasdorp.

Do you host corporate retreats?

Yes, Cape Creek Cottage is also available as Cape Creek Retreat

Activities and Recommendations

Can you arrange catering or a private chef?

The kitchen is well equipped for a private chef, and Oppi Stoep in Bredasdorp offers platters, cakes and lunches to order.

Where do we buy groceries and fresh fish?

The OK grocer on Main Road in Struisbaai, with a home-bake stall (tuisnywerheid) at the same spot. Fish and More on Main Road sells fresh and frozen seafood and bait, and cleans and vacuum-packs your catch in peak season (book ahead). Catch Cook Market at the harbour sells fresh seafood and local produce.

Where can we get local tips and trail maps?

The Tip of Africa Information Centre at the Caltex on Main Road, Struisbaai, or the tourist office at the L'Agulhas Lighthouse.

What are your top things to do?
ActivityWhereDrive
Langezandt beach (estate access)Struisbaai5 min walk
Struisbaai main beach: swimming, surfing, kitesurfingStruisbaai3 min
Feed Parrie and the stingrays at the harbourStruisbaai Harbour5 min
Surf lessons with Robbie's Surfing LessonsStruisbaai2 min
Beach horse rides with John Dave Horse RidesStruisbaai2 min
Deep-sea fishing, sunset cruises (Awesome Charters and others)Struisbaai Harbour5 min
Diving, snorkelling and e-bike hire (Southern Tip Extreme)Struisbaai6 min
Earth Resort restaurant, playground and petting farmStruisbaai4 min
Southernmost Tip of Africa and Map of Africa monumentL'Agulhas15 min
L'Agulhas Lighthouse and museum (climb to the top)L'Agulhas15 min
L'Agulhas tidal pool (free, with a small playground)L'Agulhas12 min
Agulhas National Park and Meisho Maru shipwreckL'Agulhas15 to 17 min
Shipwreck Museum (weekdays, cash only)Bredasdorp20 min
Nuwejaars Wetlands guided wildlife toursElim25 min
Waenhuiskrans Cave (low tide only)Arniston35 min
De Hoop Nature Reserve (no fishing)De Hoop1 hr
Shark cage diving and the African Penguin SanctuaryGansbaai1 hr+
When can we see whales?

Southern right whales visit from roughly July to December and can often be seen from the beach. The best land-based spots are De Mond Nature Reserve (25 min), Agulhas National Park (35 min) and the dunes at Koppie Alleen in De Hoop (1 hr). Cape Sea Safaris runs whale-watching boat trips from Struisbaai Harbour; check dates and prices on their website.

Where can we go hiking?

The Spookdraai (Ghost) Trail in L'Agulhas (10 min), the Two Oceans Trail with 3, 4.5 or 10.5 km options (15 min) and the Rasperpunt Trail from the Meisho Maru shipwreck (17 min). Collect trail maps from the information centre.

Can we go wine tasting?

Yes, on the Agulhas wine route near Elim. Black Oystercatcher (25 min, also craft beer), Zoetendal Vineyards (27 min) and Strandveld Vineyards (30 min) all offer tastings. Further afield: The Giant Periwinkle (45 min, by appointment) and Lomond Wine Estate near Gansbaai (50 min). The Berrio is currently closed for tastings.

Where should we eat?
RestaurantWhereDriveGood for
Pret at 55 KnotsStruisbaai3 minItalian, seafood, sushi, local bar
Fish and MoreStruisbaai3 minFresh seafood, snoek pâté
Old Cape Last Trading PostStruisbaai3 minFamily restaurant, Sunday buffet
Earth ResortStruisbaai4 minFamilies, petting farm, Elim wines
The Michael Collins Irish PubStruisbaai4 minPub food, beer garden, quiz nights
The ShipwreckStruisbaai4 minCoffee and breakfast
Catch CookStruisbaai Harbour5 minSeafood on the beach (the hosts' recommendation)
Zuidste KaapL'Agulhas12 minLine fish, bobotie, fireside
Gavin's TrattoriaL'Agulhas12 minWood-fired pizza, bring your own wine
Bredasdorp SquareBredasdorp22 minCafé lunches, décor shop

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