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Harbour town in the Western Cape, South Africa
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Hout Bay appears to be a little harbour village but is actually a suburb of the South African metropole Cape Town.
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Very good fish & chips. Sometimes overcrowded but worth waiting in the queue.
Visit them for a perfect seafood platter.
Good food and excellent views.
Overlooks the bay and surrounding mountains. It offers continental and cooked breakfast.
It is ideally situated for informative tours of this settlement, allowing a unique view and understanding of the opportunities and problems presented by life in the new South Africa. Very popular with long-stay 'Gap Year' students.
B&B and selfcatering, run by French hosts, Patrice and Denis, with a superb interior design.
Nice views of the surrounding mountains from many of the rooms.
Situated directly at the beach, opposite the waterfront, allowing easy access.
Is a tranquil, family-friendly holiday venue on a spreading, 5-acre garden(Opposite World of Birds). Rate from R820 per person.
Offers continental breakfast and despite all the normal facilities complimentary use of the local gym and internet access.
The first sex positive boutique hotel in South Africa.
Unique shop where all products are made in Houtbay from quirky decor items to exquisite fashion jewellery and accessories.
Hout Bay is situated at the west side of the Cape Peninsula. You can get there by car, following the road along the west coast of Peninsula.
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