
Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
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The seaside village of Morgan's Bay is located on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast of South Africa and is about 85 km east of East London. Morgan's Bay lies between the famous Morgan's Bay cliffs and a mile-long stretch of unspoilt beach, bordered by the Cape Morgan Nature Reserve.
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Mkulu Kei Horse Trails Cher-a-Don was established in 1998 and provides guided horse trekking vacations along the Wild Coast of South Africa. Riding tours are available from ~2-hour beach rides, full day rides, as well as 2- to 12-day over-night multi-day riding trails. Multi-day tours are flexible.
Offers a full holiday experience while giving you the chance to sample the undeveloped beauty of the South African Wild Coast. The beach riding along the Transkei is exhilarating and exciting. Torstone Sport Horses are competitive endurance horses and high quality pleasure riding horses.
Enjoy a choice of breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner menu options. Meals can be enjoyed as a take-away or eat in. Relax and enjoy the 180-degree view of the Indian Ocean while you eat.
Situated on the seafront to provide dining guests with uninterrupted views of the waves and krantzes. Dining at the Mitford Lodge includes sumptuous meals that range from table de hote to an à la carte menu with meals that include seafood platters, deliciously prepared ribs, steak and Italian cuisine.
Open school holidays, long weekends and other times by arrangement for homebakes, homemade jams, pickles, pestos, chilli sauces, etc., Tea, cake and light meals served in our indigenous riverine forest garden. Guided walks with Picnic Lunch.
Come and braai, they supply every Friday evening. Had a hectic week? Relax on their deck with an ice cold beer. They can even braai for you. Braai packs, salads and extra goodies supplied. 5 km from Morgan's Bay
Self Catering
Cane Castle is a double story beach house comprising 2 self-contained units and is located within a 1 minute walk of the beach. Sleeps 6 & 12.
Bed & Breakfast
Newly built, spacious modern home with two large, luxurious bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom. One bedroom has a view of the lagoon and sea, the other the indigenous forest.
Self Catering
Situated in a quiet cul de sac, approximately 200 m from the waters edge, The Lower Deck sits a top a hill and is blessed with beautiful sea views.
A charming old colonial home, situated in a beautiful garden, with the beach and safe swimming lagoon at the bottom of the garden path.
Self Catering
Patty's Place comprises three self-catering units and is located in a quiet cul-de-sac close to the shop and a short walk from the beach.
Self Catering
Tanglewood House sleeps up to 6 people and is a thatch house set in a lush green belt, a 2 min drive or 10 min walk from the Morgan Bay beach.
Caravan and Camping
Family friendly caravan park and campsite situated in the woodlands just above the Morgan's Bay Lagoon. There is plenty of shade and it is sheltered from the wind.
Self Catering
180 Degrees is a large double story wooden house, located high above the beachfront and boasting a spectacular 180-degree sea view, the best in Morgan Bay.
Self Catering
Situated high on the hill with a panoramic view of the lagoon. The Corner House sleeps 7 in 3 bedrooms and has a large open-plan kitchen and lounge that leads out onto the large wooden deck. Minimum 3-night stay out of season and 2-week stay in season.
Self Catering
Offers affordable self-catering holiday accommodation with sea views for 2 - 8 people. Situated above the coastal milkwood trees on the central beachfront of Morgan's Bay, it is 25 m from the bathing beach with the lagoon, dunes, fishing spots, hotel facilities and magnificent cliffs in easy walking distance.
Self Catering
Georgett offers self-catering accommodation, from an ideal location up on the hill, with un-obstructed views of the beach and ocean. Sleeps 10 & 8.
Spacious self catering accommodation for 4 people in a large house with upper & lower decks, covered outdoor entertainment area and birds-eye-view of the lagoon. All bedding is supplied, with towels. There is a satellite tv in the main bedroom - please bring your decoder and DSTV card. The main bedroom has a lounge/reading area, giving you a choice of staying in bed or relaxing in the chill-out area. There is one bedroom on each floor, each with its own deck and spectacular lagoon view.
Self Catering
The Lighthouse looks out over the lagoon and offers spacious, comfortable accommodation for up to 10 people.
Self catering (2 sleeper to 6 sleeper) apartments and bed & breakfast. Accommodation is only 35 steps away from the sea. Great food and an amazing view.
Self Catering
Comfortable self-catering accommodation in modern fully furnished house that sleeps 8 persons. Beautiful views of the sea, valley, bush and cliffs and within very easy walking distance of the sea.
Self Catering
On the Rocks is a seafront house, situated less than 50m from the sea and is a 5-minute walk past bully fishing pools to the swimming beach and lagoon. It is the perfect house for a fuss free family holiday and has 3 double-bed sea facing rooms and 2 big, bright back rooms sleeping 3 and 2.
Self Catering
Situated a mere stone's throw from the sea on the Morgan Bay beachfront, Oystercatcher Self Catering offers uninterrupted panoramic views of the bay and comfortable accommodation for up to 7 people. The open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge leads out onto a wooden deck where you can relax and take in the scenery. To the side of the house is a sheltered patio and braai area that is ideal for socializing with friends and family.
Self Catering
Situated on the hillside and only a shell-throw from the warm Indian Ocean, Sea View Cottage offers stunning sea views and magnificent sunsets. This idyllic retreat provides comfortable self-catering accommodation for up to 12 people, with a daily maid service included.
Self Catering
Double-storey, seafront house, consisting of two self-catering apartments, with a shared double garage. Each sleeps 5 people in two bedrooms & has an open-plan kitchen & lounge that lead out onto a deck with braai place.
Self-catering
Stuart's Place offers secluded self-catering accommodation for 5 people in a house in Morgan Bay. The house is situated within 100 m of the shop and boasts a large wooden deck with jacuzzi that overlooks the green-belt and lagoon. Accommodation consists of one double bed bedroom and a second bedroom with a double and single bed.
Bed and Breakfast
2 luxury units each with private entrance and patio on ground floor, secure off-road parking, magnificent lagoon views and access.
Self Catering
Situated in a prime location, only metres from the mile-long beach and safe swimming lagoon, The Beach House in Morgan Bay is ideal for relaxing holidays with family and friends, providing self-catering accommodation for up to 12 people with a daily maid service included.
Self Catering
comfortable family home overlooking the lagoon 110 paces from the Morgan Bay beach and swimming lagoon.
Self Catering
Kermescory is a large, modern, timber-frame home in Morgan Bay, providing luxurious self catering accommodation for up to 10 people in an ideal location, only 2-minutes walk from the beach and lagoon, boasting views of both the river and sea. There are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in all, 4 of the bedrooms are en-suite.
Self Catering
Milla Villa is a well-appointed family beach cottage in the Plankton Development 100 m from the Morgan Bay Beach and with uninterrupted views of the lagoon. The cottage, which sleeps 9 people, runs down to the jetty on the lagoon and is surrounded by grassy lawns.
Hotel, dinner bed and breakfast
Family accommodation establishment. Their mission is to be the best family run Hotel on the Wild Coast. Their aim is to make your holiday a memorable one, so that you will speak of Morgan Bay with fond memories and always return for more. Run by the Warren-Smith family since 1946. Come and join the Morgs family as it is commonly known.
Self-catering
Newly built, modern holiday home with stunning lagoon view. 6 bedrooms (sleeping 14), 3 bathrooms and large open plan living area. Fully equipped kitchen, under cover braai area and double garage.
Self-catering
Situated in a prime location, very private, 50 m from the sea. Sip-a-way has a magnificent view of the sea and cliffs and is only 600 m from the main beach. The house is ideal for a relaxing holiday with family and friends, accommodating 8 people. There are 4 Bedrooms, comprising 3 double beds and 2 single beds, all en-suite. All linen and pillows provided, but no bath or beach towels.
Self-catering
Completely renovated and refurnished house with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (2 en-suite). "Sole Mare" is situated on the front row, approximately 60 m from the Morgan Bay beach and lagoon. The house will sleep 10 in comfort.
Xhosa women sell beads and other crafts under the trees near the lagoon.
Local Farmers & Craft Markets are held once a month and regularly during holiday periods. They are advertised on the notice board at the Top Shop.
Forgotten your slip slops, sun hat or sun block in the rush to get here? The Sandhoppa offers popular brands including Roxy, Haviannas, Quicksilver and Billabong.
Directions from East London:
5 km. Turn right at Morgan Bay turnoff and follow the road for 7 km until you reach Morgan Bay.
Directions from Durban:
5 km.
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