The Bay Retreat is located in the heart of Camps Bay. There is only one main road into Camps Bay from Cape Town, and this is a very highly elevated road sweeping down to the beach. Most of Camps Bay's Villas are located at the top of this main road, and whilst they offer elevated views, guests are also subjected to a 20 minute drive to the Beach (if you can park) - Not the Bay Retreat!!

The Bay Retreat offers an unrivalled location. Immediately off the main beach road, within 100 metres of the beach this property is set back on a quiet side road to offer you tranquillity and the prefect location for exploring all that Camps Bay (and Cape Town) has to offer.

Click here to see a map of Camps Bay

25 Km being the distance from the airport, transfers are available, or alternatively, you can arrange to collect your hire car from the Airport and follow our directions to the Villa. See our contact us section.

Camps Bay has long been a favourite destination for overseas visitors and it is Cape Town's answer to St Tropez. Just behind Table Mountain, nestled beneath Lions Head and the majestic Twelve Apostles, and boasting a magnificent palm fringed fine white sandy beach, Camps Bay is a fantastic location and a great base for exploring.

Camps Bay's long stretch of beach is perfect for sunbathing and its open flatness means that team activities like social beach volleyball can also be enjoyed by the more active visitors. The backdrop is truly stunning, and the area is often used by film crews and models.

Due to Camps Bay's protected position in the bay, the sea is quite calm and good for swimming. At the southern end, you will find a tidal pool. The northern part is great for surfing. There is also a stretch of lawn in front of the beach where picnics are often enjoyed, and Camps Bay beach is safe, clean and family friendly.

The cosmopolitan beachfront is vibrant throughout the year and people line the pavement cafes and restaurants enjoying the ambience. All the attractions of Cape Town are close at hand; the V & A Waterfront, the Table Mountain cableway and the City centre, yet Camps Bay enjoys a special uniqueness - come and experience it!

The Western Cape is the most popular region of South Africa as a destination for tourists. It is home to the famous Table Mountain, landmark of the city of Cape Town, and in fact its entire geography is richly veined by mountain ranges, making it arguably the most beautiful province in South Africa.

Cape Town is the region's most popular attraction, a city of great and romantic beauty. It is set on the Cape Peninsula, the thin finger of land in the south-westernmost corner of Africa that juts dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Point, probably the most spectacular feature of the entire African coast. The peninsula contains extensive, unique and incredibly diverse flora and fauna, and its east and west coastlines are two sharply differentiated marine environments.

The interior of the Western Cape contains the Winelands, the cederberg region, and the garden route (which is so replete with beautifully situated towns that it requires its own region).

The winelands area, of which Stellenbosch is the popular capital, is a scenically enchanting region of dramatic mountains and fertile valleys, planted with vines stretching across rolling fields. It is a wonderful combination of small historic towns, beautiful scenery and wine estates producing delicious wines and brandies.

Cape Town, known as the Mother City and is arguably one of the worlds best city's to visit and certainly the most popular destination for visitors to the Western Cape. There is a vast array of things to do in Cape Town; probably with more diversity than any other location!

From the breathtaking scenery of Table Mountain, Lions Head and the Twelve Apostles, through to the Winelands, fantastic beaches and a whole lot more.

From Cape Town and Camps Bay, there is the opportunity to see more of Africa and embark on a wildlife safari. To obtain further details, contact us via the booking and enquiry section.

Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate and lying between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, the area enjoys mild winters and pleasant summers with very little rain during the summer season, which is November through to March. Average temperatures range from 10-20°C in winter to 20-30°C in summer.

Although Cape Town winters have a reputation for rain and wind, they often produce perfect days or even weeks. Some climatic change seems to have reduced winter rainfall, and when it's not raining, winter becomes a perfect green season, when temperatures can reach a summery 26°C (80F) or higher.

Whatever season you have chosen to visit Cape Town, be warned of the old joke. Cape Town has four seasons - sometimes in the same day.

The following bar chart for Cape Town, South Africa shows the years average weather condition readings covering rain, average maximum daily temperature and average minimum temperature.

For the current forecast, see our Links section

There are lots of fantastic things to do whilst in the area. Below is a list of what most guests rate the 'Top 10' must do things. Further details about attractions and excursions can be found on our links page.

	•	Table Mountain (2 Km approx 5 minutes by car)
	•	The Cape Winelands (60 Km approx 60 minutes by car)
	•	Robben Island (pick up point 9 Km approx 20 minutes by car)
	•	V&A Waterfront (9 Km approx 20 minutes by car)
	•	Cape Point (60 Km approx 45 minutes by car)
	•	Penguins at Boulders Beach (45 Km approx 45 minutes by car)
	•	Spier - Wine Estate and Cheetah Reserve (60 Km approx 60 minutes by car)
	•	Whale Watching in Hermanus (Subject to time of year) (90 Km approx 90 minutes by car)
	•	Seal Island in Hout Bay (15 Km approx 30 minutes by car)
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The views from the top of Table Mountain are outstanding and this is one of the key attractions in the area. Many people say that if you haven't been up Table Mountain, you have not experienced the best of Cape Town.

The cable car takes you up the mountain where you can embark along the paved paths which cross the table top and allow you access to the many different view points. For those wanting a longer walk there is Maclear's Beacon which is the highest point on the mountain and this is about an hours walk from the cable station.

For those adrenaline junkies, why not go abseiling and have fun going down the highest commercial 'long drop' in the world at 112 metres... for those less energetic, soak up the spectacular views and enjoy the restaurant facilities available.

The cable car operation is subject to weather conditions. See Links section for further information

Cape Point is a fantastic nature reserve at the most South Western tip of Africa. Walk or take the funicular to the lookout point for a panoramic view of False Bay and the South Western edge of Africa whilst taking a breath of the world's freshest air - straight from the Antarctic. This section of the Cape Peninsula is also known as the Cape of Good Hope; a historical point on the trade route between Asia and Europe.

With the cold Benguela current on the West coast and the warm Agulhus current on the East coast, Cape Point is perceived to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Geographically, Cape Agulhus is the joining point of the oceans but this massif is the most spectacular.

Between July and December, whales congregate around the Cape coast to mate and give birth. The most commonly seen species is the Southern Right Whale although there are also others such as the Humpback and the Bryde.

One of the very best whale viewing points is in Hermanus which is about 90 minutes drive from Cape Town. This is a beautiful seaside town and is great for a day out.

Trips to Hermanus can be arranged for you, and if visiting in September, there is an annual whale festival with an array of organised events.

You can also catch glimpses of the great creatures around Cape Town; the best known places are in False Bay from Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Kalk Bay, in Hout Bay or even along the Atlantic seaboard where they are often seen in the waters off Camps Bay.

Take a fun cruise from Hout Bay to Seal Island which is located outside the bay in the Atlantic Ocean where you can enjoy the sight of an island full of seals frolicking around in their natural habitat.

This is a great naturalist activity enjoyed by adults and children.

Discover the multicultural side of Cape Town and interact with the locals. This is an inspirational excursion where you will see their spirit and striving to build a better future for themselves and others.

A visit to one of the many Townships surrounding the city is an eye opening experience and a way to view the way in which most of Cape Town's population live. Despite the difficult circumstances and the living condition, you will experience the vibrancy and spirit of the South African people.

During your stay, why not take a tour of Langa or Khayelitsha; the oldest or largest Townships in South Africa. The tours are co-led by a resident and they will show local industry and community projects and include a visit to a Township bar (or Shabeen). Most trips also include a historical drive around the area.

To visit these areas you are recommended to join an organised trip; do not visit the Townships on your own.

The attractions listed above are all in easy reach from your base in Camps Bay. View the regional map to help you navigate around the area. To understand the close proximity of these areas, bear in mind that the airport is only around 20 minutes drive away.