Hout Bay

Locally dubbed ‘the republic of Hout Bay’ – individual passports are available if desired – this unique and charming fishing village is just 20 minutes drive along the Atlantic Seaboard from the centre of Cape Town.

Although quite self contained with sufficient amenities to keep visitors and residents well fed and entertained, one of Hout Bay’s best assets is its’ close proximity to central Cape Town, the international airport and the major highways leading to the Garden Route, Eastern Cape and beyond.

Hout Bay is the perfect base for visitors wishing to travel and explore the Western Cape. With a kilometer of white sand beach, a busy fishing harbour and a plethora of buzzy restaurants and bars, Hout Bay offers the visitor a unique opportunity to experience of the charm of the rainbow nation with a local upbeat flavour.

Take a trip to Hout Bay Harbour to see the fishing boats return with their daily catch. The harbour offer a great choice of fresh fish for sale, but if that seems too much like hard work, sit at one of the many restaurants and enjoy a bite cooked by one of the local chefs. This can be washed down with a bottle or two of some of the excellent local wines while looking out for the resident seals. Hout Bay boasts a couple of its own vineyards, and if you’re lucky you can buy and sample of the exclusive locally produced Champagne – we think its delicious!

If wine tasting is your thing you don’t need to drive very far to find the heart of excellent wine country. Wind your way out of Hout Bay and drop down into neighboring Constantia valley – home to some world renowned wines. Vineyards hug every corner along the Constantia Valley Wine Route. You can explore five historic wine farms and savour their excellent wines that have been enjoyed since the early 18th century.

Summary: 6 in the circle, superb accommodation in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. 6 in the circle specializes in Cape Town Accommodation on a self catering accommodation basis, accommodation, holiday accommodation and luxury accommodation. 20 minutes from Central Cape Town. Read our guest comments