Journey's End
Situated in the fishing town of St Helena Bay, guests will find Journeys End. This lovely self-cate...
Situated in the fishing town of St Helena Bay, guests will find Journeys End. This lovely self-catering open plan (studio type - no separate rooms) unit is located on a one and half hectare small holding on the beautiful hill Britannica Heights on the St. Helena bay peninsula and offers breathtaking views and sunsets over a valley, Paternoster and the ocean in the distance. Rich in nature and birdlife. Perfect for a break away from the busy hustle of city life, if you are looking for peace and serenity. Only 5 min drive (down the hill) from the closest beach, Sandy Point, St. Helena Bay harbour and amenities. Lovely quiet roads where you can safely walk, jog or cycle and only 100 metres walk away you have an awesome view over the whole bay of St. Helena.
The unit is fully equipped for self-catering and features a queen-size bed, en-suite shower, kitchenette with large fridge/ freezer compartment, mini stove with oven, microwave, dining area, 50 DSTV channels and portable braai facilities on the patio.
All linen and towels are provided, except beach towels. Complimentary tea, coffee and sugar.
We are pet friendly allowing up to 3 small to medium dogs, house trained, sociable and by prior arrangement with owners. The unit has its own fully fenced garden for doggies to enjoy.
St Helena Bay and surrounds has much to offer, such as white shell strewn beaches, calm waters with dolphins visiting regularly. Humpback and Southern Right whales come to calve in our bays from July-October, stunning spring flowers in abundance after good rains. In our harbour, lovely fresh snoek can be bought straight from the boats during the snoek runs. Plenty of crayfish during season. Visit the Berg River Estuary for a relaxing boat cruise up river, a bird watcher's paradise. Walking trails, cycling, horse riding on the beach and visit the Cape Columbine Lighthouse, nature reserve, Tietiesbaai and quaint town of Paternoster, West Coast national park, which are all close to St Helena Bay. Helena Bay is the ideal base from which to explore the West Coast and outlying quaint little towns and areas on day drives.
"The tranquility, peace and quiet was fabulous. Christa is a lovely person and a very good hostess who really cares about the comfort of her guests. We recommend this establishment if you are looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.Ken and Felicity Rudolph"
"We loved the great hospitality of Christa the cleanliness the little things like even having salt and pepper in the cottage the shower was amazing it was the perfect getaway for myself and my husband quiet awesome views and serenity will go back anytime great value for money Christa has the most caring heart"
"We thoroughly enjoyed our short trip, and all aspects were A.1. and we would definitely go back again. Many thanksLinda Weaving"
"What a wonderful place. and tranquil. The unit was neat and clean and had everything you can think of. Will definitely recommend it. The hostess and host was very friendly and helpful. Had great conversations."
"Wonderful hosts Christa and Johan made us feel right at home....the attention to detail is delighful....the garden is magnificent...you can sit on the bench and watch the goings on of the birds and the bees...very inspirational....slept like a baby...3 days is far too short a stay...will definitely be back in the future....loved it here....."
"Lovely host and very clean house! Secluded and private, what more could you want for a weekend away with the Wife and the Schauzer :)"
"We loved this place, the garden, the amazing hospitality. Christa is the friendliest person ever. The cottage is very clean and the perfect getaway to get away from the bustle of the city."
"Christ's and Johan are such welcoming hospitable hosts who made us feel at home. We loved the garden with all its uniqueness. The little chalet has everything you need for a weekend away.The views are beautiful and the silence so deafening. The evenings were my best because it seemed like all was well with the world."
"Sincerely appreciated the warm welcome as well as the quiet and peaceful environment in the comfort of your clean and neat home. We certainly had a restful time and will certainly return should we visit again."
"loved the quietude, the bird life ,the clean fresh air."
"So beautiful and clean. We are a family of four and only needed place for 3 as my son was away at camp. We would love to come back once the upstairs have been set up to accommodate 4 people. Absolutely loved the garden and wonderful view. The room was 100% clean and tidy."
"Christa and Johan are wonderful hosts. They are warm, friendly and attentive. Christa's creativity is evident in the details everywhere and I was treated to a beautiful sunset daily from the dining table or balcony."
"The West coast just offers something special and the fully equipped accommodation made it even better. Although the wind was pumping the sheltered braai area allow us to enjoy this luxury."
"Journey's End was a great place to stay - stunning views towards Paternoster - great birding. Christa went our of her way to make us & our little dog welcome. Basic self catering set-up but perfect for a one or two night stay. Would definitely go back."
"Baie dankie vir die uitsteekende plek goed toegerus en baie skoon<div>Dit is n baie lieflike rustige plek om net te rus en die gasvryheid van Johan & Christa kan nie orals gevind word nie.</div>"
"Christa and Johan were such good hosts and saw to it that I had everything I needed. The cottage is spotless and beautiful. Such friendly people. I loved staying there and am definately going to go back."
"The bed was not of the best but the welcome was warm and friendly and the recommended restaurant was good.<br />Altogether we were impressed.<br />"
"My husband and I, along with our two Bassets had the most wonderful stay! Christa and Johan were very accommodating, even going the extra mile to doggie sit one afternoon while we went out for lunch in Paternoster. Journey's End is in close proximity to the "Golden Mile", which was a fantastic recommendation of Johan's. Wonderful hosts, lovely location, definitely a must!"
"Found to be relaxing with a soothing touch of serenity and rustic beauty."
"I had a lovely stay at Journey's End. It was peaceful and restful - just what I was looking for. Christa was friendly and helpful but did not at all intrude. My dog loved it too and the beautiful beaches nearby. It will be better still when they have an enclosed garden directly of the guest balcony."
"It was excellent, ending our holiday in Cape town at journey's end was a great idea. The host was excellent and very hospitable. We really enjoyed ourselves."
"A lovely comfortable cottage, everything we needed. peaceful, lovely walks, great view and abundant bird life. We were sorry to leave but will be going back. What a lovely few days we had!"
"From the moment we'd paid our deposit until we arrived, Christa kept in touch with friendly emails. On arrival we were met by Crista and shown around. She quickly took us to our verandah where we watched and photographed a most beautiful sunset. moments later we were on the opposite side of the house taking in the moonrise. it was the day before full moon and it was big and round. The next morning a magical big red moonset to to the background sounds and sights of the awakening birdlife just before dawn. Apart from this wonderful experience of nature we really enjoyed the clean comfortable and homely accomodation. Every thing one would expect from a first class self catering establisment and more was there for us to enjoy. Christa is a truly frienldy person and looked after us really well. Given the opportunity we would happily do it all again."
"Cooper and I want to thank Christa and Johann Botha for an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL stay at their guesthouse, JOURNEY'S END in St Helena Bay. The cottage was spotlessly clean and the decor was just beautiful. The setting, with the panoramic vista is exquisite. They are warm and welcoming hosts, right down to the chocolates on each bedside table. We would recommend Journey's End anytime."
"Eenheid uiters netjies en goed ingerig. Baie gasvrye eienaars. Beslis 'n aanbeveling. Sal weer besoek."
"Absolutely stunning views and accommodation, highly recommended! Would definitely visit again."
"Thank you very much again for a wonderful weekend. Journey’s End is clean and Johan and Christa are very welcoming. We really enjoyed every moment of it and especially the walks and the beautiful sunset on Sunday evening."
"Beautiful location and very friendly hosts ."
"Jammer dat ons net een nag kon bly, nietemin het Johan en Christa 'n goeie indruk gemaak. Alles was baie netjies en skoon, en die ontvangs was huislik. Hulle sal ons defnitief weer sien."
"We had the most wonderful stay with two wonderful hosts. Very relaxing and the dogs were in heaven with loads of space to explore. Sunset over Paternoster was beautiful."
"Tranquil with beautiful surroundings. The hosts are lovely, and the unit was clean and fresh!"