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Welcome to the Eastbury Cottage Blog. We hope you will find our articles and posts interesting and informative. We want to keep you up to date with the latest happenings in the community of Hermanus via our blog posts, as well as presenting information that will help you plan your holiday and hopefully keep you coming back for more. We have included our other latest accommodation as a blog The Mayflower.
Jenny, Owner of Eastbury Cottage, is passionate about Hermanus and its people. Jenny has lived in Hermanus since 1985 and posts regular blogs with interesting information about Hermanus. Click here for more Information about Hermanus. Please do let us know by CONTACTING US if you have any subjects related to Hermanus that you would like us to research and publish.
If you are interested in our story about how Eastbury Cottage came into being, please read ABOUT US.
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Eastbury Cottage Blog Index
Graham and Jenny (owner of Eastbury Cottage) launched their new 2 ” upper deck” accommodation “cabins” at 18 Flower Street Hermanus:
The Mayflower Accommodation in Hermanus – click here for more information
ANOTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTION in Hermanus:
Summer House 4 bedrooms and 1 bedroom cottage
Helpful information about Hermanus: emergency numbers and other important information
WEATHER IN HERMANUS:
When to visit Hermanus and Why: (Seasonal preferances for visiting Hermanus)
GETTING TO HERMANUS AND TRANSPORT SERVICES IN HERMANUS:
Transport Services in Hermanus : Find out more about transport and tours
Our special rates: Our seasonal special offers during the year
ACTIVITIES AND THINGS TO DO IN HERMANUS:
Hermanus Art in The Park on the first Sunday of every month plus pop up events over long weekends during the year. Visit the Face Book Page: Hermanus Art in the Park for more information
Hermanus First Fridays ART WALK
Overberg and Hermanus Events Calendar for 2020
December Holiday Events: An ongoing blog of events in Hermanus during December (to be updated)
Sport Events in Hermanus: A Calendar of events for the sport enthusiasts
RESTAURANTS IN HERMANUS AND SURROUNDS:
See our new restaurants added to the list!
We provide a comprehensive list and contact details of Restaurants in our area
WHALE WATCHING:
World’s only Whale Crier: The origin of the Whale Crier
Hermanus Whale Walk: Walk the cliff paths and see why we are the World’s best land based whale watching venue
Whale watching trips : We explore whale watching from the different boat operators in Hermanus
Hermanus Whale Festival: A Festival held annually in Hermanus in September
Kalfiefees: A “baby whale” Festival held annually in the Greater Hermanus and surrounds in August
Antics and Interesting facts about the Southern Right Whales: coming soon
Licenced Boat Based Whale Watching Operators: Contact us for more information and bookings
SHARK CAGE VIEWING:
Great White Shark Cage Diving: Information about this wonderful experience
See our article Daytrip Hermanus to Gansbaai
Licenced Shark Cage Operators: coming soon Contact us for more information and bookings
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES:
Things to do in Hermanus with Children: We explore activities in Hermanus that are suitable for children.
FESTIVALS IN HERMANUS:
Hermanus Fynarts Festival: Held in June over 10 days, celebrating all arts and crafts www.hermanusfynarts.co.za
Hermanus Whale Festival: An Enviro Festival held at the end of September
Kalfiefees Festival: Held annually in August over the Women’s Day Public Holiday in August. Look out for the annual Kalfiefees ART EXHIBITION.
Hermanus Wine and Food Festival: Held annually in in Hermanus during the Spring.
Fernkloof Flower Festival: Held in September at the Fernkloof Nature Reserve usually on the weekend of Heritage Day 24th September.
Hawston Sea Festival: Held in the first week of December
FLOWER SEASON:
Spring Flowers in the Western Cape
HERMANUS WINE ROUTE: ( We shall explore all our wine farms during the coming year)
Hermanus Food and Wine Festival: Held annually in August
Drive up Rotary Way Scenic Drive
Walk the seafront Cliff Paths
DAY TRIPS FROM HERMANUS:
Day trip – Hermanus to Greyton and Genadendal
Day trip – Hermanus to Kleinmond and Betty’s Bay
Day trip – Hermanus to Gansbaai, Kleinbaai and Elim
Day trip – Hermanus to Southern tip of Africa via Napier, Bredasdorp, Arniston, and Cape Agulhas
Day trip – Hermanus to Elgin Valley and Grabouw
Day Trip – Hermanus to Bot River
Day Trip – Hermanus to Stanford
HISTORY OF HERMANUS:
Hermanus Railway Station has no Train: Why does Hermanus have a Station but no train?
Enjoy finding out all about Hermanus! When you realise that there is so much to do in Hermanus, you will surely want to extend your time in Hermanus while staying with us at Eastbury Cottage …we are situated very close to many of the most important amenities and offer Selfcatering and Bed and Breakfast!
SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR OPERATORS: Wanting to book a tour around South Africa?
S A Guided Tours: www.saguidedtours.com contact Peter Joseph +27 (0)829300768 email: peter@saguidedtours.com
Things to do in Hermanus with Children
Date Posted: 23 March 2013 Categories: Beach, Children, Hermanus Posted By: Jenny MeyerThings to do in Hermanus with Children Hermanus prides itself with its many things to do in Hermanus with children and for people of all ages to enjoy. Some of these activities, however, are specially geared towards the smaller people of the world. Even families with smaller children can enjoy Hermanus and its surroundings to […]
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Lodging in Hermanus – Mayflower
Date Posted: 02 October 2016 Categories: festivals, Hermanus, Special Rates in Hermanus, Uncategorized Posted By: Jenny MeyerThe Mayflower – Lodging in Hermanus Welcome to our lodging in Hermanus at The Mayflower! Retired Master Mariner Graham Fenn and his wife, artist Jenny Bowes Meyer (owner of Eastbury Cottage), opened their two “upper deck cabins” at their new home in 2016. Named after the Mayflower ship and a legendary fishing vessel in Hermanus, 18 Flower Street is in the heart […]
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Day trip Hermanus to Stanford
Date Posted: 08 September 2016 Categories: Uncategorized Posted By: Jenny MeyerDay Trip Hermanus to Stanford Founded in 1857 and named after Sir Richard Stanford, Stanford is a lovely, unspoilt little village with an atmosphere of yester-year! It is quickly becoming a favourite destination for retirement. Situated only 16km to the east a day trip Hermanus to Stanford is worth adding into your busy holiday […]
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Hermanus Day Trip to Bot River
Date Posted: 18 May 2016 Categories: Attractions, Days trips from Hermanus, Nature Reserve, Things to do, Tours, Uncategorized, Wine Tasting Posted By: Jenny MeyerHermanus Day Trip to Bot River Another quaint place to visit is the little hamlet known as Botrivier or Bot River. Hermanus day trip to Bot River is about 35km from Hermanus and Eastbury Cottage. It’s easy to find turnoff, can be found on the R43 traveling towards Cape Town just after passing the […]
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Day Trip Hermanus to Elgin Valley and Grabouw
Date Posted: 14 January 2016 Categories: Botanical Garden Reserve, Days trips from Hermanus, festivals, Nature Reserve, Restaurants and places to eat, Things to do, Uncategorized, Wine Tasting Posted By: Jenny MeyerDay Trip Hermanus to Elgin Valley and Grabouw Feel like venturing a bit further? A day trip Hermanus to Elgin Valley and Grabouw is a good choice and is about 55kms away. Take the R43 out of Hermanus, pass the Kleinmond and Botrivier turnoffs and merge with the N2 as though you’re going to Cape […]
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Day Trip Hermanus to Southern Tip of Africa
Date Posted: 11 September 2015 Categories: Attractions, Days trips from Hermanus, Nature Reserve, Things to do Posted By: Jenny MeyerDay Trip to Southern Tip of Africa Enjoy an exciting day trip Hermanus to Southern Tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. About 127 kilometers from Hermanus is the most Southerly point of Africa, at Cape Agulhas. This area has been declared a National Park to protect its flora and fauna. You […]
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Daytrip Hermanus to Gansbaai
Date Posted: 11 May 2015 Categories: Arts and Crafts, Attractions, Beach, Botanical Garden Reserve, Children, Days trips from Hermanus, Shark Cage Viewing, Things to do, Tours, Uncategorized, Whale Watching Posted By: Jenny MeyerDaytrip to Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, Danger Point and Elim Our next daytrip Hermanus to Gansbaai, is filled with fun things to do. Gansbaai, only about 43km outside Hermanus, is still known to be an unpretentious fishing town, despite the blooming tourism industry. Gansbaai, or Goose Bay as it is translated in English, was named after […]
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Hermanus to Kleinmond and Betty’s Bay
Date Posted: 19 March 2015 Categories: Attractions, Beach, Botanical Garden Reserve, Children, Days trips from Hermanus, Nature Reserve, Things to do, Tours Posted By: Jenny MeyerDay trip from Hermanus to Kleinmond and Betty’s Bay Just 25 minutes away from Eastbury Cottage in Hermanus, are the coastal towns of Kleinmond and Betty’s Bay. Traveling from Hermanus on the R43 to Cape Town, one will encounter the turnoff to the R44 leading to Kleinmond. Just after the Arabella Hotel and Spa, and […]
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Day Trip Hermanus To Genadendal
Date Posted: 22 January 2015 Categories: Arts and Crafts, Attractions, Days trips from Hermanus, festivals, Things to do, Tours, Uncategorized Posted By: Jenny MeyerDay trip Hermanus to Genadendal To be read in conjunction with our blog Hermanus day trip to Greyton. A day trip Hermanus to Genadendal is a must while staying at Eastbury Cottage. This day trip will be filled with adventure, history and mostly beautiful scenery of our “tapestry quilt like” Overberg. Travel on the R43 from […]
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Holiday Cottage in Hermanus
Date Posted: 01 October 2018 Categories: Uncategorized Posted By: Jenny MeyerHoliday Cottage in Hermanus Seashell Cottage is a delightful, sunny, one bedroom holiday cottage in Hermanus, situated close to the cliff paths and tourist amenities Seashell Cottage sleeps 2 on twin beds or a king size bed. There is a spacious shower bathroom. All linen and towels are supplied. The kitchenette is fully equipped with […]
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