Surrounded by majestic mountains, lakes, and the ocean, in the quaint village of Betty's Bay, Silverdunes offers an amazing holiday retreat. Silverdunes is stylish, cosy, and comfortable, offering a choice between two guest units, each with its own private entrance and outdoor area. Enjoy the stunning Fynbos garden and/or mountain views. The neighbourhood is safe, peaceful, and within walking distance of the beach. The night sky is perfect for stargazing. This is the ideal place to unwind, enjoy great hospitality and experience the tranquillity of nature all around you!
SeaView guest unit
The SeaView guest unit is on the first floor and consists of a double bedroom with a dining- & living area and a full bathroom. This unit captures beautiful mountain and ocean views and has a private balcony and terrace - the perfect place to enjoy a true South African braai or a sun-downer. There is a parking space off the street next to the unit. The Mountain View unit is ideal for a small family (maximum two children) and max 2 adults. The Bedroom has a queen-size bed, full wardrobe, and dressing table. The living room opens onto a private balcony equipped with garden furniture. The second bedroom has 2 single beds and a dedicated workspace. The braai facilities are private and on the ground floor. A Kitchenette with a refrigerator, tea/coffee, and laundry facilities is available. The living room boasts a smart TV, and free Wi-Fi with an open-plan Dining Room. Enjoy access to a couple of free streaming services. The entire guest unit on the first floor is accessible to guests.
GardenView guest unit
The GardenView unit consists of an ensuite double room, luxurious and spacious kitchen, dining- & living area. This unit captures the beautiful fynbos of this unique biosphere. It has its own private garden and braai area as well as an interior braai cum fireplace which offers the perfect place to enjoy a true South African braai regardless of weather conditions. There is parking space on the premises, next to the unit. Silverdunes is barely a 5-minute walk from Silversands Beach and in the background, the roaring ocean can be heard. The guest unit is ideal for a couple (sleeps maximum 2 adults and/or an infant). The Bedroom has a queen-size bed, full wardrobe, and dressing table and opens onto a garden area. The bathroom offers full facilities - a bath and shower. The unit boasts a smart TV, free WiFi and guests are welcome to access free streaming services.
The Neighbourhood
Silverdunes is located in a safe and peaceful neighbourhood and is only 150 meters from the long outstretched sandy beach of Silversands where rock pools, long walks, and fishing opportunities await you. At dusk the red/orange sunset views over the ocean towards Cape Town are breathtaking. At night time watch the brightly lit heavens where stars shine like floating chandeliers in the dark.
Close by you can enjoy a good coffee or a meal at a variety of coffee shops and restaurants. Visit the quaint villages of Pringle Bay and Rooi Els a few kilometres away from Silverdunes which boast beautiful beaches, magnificent scenery, art shops, and cosy coffee shops/restaurants.
Down the road from Silverdunes is the penguin breeding colony as well as three freshwater lakes and mountain/coastal walking routes. The renowned Harold Porter botanical gardens with hiking trails, picnic spots, walks, and grass parks all surrounded by waterfalls, fynbos, and its own indigenous plant nursery is only 5 min drive from Silverdunes. During December spot the rare red Disa flower blooming high up on the cliffs where the Disa waterfall gushes down. All of this, inside the Kogelberg nature reserve, which is recognized as part of the UNESCO Biosphere Nature Reserve which also includes rare species of fynbos - roughly 1600 endemic species!
Hiking Trails
There are several walking trails in this world-renowned and unique biosphere. Palmiet River Trail begins at the Reserve office. Walk the beautiful Palmiet River Trail in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. The trail follows the river where, in summer, one can cool off in some of the first few pools.
The incredible scenery and floral wonders make this four-hour walk very worthwhile. At the end of the walk, you can return for an eight-hour walk via the jeep track on the same route as the Kogelberg trail or along the footpath.
Kogelberg Trail begins at the Reserve office. This is an eight-hour circular trail of 24 km, which makes its way through the beautiful indigenous forest area, with old-growth yellowwood, stinkwood, and boekenhout trees.
Oudebosch to Harold Porter Trail. This one-way route of 6kms starts at the Reserve office and initially follows the same route as the Kogelberg Trail. From the watershed, the trail follows along the western slopes of Leopard’s Kloof, before descending along the Zigzag Trail to the cultivated gardens of the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens. The hike is about three hours and one needs to be dropped off at Kogelberg and collected at Harold Porter.
