An Idyllic Western Cape Vacation
If you have been hunting for that perfect Western Cape vacation, hunt no more. Limestone House is a getaway to beat all getaways – enjoy a truly idyllic, relaxing and rejuvenating Western Cape vacation in an authentic, charming and isolated fishing village - Paternoster.
Western Cape vacation only 1.5 hours away from Cape Town
A mere 90 minutes out of Cape Town on the R27 North will lead you to Limestone House. Nestled amidst soft, sparklingly white sand beaches and decorated with the famous carpets of indigenous Fynbos flowers in the spring months, time stands still in Paternoster. A true Western Cape vacation means stopping the rush, the stress and the daily grind and simply revelling in the tranquil and isolated beauty of nature.
Western Cape vacation – things to do in Paternoster
When you visit Limestone House, you enjoy both total isolation plus the benefit of a host of easily accessible natural attractions around you, such as:
- A beautiful beach with secluded alcoves and rocky outcrops a mere 50m from your doorstep;
- The magnificent 263ha Columbine Nature Reserve in close proximity;
- The Cape Columbine Lighthouse 5km away, undertake a guided tour of the last manually operated lighthouse in SA and the first sighted by ships sailing in from South America and Europe;
- Enjoy dolphin and whale spotting and explore the abundance of ocean life;
- Opt for a traditional packet of fish and chips enjoyed on the beach;
- West Coast Fossil Park – take a guided tour of one of the most abundant fossil sites in the world, home to the discovery of over 200 types of animal bone fossils over the past 40 years.
- Fish for West Coast Rock Lobster, abalone and mussels or simply enjoy these and other local seafood such as snoek, crayfish, oysters, harders, hottentot, geelbek and Kingclip;
- Enjoy hiking trails, kayaking, or simply relax and watch a spectacular sunset on the beach.
Contact us now about your next Western Cape vacation and enjoy it at Limestone House in Paternoster.