Aqua Terra

My husband and I loved everything about AQUA-TERRA! I can sum up our joy and delight in experiencing a wonderful 7 night stay in the SUNRISE suite in 3 key words. AQUA TERRA is extra special because of the VENUE, the VIEW and the VIBE.This stunning 4 Star B&B is located high on the mountainside in the secure, gated Fynbos complex.Guests have the use of a remote control to come and go.The house is modern, stylish and kept in pristine condition.We were extremely comfortable in our suite, which was serviced daily and had an extra large, very comfortable bed, quality linen and tasteful furnishings.Tea, coffee, rusks and bottled water was supplied and we appreciated the rapid boiling kettle. There was a very attractive fireplace for cosy winter evenings.Simon's Town itself is a delightful holiday venue.It is picturesque, clean, with charming tea rooms and restaurants.The submarine museum is an exciting new attraction. The 180 deg VIEW of False Bay from the lounge, the dining room and all the suites, is breathtaking.Sipping a sundowner on a recliner beside the infinity pool at sunset had a magical and mesmerising effect as we watched the lights start twinkling from Simon's Town to Hangklip and beyond. Then there was the amazing VIBE we sensed upon arrival at AQUA TERRA. The owners, Garth and Natalie are warm hearted and hospitable. Their helper and chef, Peter, is a hardworking Malawian, who is a real Gem. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Because we had let slip that our stay was to be an anniversary and birthday treat, great trouble had been taken to welcome us by decorating our suite most artistically and romantically, with colourful red and white balloons and attractive hearts.Peter, their cheerful and obliging chef, prepared the most enticing breakfast buffets with fresh fruit, yoghurt, French toast, flapjacks, fruit juice,nuts, cereal, followed by a full English breakfast with a choice of boiled, fried or poached eggs or omelettes! We are already missing the aroma of Peter's very special brew of delicious breakfast coffee. From the moment you enter Aqua Terra you become enfolded in a sense of peace and tranquility.Natalie's selection of beautifully calming and soporific music plays softly in the background. Together with the sea air and the fragrance of the fynbos, added to the warm and welcoming home from home feeling Garth and Natalie have created, you will immediately want to extend your stay! The road up to AQUA TERRA may appear challenging to some because at first glance it appears very steep. A car with automatic transmission will sail up to the front door effortlessly. However, as a driver in my 80's, the steep drive was manageable in a low gear without stress even in our 1.2 litre car with manual transmission. Don't miss the awe inspiring view from the house! It will live in your memory for ever! I drove up and down the steep road effortlessly every day to enjoy a glorious week of all that Simon's Town offers. My husband and I returned home feeling refreshed and invigorated and we express our sincere appreciation to Garth, Natalie and Peter for a most memorable stay.