The Vishuis - Entire House

The Vishuis guesthouse consists of a series of renovated and modernized fishermen’s cottages . It has 4 luxury suites which are situated around a charming courtyard with a splash pool and fragrant garden. The Vishuis is a renovated fisherman's cottage, which is one of the heritage buildings in Hermanus. It is in the heart of the old village just above The Old Harbor in the centre of the town. However, it is has been refurbished with modern fittings and amenities. It has 4 luxury suites which are situated around a charming courtyard with a splash pool and fragrant garden. It is stylishly decorated with an extensive collection of contemporary South African art. There is off street parking. It is ideal for a large group of people who wish to spend time together, but need their private space too. The 3 bedroom suites include: queen sized bed with pure cotton bedding; modern en suite bathroom with hand loomed cotton towels and heated towel rail; guest toiletries; comfortable and relaxing lounge area; flat screen TV with DSTV; coffee and tea station with a fridge and some snacks, a Nespresso machine, washing sink and some cutlery and crockery; MORSO fireplace, with wood; fan; wall heater; hairdryer; desk to work at, with WIFI and a USB port The more luxury Fisherman's cottage suite includes: queen sized bed with pure cotton bedding; modern en suite bathroom with hand loomed cotton towels and heated towel rail; guest toiletries; 2 flat screen TVs with DSTV; MORSO fireplace, with wood; fan; wall heater; hairdryer; A large open plan living room with comfortable seating; Dining room table and chairs; Modern Gourmet kitchen with gas stove, convection oven, microwave, dishwasher, espresso machine; Crockery, cutlery, glassware, kitchen utensils All guests have access to: the communal courtyard with table and chairs and large sun umbrella; Weber braai; Spa pool Beach towels and umbrellas are available on request On site parking Guests will be met on arrival by Marc. He will welcome them to The Vishuis and show them to their room/s. He will ensure that they are happily ensconced in their suite/s, and understand how everything works. Marc does not stay on site, but is always available for any further assistance. He gives guests his cell phone number so that they can contact him. Guests are given a brochure with details of things to do and places to visit in Hermanus in order to maximize their stay. The Vishuis is situated right in the middle of the historic village. Guests are able to walk to all the local amenities. There are wonderful restaurants and cafes on the doorstep, as well as the local food shops. Guests will also be able to shop at the charming idiosyncratic shops and boutiques. The Cliff Path which winds along the seafront from the new harbor to Grotto beach, can be accessed very close to The Vishuis. There is a marine tidal pool within 250m from the guesthouse. Hermanus is known for the many activities: cycling, golf, paragliding, kayaking, mountain hiking, diving, photography, wine tasting, whale watching, bay cruises. All the contact details are available on site. Or you can relax at the peaceful Vishuis and enjoy the many creature comforts in this private idyllic guesthouse The public transport is not very user friendly or efficient in Hermanus. However, guests will mostly walk to most destinations, so it isn't really a problem. There are private taxis available and a number of excellent chauffeur services who will take guests wine tasting; sight seeing; or to nearby villages and events. The contact details are given to guests. The cottages are supplied with coffee and tea stations, including a fridge, wash up bowl and some crockery and cutlery. Hermanus is a beautiful old fishing village and there is a lot to do. The Vishuis is situated in the heart of the village and within walking distance of many excellent restaurants, cafes and bars. It is also right in the middle of 3 big supermarkets. So there is no need to drive or find parking when going shopping. Hermanus is well known for its many art galleries, which are all within a stones throw of the guesthouse. The famous Cliff Path which stretches from the New Harbor to Grotto beach can be accessed about 250m from the guesthouse. Guests can also walk the many mountain pathways above Hermanus. Hermanus has beautiful mild weather and there are many outdoor activities available: surfing, canoeing, wind surfing, kite surfing, diving, sailing, fishing, crayfishing, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, paragliding, etc.. There are many incredible wine farms and markets in the region. Guests are given brochures detailing possibilities.