Noordhoek on the Cape Point Route!

Noordhoek is famed for its rural atmosphere and long white sandy beach – the atmosphere and lifestyle is tranquil with a relaxed unhurried pace. The delight of Noordhoek is that you can be transported to a gracious less hurried era in less than 30 minutes from Cape Town CBD. You can go “over the mountain” (Ou Kaapse Weg) or “around the mountain” (Chapman’s Peak Drive) on 2 of the most beautiful road drives on the globe (and you can practice your prepositions at the same time!)

But don’t be fooled by Noordhoek’s rural setup. The artists and crafters are cutting edge. Most of them are gathered in and around Noordhoek Farm Village – a great location at the base of Chapman’s Peak Drive. The craft shops host everything from horse tack to African crafts, art galleries, an antique store, clothing, pottery and the Light from Africa Foundation which produces sensational ceramic art created by local artists and sculptors. The LFA Foundation supports AIDS orphans. It is a complete one stop experience without the bustle of a mall. There is also the convenience of an ATM machine.

For those requiring pampering there is a beauty salon, and for gardeners a full organic nursery. Parents can enjoy a great meal while knowing that their kids are safely being entertained in the playground area or are just running freely on the lawns under the oak trees. Another great attraction in the playground area is a “Worm Farm” where kids can attend workshops and experience the process of making compost for gardens. Ideal for a lunch stop as there are 3 restaurants and 2 pubs. The Foodbarn is divided into a bakery, a patisserie, a delicatessen and a restaurant so you can shop for daily necessities or pick up some special ingredients for some home made kitchen magic. The food is excellent owing to the skill of renowned chef Frank Dangereux.

Café Roux is a family, friends, food and wine kind of place. It’s about atmosphere and relaxation as much as the food, and is a great breakfast beginning or fresh lunch stop. Always check the blackboard for daily specials. The Toad in the Village has a pub upstairs and a restaurant downstairs and is very popular with locals and visitors alike.

For more information on Noordhoek and the surrounding areas on the Cape Point Route, contact us on 021 782 9356 or visit our website www.capepointroute.co.za