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Southern Cross Beach House

1 Capricorn Lane, Plettenberg Bay 6600, South Africa
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Southern Cross Beach House
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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Mossel Bay, South Africa
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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We stayed at Southern Cross for two nights in April 2012. We booked the big room and it was very pretty. I loved the bathroom with its black and white checkered floor, claw foot bath and big shower. Breakfast was lovely and the view of the beach from the verandah is great. We loved having the two dogs (Toby an... More

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New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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The best part of this B/B was the service. The place itself is on the beach, but you wouldn't know it - cannot hear the waves or see the beach. The entire upstairs and most of the grounds are for the owners only. The rooms are cramped and damp with little privacy. People constantly walking by. Not worth a stay. More

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Toronto
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

charming, smallish with nice large bathrooms and lovely grounds. The common areas are lovely, cottagey, and the staff very capable. More

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Hampshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
165 helpful votes 165 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2011
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Lovely position near to the Robberg Peninsula but no sea views and owners living on the top floor. Little privacy because french windows opened on to a courtyard garden. Sweet dog that jumped on your bed, ok, if you like dogs but not good, if you don't! Lovely staff and manager but would not choose to stay there again. Do... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2011
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Very lovely accomodation in New England style. Hosts Maria and Jean were totally fabulous and made our stay here feel very welcoming. I would however point out that the pictures of the Beach House are very misleading. The accomodation is all on the ground floor of this lovely house with the owner living on the whole of the second floor.... More

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rochester hills
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2011

Booked the Southern Cross Beach House in order to enjoy the charming atmosphere, beach views and beach access. No beach views from the guestrooms, though nice views from the garden if the weather cooperates. Easy access to the beach for great walks in either direction. Owners live upstairs with family and dogs and could be heard overhead walking on their... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2010
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person found this review helpful

We recently stayed for two nights in Plettenberg Bay and Maria greeted us an arrival and we were made to feel very welcome. She had even recommended and booked our whale watching trip before we'd unpacked! The rooms were beautifully decorated and it felt very french, very chic, although compared to the rest of the accomodation on our holiday, the... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010

This is such a relaxing place. Although we found the room was a bit small it was most comfortable and had a lovely view and we had a lovely two nights here! The lady who met us was very friendly and the breakfast was really good! More

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London
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2010
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A beautiful house in a lovely location. Somewhat away from Plettenburg itself, which is an advantage. Near to beach walks (below the house) and penisular walks. Our room was rather small. More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2010
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We travelled in January 2010 and stayed 10 days with our 2 year old. We booked the biggest bedroom which was very pretty and comfortable. It had a shower and a lovely claw foot bath. The setting is perfect, Southern Cross is located above the beach which is reached by a wooden walk way (multiple steps). Even in January (peak... More

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1 Capricorn Lane, Plettenberg Bay 6600, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 74 AUD - 207 AUD

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