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Noordhoek Horse Riding On The Beach And Shopping In Noordhoek Farm Village Are Two Popular Cape Peninsula Pastimes

Noordhoek horse riding and other attractions have become so popular of late that many people opt to stay over in this part of the Cape Peninsula when they are visiting Cape Town.  After all, everything you need is here and if you need to go to Cape Town, that is only 25 minutes’ drive away anyway, so why stay in the noise and congested city all the time?  In any event, it only takes you so long to see all the attractions in Cape Town and then you want to be further south to explore the Peninsula.

Many Activities

Noordhoek horse riding is just one of the activities you can indulge in when you stay in our Cape-Dutch boutique hotel adjacent to Noordhoek Farm Village (and posing as its manor house).  Of course, this is best done on Noordhoek Beach, a beautiful 8-kilometre stretch of white sand where you can not only go horse riding, but also take a romantic walk or surf in the Atlantic’s cool waters.  The beach even has its own shipwreck.

Besides Noordhoek horse riding, surfing and going for walks, all of the following are favourite activities and sports in the immediate vicinity too:

• Kite-surfing
• Golf
• Mountain biking
• Hiking
• Cycling

Being situated as we are on the southern slopes of Chapman’s Peak, a drive by car or a cycle ride along Chapman’s Peak Drive is always on the cards and guaranteed to take your breath away.

Central Location

Not only is our central location on the Cape Peninsula in a natural setting, but is also far closer to the attractions on the southern Cape Peninsula, which is normally just too far away from Cape Town for a quick visit.  These include:

• Kommetjie
• Scarborough
• Fish Hoek
• Simon’s Town
• Cape Point

Stay in our luxury four-star accommodation on your next visit to Cape Town and enjoy everything from the Noordhoek Farm Village shops and eateries to Noordhoek horse riding on the beach.

Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (0)21 789 2760
Fax: +27 (0)86 609 2760
Website: www.denoordhoek.co.za
Information: info@denoordhoek.co.za
Reservations: res@denoordhoek.co.za

Address:
Noordhoek Farm Village
Cnr of Chapman’s Peak Drive and Village Lane
Noordhoek, Cape Town

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Discover All The Things To Do In Noordhoek While You Stay In Four-Star Luxury

We may tell you about all the things to do in Noordhoek, but chances are that, if you are not from Cape Town, you may not even know that Noordhoek exists – or where it is.  Let us assure you that Noordhoek exists and may we enlighten you that it is a better place to make your accommodation base when staying on the Cape Peninsula than Cape Town.  Importantly, its location is just 25 minutes’ drive south of Cape Town, near the town of Hout Bay.

Noordhoek Farm Village

Of all the things to do in Noordhoek, Noordhoek Farm Village will meet most of your needs, so consider the following:

• Shopping: visit the Pompous Fly, a romantic olde world collector’s shop; try Namaste Trading or African Experience for authentic African curio; Noordhoek Tack Shop supplies all your equestrian needs; Noordhoek Art Gallery is for the art lovers and Zimbabalooba is a clothing shop with a difference.
• Lifestyle: among the lifestyle service providers are Greencube Nursery, the Noordhoek Tourism office and Caroline’s Heath and Beauty.
• Sport: hike or mountain bike in nature, kite surf, walk on Noordhoek beach or go horse riding.
• Restaurants: there are several superb and nationally renowned eateries in the Villages, including The Toad in the Village and the Foodbarn Restaurant (and their Bakery and Deli).

Attractions Near Noordhoek

Besides all the things to do in Noordhoek, we are also close to all the other Cape Peninsula attractions and less than half an hour’s drive from Noordhoek are:

• Cape Town
• Table Mountain
• Kirstenbosch
• Groot Constantia
• Fish Hoek
• Muizenberg
• Simon’s Town
• Cape Point

Noordhoek Accommodation

Our four-star hotel does not only offer superb luxury, but unexpected value too and we offer frequent accommodation package specials for even better value.  Our rooms all have air conditioning, hot beverage facilities, an in-room safe, hairdryers, Internet connections, DStv and a direct-dial telephone.  It is the perfect base for exploring all the things to do in Noordhoek.

Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (0)21 789 2760
Fax: +27 (0)86 609 2760
Website: www.denoordhoek.co.za
Information: info@denoordhoek.co.za
Reservations: res@denoordhoek.co.za

Address:
Noordhoek Farm Village
Cnr of Chapman’s Peak Drive and Village Lane
Noordhoek, Cape Town

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How To Get The Most From Your BBQ Burner

The time for fun in the sun is almost here, summer is around the corner and already those winter blues are fading into a distant memory. This means it’s time to clean off the BBQ burner, check if the gas cylinder is full and make plans for that first outdoor excursion with family and friends. If you are one of those people who swear by a gas braai, rather than the old fashioned wood or briquette burning variant then you’ll want to take a trip to your local outdoor supplier, camping shop or even supermarket to see what new attachments are available for your BBQ burner.

There are very few people who enjoy a good braai who don’t appreciate the variety that a gas powered BBQ burner provides. Not only are gas barbecues easy to use but the variety of attachments means that any meal becomes a voyage of exploration and the old fashioned chops and boerewors are only the beginning of what can be accomplished with a gas braai and even a single BBQ burner.

There are a variety of attachments such as the skottle attachment and the potjiekos gas braai attachment that will change the way that you look at your BBQ burner. These attachments are easily fitted over the top extension of the gas braai and in a matter of minutes the chef can start cooking. The skottle attachment is especially useful as it allows for the cooking of delicious traditional breakfasts consisting of eggs, bacon, sausages and even baked beans but also allows the braai master to explore such cuisine as stir fries and paella for an added dimension to each outdoor cooking experience.

The potjiekos attachment for the BBQ burner can be used to not only produce the traditional potjiekos with a variety of meats and seafood, as well as poultry, but can also be used to make delicious braai bread and a variety of other dishes. There are many cookbooks that will give you other ideas on how to use your potjiekos attachment.

Always make sure that your attachments for your BBQ burner are manufactured by a trusted name in the business, manufacturers like Cadac have been supplying South African families with braai equipment for generations and can be trusted to provide you with the best that money can buy.

Contact CADAC on:

Tel Number: +27 11 473 8600
Fax Number: +27 11 474 3875
E-mail address: info@cadac.co.za
Website: http://www.cadac.co.za

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Summer Is The Time To Enjoy Outdoor Cooking

As the winter chill departs and the sun gains in strength thoughts turn to that first outdoor cooking experience that is the traditional response to the warm weather. An outdoor cooking experience consisting of a barbecue as the main event is an opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy both each other’s company and the delicious taste of food that has been prepared on open flames. Even the preparation for the first outdoor cooking excursion is a time for fun and enjoyment. The preparation f marinades and the sharing of new hints and tips that have resulted from a winter surrounded by cookbooks only lend excitement to that first braai.

Outdoor cooking lends a special flavour to the food that is being prepared. By using the right equipment, it can be a fun experience for all of those involved. The best braais are those where both the cook and the guests are free to explore different methods of cooking and the different tastes that are the result of a fun day out. Instead of the normal chops, steak and boerewors the outdoor cooking experience can be livened up with fresh seafood and even unusual meats like duck can take on a whole new dimension when prepared over a bed of glowing coals.

In order to ensure that the outdoor cooking experience delivers on the foundations of sun and fresh air the braai master should prepare the various items that he or she requires to cook the food to perfection prior to the guests arriving. This avoids needless panic when a vital fork or the pair of heat resistant gloves are not where they should be. If you’re cooking using a gas barbecue always make sure that the gas cylinder is full. Also ensure that there are plenty of drinks available for both adults and children and make sure that you can provide sunscreen for those who may still be in winter mode.

To fully enjoy your day outdoors, make sure that all your equipment has been manufactured to the highest standards. By purchasing outdoor cooking equipment from manufacturers like Cadac you can rest assured that you will be getting equipment that has stood the test of time.

Contact CADAC on:

Tel Number: +27 11 473 8600
Fax Number: +27 11 474 3875
E-mail address: info@cadac.co.za
Website: http://www.cadac.co.za

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