As we say a sweet farewell to summer in Plettenberg Bay and start the slow move towards our mild winters (with their chilly mornings), the idea of sitting in a sun-dappled courtyard sipping a good coffee starts to look more and more appealing. Coffee culture in South Africa, and Plettenberg ... Read More
Cornerway House
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Apr2019
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Feb2019
If you go down to the Crags (on the outskirts of Plettenberg Bay) today, you're in for a big surprise!
Four wine estates - all laid out along one meandering stretch of dirt road: Redford Road, Plettenberg Bay.
Set against the backdrop of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, amongst plantations, farmland and indigenous forest, ... Read More
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Jan2019
Plettenberg Bay is best known for gorgeous beaches, watersports and the lovely Robberg Peninsula. Visitors rack up Bucket List items by bungy jumping, scuba diving and ziplining, and we love to recommend these activities and experiences for our guests to enjoy. However, if you have visited Plett on more than one ... Read More
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Nov2018
Plett Summer has arrived and with it carloads and planeloads full of holiday-makers! Plettenberg Bay is one of South Africa's hottest summer destinations (although, there's a good argument to be made for the quieter spring, winter and autumn seasons) and the town hums with activity for the months of December ... Read More
11
Oct2018
We are fortunate to have an enticing variety of eateries in, and around Plettenberg Bay. When looking for a restaurant in Plett, you might be tempted to visit only those known for their seafood and, while we strongly recommend that you enjoy our seafood (you’re at the coast, after all!), ... Read More
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Sep2018
What is heritage? And why do we celebrate Heritage Day?
Heritage Day is a South African holiday, celebrated on 24th September, encouraging all South Africans to celebrate our culture and heritage. While our cultures, beliefs and backgrounds differ from person to person, we're all united in our love for this beautiful ... Read More
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Aug2018
Calling all adventurers, mountain-bikers, trail runners and equestrians, we're waving good-bay to winter and hello to spring with an excellent menu of outdoor sporting activities. Plettenberg Bay lies in the heart of the UNESCO Garden Route Biosphere Reserve, one of the most beautiful and biodiverse locations on the planet. Home ... Read More
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Jul2018
There is something very special about walking through the Garden Route's Fynbos and knowing that there is no other place like it in the world. The Garden Route (or more specifically, the coastal belt from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth) is the only place in the world where the plants ... Read More
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Jun2018
At Cornerway House, we have always been very concerned about our waste footprint and conserving the natural beauty of our world, Plettenberg Bay, in particular.
After hosting Zero Waste guru, Bea Johnson on her tour of South Africa last year and hosting exteme hiker, Antonio da Silva-Swart during his coastal clean-up ... Read More
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May2018
Every year, 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans. There is a vast swathe of debris, known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, scattered across the ocean in an area roughly the size of Texas – a fatal trap for any marine life unfortunate enough to stray ... Read More