Only 4 kms north of Simon’s Town, the little village of Glencairn, with its mountainside homes, boasts sweeping views of False Bay. Glencairn is central to all the scenic stops on the Cape Point Route, only 2 kms away from Harbour Bay shopping centre and 10 minutes drive from the penguin colony at Boulders.

But once you’re ensconced in your holiday villa, you won’t want to leave this gem of a spot, which has everything you need for the perfect holiday.

There’s Glencairn beach, a beautiful long beach with a newly refurbished tidal pool for the kids to swim and snorkel safely and explore the nearby rock pools.

Glencairn is also a great spot for whale watching in season (July to November). The wreck of the Glencairn barge lies just off the coast and serves as a popular diving haunt, with the fascinating reef that surrounds the wreck.

Across the road from the beach, there’s the Glencairn Wetland (great for bird-watching and long walks), part of the Wetland Conservation area and home to diverse plant species, birds, Cape clawless otter, mongoose and buck. Overlooking the wetland, there’s Hotel Glencairn (built in 1904), which serves the best burgers in the area. Downstairs, there’s a fab vegan café, a quirky bar, as well as a waste-free grocer stocked with organic produce and artisanal fresh breads. Up the road there’s Dixie’s Restaurant, a family-run restaurant that’s been serving hearty meals to locals and tourists alike for 40 years.

You can also take the family to visit the Scratch Patch and Mineral World Gemstone shop, where the kids can forage for shiny treasures or play cave golf while the grown-ups marvel at the collector’s gemstones and fossils available in the shop.

A holiday in Glencairn will leave you feeling rested and replenished, your mind filled with the glorious views of the bay and your skin kissed by the sun.

Voted best city to visit in the world (for the 7^th consecutive year!) by Telegraph readers, Cape Town has everything to offer for a fantastic holiday for you and your family.

Cape Town City

With its museums, art galleries, planetarium, green parks, heritage buildings and café culture, this city cradled in the arms of Table Mountain, is worth setting aside a couple of days to explore.

Restaurants

Cape Town’s reputation as a gourmet foodie destination is growing, with award-winning restaurants in the winelands and in the humming, cosmopolitan streets below the big mountain waiting to tempt your palate.

Penguins

Head down to Boulders beach and watch these unique creatures waddle about comically on land. But don’t giggle too loudly, because their grace in the water will astound you, as they speed past you like black and white darts.

The V&A Waterfront

Where the city meets the sea, this magnificent harbour development with its awe-inspiring Table Mountain backdrop, will bowl you over. There is something for everyone here, from fine dining to glamorous shopping, the Two Oceans Aquarium, a plethora of activities for kids and a selection of sunset cruises. After a day here, you’ll struggle to gather everyone together to herd them back to your holiday villa.

Beaches

Cape Town is bordered by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans so there is a wide selection of pristine beaches to choose from. Whether you want to take a long walk on the beach, build sandcastles with the kids, catch the next swell on your surfboard, people-watch, or just sit on a bench with an ice cream and watch the waves, there is a beach here with your name on it.

Kirstenbosch Gardens

You will be swept away by the breathtaking grandeur of the Kirstenbosch Gardens, one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Take a stroll, go on a hike or just lounge on the lawns and absorb the peaceful beauty.

Cape Villa Collection

And best of all, after a long day exploring, you can come home to one of our gorgeous villas. Here you can kick off your shoes, pour a long, cool drink of something and savour the view while you wait for the braai to heat up.

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