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There’s something quietly magical about April in Fish Hoek. It doesn’t arrive with a bang or a blazing statement. Instead, it slips in gently, like the whiff of fresh wors braaiing on an early evening fire when the wind picks up along the shore. Seaside Cottages is waiting for your call.

So… what does April mean to you?
For some, April is that in-between month - the one that doesn’t quite know if it’s still summer or already winter. But here in the deep south, between the curve of False Bay and the watchful mountains, April feels like a long exhale. Check in at Seaside Cottages for a quiet break, no rush, no crowds, no intensity.

Every year, as summer slowly softens into autumn and the golden light of March settles across South Africa, the country pauses. March is Human Rights Month in our country, a time when the nation reflects on the long and difficult road to freedom, dignity, and equality. Most people take a day off on Human Rights Day, 21 March, a public holiday commemorating how far we have all travelled as a nation.

Here at Seaside Cottages in Fish Hoek, we make time to remember, to tell the stories and to be gracious. Let's go back nearly seven decades ago ...

Ocean canoe racing, aka surfski, is one of the most exhilarating and fast-growing paddle sports in the Western Cape. It’s a salty, splashy activity, sometimes wild, and always addictive. River racing in canoes adds another dimension, popular and thrilling, on broad rivers flowing strongly in the Cape winter months.

If you love the ocean and rivers, paddling and exploring exciting places, surfskiing or canoeing are for you. When you visit the Western Cape, head for Fish Hoek, one of the central surf ski bases, thanks to the Mocke brothers’ paddling school and the fabulous Fish Hoek Beach Sports Club.

Fish Hoek residents get ready to applaud from the sidelines and Seaside Cottages showers riders with special deals and good times. Choose the best self-catering cottages on the Peninsula as your base, then catch the train into the city. Metrorail (usually) comes to the Cape Town Cycle Tour Party with early trains every hour to transport riders and their supporters, bikes and all.

Strap on your helmet and tighten those cleats, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is just around the corner! This legendary ride sweeps cyclists along a jaw-dropping 109km loop around the Cape Peninsula. Picture open roads, roaring crowds and astonishing ocean views. From the dramatic cliffs of Chapman’s Peak and the azure waves at Misty Cliffs to the electric roadside vibe and medical support, this race is well-loved for so many good reasons.

They say the sun shines brighter along the generous curve of False Bay. It really does. Especially during the March holidays. Come on down to Cape Town’s best-kept secret in March. School's out and it's time to visit False Bay. Explore a dreamy stretch of coastline that hugs the Cape Peninsula from Muizenberg, via Fish Hoek, to Cape Point. Picture sparkling bays, mountain backdrops, salty air, and seaside villages bursting with charm.

Every stop is different. Every moment is magical. Pack your flip-flops. Grab your sunglasses. Adventure awaits. From Kalk Bay and Fish Hoek to Simonstown and Cape Point, the Deep South’s False Bay also offers some of the best self-catering accommodation in Cape Town. Book your March holiday at Seaside Cottages and appreciate quality lodgings right on the beach.