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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.

Winter may be settling over the Southern Peninsula, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Welcome to your official guide to your upcoming June/July holidays in Fish Hoek and the surrounding False Bay area. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a little bit of both, there's no shortage of things to see and do.

And where better to stay than Seaside Cottages? Our spacious, fully equipped self-catering cottages are tailor-made for family holidays, offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Cosy up after a day of exploration, warm up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and let the sound of the ocean lull you into the ultimate relaxation.

The Cape Town Cycle Tour transforms the Mother City into a cycling celebration every year. 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 and catch the train to the city.

Seaside Cottages offers the best deal in the Deep South for a 3-night discount or a 4-night 1 free night treat during the race weekend, and the rest of March. We love Fish Hoek, Cape Town's best beach by far.