Summer is Coming! Seaside Cottages is the best holiday accommodation south of Cape Town. Superb self-catering cottages right on Fish Hoek Beach. Be our guest this summer and come and stay.
The Countdown to Christmas Has Begun!

There is something rather magical about the two months leading up to Christmas in Cape Town. As the days lengthen and the sun warms the sand, the sea calls softly.
Fish Hoek begins to buzz with that wonderful sense of anticipation. Seaside Cottages invites you to look forward to summer, family time, simple pleasures and a well-deserved seaside escape.
The countdown to Christmas has begun!
Two Months to Christmas as the Cape Summer Magic Begins
Can you feel it? That little flutter of excitement in the air? The promise of long, lazy days, sandy feet, salty hair, family gatherings and the wonderful freedom of a summer holiday by the sea?
Less rushing, more beach, more memories ...
The special weeks before Christmas in the Cape are brimming with excitement. It builds slowly, like the tide coming in. Suddenly, beach towels, swimming costumes, picnic baskets, ice creams, and unplanned mornings matter more than shopping or work.
It's when you start the day with a walk along Fish Hoek Beach, watching the sunlight sparkle across False Bay. Or when you grab a coffee and watch the waves roll in. Or when you'd rather choose a good book and a shady spot with the occasional dash into the sea to cool off.
Whatever your idea of summer happiness, Fish Hoek has an uncanny way of reminding us that the best things in life are often the simplest. Seaside Cottages is your go-to accommodation destination in Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula.
Christmas is Coming… But There's Still Time to Dream
Two months might sound like a long time, but we all know how quickly the festive season sneaks up on us. Before we know it, we are planning Christmas lunches, wrapping presents, welcoming visiting family and wondering where the year has gone. So start dreaming about your summer escape. Imagine waking up just a stone's throw from the beach.

Seaside Cottages offers you this perfect setting. Fish Hoek is a wonderful place for families to reconnect, grandparents to make memories with their grandchildren, couples to slow down, and weary souls to take a deep breath.
Think back to your favourite summer holidays. The children building elaborate sandcastles that soon the tide washes away. Laughter around a family braai. The salty smell of sunscreen, the crunch of fresh watermelon, the discovery of a shell to cherish, and the golden evening light that eases any stress. Long conversations, afternoon naps, spontaneous swims and the relief that life has slowed down for a while.
These are the moments worth making space for – at Seaside Cottages!
Your Summer Story Starts in Fish Hoek
At Seaside Cottages, we believe a holiday is more about finding somewhere to sleep. It's about discovering a comfortable home away from home, revelling on a beach nearby, and enjoying the freedom from routines. Whether you're planning a family Christmas, a summer getaway with friends, a peaceful break for two or a longer seaside stay, Fish Hoek makes a wonderful base for enjoying the best of Cape Town's Deep South.
Explore the beautiful coastline, discover the charming seaside villages nearby, enjoy a refreshing dip in the ocean or settle into the rhythm of beach life. Two months to Christmas. Two months of possibility. And a whole Cape summer waiting to be enjoyed!
Come and make some seaside memories with us at Seaside Cottages, Fish Hoek. Your summer holiday is calling!

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Two months to Christmas! Have you started dreaming about your Cape summer holiday yet?
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Further Reading
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