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A Whispering Whale
A Whispering Whale
A Whispering Whale
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Accommodation comprises 3 units and can accommodate 10 guests. Each unit features a Tv, DStv an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail and a hairdryer. Linen and towels are provided.
Jacobsbaai which is located between Saldanha Bay and Paternoster is ideally situated for excursions throughout the Cape region. The cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, Cape Town International Airport and the Cape Wine Lands are all approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Jacobsbaai.
Accommodation comprises 3 units and can accommodate 10 guests. Each unit features a Tv, DStv an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail and a hairdryer. Linen and towels are provided.
Jacobsbaai which is located between Saldanha Bay and Paternoster is ideally situated for excursions throughout the Cape region. The cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, Cape Town International Airport and the Cape Wine Lands are all approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Jacobsbaai.
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88 guests' feedbackThere were four of us, my husband and myself and my parents were with us. We had a fantastic stay, the accommodation was stunning. The apartment is furnished and well maintained. We were very comfortable and had everything at our fingertips and more. The main bedroom has a sea view and when you step out into the garden all you can smell is lavender. It is truly a beautiful place to rest and recharge.
The Whispering Whale is recommended. Leentjie welcomed us and was available for any queries. The rooms were well equipped and very neat. We were spoiled with restaurant-quality food in our apartment. This was a real treat.
Beautiful unit with sea view. Best sleep so far on our whole 'road trip'. Friendly hostess, available and helpful.
Great! The venue was great, accurate to the pictures.
We had a wonderful, peaceful stay.
Absolutely amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Bryde's Whale apartment. Very well equipped with attention to detail. Well-maintained property and spotlessly clean. Quiet and peaceful. Perfect place to rest and recharge.
I stayed for 5 nights and found the A Whispering Whale an ideal place to "recharge the batteries" - most enjoyable stay. Well-appointed accommodation with all that is needed - from kitchen utensils, DSTV, good bed linen and even an electric blanket (which was not needed). The establishment manager is warm and welcoming and stays in a separate flat on the premises. A Whispering Whale is ideally situated in Jacob's Bay and serves as an ideal venue to explore the West Coast and surrounding areas.
Had a great stay, nothing went wrong.
I can recommend Jacobs Bay, Whispering Whale and the hospitality to anyone with a clear heart.
Really enjoyed, thank you. Only load shedding that bothers.
Wonderful accommodation with a sea view and very nice patio. Quiet environment, with friendly people. Apartment is very well equipped and deserves the 4 star rating. However, I would use 'smart TV' instead. limited DSTV channels.
The week in A Whispering Whale was a time to always remember. The accommodation is neat, clean and everything needed is there. Leentjie is an outstanding hostess, kind, friendly and helpful. The environment is calming and peaceful. Truly a place to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle.
Very clean, tidy and comfortable. Wonderfully peaceful and quiet. Also provisions for load shedding.
Very good accommodation in a beautiful village. No provision for load shedding due to a battery or solar power.
Whispering Whale is neat. Tastefully furnished. The kitchen has everything needed. Lientjie's service is great. It was an unforgettable experience. We will do so again soon!
The hospitality was fantastic and we really enjoyed our stay and visit.
The WiFi is not that good.
The guest house consists of 3 apartments. We stayed in the Brydes Whale unit. It's very spacious, with two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living area and open-plan kitchen. There is also a braai area outside with a large lawn for children to play. There is a low wall right around the lawn. It's quite close to the sea, about a three-minute walk.
Very good reception, neat accommodation, beautiful surroundings.
Can highly recommend Whispering Whale - extremely comfortable, well equipped and superbly managed. Manageress, Leentjie, goes beyond all expectation to make your stay comfortable. Well furnished, comfortable bed and quality linen puts an extra touch to an amazing stay. Well worth a try.
Extremely comfortable, well managed, clean and offered us all we needed from kitchen utensils to braai facilities. The manageress, Leentjie, went above and beyond to make our stay a truly unforgettable friend reunion. Thank you.
Very neat, comfortable, clean and peaceful & wonderfully rested.
Best place for a good rest!
It was very neat and pleasant. The living area was a little bigger than it appears in the picture, so we were pleasantly surprised!
Exceptionally well equipped and comfortable unit. Welcoming and very helpful reception. Will very happily stay there again.
We really enjoyed our time with you. The stay was wonderful, the view fantastic. The quiet Jacobs Bay remains a winner.
Comfortable and spacious for 2 people, lacks private outside aspect.
Place so well equipped - so much detail. Silver clean and the breakfast was delicious, Leentjie!
This is the third time we have stayed here and every time it has exceeded our expectations. Leentjie is conditional hostess thousand. The meals she serves are great. We would recommend Whispering Whale and would definitely stay here again.
Affordable luxury in a picturesque village. Our four days at Whispering Whale were West Coast at its best with friendly Leentjie as a great hostess. We can recommend it.
The unit was beautiful with lots of attention to small detail. Leentjie's meal served in our unit was off the books. Will definitely go there again.
Fantastic. Super clean. Great service. Food excellent quality. Quality linen. Wow for the warm towel rack.
Fantastic: Equipped with everything you could ever need, luxurious, clean, well located and very friendly hostess. Highly recommended!
This is such a beautiful clean and tidy place!
Close to most coastal towns, peaceful, calm atmosphere.
My second time at A Whispering Whale and will definitely be back again. Very tidy, indoor barbecue, dishwasher, good linen, nice sea view, safe parking and hospitable hostess. That's how you take a vacation!
Very impressed with quality of the guest house. Very clean and modern. Would definitely visit it again.
Very stylish. Home away from home. Didn't miss anything! Beautiful views. Leentjie is very hospitable.
The accommodation was spotless with every amenity you could possibly think of. It's only a short walk to the sea. Leentjie was helpful and accommodating.
Fantastic place with a beautiful view of the ocean. Everything one would need.
Would recommend it for people looking for peace and quiet.
See stars.
Clean, well equipped apartment with a great sea view! Leentjie, thank you for the kindness and hospitality.
We really enjoy and loved the area and the surroundings. Whispering Whale was the perfect place and our host was great. Super for winter getaway - fireplace and we wanted self-catering so it fitted our needs 100%. Will recommend this to others and will be back in the future.
Units are stylishly furnished. Kitchen excellently equipped. Has everything needed to make accommodation comfortable and homely.
A clean, well equipped apartment with a great view! The hostess makes you feel so at home from the start. Definitely recommend!
We had a great time, relaxed and rested. We would be happy to recommend the stay at Whispering Whale. Clean, tidy, very cosy. Lovely walk in the beautiful nature. We would love to come again.
Recommend it to anyone looking for quiet, amazing views and a very clean place. Wish I could have stayed longer! Thank you Leentjie!
Second time visiting, still as clean and tidy, would recommend to anyone visiting Jacobs Bay.
We enjoyed the stay - it is luxurious but comfortable. Thank you Leentjie for the delicious food.
Hostess was friendly and available at any time. Had a good stay and the meals were lovely.
The best equipped accommodation we have ever experienced. Thank you, Leentjie, for your hospitality, friendliness, effort you put in to provide us with info and your delicious meal. You deserve 10 stars!
Neat unit with a sea view. Very spacious unit for 2 people. More than enough crockery with all the utensils you could possibly need. Peaceful place to go and relax.
This is the ideal place to stay if you are looking for tranquillity and comfort. There are three units with guests, but you still have privacy. Everything was very clean and self-catering was a pleasure, with everything you need and more. On top of that you have a view of the ocean and it's a beautiful environment.
My husband and I just wanted to get away for the weekend to a place that was either better or equal to our residence. A Whispering Whale absolutely meets all the requirements. It is so neat, clean and neat. The dishcloths are pure white, the linen is pure white, the interior decoration is exquisite and of quality furniture and accessories. It is peaceful, safe and then although last but not least - the managers Leentjie Coetzee - what an asset to any business - she is friendly, helpful and instantly creates the calm we were looking for. Thank you Leentjie and also to Lynn Kotze the owner. Lynn called us a few times to follow up and also after our stay, what a friendly bubbly lady to do business with. I recommend A WHISPERING WHALE 100%. This is how one wants to spend a holiday or just a short break.
We were warmly received. Everything very luxurious and small details make you feel very welcome.
Leentjie is very helpful and informative about what to see and do in the area, and the accommodation in Humpback is very clean and well equipped with crockery cutlery and appliances.
Leentjie the hostess is very friendly. The unit is very clean and tidy. The bed was very comfortable and we could rest well.
The place was very clean and tidy. Everything you can think of is available. Luxurious decor. Have fun walking around and enjoying the natural beauty as well as visiting the small shops and experiencing incredible hospitality. It was so peaceful and relaxing, our batteries were just fully charged again. The most beautiful sea view and sunsets. It was an incredible experience. I will definitely visit the place again and recommend anytime!
Delicious. Would go again any day.
My lover and I stayed there for a weekend (the Humpback Whale) and it was everything we could wish for: clean, tidy, exquisite finishes, all amenities, quiet and peace. The fact that children under 14 are not allowed makes it extremely suitable for people looking for silence. I will definitely stay there again. Leentjie is very helpful and next time we will try her cooking skills.
Very tidy with everything you need is available. Walking distance from the sea.
See the stars.
Had a great time, everything you need is there. Very stylishly furnished. The unit with the 2 bedrooms is a bit expensive.
Leentjie is a great hostess. Thanks for all the help and all the nice things. You will definitely see us again.
The Humpback Whale unit is spacious and cosily furnished - neat and clean. The dishwasher was unfortunately out of order. Leentjie's catering was top notch and most likely the main reason why guests keep coming back to Whispering Whale! We come again...
It was a very special experience and a very beautiful place. Extra effort was made to make us feel welcome, especially for our 25th wedding anniversary.
See the stars below.
We stayed in the Bridal Suite which is a fully equipped living unit with 2 double rooms, beautifully furnished. The kitchen and living room were tastefully and luxuriously furnished. The service offered by Leentjie Coetzee as manager was professional. Would stay there again anytime.
Stay was very pleasant with neat equipment, good food and friendly staff.
Als is very clean and tidy, there is everything you can think of in the unit, even a coffee percolator! Bedding is clean and in good condition so you sleep very nice and cozy!
We were impressed with the friendly and helpful reception, the cleanliness and the standard of the furniture, decor and the complete equipment. It was a pleasure to stay there and we would love to stay there again. We can recommend the Whispering Whale without reservation.
I have only fond memories of my time at Whispering Whale. Eleven nights still weren't enough.
Lynne, thank you for allowing us to enjoy your piece of heaven on earth.
Service was friendly and pleasant. The facilities are of high quality.
Beautiful, comfortable accommodation. Leentjie is an excellent hostess and her food is highly recommended. Do try the oxtail!
Leentjie welcomed us with a smile. The unit was clean and neat, and decorated with taste. We will definitely be back.
Charming hostess. We felt that the accommodation was more than we had hoped for.
The service is excellent, and I was also received very friendly and professionally. I can't even think of one negative aspect!
Best place ever! You will see me for sure.
We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to stay at A Whispering Whale. The place is beautiful, clean and has everything you need. It truly is a home away from home, only much better. It was great and we will definitely be back.
What a surprise when I announced at the last minute that my daughter was going with us and we would share a bed... there we walked into luxurious en-suite rooms for each. Everything we needed was at hand. It felt like our own place and let us relax. The beauty of the guest house makes up for it not being closer to a sea view. Thanks for the personal messages, Lynne.
Plekkie is beautiful and stylish with everything you need and more!
Pretend makes the difference.
See the stars below.
A relaxing weekend with a breathtaking view in a very neat comfortable luxury unit!
80% of the time if you see photos of a place on the internet and you get to the place then you are disappointed - als is much smaller. Not at a 'A Whispering Whale' - the 'attention to detail' impressed me the most - although it was also clean and luxurious. If I could say one negative thing, it is that it is perhaps a bit expensive, especially if you would have stayed a week.
Lintjie, was a great host, it was very peaceful, we were very lucky we had great weather. I found the place to be excellently fitted out, all the crockery and appliances were of very good quality. In fact everything in the unit has very good quality. Will definitely recommend it to others.
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Southern Right Whale
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Our manager runs an independent catering service and can provide guests with excellent meals at very affordable prices. Meals are separate from our rates and must be paid to our manager directly.The rate quoted excludes meals. Apartments are serviced before arrival and at departure. Additional servicing available at an extra fee, on request, except on Public Holidays and Sundays.
Two night stays required over weekends.
Long weekends cannot be reduced to 1 or 2 night stays.
Minimum of 5 night stays required in Peak Season.
Southern Right Whale
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The Southern Right Whale is a 1 bedroom apartment located on the ground floor. The unit features 1 bedroom furnished with a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and a basin. The unit features a private lounge and dining area and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Each unit has a TV with DStv, an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail, down duvets, percale bedding, bath towels and a hair dryer. Guests have access to a small sea facing patio equipped with patio furniture and a Weber braai.
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Our manager runs an independent catering service and can provide guests with excellent meals at very affordable prices. Meals are separate from our rates and must be paid to our manager directly.
The rate quoted excludes meals. Apartments are serviced before arrival and at departure. Additional servicing available at an extra fee, on request, except on Public Holidays and Sundays.
Two night stays required over weekends.
Long weekends cannot be reduced to 1 or 2 night stays.
Minimum of 5 night stays required in Peak Season.
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The Southern Right Whale is a 1 bedroom apartment located on the ground floor. The unit features 1 bedroom furnished with a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and a basin. The unit features a private lounge and dining area and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Each unit has a TV with DStv, an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail, down duvets, percale bedding, bath towels and a hair dryer. Guests have access to a small sea facing patio equipped with patio furniture and a Weber braai.
Humpback Whale
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The Humpback Whale apartment is a 2-bedroom apartment located on the second floor. The unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 with a king-size bed, and the other with twin beds, and a bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and a basin. The unit features a private lounge and dining area, and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Each unit has a TV with DStv, an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail, down duvets, percale bedding, bath towels and a hair dryer. Guests have access to indoor braai facilities and a sea facing balcony equipped with patio furniture and a Weber.
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Our manager runs an independent catering service and can provide guests with excellent meals at very affordable prices. Meals are separate from our rates and must be paid to our manager directly.
The rate quoted excludes meals. Apartments are serviced before arrival and at departure. Additional servicing available at an extra fee, on request, except on Public Holidays and Sundays.
Two night stays required over weekends.
Long weekends cannot be reduced to 1 or 2 night stays.
Minimum of 5 night stays required in Peak Season.
Cancellation policy
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The Humpback Whale apartment is a 2-bedroom apartment located on the second floor. The unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 with a king-size bed, and the other with twin beds, and a bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and a basin. The unit features a private lounge and dining area, and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Each unit has a TV with DStv, an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail, down duvets, percale bedding, bath towels and a hair dryer. Guests have access to indoor braai facilities and a sea facing balcony equipped with patio furniture and a Weber.
Bryde's Whale
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The Bryde’s Whale apartment is located on the ground floor. The unit features 2 bedrooms each furnished with a king-size bed, and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and double basin. The unit features a private lounge and dining area, and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Each unit has a TV with DStv, an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail, down duvets, percale bedding, bath towels and a hair dryer. Guests have access to braai facilities and a sea-facing patio.
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About This Room
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Price Includes
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
Our manager runs an independent catering service and can provide guests with excellent meals at very affordable prices. Meals are separate from our rates and must be paid to our manager directly.
The rate quoted excludes meals. Apartments are serviced before arrival and at departure. Additional servicing available at an extra fee, on request, except on Public Holidays and Sundays.
Two night stays required over weekends.
Long weekends cannot be reduced to 1 or 2 night stays.
Minimum of 5 night stays required in Peak Season.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
The Bryde’s Whale apartment is located on the ground floor. The unit features 2 bedrooms each furnished with a king-size bed, and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, toilet and double basin. The unit features a private lounge and dining area, and a fully equipped modern kitchen. Each unit has a TV with DStv, an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail, down duvets, percale bedding, bath towels and a hair dryer. Guests have access to braai facilities and a sea-facing patio.
Accommodation comprises 3 units and can accommodate 10 guests. Each unit features a Tv, DStv an electronic safe, a dishwasher, a heated towel rail and a hairdryer. Linen and towels are provided.
Jacobsbaai which is located between Saldanha Bay and Paternoster is ideally situated for excursions throughout the Cape region. The cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, Cape Town International Airport and the Cape Wine Lands are all approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Jacobsbaai.