Whale Cottage Hermanus offers accommodation in beautifully decorated rooms all with bathroom en-suite, electric blanket, heater, hairdryer, CD player, airconditioner and flatscreen satellite TV with M-Net and and a German channel (ZDF). The lounge has a Honesty Bar and tea / coffee tray. The property has a central fireplace, pool and secure parking. Hermanus offers a number of facilities to visitors looking for a tranquil break from their stressed lives. These include scenic mountain drives, wine produced in the southern most vineyards and cellars in Africa - Hamilton Russell Vineyards and Bouchard Finlayson; a nature reserve with numerous species of protea and fynbos. Organically grown fruit and vegetables are available from farmstalls; diving for abalone and crayfish in season; art and craft shopping from a craft market in the heart of the village; horse riding, and a host of other sporting facilities, including 2 challenging but picturesque golf courses.