Earl's View

This exclusive luxury holiday villa offers self-catering accommodation, as well as both privacy and convenience. Awarded the prestigious 5-star grading from the SA Tourism Grading Council, Earl's View villa is located in Brackenridge, Plettenberg Bay, a 24-hour security controlled nature reserve estate. The villa is eco-friendly, and the open plan living space offers magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, Tsitsikamma mountain range, Robberg Nature Reserve, Beacon Isle Hotel and Plettenberg Bay Country Club. It is located a few minutes drive from Plett's pristine beaches, shopping areas and all major attractions.

The villa offers unparalleled luxury for guests accustomed to sophisticated contemporary design and decor, and has been tastefully furnished and equipped to the highest standards. The spacious, living area flows onto a large, sunny pool deck. Ideal for entertaining, the deck is completed with external gas braai, rim flow heated salt pool and Jacuzzi, with sun loungerson which to relax and enjoy the panoramic views and spectacular sunsets.

The fully-equipped kitchen features a breakfast bar, central island and large prep areas, and is furnished with the latest appliances; including gas hob, double oven, walk -in cold-room, fridge/freezer, ice-maker, wine fridge, convection microwave, coffee machine, kettle and other appliances to suit every need. A separate scullery and laundry contain a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.

The dining and lounge area are bright and spacious, and flow seamlessly onto the pool deck by means of the large glass fold-out doors. The dining area is fully equipped and boasts a custom-made 8-seater hard wood table. Adjoining the living area is a wine cellar with dining area, walk-in fridge/freezer and wine cooler.

A separate TV lounge with large leather couches features top quality audiovisual technology, with plasma TV featuring full DSTV, as well as a Blu Ray DVD player. This, together with the high-end Marantz sound system, grand view cinema screen and projector makes even a quiet night at home into a memorable evening of movie watching. The guest bathroom is complete with vanity, shower and toilet.

The villa sleeps 12 guests (8 adults and 4 children) in five spacious bedrooms, all elegantly furnished and with en-suite bathrooms. Four of the five suites open onto the pool deck, upper deck or patio, affording breath-taking views of the surrounds. King-size extra length beds, which can be divided into single beds, have the finest quality bed linen. The ample cupboard space, block-out curtaining, state of the art music systems ensure a luxurious and comfortable stay. En-suite bathrooms are fitted with under-floor heating, heated towel rails, bath, shower and dual washbasins. The master bedroom includes a dressing room, private sitting area with gas fireplace, as well as sumptuous spa bath and shower with protected views of the valley and ocean. The fifth bedroom has 2 bunk beds and a sleeper couch.

Staff quarters with private access are fitted with kitchenette, single bed and fold-out sleeper couch, TV with basic DSTV and en suite shower and toilet. There is a large storeroom and the inter-leading triple lock-up garage is designed with extra length and height for larger vehicles and a boat.

Several nature trials offer great opportunities to appreciate the fresh air, sense of freedom, abundance of fynbos and the wide variety of indigenous bird and small animal life found throughout the estate.

Additional features:

• All rooms downstairs are accessible by wheelchair. Only one step onto pool deck area
• The salt rim flow pool is heated and fitted with safety net
• Jacuzzi is heated and fitted with a cover
• Outside shower
• Motion sensor lighting
• Safe in master bedroom
• Only suitable for children younger than 6 months and older than 5 due to low windows and open balconies and stairs
• Children's equipment: cot, high chair, push chair
• Linen, bedding and bathroom towels provided (please bring beach towels)
• Domestic worker: Able to bring own domestic worker/s, or a maid service can be arranged at an additional cost
• No smoking
• No pets allowed