Spacious loft

Around the corner from Paternoster's whitewashed fishing cottages on Visvanger Street, this semi-detached loft puts guests inside one of the West Coast's most protected village streetscapes. A private entrance and patio face a garden, with outdoor dining furniture suited to the near-constant Atlantic breeze.

The full kitchen — oven, microwave, toaster, fridge — makes self-catering practical, and BBQ facilities handle the local crayfish season well. Extra-long beds clear six and a half feet; upper floors are stairs-only, worth noting before booking.

Paternoster sits 145km north of Cape Town with no commercial strip to speak of: hiking, cycling, canoeing, and beach access fill the days. The loft also connects guests to walking tours and cultural classes run through the property.