Located on the famous Hermanus cliff path, Boutique Ocean Views is a luxury boutique guesthouse situated only a short walking distance from the heart of Hermanus. Boasting unobstructed views across Walker Bay to Gansbaai, the establishment offers its guests an unparalleled retreat to the tranquil ocean that promises to transport you away from the stresses of your everyday life. Here, we speak with Constance Kotze, Co-Owner of Boutique Ocean Views, to find...
Experience unobstructed views of the ocean, with the waves breaking on the cliffs right in front of this luxury boutique establishment in the heart of Hermanus
Located on the ocean, with unobstructed views across Walker Bay to Gansbaai. Positioned on the famous Hermanus cliff path and within short walking distance from the centre of town with its rich diversity of restaurants and other tourist attractions.
Not only is the luxurious Boutique Ocean Views the ideal holiday retreat, but it also has a history dating back to the 1930s, with Wendy's Cottage located on the site.
Why the name Wendy’s?
Located in the heart of the coastal fishing village of Hermanus, “Wendy’s” is named after a lone female whale that used to visit the town in the late 1930s. According to SJ du Toit’s book, ‘Hermanus Stories’, this Whale, fondly known as Wendy, was considered one of the family by the village folk, as she returned yearly. She stopped coming to the bay in the early 1940s, but the house situated on the rocks near that lonesome spot was named Wendy’s cottage in her honour. The tradition continued until the 1950s when another female whale was named Wendy. The press regularly reported on the movements of Wendy and her calf.
Today, we still refer to the new guesthouse on the property as “Wendy’s” in honour of the female whales that can regularly be spotted, with their calves, from your room or the living areas of the guesthouse from the end of June to October every year.
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