In 1980 the Rattray family bought “Fairview”, a 68 acre headland at The Crags, between Plettenberg Bay and Nature’s Valley, on the south Cape coastline. Here Peter and Gillian built the most elegant home for their retirement and set about making a garden of some renown and it was here that Gillian wrote two of her books, “A Cape Country Chronicle” and “In a Country Garden”.

David and Nicky Rattray have recently taken over this property. From November 2005 Fairview will be available on a bed and breakfast or self catering basis.

Fairview was named for its extraordinary outlook over the Keurbooms indigenous forest into several mountain ranges. It is a 10 minute drive from whale watching at Keurbooms beach, 10 minutes from Plettenberg Bay with its gorgeous Robberg Peninsular and spectacular golf courses, and 15 minutes from Natures Valley with its beautiful beach and forest walks. Kurland and Bitou Polo fields are also close by. It is an ideal springboard for all the attractions of this famous coastline, but far enough away from the bustle. It is easy to find (the property adjoins the N2). It is spacious, extremely comfortable and affordable.

The house has 3 bedrooms. Downstairs is the master bedroom, with en suite bath and shower, opening onto a private veranda. The family suite, consisting of 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom (shower), is upstairs. A fully equipped kitchen forms part of an open plan sitting room with fireplace, and a deep covered veranda leading off the formal sitting room has a spectacular view.

RATES
Inclusive of breakfast.

Valid 01 November 2005 - 30 April 2006

Main Bedroom: R595 per person per day
Upstairs Bedroom: R495 per person per day
Children Sharing Upstairs Bedroom: R195 per child per day

Entire house (self-catering): R1,500 per day
(Daily maid service not included, can be arranged at approximately R80 per day.)


Valid 01 May 2006 - 30 November 2006

Main Bedroom: R495 per person per day
Upstairs Bedroom: R395 per person per day
Children Sharing Upstairs Bedroom: R165 per child per day

Entire housie (self-catering): R1,000 per day
(Daily maid service not included, can be arranged at approximately R80 per day.)