Website: www.cascadescollection.com

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Contact Person: Althea Johnson
Telephone: +27 (0)21 434 5209
Fax: +27 (0)21 439 4206
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Street: 52 De Wet Road
Suburb: Bantry Bay
City: Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Country: South Africa

Cascades on 52 is a spectacular lodge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town's most exclusive neighbourhood of Bantry Bay. The lodge sits perched on the slopes of Signal Hill tucked in right under the massive outcrop of Lion's Head, which casts a protective shield over the entire bay and provides complete shelter from the infamous South Easter winds that often ravage through the Cape during summer. As a result of this, Bantry Bay is the only wind free areas in Cape Town. This blessing from nature, combined with the extraordinary setting on the steep sloping hillside, allowing for the most spectacular views over the Ocean, has been the cornerstone for the success of the neighbourhood.

A masterpiece of contemporary design, build in 2003, the lodge comprises of seven guest suites over five floors. The brief to the architect was to create a building that should capture as much light as possible, work with high ceilings, double volumes and oversized windows, which is exactly what a visitor encounters when he steps through the front door. He feels overwhelmed with the feeling of space and light.

The main reception area is a double storey volume leading to the large open guest lounge with the most spectacular view over the Atlantic Ocean. Oversized umbrella's and comfy, modern Royal Botania sun loungers invite guests for immediate relaxation.

The rooms are different in size but equal in their furnishings and equipment. The walls have slightly off-white paint, cherry wood for the doors, floating shelves and cupboards with black floor covering.

Soft see-through curtains temper the harsh sunlight, and the use of soft padded leather on the headboards and bed bases give the rooms a cozy feeling... a far cry from the so often clinical feel of a very modern building.

Two of the rooms have sea view but no outside balcony. Those are the Standard room and the Deluxe room. All the other rooms have large balconies... equipped with sun loungers and seating arrangements and... spectacular sea view of course.

The rooms with sea view and balcony are the Superior rooms, the ultra large Penthouse Suite right on top and the fantastic Two bedroom Suite right at the bottom of the property.

The Two bedroom Suite is a full 130m² apartment with its own pool and large lounge. The ideal solution for a family or two couples travelling together.

Starting with Wi-Fi, Flat screen TV's, mini bar, electronic safe, air conditioning... those are all definite standards and in addition we have provided all the rooms with their own Apple Mac computer with free internet access, a Nespresso machine for a "good" cup of coffee and for people loving their own music... i-pod docking station and CD player.