Wee Ben is one of a small select group of properties in Southbroom with direct access to a lovely stretch of beaches. Just a 5 minute walk away is a large tidal pool known as "Granny's Pool", and a further 5 minutes brings you to the main Southbroom shark-net-protected swimming beach and lagoon, popular with surfers, paddlers, wind surfers and kite boarders.
For golf enthusiasts the Southbroom Golf Course is also 5 minutes away. Nearby are the beautiful Margate golf courses. For keen cyclists there are a number of good rides in close proximity.
Wee Ben offers a combined dining and living area which is spacious and leads onto a covered verandah with views of the sea. The rolling front lawn provides an alternate option to the beach for privacy and protection from wind. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 en-suite with shower, basin and w/c - as well as one extra bathroom with an antique bath with claw-and-ball feet. One bedroom 'known as the dormitory' has 4 comfortable single beds. All linen is provided for 10 beds.
The kitchen is fully equipped with crockery, cutlery and dishwasher. It offers a double eye-level oven, cooking hob and microwave and ample work space. There is also a large washing machine and tumble drier and adequate fridge and freezer space.
There is a 32" flat screen television and DSTV. There is no hi-fi or radio system.
Wee Ben also has a resident caretaker who handles general cleaning and can assist with cooking. She has been employed by the owner for many years and is an integral part of the cottage.
The property has 3 lock-up garages. Security comprises 3 garden beams linked to an alarm system which is overseen by an armed response security company.
What to Bring: Groceries, towels (bath and beach), fishing equipment (note: fishing licence required), charcoal, board/card games and darts.
We hope you choose Wee Ben and come and enjoy Southbroom known as the 'Pearl of the KZN South Coast'.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The maximum number of guests is 10, irrespective of ages and sleeping arrangements. Booked guests arriving at Wee Ben with more than 10 people will be denied entry to the cottage and 100% of the monies paid will be forfeited.
Facilities
- Private garden path leads directly onto the beach
- Kitchen is well equipped with microwave, double eye-level oven and cooking hob
- X3 Fridges
- X1 Deep freeze
- X1 Dishwasher
- Washing machine and tumble dryer on site
- Braai equipment on site
- X3 Lock-up garages
- Parking all on site
- Television set and DSTV
- Satellite dish and cabling on site
- Small lock-up safe
- Security garden beams and armed response
- Extra domestic room
- Lagoon and main swimming beach (1km away)
- Excellent golf course, canoeing, bowls and tennis courts (less than 5 km)
- Reptile park (less than 5 km)
- Restaurants (less than 5 km)