Blinkwater, Gordons Bay

Blinkwater was built in 1904 and this special home in Gordon’s Bay allows guests to experience the same ‘yesteryear’, ‘back to your childhood’, ‘down to earth’ holiday feeling that they grew up with. This unique property has not been upgraded, or refurbished for the purpose of holiday lets, but instead, left to evolve naturally as the family grew. Full of nostalgia and family memories from when you enter the front door, it will catapult you back in time, to memories of fun-filled family holidays at the seaside.

Blinkwater is a double-storey house and is situated on Beach Road, close to the beach, and overlooks False Bay with Table Mountain in the distance. The house can accommodate up to 10 adults and 8 children and contains 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a guest toilet.

The first and second bedrooms are located upstairs and each contain a double bed. The upstairs bathroom contains a bath and a washbasin. The guest toilet is also upstairs. The other 4 bedrooms are located downstairs. The third bedroom contains a double bed. The fourth bedroom contains a three-quarter bed, and a bunk bed. The fifth bedroom contains 3 single beds. The sixth bedroom contains 2 single beds, and a bunk bed. The downstairs bathroom contains a shower, a toilet and a washbasin.

The house has several lounging areas, a dining area with an 8-seater dining table and chairs and a dining counter with 4 stools. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering. Outside, there is a large covered balcony with ample outdoor seating and dining furniture.