23 Ambleside

23 Ambleside, located in Umtentweni, Port Shepstone, is a holiday accommodation that offers more than just a self-catering unit or bed and optional breakfast lodging. It provides a range of health retreat options and is situated merely a 1.5-minute walk from a pristine and unspoiled beach.

The property is in close proximity to popular fishing spots, a pub, a grill with a kiddies jungle gym, a mini market, and a gym with a personal trainer within walking distance. It is also within driving distance from shops, restaurants, and other attractions like several golf clubs, Oribi Gorge, Lake Eland, Beaver Creek, The Red Dessert, Pure Venom, and many others.

23 Ambleside is self-sustaining, with solar power, a free Wi-Fi Internet connection, and extra water tanks. The accommodation comprises one main house, two cottages, and one flat, which can be booked together for a large group or separately.

The main house sleeps eight people and consists of three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a sun room that can accommodate three extra sleepers with sea views, and a darts board. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, a single bed, and an en-suite full bathroom. The purple and blue rooms each have a double bed and a single bed, share a spacious bathroom, and can be booked separately. The purple room has a smart TV with Netflix streaming. The lounge features a large smart TV with Netflix streaming, Lazy Boy sofas, an eight-seater dining table, and a desk for office use.

The first cottage sleeps two and consists of an open-plan living bedroom and lounge, a full bathroom, a fridge, a microwave, coffee- and tea-making facilities, a toaster, a private patio with a braai provided, and is pet-friendly. The second cottage sleeps three, has a double bed in the bedroom, a single bed in the lounge, a high table with bar stools, and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, and two-plate oven. These units are separate from the main house.

The flat above the double garage has a bedroom with a double bed and two single beds in the lounge with a smart TV with Netflix and an open view, a kitchen with a gas stove and a high table with four bar stools, a bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin, and a sea and garden view from the front.

The property also features several braai areas, a swimming pool, and a lapa with a large table and chairs for entertainment gatherings. Secure parking is available for vehicles behind remote-controlled gates.

The owner, a Belgian physiotherapist and osteopath, offers treatments that can be booked in advance at R400 and R900 per session, respectively. Massages can also be booked in advance at R500 for a full-body massage of an hour. A variety of safari parks in the close surroundings are available, and Oribi Gorge with the zipline and bungee swing, beautiful views, and animals is 30 minutes away.

The tranquil environment and romantic decor at 23 Ambleside are designed to rekindle relationships. The closest golf course is the Port Shepstone golf course, a three-minute drive from Ambleside, with about three other golf courses in the neighborhood. There is a little play home with a play kitchen in the garden and a kids' swing. The accommodation is one minute away from the beach, which offers opportunities for whale and dolphin spotting, relaxing walks, morning coffee while watching the sunrise, yoga and meditation or worship sessions, playing in the waves, and playing racket ball, among other activities.