Bailey’s Cottage Beach
Bailey’s Cottage Beach is not much more than a patch of sand between two rocky points. Swimming here is not advisable, but the rock pools are worth exploring. The remote little beach is popular with fishermen who catch Steenbras and/or Galjoen among other species, depending on the season. It is, however, of historical interest. Just above the beach is Bailey’s Cottage. Known as Falangisina @ Bailey’s Cottage.
This building was designed as a beach holiday hideaway for Sir Abe Bailey, the Diamond Tycoon and a good friend of Cecil John Rhodes, in 1909. It was also used as a lookout post and policing station, keeping an eye for enemy ships and illegal trading over the years.
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The stone bungalow is now a Guest House. There is parking available, and dogs are allowed if they are kept on a leash.
Check the tides here
S34.142845, E18.851403
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