Fresnaye – Festive times in Cape Town’s fashionable enclave

Get ready for a festive time in fashionable Fresnaye. Enjoy stunning wind-free days next to the pool surrounded by sea and mountain views.

High on the mountainside between Signal Hill and Sea Point, you will find Fresnaye. Its popularity amongst holidaymakers is fuelled by the fact that Fresnaye has a welcome reputation as a wind-free suburb, thanks to its sheltered position.

It's got the protection of Signal Hill at its back. Whet your appetite for a holiday feast by looking at the self-catering accommodation options waiting for you in this affluent suburb.

If you are looking for sea and mountain views, privacy, peace, and quiet, look no further than the luxury self-catering holiday accommodation options in Fresnaye, where you will find a fashionable spot for your next festive vacation.

A handful of selected luxury self-catering holiday apartments in Fresnaye offer you choice, exclusivity, and the opportunity to relax in Cape Town's beautiful wind-free suburb.

Make your friends green with envy by snagging a spot in the stylish holiday villas of trendy Fresnaye. Or better yet, invite your pals to join in and enjoy the awesome perks of your spacious vacation villa.

Enjoy wind-free days sunbathing at your holiday villa's private pool while feasting your eyes on the Atlantic Ocean and mountain views.

Fresnaye is within easy reach of the more than 4 000 retail outlets available at the V&A Waterfront and the many shops on offer in and around Cape Town. One of the largest markets in Cape Town, the Green Point Flea Market, is held every Sunday in the car park outside the Cape Town Stadium, just down the road from Fresnaye. Don't miss the musical entertainment and a large selection of crafts, traditional African art pieces, and curios on offer.

Keep fit while on holiday in Fresnaye by playing a game of tennis or taking part in a round of bowls. Fresnaye Sports Club is probably the most idyllic, wind-free club of its kind in the world, offering views of Lion's Head and the Atlantic Ocean, on top of its six well-maintained hard tennis courts and full-size lawn bowling green that accommodates seven rinks. Visitors are welcome.

Three Anchor Bay Beach is located on the coast below Fresnaye. This tiny beach is mostly used by locals to launch motorboats and sea kayaks. Paddle out to sea from here and kayak all the way to Clifton, exploring the Table Bay coastline from the ocean.

Not far from Fresnaye, you'll find the Green Point Urban Park. This spot has it all: a fitness park for cycling, outdoor workouts, and gym sessions; a learning park for functions, seminars, and arts training; a play park; an art park for special events, exhibitions, and craft markets; an adventure park; a heritage park; an events park that hosts outdoor markets, concerts, and competitions. Plus, there are extra facilities like a tea garden, a biodiversity nursery, bicycle rentals, flower stands, and fresh produce markets. Feel free to bring a picnic and make the most of a perfect day in the park.

This fabulous stadium with its capacity to seat 55 000 people, was used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and is home to the Ajax Cape Town Football Club. Since 2015, it also hosts the popular South African Sevens rugby tournament. In addition, big musical concerts are regularly on offer here.

Long hot days characterise the Summer months in Fresnaye and this is perfect weather to celebrate festive occasions. Fresnaye escapes the South-Easter wind in summer, making it idyllic to lounge next to the pool. Winter months are rainy and can be spent shopping or pursuing other activities and attractions nearby. Mild Spring and Autumn weather make favourites of these seasons in this fashionable enclave.

Book your vacation in fashionable Fresnaye luxury self-catering accommodation and start your holiday festivities by enjoying the stunning setting and scenery. Fresnaye is an established area where you can really enjoy every minute of your vacation, so find your perfect vacation spot today!