Birkenhead House is perched high on the cliffs of Hermanus overlooking Walker Bay. The house accommodates guests in the utmost luxury and is the perfect destination for those seeking the pinnacle of seaside living. Enjoy the vista from the rolling lawns and pack a picnic basket with a beach bats and balls. The beach to the left of Birkenhead House's terrace, is Voëlklip, (translated from Afrikaans means bird rock). This beach lends itself to great bathing. The beach on the right is called Nanny's or Kamma Bay Beach. This beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Status. Grotto beach is the largest and longest in Hermanus. Nestled in a narrow coastal plain between the mountains and the ocean, Hermanus offers several options of walking trails, all of which feature spectacular views of the coastline or the beautiful fynbos-covered mountains. Fernkloof Nature Reserve boasts unrivalled birds eye views of Walker Bay. From May to December the Southern Right Whale graces Walker Bay with its massive presence. Several species of Whale can be found in the bay
