About Bailey’s Cottage Beach

Bailey’s Cottage Beach is more a patch of sand between two rocky outcrops or points than it is a beach. Swimming isn’t advisable on this remote little beach, which is more popular with fisherman than anything else; it’s biggest attraction being more historical.

When the tide is out there are a few rock pools to paddle in, but the ocean is best left to the fisherman who catch Steenbras and/or Galjoen among other species pending on the season.

You could also wonder around the rocks enjoying the scenery, browse the activities happening at Surfers Corner or walk the promenade to the nearby towns of Muizenberg and Kalk Bay.

Situated above the beach, is the historical Bailey’s Cottage after which the beach is named. Known as Falangisina @ Bailey’s Cottage, this stone bungalow (and now Guest House) was home to Sir Abe Bailey, a good friend of Cecil John Rhodes.

While being Sir Bailey’s home, this building was also used as a look-out post and policing station, keeping an eye for enemy ships and illegal trading over the years.

NOTE: All attempts to contact Bailey’s Cottage Guest House have failed and I believe it may no longer be operational as a guest house. Apparently there is some dispute over ownership or the lease agreement with the City of Cape Town. If I find out differently, I will update this post with the necessary info.

Additional Information

More info about Bailey’s Beach coming soon!

Source: https://www.capetown.gov.za/