An hour-and-a-half away from Cape Town, just a touch further up the coast from nearby Paternoster, and a quick drive to surfing hotspot Elands Bay, the little village of Dwarskersbos occupies a prime beachy stretch, a dream for taking long walks, picnicking and splashing about in the waves. While first impressions of the local houses and a resort on the outer edges might have you wondering about its charm factor, you’ll soon see exactly why the village is becoming one of the more desirable destinations for a West Coast retreat, not least for its generously spaced cluster of clean-lined, crisp white homes that combine the best of contemporary style with a traditional fishing village vernacular.
