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Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa Is Proud To Be Eco-Friendly

Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa Is Proud To Be Eco-Friendly

Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa

Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa Is Proud To Be Eco-Friendly

Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa in De Kelders, just outside Gansbaai, has owners that are passionate about the planet and the life that lives on it. With this said, eco-friendliness is more than words spoken but rather a sustainable way of life.  

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Steps Towards Sustainable And Eco-Friendly Accommodation

Added to its generous list of amenities, the villa has sustainable features which include: 

 • Solar panels supplying most of the electricity
 • Grid-links and a backup battery mean the lights stay on even during load shedding
 • Solar geysers with electric back-up
 • Low-energy LED lighting is fitted throughout the villa
 • Slow combustions fireplace means less firewood is used
 • Appliances are low-energy A-rated (or higher)
 • Induction stovetop and multi-function oven reduce cooking time and energy usage
 • Decking is made from recycled eco-wood material
 • Soaps, shampoos and cleaning products are all eco-friendly
 • Thatch roof naturally regulates temperature
 • Low-flow taps reduce water usage
 • Greywater is harvested for garden use
 • Charging-dock for electric vehicles is available
 • Mosquito nets reduce the need for chemical insect repellants

Read more about Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa, its pledge to sustainability and all the generous amenities it has to offer guests, here.

Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa Is Proud To Be Eco-Friendly

Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa

Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa is a four-bedroom, multi-level, self-catering home set on a clifftop in De Kelders near Gansbaai. With unobstructed sea views visible from all its living areas and bedrooms, Whale Huys Oceanfront Eco Villa combines the warmth and character of traditional thatched roof...

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