LA PETITE TARTE...

I'm currently enjoying a fantastic holiday in South Africa. My main focus whilst here has been the wedding of two of my close friends, Sarah and Aaron (which I will post about very soon!) but I have spent the last three days in Cape Town exploring the city and it's surroundings. 

Today we discovered the most quaint café, La Petite Tarte. A cosy, little hideaway situated in the colourful Cape Quarter/De Waterkant area with a very chilled vibe. There is both cosy indoor seating and outdoor seating under a striped awning where you can literally watch the world go by at your leisure. The shabby chic decor is reminiscent of an intimate French café and for a minute I totally forget that I am in South Africa. 

Handwritten chalkboards scattered all around displaying specials of the day and the opening hours add such a personal touch to the place. 

The menu is extensive! So be prepared to ponder for quite a while. We visited during breakfast/brunch hours and I settled on the Croque Poulet. White bread with smoked chicken, covered in egg, cheese and herbs and grilled in the oven. It defeated me! Was far too big a portion. However, you can order just a half...I'll know for next time! 

There is an array of colourful antique tea cups and everyone gets their own unique one. Overtime a drink is served it's an experience to see which one you’ll get. Against everything I stand for, the tea cups and tea pots don't match ... but that's ok! It's all part of the fantastic and unique experience.

You can also buy locally homemade product such as jams, not to mention their selection of homemade cakes which looked outstanding! If we had longer here in Cape Town, I would be returning to La Petite Tarte for sure! 

You will find La Petite Tarte at Shop A11, Cape Quarter, Dixon Street, de Waterkant, Cape Town. The owner was last casually amongst the guests and took the time to check in on us and make sure we were being well looked after. It was clear that he was extremely proud of his outlet. Hopefully you will enjoy it as much as we did!

THE BAY HOTEL...

I started of my trip to South Africa in the stunning Bay Hotel, Camps Bay. I had chosen the Bay Hotel based on a few things. I had been frightened somewhat by people talking about the bad crime in South Africa so wanted somewhere that was secure for both me and my hire car. I always wanted a little bit of luxury to start my holiday and had heard that Camps Bay was definitely the place to stay whilst in Cape Town. 

The Bay Hotel ticked all those boxes. And within ten minutes of checking in I was sat on a sun lounger enjoying a Kir Royale cocktail. This luxury 5-star Cape Town hotel certainly got my trip off to the best start. 

You can spend a day exploring Cape Town's world-class sights, return to the bar and relax with a sunset cocktail, treat yourself to a a massage in the on-site spa or spend some time lounging around one of four sea-facing pools. There are 78 bright, modern rooms/suites that all offer either a view of the sea of table mountain.  

From the poolside you can look back and see the majestic Twelve Apostle mountain range which is postcard worthy. Looking forward you can take in the views of the beach and Atlantic Ocean which is less than a minutes walk away. It really is a glorious place to stay.