HANS COTTAGE - A PLACE TO RELAX

By Frances Black - Projects Abroad

Hans Cottage Botel is the perfect resort for reptile lovers everywhere, with an awe-inspiring array of unusual animals such as crocodiles and weaverbirds. 

The Botel is situated 4km from Cape Coast, and is one of the most popular places of interest in the area, attracting a large number of tourists and locals alike.

           

The Botel is located in the centre of a beautiful lagoon, which is home to Nile crocodiles, turtles, Lessor Spot-Nosed monkeys, Patas monkeys, purple herons and weaverbirds, which can be observed from the restaurant in the middle of the lagoon, and from the bridges which cross the water. The atmosphere is tranquil and calming, with the sound of birds and wildlife all around, and it is the perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon. Visitors can take a walk around the lagoon and observe the many creatures on display, as well as the beautiful scenery and surroundings.

           

In addition to the attractive location and the laidback ambiance, brave visitors also have the opportunity to get close to the crocodiles and take pictures with them for 1GHC. An assistant will feed the crocodile before hand so that it is uninterested in the visitors, and one can then pose for photos near the crocodile, if you are bold enough! This is a sure attraction and must-have experience for animal-enthusiasts everywhere, and a priceless souvenir to take home. Bird watching, fishing and boat rides on the lake are also available, along with a one hour nature walk in the hotel forest to see monkeys, plants and resident farmers.

           

The restaurant also offers fantastic food, which caters to Ghanaian and Western tastes, with a large selection of well-made meals and snacks suitable for any preferences. Eating lunch or dinner, visitors can relax by the lagoon and watch the wildlife and nature, including crocodiles and birds. Most of the vegetables used are grown organically from the Hans Cottage garden, and there is a live band on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. In addition to this, Hans Cottage is mosquito-free, as the fish in the lake eat all of the larvae.

           

Hans Cottage also offer a guest house and hotel service, whereby guests can stay in a variety of accommodation types depending on their budget and preferences. These range from private guest houses to single room suites, to camping grounds for budgeting tourists unconcerned with luxury. Guest houses have bedrooms, a living room, private baths and kitchen facilities, and are ideal for families, whereas cheaper rooms possess a shared toilet and bath. As a result, Hans Cottage is a great place to stay in Cape Coast regardless of how much cash you have to spend, as they have facilities and accommodation for every kind of budget.

           

Along with its impressive hotel service, the Botel also offers internet and email facilities, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a pool table and darts, so visitors will never be stuck for something to do. Also present is a conference room of maximum 100 people capacity, ideal for business trips. Daily breakfast and luncheon buffets are also available, as well as a catering service specialising in cakes for special occasions, and guest laundry facilities. 

In all, Hans Cottage Botel is a beautifully unique destination for tourists and locals alike, which offers a pleasantly surprising wealth of services and activities not easily found elsewhere in the Central Region, and is an ideal place to relax and appreciate nature.