Things to do
The Merry Hill Development lies adjacent to the quaint sea-side village of Chintsa East, which has been called "the little village with a big heart".
This may be a village, but there is a lot going on, in and around the area! Whether you're an outdoors fanatic, an adrenaline junkie, a country club type, a community volunteer or are simply looking for a relaxing lifestyle there is something for everyone and every age!
Clubs and Associations:
- Country Club
- Bowls
- Tennis
- CERPA Residents' Association
- Chintsa East Ladies' Association
- Friends of Chintsa - community based NPO
- Volunteer Africa 32 South
- Chintsa East Non-denominational Church
- Cintsa Ski-boat club
Activities:
- Children's playground and park
- Surf school
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
- Bird watching
- Nature walks
- Game Viewing
- Hiking
- Golf - close proximity to some of SA's top courses
- Canoe on the lagoon
- Mountainbike rides
- amaXhosa Experience
- Quad Bike Rides & Abseiling
- Surfing, kiteboarding and other water sports
Shops and services:
Available in the Chintsa Village:
- Grocery Store & Bakery
- Petrol and Diesel
- ATM
- Liquor Store
- Chintsa Security Services
- Internet Cafe
Nearby:
- Crossways Spar
- Crossways Pharmacy
- Kings Mall Gonubie
A little bit further: 20 - 40km
- East London Airport
- Beacon Bay Retail Park Mall
- Hemingways Mall
- Vincent Park Shopping Centre
Schools:
Nearby:
- Lilyfontein School
A little bit further: 20 - 40km
- Merryfield Preparatory School and College
- Selborne Preparatory, Primary and College for boys
- Clarendon Preparatory, Primary and High Schools for girls
- Stirling Primary and High School for both girls and boys
Restaurants:
Available in the Chintsa Village:
- Chintsa East Deli
- Village Bistro
- Crawford's Cabins Restaurant
- Prana Lodge
Nearby:
- Emerald Vale Brewing Company
- Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
- The Milking Shed family cafe & farm stall
- Tea in the Trees - art, craft & home produce market
- The Cricketer Restaurant and function venue
- The Fish and Farrier Restaurant
A little bit further: 20 - 40km
- Lavendar Blue Market
- Pine Creek Restaurant and Farm Stall
- Sanook Eatery
- Cantina and Craft
- Grazia's Fine Food and Wine
- Guido's Restaurant