The Elgin Valley, a mere hours drive from Cape Town, is the ideal destination for a relaxing weekend getaway. If you have visited the area before you may be familiar with South Hill Vineyards; if not you are missing out! As well as producing fantastic, cool-climate wines, South Hill Wine Farm offers luxury guest accommodation.
[Read more…]Opstal Stay in The Slanghoek Valley
2019 has proven to be a hectic year, which is why any opportunity to unplug is most welcome. Grant and I recently spent a relaxing night in one of the new Opstal Stay, self-catering units, in the picturesque Slanghoek Valley.
[Read more…]Wildekrans Country House Elgin
Elgin is a beautiful lush green area, surrounded by mountains, in the Overberg. Renowned for its apple orchards and cool-climate wines, the area has so much to offer. Grant and I recently spent a weekend there and stayed at Wildekrans Country House.
[Read more…]The Den Apartments Stellenbosch
Something both Grant and I love about living in the Cape is that there are so many exciting and different destinations, such as Stellenbosch, just over an hours drive from the city. We often opt for self-catering accommodation when we travel, making it easier to come and go as we please. The Den Apartments, in Stellenbosch, is an ideal base for exploring this historical Winelands town.
[Read more…]Turbine Hotel & Spa – Thesen Island Luxury
I love discovering beautifully decorated spaces, especially when there is a quirky element at play! The Turbine Hotel & Spa is all this and more; a space celebrating contemporary design, interwoven with the history of the area.
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