More of a must-visit than Table Mountain, Ellerman House is undeniably Cape Town’s most luxurious hideaway. Dawid and myself had the pleasure of experiencing the historical home-turned-hotel over two indulgent evenings and I’ve living vicariously through the resulting imagery ever since. Looking out over the Atlantic, Ellerman House is one of the original grand dames … Continue Reading
Tucked away in the picturesque Paarl valley, an escape to Angala provides tranquility for tired souls in a luxuriously agrarian atmosphere. Self-describing as a “barefoot 5-star sanctuary”, Angala offers visitors the best of both worlds with a strong emphasis on the holistic. That being said, if your style of meditation is more along the lines … Continue Reading
Arguably one of the seven wonders of the Western Cape, Babylonstoren provides a space to escape and immerse oneself in the gardens, the greenery and the gorgeous food. Fortunate enough to be gifted a night here, we got to experience a stay in one of the farm’s new Fynbos Cottages – a collection of whitewashed bungalows … Continue Reading
I’ve become so used to the bare essentials that I often forget how very nice it is to be pampered. Having spent just a night radiating in the unadulterated luxury that is the Steenberg Hotel & Spa I’ve subsequently found it difficult to assimilate back into normal life. The boutique hotel has recently undergone a … Continue Reading
