Blou Huisie is a Cape Cod-style beach home that offers the most idyllic retreat on the shores of Britannia Bay on the West Coast. Dreaming of a summer spent seaside, sunshine on one’s skin and a salt-scented ocean breeze blowing through one’s hair? That’s exactly what I had in mind upon discovering this prettily periwinkle … 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
For most, Swellendam is a gateway town – standing roughly halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route. Apart from a singular childhood camping trip with my grandparents, I’d never before thought to explore this mountainside hamlet until an opportunity to enjoy a stay at Schoone Oordt Country House came about. Washing away our city … Continue Reading
The Lofts Boutique Hotel on Knysna’s Thesen Island makes an ideal base from which to explore this quaint seaside town. We spent two nights enjoying the sights, sunshine and seafood that this Garden Route destination has to offer – although admittedly, things were very quiet as the town is still in the process of reawakening … Continue Reading
The De Hoop Collection is a nature reserve on the Cape South Coast that makes for the perfect “close to home” getaway. Encompassing fauna, flora and some damn good food, De Hoop lies about 3 hours from Cape Town and offers guests a chance to relax, unwind and return to nature. Falling under Cape Country … Continue Reading
