Luxury Boutique Hotel accommodation, opening onto beautiful rose or indigenous gardens, alive with the calling of birds, each room boasts swirling ceiling fans, air conditioning, heating, private verandas, en-suite bathrooms with separate bath and shower. All have private outdoor showers for an enlivening experience not to be missed and mosquito nets.
Other features include mini-bars, mini hi-fi's, electronic safes, telephones, internet access points, hairdryers, tea and coffee facilities, crisp percale linen, bathrobes and electric blankets for chilly winter nights. Twin or King bedded rooms are available, and there are two family units.
Luxury Country Cottages:
Luxurious rooms and cottages are private and spacious with an understated elegance and a classical feel. Each room is individually designed and decorated with an air of bygone romance.
Suites:
Luxurious suites with a contemporary feel are airy and furnished using natural materials and raw silks. Light and spacious, completely private, each suite offers understated refinement: spacious bedrooms, separate sitting, dressing areas, expansive bathrooms complete with double outdoor showers.
Country Cuisine:
Stylish regional cuisine is served in the distinctive thatched waterside dining room with views of resident herons, cormorants and other South African water birds.
The gourmet food is inspired by the flavours of local ingredients and freshly picked vegetables and herbs from the garden. No effort or expense is spared to provide a fine dining experience bursting forth with South African flavours and textures: Karoo venison, freshly caught East Coast fish, homemade stocks, fresh breads and local cheeses.
Complementing the menu is the private underground cellar, boasting a unique and comprehensive cross section of fine South African wines. Finish off the evening with after-dinner cigars under the stars.
Breakfasts are farm-style with gourmet eggs and bacon, homemade breads, pastries, muffins, jams and preserves. Picnic baskets specially packed.
Simple, stylish lunches can be enjoyed on the deck, at the pool, or on your private patio.
Game Drives:
The luxury open topped land cruiser departs daily on a number of excursions: the highly experienced and qualified game ranger, with an intimate knowledge of the Addo area, include a bird and tree expert with a MSc Degree in plant sciences; a local historian whose knowledge and experience of the local area is unsurpassed; a wildlife and agricultural conservationist. These rangers offer personalised tours with emphasis being placed on individual interest and comfort.
Spa and Gym:
A sanctuary for relaxation, personal rejuvenation and serious pampering flows onto a full size pool, fringed with palms and a waterfall. Facilities include a massage and therapy room, steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy bath and spacious double showers.
The gym, which is fully equipped, offers cardiovascular and strength training facilities.
The spa also caters for younger guests with a special "Prince and Princess Kids Spa Menu".
Facilities:
· Beauty salon
· Therapy / massage room
· Couples room
· Mobile therapy beds for in-room treatments
· Hydrotherapy bath with double outdoor showers
· Sauna
· Steam room
· Gymnasium
· Spa boutique
· Outdoor treatments available
· Outdoor swimming pool
· Various relaxation areas throughout the Country House
Day visitors are welcome.
Rates include breakfast, complimentary drink on arrival, sundowner snacks each evening and unlimited use of the gym.