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Glenshiel Country Lodge - Magoebaskloof, Northern Province
Located a few hours drive away from Johannesburg, Glenshiel Country Lodge is surrounded by rolling hills and meadows on a rustic farm. Its comfortable accommodation and fine antique furnishings, courteous service and delectable five-course meals, ensure Glenshiel has all the hallmarks of a superior weekend getaway. The rooms all have a television and open fireplace. In good weather visitors can enjoy a game of tennis, swimming, trout fishing, cycling and walking through nearby Magoebaskloof. |
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Old Halliwell Country Inn - Curry's Post, KwaZulu-Natal
Once a post house on the wagon route from Durban to the hinterland, this gracious 1830’s stone house is now a comfortable inn with a swimming pool, bar and restaurant. The rooms are furnished with antiques and have a private veranda with a view of the Karkloof Valley. |
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Mount Grace Country House Hotel - Gauteng
Just an hour’s drive from Johannesburg, Mount Grace’s luxury stone-and-thatch cottages are situated in the foothills of the Magaliesberg, Each has its own en-suite bathroom and is surrounded by indigenous and English country gardens, backdropped by panoramic vistas. Activities for guests at this restful retreat include swimming, rambling, tennis and bowling. |
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De Hoek - Gauteng
This imposing, sandstone house built on a bend of the winding Magalies River is surrounded by riverine bush and woodland. Guests are charmed into repeat visits by the superb views, exceptional Mediterranean-influenced cuisine and beautiful gardens. Exclusive functions and formal dinners can be catered for. |
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Walkerson's - Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
For breathtaking highland and lake views, cheery log fires and plentiful trout - for catching and on the menu - this four-star, 600ha estate near Dullstroom has few equals. Visitors at this exclusive getaway, which is renowned for its endemic bird population and prolific patches of flowers, can choose between a selection of easy, enchanting walks through forested land and along restful river banks. This is an excellent weekend escape for stressed executives. |
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Blue Mountain Lodge - Kiepersol, Mpumalanga
Treat yourself to exceptional luxury while getting closer to nature at this lodge, which can be found in the hills to the west of the Kruger National Park. This exclusive resort was the first local establishment to be invited to join the prestigious international Small Luxury Hotels of the World group - ahead of top-rated peers such as Londolozi, Ngala, Phinda, The Bay and Klippe Rivier. Guests strong-willed enough to teat themselves away from the Blue Mountain Lodge’s superlative hospitality, service and cuisine can enjoy day trips to the national park and the nearby Blyde River Canyon, swimming, fishing or walks in 200 hectares covered with indigenous bushes and trees. |
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Mount Sheba Hotel - Pilgrims Rest, Mpumalanga
Towering 1 000-year-old yellowwood trees in an indigenous forest form the setting for this deliberately remote, thatched hotel. Located on an old wagon trail in the misty mountains above Pilgrims Rest, this retreat’s good food, fine wines, friendly and warm service and open fireplaces create a cosy atmosphere for visitors. |
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Lanzerac Manor and Winery - Stellenbosch, Western Cape
This painstakingly restored manor house is nestled in the heart of the Cape winelands on a historic 305-year-old estate. An expansive stoep offers panoramic views of the spectacular Jonkershoek mountains outside, while inside friendly staff attend to visitors against decor depicting the understated granduer of the old Cape, with oil paintings and antiques helping to recreate the romance of yesteryear. There are wine tastings during the week. |
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The Farmhouse - Langeham, Western Cape
This 1860’s Cape Dutch-style homestead is situated on the hillside above peaceful Langebaan lagoon, about an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Its tastefully decorated rooms have log-burning fireplaces and lead on to a poolside garden. Warm and attentive service from the staff as well as mild winter weather and long summers make this a great year-round destination.
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Lythwood Lodge - Lidgetton, KwaZulu-Natal
This 1940’s country house built by Italian prisoners-of-war is set in a beautiful valley in the Natal Midlands. Guests can explore its 40 hectares of indigenous forest with its prolific bird life, fish for trout in the Lions River or relax over a game of croquet on its expansive lawns. |
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