Cellars-Hohenort Country House

Cape Town: 4 Nights

One of the great country house hotels of the Cape, the 5* Cellars-Hohenort Country House is a member of the international Relais & Chateaux Association.

Nestled against the densely forested eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the hotel is ideally situated as a central point from which to experience a diversity of activities, including Cape Point, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Constantia Valley Wine Route, the famous beaches of Boulders and Camps Bay. A mere15 minute drive will take you to the center of the city and the V&A Waterfront.

The award-winning gardens feature beautiful water features, several ponds, and a rose garden with more than 2,500 roses. The gardens slope up Table Mountain are spectacular throughout the year, with different blooms revealing themselves across the seasons. The 950 vines produce approximately 500 bottles of their own dessert wine, Vin de Hohenort, every year.

The award-winning Fresh Wellness Spa, with its range of treatments and facilities, is a haven of relaxation. Guests may also take advantage of the two solar-heated swimming pools and sun loungers, the onsite gym and running opportunities in the Constantia Green Belt, or play a game of tennis or a more leisurely game of croquet and petanque on the picnic lawns.

All the room and suites offer enchanting views of the idyllic landscaped gardens or across the Constantia Valley to False Bay. In addition, there are also 2 villas for those looking for more seclusion.

The Marine

Hermanus: 2 Nights

The 5* Marine Hotel is a member of the Relais & Chateaux Association and has secured its position among the finest hotels in the world.

The Marine is one of South Africa’s most spectacular seaside hotels. Located on Hermanus’ famous cliff path, overlooking the breathtaking Walker Bay in the Western Cape’s Overberg region, the hotel is the ultimate location for whale watching during whale season – often directly from the comfort of the sea view bedrooms.

Stroll along the cliff-hugging path to the golf club and view the miles of white sandy beach beyond. Otherwise, there's the sparkling, heated courtyard pool, perfect for catching some African sun. Spend the remainder of your day in the reading Room or watch (in Spring) the Southern Right Whales play in the bay.

Carchele Health and Beauty Spa provides an experience not to be missed. A comprehensive list of treatments is available to refresh and revitalise your body, mind and spirit.

The Marine Hotel has 40 individually decorated bedrooms and suites, each with private facilities.

All rooms are arranged in the highest standard of style and comfort. The bathrooms, a study in marble, chrome and luxurious deep pile towelling, offer the perfect recipe for relaxation amongst the bubbles.

Many have commanding views across Walker Bay or into the beautiful internal courtyards with its swimming pool and garden.

The Plettenberg

The Garden Route: 3 Nights

The Plettenberg is a 5* Relais & Chateaux Hotel built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas of the sea, mountains and miles of golden sand.

Guests can experience fabulous sightings of playful dolphins and resident Orca and Bryde's whales in the bay from the hotel terraces. For the more adventurous there are numerous excursions and activities within close proximity to the hotel.

With the illusion of flowing right into the bay beyond The Plettenberg, both the pools offer stunning views, comfortable loungers and all-day poolside service.

The spa, with its cool, calm interior, is the perfect retreat for guests looking to relax, unwind and recharge. The spa menu features a range of indulgent signature treatments and spa packages for ladies, gents and couples.

Set in a contemporary environment, SeaFood at The Plettenberg draws hotel guests and locals alike to the 'The Collection restaurant with the best view'. The indoor dining section offers beautiful views of the pool and ocean, while the outdoor terrace is perfect for alfresco dinners, with mesmerising ocean vistas - especially at sunset. The restaurant is renowned for its ocean bounty, drawing inspiration from the rich marine life that can be found in Plettenberg Bay.

Other hotel facilities include a boutique offering a unique selection of specialty items and clothing from acclaimed South African designers.

The 37 luxury rooms and suites offer a truly idyllic and indulgent experience. Whatever room category you choose, from a Double Room right up to a spacious Premier Suite with a private step-out balcony looking out over the bay and surrounding area, you can rest assured that you will enjoy stylish and comfortable accommodation.

In addition, there is the separate 2 villas - the 2 bedroomed Beach House and 3 bedroomed Lookout Villa - which are ideal for those wanting more privacy or who are travelling with larger families. Both villas also have their own private swimming pool.

Eagles Crag

Shamwari Game Reserve: 3 Nights

Eagles Crag Lodge is an avante-guard masterpiece of thatch, stone and glass for the most discerning of traveller who is looking for privacy and tranquillity.

Eagles Crag is nestled in a valley in the 25,000 malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve, and provides the ultimate luxury. Game viewing is carried out morning and evening on game drives, when you are driven in your open vehicle over the rolling hills and valleys in search of the wildlife. The reserve is home to many forms of plant, animal and bird life, including the Big 5 as well as cheetah, hyena, giraffe, hippo, zebra and numerous antelope species.

The upstairs lounge with bar and fireplace opens onto a terrace with aerial viewing pods, plus there is also a downstairs lounge with a fireplace and TV. The dining room has intimate dining pods and also opens onto a deck.

There is also a luxury spa offering a wide variety of personalised treatments.

Guests at Eagles Crag are also able to visit the Born Free Big Cat Santuaries and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, home to a number of big cats and other wildlife which been rescued from dangerous situations and are now provided with excellent life time care.

Each of the 9 Junior Suites at Eagles Crag have been built to maximize the privacy of the guest.

Decorated in light and contemporary colours, with wall-to-wall glass doors on 2 sides, the en-suite rooms all provide stunning views of the surrounding cliffs.

Each room has both indoor and outdoor showers, as well its own private deck and heated plunge pool with an uninterrupted view of the bush.