Pool Courtyard and Lounge

"Should be called “Paradise Manor”
Alex & Stuart Botha - Bryanston Johannesburg

The sheltered central pool courtyard features a sparkling plunge pool, sun loungers, unbrella-shaded tables and chairs and a generous supply of fresh towels.

Adjoining the courtyard, the pool-lounge provides instant shade and comfortable cane furniture, an honesty bar and shower facilities (ideal for early arrivals and late departures).

Take a Virtual Tour

Main lounge.

Pool area.

Complimentary guest PC area.

Breakfast room.

Pool lounge.

THE BREAKFAST ROOM

"Best Breakfast in S.A!"
Jean Kirkland - Dec 2004

Breakfasts are served overlooking the pool courtyard with the majestic Franschhoek Mountains beyond. This elegant venue with its crisp white table linen, generous chairs and original artworks is world famous for its decadent breakfasts. Concertina doors open up to the outdoors in summer, whilst winter days are warmed by a gas fireplace.

Breakfasts are sumptuous, buffet-style followed by an optional full English breakfast made to order with special emphasis on the use of fresh herbs from the garden. Typical fare includes:

• Freshly baked croissants and home made breads
• Seasonal fresh fruit
• Cereals and yoghurts
• Home made jams and preserves
• Platters of cheeses and charcuterie/salmon trout
• Home-prepared ham
• Full English breakfast with eggs prepared any way you like
• A selection of specialty teas and special Blue Mountain coffee

YOUR HOSTS AND WHAT TO DO

"Lovely accommodation, excellent hosts. Don and Marlyn couldn’t do enough for us."
June and David Pears – UK

Your hosts, Marlyn and Don, are renowned for their friendly assistance and recommendations - they will gladly make your restaurant/ winetasting reservations and advise on locally available activities to suit all tastes:

• Museum and historical tours (follow the footsteps of Mandela as he took his first steps to freedom)
• Cellar tours and tastings
• Wine tasting on horseback and horse riding
• Cheese tastings
• Picnics
• Jazz and classical music concerts
• Hiking and cycling
• Fly-fishing
• Birdwatching
• Tennis
• Golf
• Bread-baking and cooking courses
• A choice of wellness therapy spas
• Whether your stay is a night or a week, you are bound to leave inspired!