Wednesday, 5 February 2020

iKhaya Lodge, Gardens, Cape Town,

iKhaya Lodge, Gardens - online booking.

Type: Boutique Hotel, Conference Venue, Restaurant.
Grading: 3 star.
Description: iKhaya means “the home” or “the house” in Xhosa. iKhaya Lodge is a unique African styled boutique hotel in the centre of Cape Town which has become world renowned for its warm welcome, stunning and authentic African design and its dramatic views of Table Mountain and the City Bowl. It is the ideal spot!
Dunkley Square is part of over 100 year old Dunkley Mews and is embraced by Heritage Buildings that add to the charm. Trendy restaurants and cafés are part of life on the square adding a genteel flavor to visitors of iKhaya Lodge. The quiet square creates a perfect backdrop to the safari feel at iKhaya perfect for meetings and functions alike.
Bed capacity: Its stylish and comfortable accommodation offers a variety of options and prices to suit everyone’s requirements.
In-room facilities: Our unique and tranquil en-suite rooms provide a homely feeling with beautiful views of Table Mountain or Cape Town city. They are all comfortably furnished with natural materials, enclosed balcony, private bathroom, TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, telephone and safe.
On-site facilities: 24 hr reception. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Daily housekeeping. Shuttle service (additional charge). Packed lunches.
Style: Children of any age are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.
Physical address: Wandel Street, Dunkley Square, Gardens, City of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Location: Our location offers ease to you Cape Town visit. Beyond Dunkley Square, Kloof and Long Streets are within easy walking distance as are Iziko Museums. 10 – 15 minutes’ drive away are the V&A Waterfront and the awe inspiring Zeitz Mocca Museum of Contemporary African Art, or beach fun on Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches. Jog to the Seapoint Promenade or into De Waal Park or The Company’s Gardens in many ways, iKhaya will have you in the perfect spot.
Tel: +27 21 461 8880
E-mail: info@ikhayalodge.co.za

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Ama Zulu Guest House & Safaris, Hluhluwe.

Ama Zulu Guesthouse & Safaris, Hluhluwe - online booking.

Type: Bed and Breakfast, Room Only.
Grading: 4 star.
Description: This Guesthouse’s greatest asset is its ideal situation between the world-renowned Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park where the untamed wildlife and marine reserves meet, creating an eco-system of unparalleled bio-diversity. Ama Zulu Guesthouse is also within easy reach of Sodwana Bay, St Lucia, Cape Vidal, Lake Sibaya, Mkuze Game Reserve as well as Ndumo Game Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park and Lake Josini. The safari company, “umHluhluwe Safaris”, arranges three, six and nine hour safaris into the game reserve.
Bed capacity: AmaZulu Guest House offers 7 Suites with en-suite bathrooms.
In-room facilities: Tea & Coffee facilities, TVs with satellite DStv and wireless internet access. All rooms are decorated in a contemporary style with touches of African culture. All rooms also have their own private entrances.
On-site facilities: Dinners on request. Swimming pool. BBQ facilities. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Secured parking. Daily housekeeping. 24-hour security. Shuttle service (additional charge). Designated smoking area. Packed lunches. Room service.
On-site activities: Library.
Style: All children are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.
Physical address: 70 Nyala Street, Hluhluwe, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.
Postal and Physical address:
Contact: Maralize or Llewelyn.
Tel: +27 35 562 3132
Cell: +27 74 882 4163
E-mail: info@amazuluguesthouse.co.za

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Tuesday, 4 February 2020

3 Liebeloft Guest House, Eastleigh, Edenvale.

3 Liebeloft Guest House, Eastleigh, Edenvale - online booking.

Type: Bed and Breakfast.
Grading: 3 star.
Description: Many international visitors comments on how quiet the area is even though it is 10 km from the OR Tambo airport. Restful and exceptionally secure. Withing 3 km of the Green Stone / Stoneridge Shopping center, catering for the young and old. Movie house, Mini Golf, carting track, lazer games and much more. Easy access to Gautrain to travel to Sandton / Rosebank and even Pretoria.
Bed capacity: 3 Liebeloft Guest House offers our guests comfortable, stylish and modern accommodation in our 11 en-suite rooms. We believe in offering our guests the privacy that they enjoy at home with friendly, helpful, and unobtrusive service. This is a non smoking Guest House but please feel free to smoke outside.
On-site facilities: BBQ facilities. WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable. Secured parking. Swimming pool. Airport shuttle (additional charge). Packed lunches. Designated smoking area.
Style: Children of any age are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are allowed on request. Non-smoking rooms.
Physical address: 3 Liebenberg Road, Eastleigh, Edenvale, Eastern Gauteng, Gauteng Province, South Africa.
GPS Co-ordinates: 27° 52’ 15.31’’ S 28° 9’ 42.81’’ E
Contact: Liza van der Merwe.
Tel: +27 11 609 7969
Cell: +27 83 399 1134
E-mail: 3LL@axxess.co.za

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Clouds Estate, Helshoogte, Stellenbosch.

Clouds Estate, Helshoogte, Stellenbosch - online booking.

Type: Boutique Hotel, Guest Farm, Restaurant.
Description: Situated on one of the world’s most beautiful mountain passes, Clouds Wine and Guest Estate is a boutique hotel and working wine farm. It offers premium accommodation, a range of wines under its own label and a contemporary restaurant. A stylish destination surrounded by incredible views, a stay at Clouds Estate is difficult to forget.
Great lovers of food, wine and design, a Dutch couple purchased this petite estate with its own vineyards, accommodation and extraordinary views in 2012 and turned it into a dream destination. Designer furniture and original art by a selection of South African artists features in all the rooms and around the lounge, bar and in the gardens.
Clouds serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in the relaxed atmosphere of our restaurant and al-fresco when the weather permits it. Our hotel guests enjoy priority for restaurant bookings.
Bed capacity: With 7 rooms in the hotel and 6 villas on the estate, you have a number of options to select your perfect getaway from. Enjoy the views, the wine and the peaceful and quiet that surrounds you. Simonsberg makes the perfect backdrop to this world-class escape from the world.
On-site facilities: BBQ facilities. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Secured parking. Swimming pool. 24-hour front desk. Daily housekeeping. 24-hour security. Shuttle service (additional charge). Designated smoking area. Room service.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms Children are not allowed.
Physical address: Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Winelands, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Tel: +27 21 885 1819
Cell: +27 72 272 3559
E-mail: info@cloudsestate.co.za

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Monday, 3 February 2020

Elsje’s Country Inn, Bredell, Kempton Park.

Elsje's Country Inn, Bredell, Kempton Park - online booking.

Type: Conference Venue, Hotel, Restaurant, Wedding Venue.
Grading: 3 star.
Description: Set in a lush and tranquil garden Elsje’s Country Inn offers a friendly welcome and warm hospitality. Your hosts take pride in their professionalism and the versatility of the facilities they offer accommodation, weddings, and functions.
Be assured that your function will be an outstanding success and your stay will be relaxing and comfortable.
On-site facilities: BBQ facilities. WiFi is available in the business centre and is free of charge. Secured parking. Swimming pool. Daily housekeeping. 24-hour security. Shuttle service (additional charge). Designated smoking area. Packed lunches.
Style: Children of any age are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms
Physical address: 228 2nd Avenue, Bredell AH, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province, South Africa.
Tel: +27 11 979 5599
E-mail: elsjescountryinn@lantic.net

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Cana Vineyard Guest House, Northern Paarl.

Cana Vineyard Guest House, Northern Paarl - online booking.

Type: Bed and Breakfast, Conference Venue, Function Venue, Wedding Venue.
Grading: 4 star.
Description: As our guest on the farm, you are welcome to the ‘spoils’ in the fruit orchards, go for walks in the vineyards, have a picnic next to the dam or feed the wild ducks.
The estate is only minutes away from the historical town of Paarl and is surrounded by a truly incredible choice of mountain hikes, cycle tracks, historical monuments, museums, golf estates, art studios and world-renowned wine estates which can be discussed with our guests and advice given to perfect their holiday.
Bed capacity: Cana Vineyard Guesthouse is a mountain-facing manor house with 10 luxurious rooms, provides the ultimate South African winelands experience. Situated on a working wine farm, the guest house is neatly hidden in the middle of a Shiraz vineyards. You will be woken up by wild guinea fowls or a tractor working the vineyards.
In-room facilities: All air-conditioned rooms have homely touches, which include hardwood furniture and percale linens. A lounge area includes an HD satellite TV. The full bathroom has a large bath and a spacious, separate shower.
On-site facilities: WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Secured parking. Swimming pool. Daily housekeeping. Shuttle service (additional charge). Packed lunches.
Style: Wheelchair accessible. Children of any age are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.
Physical address: Nuwedrif Road, Off R45, Northern Paarl, Winelands, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Contact: Ina, Carolien and Hugo.
Cell: +27 63 425 0955
E-mail: stay@canaguesthouse.co.za

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Sunday, 2 February 2020

4 on Varneys Guest House, Green Point, Cape Town.

4 on Varneys Guest House, Green Point - online booking.

Type: Bed and Breakfast.
Grading: 4 star.
Description: 4 on Varneys lets you move to the two different rhythms of the Cape: the high-energy heartbeat of the city, and the calm & tranquil respite of this stunning luxury guesthouse in Cape Town’s Green Point. While the city entertains and enlivens you, 4 on Varneys provides the retreat you need at the end of each day.
Plush colours, textures and style epitomise the décor – mixing modern Afro with Edwardian original and vintage crystal chandeliers lighting up contemporary artworks. 4 on Varneys provides the best of both worlds with its value for money prices and opulent environment, from generous, high-ceilinged rooms and hand-made linen to satellite TV and breath-taking mountain views from the upper balcony.
Between the vibrant city lights and surrounding beauty of this near utopia lies a luxury guesthouse in Cape Town that won’t cost what you’d expect to pay for a corner of paradise.
Bed capacity: Six double Victorian bedrooms with high ceilings and queen or king size beds await guests looking for luxury holiday bed and breakfast guesthouse accommodation in Green Point. From the spacious, stylish rooms and tranquil heated pool to the comfortable lounge and dining area, 4 on Varneys is a treat for the senses and the pocket.
In-room facilities:
On-site facilities: WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Secured parking. Swimming Pool. Designated smoking area.
Style: Children of any age are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.
Physical address: 4 Varneys Road, Green Point, City of Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Tel: +27 21 434 7167
Fax: +27 21 413 1453
E-mail: info@4onvarneys.co.za

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The Wild Mushroom Country House, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch.

The Wild Mushroom Country House, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch - online booking.

Type: Bed and Breakfast.
Grading: 5 star.
Description: This beautiful boutique hotel style guest house provides luxury five star accommodation in Stellenbosch where you have the opportunity to be pampered and recuperate in a picturesque rural atmosphere amid the vineyards and olives of the Cape Winelands. This exquisite Stellenbosch accommodation provides you with a truly authentic winelands experience and its mountain views, manicured gardens and pastoral setting makes staying in this exclusive Stellenbosch luxury country house an unparalleled experience.
The Wild Mushroom’s main building, built at the beginning of the 20th century, was originally the Digteby farmhouse.
Bed capacity: There are seven en suite bedrooms in the century old manor house. The arched “stoop” offers an unobstructed view of the blue Boland Mountains so that a stay in the Wild Mushroom, a uniquely South African guest house, is a visual delight and sensory experience in an exclusive, private environment.
At the poolside, a building originally constructed as a high-tech mushroom growing facility, has been converted into the most luxurious suite you will ever experience. Additionally there are two junior suites in the annex.
In-room facilities: Although the decor of each room differs, they all are furnished with extra-length king-size beds and plasma-screen TVs with DStv. An iPod-friendly music center with radio, alarm and CD player is also available in every one of our Cape Winelands suites. WiFi is available throughout the Guesthouse. Air-conditioning, underfloor heating and heated towel railings ensure maximum comfort in the summer and winter months.
On-site facilities: A light lunch, afternoon tea and dinner can also be arranged. Swimming pool. Library. Secured parking. Daily housekeeping. 24-hour security. Shuttle service (additional charge). Designated smoking area.
Style: Wheelchair accessible. Children of any age are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.
Postal address: PO Box 12204, Die Boord, 7613, South Africa.
Physical address: 39 Digteby Estate, Vlottenburg Road, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch,  Winelands,  Western Cape Province, South Africa.
GPS Co-ordinates: -33° 57′ 31.52″, +18° 47′ 47.26″
Tel: +27 21 881 3586
Fax: +27 21 881 3593
E-mail: info@wildmushroom.co.za

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Saturday, 1 February 2020

Le Petit Fillan, Little Fillan, Sandton.

Le Petit Fillan, Little Fillan, Sandton - online booking.

Type: Bed and Breakfast.
Grading: 4 star.
Description: At Le Petit Fillan meticulous detail has been taken to ensure your complete comfort requirements. Le Petit Fillan is a unique and tranquil haven in the centre of the Sandton CBD offering discerning guests easy, almost traffic free access to the Sandton Convention Center, Morningside Clinic, Sandton Clinic and the heart of the busy Sandton, Hyde Park and Rosebank shopping and business areas.
Le Petit Fillan was originally part of three large farms in the area owned by the Gilfillans after the Second World War. It was a dairy farm supplying milk to all those neighbouring farms and people.
Bed capacity: Each of the six suites at Le Petit Fillan have been individually decorated and imbued with a unique and understated elegance, together with lush contemporary style and comfort.
In-room facilities: Wifi Connectivity. Flat screen TV. A premium DStv hotel Bouquet. Air conditioning Cooling/Heating.
On-site facilities: BBQ facilities. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Secured parking. Swimming pool. Daily housekeeping. Airport shuttle (additional charge). Designated smoking area.
On-site activities: Library.
Style: Children of any age are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.
Physical address: 45 Outspan Road, Little Fillan, Sandton, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa.
Tel: +27 11 784 1131
E-mail: info@lepetitfillan.co.za

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Orange Inn, Upper Old Place, Knysna.

Orange Inn, Upper Old Place, Knysna - online booking.

Type: Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering.
Grading: 4 star.
Description: Orange Inn is part of the best accommodation in Knysna and has been refurbished to create the perfect place to stay whilst you explore Knysna and it’s beautiful surroundings. If you are looking for a holiday destination that provides endless opportunity for the whole family Knysna is a top destination to travel to.
Orange Inn offers you stylish and luxurious accommodation with excellent facilities. We offer both bed & breakfast and self-catering options.
Bed capacity: 5 double en-suite rooms and 3 self catering units.
In-room facilities: Every room at Orange Inn Knysna is air-conditioned and includes an LCD TV with satellite channels and free WiFi . Rooms are available with private balconies with views of Knysna Lagoon or the garden.
On-site facilities: Safe & off-street parking is available for our guests. BBQ facilities. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Swimming pool. Daily housekeeping. Designated smoking area.
Style: Children of any age are welcome.
Restrictions: Pets are not allowed. Non-smoking rooms.
Physical address: 25 Old Toll Road, Upper Old Place, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Contact: Charlotte Kloppers.
ell: +27 66 304 0023
E-mail: knysna@orangeinn.co.za

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