The perfect romantic getaway in Wolseley
As you drive through the gates of Palmietvlei, an export blueberry and pear farm and home to Riverstone’s CouplesPod, you immediately feel the peaceful atmosphere one only finds on a farm. But Riverstone’s CouplesPod is not your average farm-stay. Riverstone aims to offer guests a tranquil country getaway, without having to compromise on their creature […]
Rest for the soul at Zielenrust
The dramatic peaks of the Hawequa Mountains form the backdrop to this secluded mountain cottage just outside Wellington. Many times, you arrive at accommodation that was described as private or secluded to find yourself pretty close to other units or people. This is not the case at Zielenrust Mountain Cottage. Nestled in the mountain the […]
Get your gypsy on</strong
After watching that magical dance between Vianne and the handsome gypsy in the movie Chocolat, I seriously pondered becoming a gypsy for some time. Our recent stay in one of the Gypsy wagons at Treedom Villas and Vardos had me feeling all gypsy-ish once again. A vardo (also wag(g)on, living wagon, van, and caravan) is a horse-drawn wagon traditional used by British […]
Best coffee spots in Karkloof
For any coffee lover it is important to locate a destination’s good coffee shops (if there are any) as soon as you arrive. Luckily in the Karkloof area that is not a problem. There is no shortage of excellent coffee. On our recent visit to the area we visited four amazing coffee shops. BlueBird Coffee […]
The Old Mushroom Farm – A must-visit when in Karkloof
As we turned into The Old Mushroom Farm it started raining ever so lightly and a blanket of mist covered the property (exactly the weather I have come to expect and hope for when visiting the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal). Sandy was waiting for us and ushered us to The Apartment, our home for the night, […]
A haven of relaxation in the Magaliesburg
We recently had the privilege of celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary at the beautiful Mount Grace Hotel and Spa. Nestled on a hill with sweeping views of the majestic Magaliesburg mountains this luxury country retreat is the perfect spot for your honeymoon, anniversary or just a romantic getaway. Here’s why: Rest and rejuvenate From the […]
