When you pick a holiday getaway, more often than not it’s the ones with tranquillity, gorgeous scenery and, of course, privacy that have you returning again and again. If you need a sanctuary where you can escape the pinging notifications and e-mail alerts, to enjoy some good old fashioned relaxation with your partner, family, or friends, then the below will have you covered:
1. Sunbird and Hoopoe Cottages , McGregor, Western Cape
Sunbird and Hoopoe Cottages are best suited for couples and families, and provide several charming cottages. From vines and ivy clinging gently to white cottage walls, fragrant roses in the garden, deep baths with a lovely view, and fireplaces to ward off the winter chill, you’re certain to have a memorable and intimate stay. Find out more.
2. La Provence d’ Afrique, Magaliesburg, North-West
La Provence d’Afrique is a very unique offering, with vibrant colours and hues, province touches in the statues and pot plants, and a 2-seater restaurant that has a very French street café feel to it. The lush lawns are the perfect place for children to frolic as mum and dad enjoy a picnic next to the Magaliesberg River, or head to the stylish Zen Spa. Find out more.
3. Coral Tree Colony B&B, Southbroom, KwaZulu-Natal
Coral Tree Colony B&B is close to the Southbroom Golf Club, with views over the 12th and 13th holes, and a view of the Indian Ocean in the distance. The property is surrounded by a lush tropical garden and receives numerous colourful birds throughout the year, as well as the odd visit from indigenous vervet monkeys. The salt-kissed air is refreshing, as is a walk along one of the nearby Nature Trails where red and blue duiker are often spotted. Find out more.
4. Stornoway Lodge, Lanseria, Gauteng
Stornoway Lodge is close to the Cradle of Humankind and the Blair Atholl residential and golf estate, so you can expect a comfortable and beautiful home base from which to explore this historic area, known for the numerous fossil finds it’s yielded. Stornoway Lodge has views over a lake, which has a healthy frog population, and the area is often visited by hundreds of bird species and buck. Find out more.
5. Weltevreden Game Lodge, Bloemfontein, Free State
Weltevreden Game Lodge, set on the banks of the Modder River, is a haven for those after outdoor adventures and fun. From trout fishing to game drives, quad biking to paint ball and golfing to cheetah interactions, there’s little you’ll be disappointed with after a stay here. Find out more.
Which getaway would you head to if you had the chance?
Main image credited to jacashgone (Flickr)
