Magnificent reception rooms, gleaming ivory tiles and gilded furniture, gloriously generous bedrooms and fabulous bathrooms, a 300-year-old manor house, a terrace straight out of a romance novel, and a 380-hectare setting of vineyards, rivers, lushly forested mountains and sweeping gardens… they don’t call it Grand Dédale for nothing!
Beautifully positioned just below the magnificent Bainskloof Pass, in the Wellington winelands area, this deluxe boutique hotel offers utter tranquility combined with proximity to Franschoek and Paarl.
And deluxe is the order of the day (and night), from the sweeping driveway that leads to the manor house to the on-site wine tastings, in-house spa, beautiful walks and cycle trails, swimming pool, and even a labyrinth.
When it comes to the food, think impeccable service plus smoked salmon, fresh pastries and a breakfast buffet laden with deliciousness, glamorous high teas, sparkling sundowners, and candlelit gourmet dinners (all included in the rate). The six guest rooms range from a sexy loft to a fantastic private cottage if you’re looking to go big. All in all, a truly five-star honeymoon or getaway destination.
Doolhof Wine Estate, Bovlei Rd, Wellington
Tel: 021 873 4089; email [email protected]
