Wake up to the sounds of nature – a choir of birds, cows lowing in the distance and geese flying by – and you’ll be fooled into thinking you’re hours away from civilisation. Open your curtains, and you’ll see a gorgeous, peaceful lake and lawns that stretch across the distance, which will continue that illusion. The reality? The African Pride Irene Country Lodge is an oasis in the bustling town of Centurion (only 30 minutes from Sandton) and if you wanted to shop, experience some nightlife or explore – there’s plenty of that right on the lodge’s doorstep.
Just across the road is the Irene Farm where you can get homemade treats and light lunches. Twice a month, you can shop at the Irene Country Market, which is extremely popular for hand crafted goods. Or go for a shopping spree at the charming Irene Village Mall where the locals gather.
If however, you’re keen to continue living in your bubble of luxury, you needn’t go anywhere. Enjoy a drink while admiring the sunset from the Lakeside bar, or have a meal at the Meadow Green restaurant (their signature rib-eye steak is delicious). The ultimate highlight? The world class, award-winning Camdeboo Day Spa. It’s here that you’ll want to spend your entire stay. The buildings reflect the lodge’s farmstyle nature but boasts all the frills you’d expect from the best spas. The therapists are highly skilled, the décor luxurious and the treatments tailor-made for relaxation.
This is the perfect getaway for girlfriends wanting to catch up, families who need a chance to reconnect, or business execs who want to be close to the action but love to zone out in luxury after a hard day.
To book call +27 12 667 6464 or visit irenecountrylodge.co.za.
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