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The Beach Hotel | Port Elizabeth
Situated a stone's throw from the world renowned Hobie Beach, and adjacent to the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World, The Beach Hotel is probably the most attractive landmark along the Friendly City's magnificent beachfront. The safe, gently sloping stretch of golden sand on Hobie Beach is the ideal watersport playground with bathers, windsurfers, yachts and surfers enjoying this stretch of ocean.
The Beach Hotel also offers a choice of 3 unique dining venues, a beautiful pool and deck for those lazy summer days.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
4 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 58
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Big 5, Cycling, Golf, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Watersports, Wine
Pumba Msenge Bush Lodge | Pumba Private Game Reserve
The Bush Lodge, also known as Msenge, is all about the relaxation that can only be experienced within the serenity of the African bush. This Eastern Cape safari lodge guarantees a unique experience as it displays breath-taking views over the watering hole, flood plains and mountain ranges. This means that, while basking in all of the luxury and warmth for which Pumba is so well known, guests enjoy spectacular views of some of Africa’s wildest and most beautiful animals as they drink, play and interact within their natural habitat.
Feel one with nature in your own private glass enclosed chalet, as you watch the South African sun bid you goodnight over the distant hills. Complete relaxation is yours as you gaze out from your wooden deck, cool down in your private plunge pool or take a refreshing evening shower surrounded by the African bushveld. Unrivalled cuisine or a traditional African braai in a bush boma under the starlit sky will provide a sumptuous close to each day.
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Rolling waves, dolphins and whales are the welcome that awaits at The Sands, an impressive white-walled thatched-roof residence with sweeping views of the sun-drenched beach and glistening sea. A relaxed and informal atmosphere is reflected in the African beach style décor. Spacious air-conditioned bedrooms offer luxury and style, each opening onto a private deck with breathtaking views of the beach below.
Five spacious en-suite bedrooms, all individually decorated in majestic African Beach style, come complete with state of the art amenities, air conditioning, Jacuzzi's and private timber decks overlooking the beach below.
The secluded pool deck and the adjacent steam room ensure complete relaxation and revitalisation. Beauty therapy and massage facilities are available on request.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
5 Star
Boutique Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 5
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Cycling, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Watersports, Wine
Laze your way through languid afternoons on one of several verandahs or in any of the sheltered courtyards where homemade iced tea is served with our compliments; the secluded swimming pool too is particularly inviting while beautifully landscaped gardens offer opportunity for a leisurely stroll. Indoors, the front lounge with its comfortable couches, small library, complimentary internet access, wood burning fireplace, and satellite television provides an alternative backdrop to a cup of tea and the day’s decadent cake, or something stronger. And the brandy lounge has cosy seating arrangements ideal for enjoying an aged after dinner brandy or whisky, along with a separate large screen television area for the sports enthusiast.
Scrumptious breakfasts – fresh fruits, just-baked breads, croissants and muffins, homemade jams and preserves, and cooked specialities – will prepare you for the day ahead. Pre-dinner drinks are enjoyed around heated braziers in the candlelit courtyard or in the informal brandy lounge. Specialising in seafood and game dishes, the Lodge boasts one of the finest menus in the Garden Route; sociable 4-course gourmet dinners are served in the traditional reed ceilinged dining room, or can be taken in the rustic charm of the wine room. Every meal is carefully paired with selected wines from the Cape, ensuring a memorable South African dining experience, every time
Each of the elegant, high-ceilinged and individually decorated en suite rooms speaks of welcoming tranquility and easy living with cushioned comfort, air conditioned facilities, percale linen and specialised toiletries. Gowns, room safes, telephones and well stocked tea and coffee stations add to the restrained luxury
Not only is the Lodge a Gourmet Retreat property but it is situated in one of the most picturesque regions of South Africa – the feted Garden Route.
Foodie or otherwise, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to activities; because we at Laird’s are passionate about food and believe that the majority of humankind travel on their stomachs, our staff are encouraged to reveal the hidden gems of our area.
On Thesen Island in Knysna you’ll find a 6th-generation baker and the best hangouts for fresh oysters; take a boat trip across the Knysna Lagoon to the Western Head while feasting on lunch and spectacular views; exploring Leisure Isle, Bollards Bay and Brenton on Sea is a must; and, if shopping and a peaceful meal is what you’re after, then The Waterfront should be your first stop.
In Plettenberg Bay your time will be well spent in the small Artisan coffee shops and at any one of the local markets; get up close and personal with whales and dolphins by boat; enjoy the famed Robberg Nature and Marine Reserve with its pristine beach, 200 metre sand dune and 300-strong seal colony; lunch in the vineyards at award winning wine estates; or sip on sundowners in one of the restaurants perched on the rocks or right on the beach while possibly watching the antics of the dolphins frequenting the bay.
With endless stretches of pristine beaches immediately at hand, lazing on the beach could be the pastime of choice; but for those who wish to do a little exploring or adventuring the area’s multitude of activity and leisure options are readily accessible.
Regardless of your leisure time preference, Laird’s Lodge and its diverse surroundings will keep you coming back for more, time after time
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Chapter House Boutique Hotel is the most recent addition to The Living Journey Collection, and one of the most exciting new additions to the Franschhoek town center, located just a few minutes’ walk from the very many wonderful and award-winning restaurants that Franschhoek has to offer. This hotel is soaked in history and is a very significant building in the history of this charming town. Originally built as a Mission House in 1888, and later serving as the village school right up until 1974, this house has chapters filled with stories to tell.
The décor is simply captivating, impressively combining heritage design with local creativity, charm, and color. There are nine guest units made up of three categories; Classic Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, and Superior Suites. Seven of the rooms boast their own private outside space and three of these have their own plunge pool. All rooms have an impressive range of facilities. Included in the services offered are a 24-hour concierge, an in-room spa service, a day room, breakfast served until 11 am, an all-day dining menu, and a full-service bar. Chapter House is the third hotel managed by the Schaefer Partnership under The Living Journey Collection.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
NOAH House, a blend of modern design and Old Victorian charm, is ideally located in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, with the majestic Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, Company Gardens and Iziko South African Museum within easy driving distance of the property. The guest rooms and suites are modern, comfortable and elegantly furnished, each equipped with heating/air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV and a private bathroom. Guests may enjoy dining at the popular on-site café which serves various delicious meals or relax with a quiet drink. Cape Town city centre with its diverse shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment is within walking distance of the property.
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
