5
Nicky Nix -
a year ago
The location. Perfect valley, on the wine route, views for days. The Milky Way on show at night and sunrises to wake up for. The farm. Cows that graze around you. Birds that serenade you. Trees that whisper in the breeze. Walks and water and tranquility that takes hold of you from the moment you arrive. The accommodation. Protea Cottage was perfect for me but ideal if you're a duo. Comfy bed, I slept like a bear in hibernation. Huge sofa where I lay reading with massive windows to watch the day slip into night. Fired up the BBQ and grilled my dinner. A gorgeous indoor fireplace that added to the lovely ambience. Well kitted out. Great bath tub and shower. Loved it so much I did not want to leave. Conveniences. No phone signal, free WiFi. Great to get off the grid. 15 minute drive through this heavenly valley into Hermanus with a great farm shop just 7 minutes up the road. I took walks around the property. Great to sit and be still or skip into town and go whale spotting. Things close enough when you need them but far enough for serenity and solace. The staff are fantastic. The management terrific. They don't impose, they weren't to extra lengths to help family in the UK with a birthday surprise. Their dogs are so sweet and all in all, I will be back again.