Aviary Hills

Picture it: rolling hills and canola fields as far as the eye can see. The wide-open sky above you and the steam from a wood-fired hot tub rising around you. Welcome to Aviary Hills, a luxury 2-sleeper cabin in the middle of nowhere (or, more specifically, Heidelberg), about 2.5 hours from Cape Town.

It doesn’t get more romantic than this, with an indoor fireplace, a hot tub, a fire pit, a custom-made hammock (for 2, of course), an indoor and outdoor shower and a bath with breathtaking views. Here, it’s all about watching the sunrise, gazing up at the scattered stars and connecting with the only person you’d want to share it with.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• Queen-size bed
• Bath and shower
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor living

• Full kitchen with oven, gas stove, kettle and fridge
• Small dining table
• Living room
• Fireplace (wood provided)
• Board games and cards
• Tea, coffee, sugar and spices

Outdoor living

• Wood-fired hot tub
• Firepit
• Braai
• Custom-made hammock
• Breathtaking views

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Hiking
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Bird-watching
• Star-gazing
• Game-viewing (look out for antelope, caracals and ostrich)

In the area

• The town of Heidelberg
• Various hiking and biking trails
• De Hoop Nature Reserve
• Witsand beach
• Various scenic drives
• Heidelberg Golf Course