Cederberg Ridge: Superior Pool Suite

Stealthily tucked into the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains, Simbavati Cederberg Ridge is an intimate 11-roomed lodge, where warm service, sumptuous accommodation and delicious food coalesce to create an unforgettable stay. But it’s the lodge’s unrivalled setting – on a 3 000-hectare fruit farm in the heart of the Cederberg Wilderness Reserve – that knocks it out of the park.

Characterised by untamed landscapes, red-sandstone mountains, ancient rock art and flaming sunsets, the Cederberg emanates a kind of otherworldly majesty and sacred solitude you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the world. And even though the town of Clanwilliam is a mere eight kilometres away, the hotel’s surreptitious perch on a mountainside creates a sense of utter seclusion where you can – G&T in hand – soak up the raw and rugged beauty of the untamed surroundings.

The rooms are light, bright and utterly luxurious, with earthy hues and natural textures creating a pared-back aesthetic that plays second fiddle to the spectacular surroundings.

THE LODGINGS

The two Superior Pool Suites have that extra level of privacy. They feature an extended terrace with a sleep-out platform and a small plunge pool, heated with a wood-burner in winter.

Indoor living

• King-size bed (convertible to twin)
• Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath (with a view)
• Separate seating area with wood-burning fireplace, cosy window seat and desk
• Main lodge with sitting room, bar, library and restaurant
• Library with fireplace, books, board games and Smart TV (mainly for sporting events)
• Spa with relaxation room and double treatment room

Outdoor living

• Large terrace with a romantic sleep-out option
• Private plunge pool or hot tub
• Outdoor shower
• Alfresco dining on the lodge deck
• Swimming pool and pool terrace within indigenous garden
• Heated swimming pool facing the sunset
• Firepit with built-in surround seating

Catering

The lodge restaurant serves ’berg to plate food that incorporates fresh farmed produce from the area. You can expect a seasonally changing menu, with a choice of starters, mains and dessert, and breakfasts with freshly baked breads, croissants and Danish pastries.

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Bird watching
• Hiking, trail running and mountain-biking
• Swimming
• Star-gazing
• Restful spa treatments
• Farm and Lemoenland School tour

In the area

• The Stadsaal Caves in the High Cederberg
• Wine tasting at Cederberg Cellars
• Sevilla rock art trail
• Rooibos farm tours
• Sunset boat cruises
• West Coast excursion
• Spring flowers & Biedouw Valley