De Kloof Luxury Estate: The Retreat

A hidden oasis in a secluded valley, with panoramic views of the majestic Langberg Mountains, De Kloof Luxury Estate is a country-chic boutique hotel steeped in history and brimming with character. Established in 1801, this Cape Dutch Homestead boasts a Manor House and several suites in a scattering of garden cottages – not to mention a sparkling pool area and hot tub, a spoil-worthy spa and yoga studio, several secluded gardens, a tranquil koi pond and a dam.

Choose between three Deluxe Garden Suites, the opulent Pinot Noir Manor Suite, the private and romantic Shiraz Grand Suite, the two-bedroom Family Suite Cottage and the extra-spacious Retreat cottage, all fully equipped with solar power and five-star facilities. Situated on separate grounds, The Retreat is a private, Zen-style luxury cottage with a fully equipped kitchen, a stylish lounge and dining area, an undercover terrace with a braai/fireplace, a Kolkol hot tub and a private garden with mountain views.

Good to know
Daily breakfast can be delivered to your door or stocked in the designer fridge, at an additional cost (but must be pre-booked). A maid service is also available. Minimum two-night stay.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 1 bedroom (king-size bed)
• 1 ensuite bathroom (bath and rain shower)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor living

• Complimentary WiFi
• Lounge and separate dining area
• Indoor fireplace/braai
• TV with Netflix and DSTV
• Air-conditioning
• Nespresso coffee and tea station
• Study with a writer’s desk and chair

Outdoor living

• Kolkol hot tub
• Undercover terrace with a braai/fireplace
• Outside dining table and chairs
• Garden with loungers and mountain views
• Access to communal swimming pool

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Braai
• Sunbathe
• Lounge in the hot tub
• Swim in the communal pool
• Yoga classes and gong sound meditation
• Massage treatments in the cottage

In the area

• Various hiking trails
• Wine farms in the Overberg
• De Hoop Nature Reserve
• Marloth Nature Reserve
• Bontebok National Park
• Drostdy Museum
• Cape Agulhas
• Sulina Faery Sanctuary
• Explore the nearby town of Swellendam
• Pick berries at Wildebraam Berry Estate (November and December)