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Nestled in the heart of South Africa, Sir Richard Branson’s Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard is an intimate and luxurious retreat, perfect to escape the busy life and relax in a breathtaking scenery.

A relaxing and luxurious retreat

Located an hour away from Cape Town, in an area internationally renowned for its winelands and stunning scenery, Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard boasts a unique hilltop setting and private vineyard encompassing 39 hectares.

Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard features 22 rooms including six suites all arranged around the main building.

The accommodations comprise four Shiraz Rooms with king-size beds and all feature courtyard or valley views, six Merlot Rooms with king-size beds and valley views.

Moreover, Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard boasts six outstanding Cabernet Rooms with a private terrace overlooking the valley, and four even more spacious Pinotage Suites which each feature a separate lounge.

Finally, guests staying in the two Cap Classique Suites will enjoy a lounge, a private terrace and their own plunge pool.

The Cape wineland country

Since you’re in the Cape wineland country, Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard’s most important feature is its unique wine tasting facility where you can sip and sample the vineyard’s finest wines and learn about the various grapes grown around this hotel. You could even get a private tour of the wine cellar, guided and hosted by the winemaker.

The Miko Restaurant is another attraction of Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard. There, you can enjoy some of the finest dishes in South Africa and the Colonial Bar is an ideal place for a light lunch in the sunshine or a relaxed dinner.

That’s not forgetting the cosy bar, the spa, and the gym facilities ! Let’s not forget the gorgeous pool that makes Mont Rochelle even more incredible.

In short, Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard is the perfect place for food and wine lovers who want to relax in a breathtaking scenery. 

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The Exquisite Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in South Africa

Not far away from Cape Town in South Africa, there is a wonderful haven of tranquility called the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa.

Set in a superb natural environment, on the shore of the blue Atlantic Ocean and guarded by the Table Mountain and Twelve Apostles mountain range, the resort offers great opportunities for adventure and relaxation.

It is only 40 minutes away from the Cape Town International Airport, and a mere 10 minutes away from the Cape Town train station, giving guests the possibility to visit the second most populous city in South Africa whenever they want to change the environment for a few hours. The resort, however, has plenty of things to offer, making it hard for anyone to want to return to the hectic big-city lifestyle.

Superb deluxe rooms and lavishly appointed suites await their guests with cozy interiors and top-notch entertainment systems. They all offer stunning views of the surroundings and 24-hour room service. Whenever you need to refuel your body with healthy food, the Azure restaurant staff will tend to your every need, bringing you delicious foods that will delight your senses. You are also invited to visit the Café and the Leopard Room, the latter offering 72 types of vodka and 46 ports.

If you’re looking for a little relaxation, you can go for a swim in the beautiful infinity pool, or visit the resort’s Spa facilities, where traditional treatments will help you unwind and leave all your worries behind. The more active guests can choose to go hiking on the lovely natural trails in the area, they can go swimming with the sharks, or they can visit the penguin colonies at Simon’s Town.

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