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  • 5 Incredible Foodie Experiences at Belmond Mount Nelson this Summer!

    Jasmine-scented breezes, majestic mountain views and expansive African skies. With the arrival of summer at the Mount Nelson Hotel, we invite you to enjoy languid days in our lush gardens and amazing new outdoor dining options. On December 10, our legendary pink retreat is reopening its doors, allowing guests to once again kick back, relax […] More

  • Boschendal awarded best White Wine in South Africa by IWSC

    Legendary South African wine estate Boschendal was named producer of the top South African White Wine at the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) with its Boschendal Elgin Chardonnay 2018.  Besides the accolade as Top South African White Wine, the wine was named Best Elgin Chardonnay as well as achieving a Gold Medal for scoring 96 […] More

  • Boschendal Cap Classique Winemaker takes top honours at SA Women’s Wine & Spirit Awards

    Taking a fine balance between innovation and tradition to new heights has once again proved fruitful for legacy Franschhoek Valley winery, Boschendal as its Cap Classique winemaker, Danielle Coetsee, received the prestigious ‘’Woman Winemaker of the Year” award at the 2020 SA Women’s Wine & Spirit Awards. With an estimated 10% of winemakers being female […] More

  • 4 Reasons to visit Neethlingshof

    Neethlingshof Estate is looking forward to the summer season and will keep the doors open for two hours longer than usual to enable visitors to relax and take advantage of the spectacular scenery and award-winning wines! From Tuesday, 16th December 2020 until 15th January 2021, Neethlingshof will be open from 9h00 to 19h00 during the […] More

  • Host your Staff Year-End Function at Cattle Baron Steakhouse

    It’s been a tough year, so it’s only right to celebrate with your entire team! 2020 hasn’t been the easiest, but through these difficult months your team has tackled each challenge and come out on top more often than not. It’s only fitting that to celebrate the end of the year, you join on of […] More

  • 3 Incredible Black Friday Deals from The Bay Hotel

    2020 has been a tough year but these Black Friday deals from The Bay Hotel is giving us hope for a much better 2021.  Whether you are looking to travel or give you staff a treat to end the year, The Bay Hotel is currently offering a range of deals that will be available to […] More

  • Traditional Christmas Stollen available at Wild Organics

    Order your delicious German Christmas Treats from Wild Organics! Organic means more than fruits and vegetables – it’s a commitment to purity across all spheres of food. So when you think delicious German Stollen, a Christmas cake filled with dried and candied fruit, nuts and spices, you can add guilt-free to the list. Wild Organics, […] More

  • Have you tried a BOS Shot? Functional rooibos-based health shots!

    BOS Brands, the makers of the much-loved BOS organic rooibos Ice Tea, launched a range of functional rooibos-based health shots earlier this year. Available in four variants, each 50ml shot is packed with the benefits of brewed organic rooibos, a healthy dose of functional ingredients, and natural fruit juice. Will Battersby, Managing Director of BOS […] More

  • Christmas Menu @Home with Guyall’s Kitchen!

    Let Guyall’s Kitchen do all the heavy lifting for you this Christmas season! Enjoy gourmet restaurant meals from Guyall’s Kitchen delivered straight to your home. Their menus change weekly and offer comforting lasagnes and pies, boboties, curries, soups and tapas, braai and spit! If you’re plant-based they can cater for that too. November is the […] More

  • 5 Reasons we love online shopping at thefoodco.

    thefoodco. is serious about delicious food. Their online store stocks your kitchen cupboards with Asian delicacies, antipasti, dairy and egg products, coffees, teas, oils, nuts and seeds, fresh produce with gourmet meats and veggies as well as vegan and gluten-free alternatives delivered straight to your door. Dinners are made easy with thefoodco. Enjoy R100.00 OFF your […] More

  • Picnic Perfection at Belmond Mount Nelson

    Take advantage of the sunshine and treat yourself to a sumptuous gourmet picnic. Soak up the vistas by the heated swimming pool, or in a sheltered spot in the beautiful garden at Belmond Mount Nelson. Your picnic basket will include a range of light bites, cheeses and artisanal charcuterie, served with a range of homemade […] More

  • An incredible High Tea at the Mount Nelson

    Visit the Mount Nelson for an incredible high tea experience.  What could be more traditional than a classical Afternoon Tea at the Mount Nelson, sitting on the verandah overlooking the blooming gardens, Henry Dike on the grand piano in the background, a choice of over 40 refreshing teas and tier upon tier of deliciously delicate […] More