The award-winning Kievits Kroon Country Estate offers couples luxury and pampering for a romantic getaway. Their spa is fabled and the rooms, food and service, sublime. No wonder it’s on most South African’s bucket lists to visit.
Driving through the impressive gates up the tree-lined avenue toward the Manor House, you’d be forgiven to believe you’ve arrived at a wine estate in the Cape Winelands.
The Cape Dutch-style architecture, manicured lawns and fountains make for a notable entrance to this beautiful country estate just 45 minutes from Sandton.
Located in Pretoria, the humdrum of city life escapes you as soon as you arrive at this luxurious country escape. Geese, peacocks and its namesake, Kievits, wander the immaculate gardens as picnic spots, set up for couples, lie in wait under the trees throughout the grounds.
Kievits Kroon is a luxury country escape
The estate has 142 luxurious rooms, with en-suite bathrooms, satellite television and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Manor House has a small reception and houses their signature restaurant, Granita, which offers a fine dining experience and award-winning wine list.
41 Library Bar, also situated within the Manor House, is warm and inviting complemented by a lovely fireplace, leather chairs, African art and a wide variety of books. The doors open onto a scenic veranda with large windows complete with shutters and wicker furniture.
The Kievits Kroon Wellness Spa is actually considered to be one of the best spas in Gauteng.
Kievits Kroon has wonderful rooms and delicious food
Their restaurant, Kingsley’s, offers sumptuous buffet and carvery dining. Guests have the option of dining indoors or on the wooden deck with views over the sprawling lawns and pool area.
To our delight, the weekend breakfast buffet included fresh oysters and sparkling wine. I must admit it was one of the best breakfast buffets I have ever had the pleasure of indulging in.
We stayed in their junior suite, a little free-standing Cape-Dutch thatch house. With a lounge area, complete with tea and coffee making facilities on a butlers tray (and freshly-baked shortbread), massive bedroom area, lovely en-suite bathroom and separate toilet.
I alluded to picnics earlier and here’s a novel idea: order a gourmet picnic to enjoy on the lawns to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoying a summers day with a loved one? The hotel will supply a picnic blanket, cushions and a delicious basket of goodies to enjoy with one of their wines on offer as you enjoy the surrounding ambience.
To make a booking at this beautiful place, call 0860 543 8487 or visit www.faircity.co.za.
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