In the heart of the friendly and
hospitable small country village of Montagu,
the rhythm of life is a slower one. Here,
you will find the perfect setting to relax, unwind and re-discover
another pace in life. Fida and Bernhard Hess are the owners
of Mimosa Lodge, one of South Africa’s finest country hotels located
in Montagu on the Route 62, the ‘alternative’ garden route. Nestled
in the amphitheatre of the Langeberge Mountains in the Little
Karoo, the lodge is a juxtaposition of historic charm and modern
luxury. The beautiful country garden is home to over 200 different
types of plants, herbs and vegetables, many of which are used
in the kitchen to create delectable cuisine by chef extraordinaire
Bernhard Hess.
At a glance:
- 9 Classic bedrooms and 7 Suites
- All suites are situated in the garden, each
with a private or balcony
- bathrooms offer separate bath and shower facilities
- Gold Star Grading cuisine
- 4-star accommodation
- MontEco Nature Reserve
- Guided 4x4 Day Trip
- Robertson wine route
- Tradouw Quad-bike trails
Accommodation: Mimosa Lodge offers
9 Classic bedrooms and 7 Suites, all different and individual,
with warm colours and little thoughtful touches such as fresh
fruit, chilled water, a decanter with local Muscadel ready to
pour, books and magazines.
All suites are situated in the garden, each with a private or
balcony. Guests can select from twin bedded rooms or those with
king size bed. All Suites have their own
Hi -Fi system and the bathrooms offer separate bath and shower
facilities.
The 9 classic rooms are unique in that the main house dating
back to 1859 has been carefully renovated to combine old world
charm with modern en-suite facilities. Decorated with original
art deco time pieces, some dating back to the 1920's, takes you
back into time. Some of the rooms open into the beautiful garden,
others are on the first floor level and have access the Victorian
veranda.
The Orchard suite is in a single building
and offers a mountain panorama combined with 1½ stories of luxury
and space. Light some candles, relax in the corner bath and choose
the music from our wide selection of CD's that will suite your
mood. The latest exclusive touch is a private champagne pool on
the lawn in front of the suite.
Gold Star Grading: As part of
an initiative to be a leader rather than a follower in the hospitality
field, Mimosa Lodge in Montagu undertook the restaurant grading
recently introduced by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa,
and is now one of only 15 restaurants country-wide to receive
a Gold Star grading. A total of 45 restaurants in South Africa
have been graded, based on criteria including building exterior,
internal fabrics, menu and wine list, food and beverage, services
and service, housekeeping and cleanliness, and kitchen hygiene.
In order to achieve a Gold grading, establishments are required
to score a minimum of 8 out of 10 in these criteria.
Activities: MontEco
Nature Reserve: about 26 km out of Montagu is a 11 000 ha property,
well-worth a visit for its undulating nature of the terrain, with
mountains, dry riverbeds, trees and its 350 million years old
fossils.
Guided 4x4 Day Trip: A wonderful day trip into the Little
Karoo, with insights on today's farming and an unforgettable nature
experience.
Wine Farms: Robertson wine route, just a
stone throw away from Montagu.
Tradouw Quads: Nestled in the Tradouw Mountains, you will
never get a qaud bike experience like what Anneke can offer you.
This vibrant young lady can take you on various guided routes
using a quad bike.
Access: Montagu, an oasis in
the rough landscape of the Little Karoo, is on the scenic Route
62, connecting Cape Town and the Wine Lands with the Garden Route.
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