This laid-back hotel is in the centre of the lovely small town of Montagu, some 2.5 hours inland from Cape Town, which is reached via sprawling vineyards, orchards and beautiful winding mountain passes.
The hotel may be in town, but it has a relaxed country vibe, with lush gardens and cool pools at the back. Guests include Brits on road trips, locals on weekend breaks, and (well-behaved) bikers from Germany.
The owners champion local artists, and there are regular exhibits. Coco (as in Chanel, of course) the resident Maine Coon cat patrols the property.
