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Reviewed October 9, 2016

Fantastic 2 night stay with friends in the lovely cottages. Karl was the perfect host and all the staff were more than helpful. After drinks on the terrace overlooking the mountains and watching the sunset we ate in the restaurant( both nights of our stay,) the food and wine from the estate were exceptional. Thank you to Karl's wife the chef and the the rest of the staff that made our stay so special. We were escorted back to our rooms to the comfort of a lovely bed with top quality bedding and hot water bottles in the bed. I wold highly recommend a stay here, our two nights weren't long enough. We will be ordering some wine too. Thank you for your amazing hospitality.

Date of stay: September 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Thank Clare P
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Reviewed September 22, 2016 via mobile

We stayed here for two nights with friends the little lodge type cottages in the gardens were outstanding in a beautiful setting. We ate in the restaurant both evenings and the food was amazing. The hosts Carl and Sandra were extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the area. The young gentleman serving in the restaurant was extremely polite friendly and I am sure will be a real asset to Carl along with all the other members of the team, he escorted us back to our cottages each evening. A big thank you to Sophie who was also extremely welcoming and helped locate a go pro which I had left behind at another location, nothing was to much trouble. Go pro safely retrieved. Could not recommend this place enough amazing. Good luck to everyone there.

Date of stay: September 2016
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank TinaF199
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Reviewed September 7, 2016

We were on a luxury trip around South Africa and stayed in very nice lodges very night. Fraai Uitzicht 1798 was by far the nicest for a number of reasons.

On arrival we had a very warm and personal welcoming and Sandra, the 'Lady of the House' so to speak, showed us around the property. Lush gardens and stunning mountains views a lovely history manor house; a little paradise. Situated throughout the estate, were little guesthouses in a modern or at least nicely renovated cape dutch style. Inside, the houses were furnished in a modern aesthetic and high-standard architectural aspiration. The quality of it all was very high. In our room, the Bathroom and especially its open shower and the large bed-niche were most striking.

As is was winter, the houses were a little cold, when we arrived, but with heating and a hot-water bottle (that was kindly placed in the bed during dinner) made it very cosy. There was even a little artistic fireplace.

We had already heard about the great cuisine before we arrived and as Fraai Uitzicht 1798 is located away from other dining-options we followed the recommendations to dine on site.
The food was absolutely amazing and unparalleled on our culinary adventure through South Africa. Sandra, the chef, cooks with such passion that every bite is a delight.

Starting with a 'amuse-gueule' or "Gruß aus der Küche", which was a corn soup with truffle oil, the night had already reached its peak. Delicious to the absolute max.
Starter: a spicy tomato soup... needless to say how good it was!
Main-course: Kudu-Steak, with a delicious wine and onion jus and the African continent painted in vegetables and potato-puree... perfection
Desert: I believe it was panna-cotta... hmmm

We had a Merlot produced on the property and as expected it was great!

The 'lord of the manor' also known as Karl was looking after us at dinner and was very reserved and kind. Very professional.

I travelled with my family in a group of 7 people and each and every one of was is still mind-blown by the experience.

In the morning, we had a very delicious and abundant breakfast with home made granola-muesli and a delicious yoghurt. Other than in other locations, it wasn't a normal buffet, but a selection of foods that was brought to the table just for you. The fruits were fantastically sweet and most likely local if not homegrown. Even the bread was a notch nicer than everywhere else...

The grounds are incredibly beautiful and in combination with views to the mountains simply breathtaking.
Unfortunate we had to leave early in the morning, but on a little stroll around the estate, we discovered a sanctuary of peace in a bamboo forest. It is a surprise for you to find out, what is is... go ahead.

Every facet of our stay was perfect, expect use having to leave!

Somebody truly puts their heart and soul into every little detail...

I wish wish wish, we had stayed another night... Thank you

Date of stay: September 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank Jan H
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Reviewed August 30, 2016

My husband and me stayed at this amazing wine farm over the weekend. There are so much things to offer: we went mountain biking and visited lovely wine farms. We stayed in one of the cottages- what a dream! You can feel that the owners and hosts Sandra and Karl put all her passion and love in their wine farm incl. the fabulous restaurant ! We really enjoyed every second and will come back soon ! Thanks for your awesome hospitality !

Date of stay: August 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Mela1927
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Reviewed August 2, 2016

We have visited Sandra and Karl on four occasions over the last ten years so we can be described as addicted. I describe it a a spa for all the senses. The views are spectacular, particularly at sunset which when we in January lasted for several hours. Karl's love of wine making and the results of the hard work in the vineyard produce wines which are a joy to drink. Sandra's magic in the kitchen produces exquisite dinners. Karl, Sandra and all their team are excellent hosts who always make us feel special.

Date of stay: January 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank 401peterj
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