Angala: A Mountainside Retreat near Franschhoek

 In the foothills of the majestic Simonsberg Mountains, surrounded by verdant gardens and steeped in the kind of countryside tranquillity city folk can only dream of, lies Angala, whose owners Tisha and Pete Cunliffe have created an understated haven where comfort, quiet and a soul-restoring slow time are a given.

Nature is part and parcel of Angala’s holistic approach: outside showers offer majestic views – and the added bonus of a chorus of birdsong in the mornings – while sprawling private gardens open up from enclosed patios, revealing lemon trees and indigenous fynbos, as well as beautiful wooden sculptures.

The lodgings

If luxury linen, a well-stocked minibar, in-room dining facilities and a glorious fireplace are high on your list of requirements, you won’t be disappointed. In the bathroom, floor-to-ceiling glass panes let the light stream in, with an extra-deep tub for lengthy soaks and opulent double showers and basins adding to the luxe appeal. There’s even a decked outdoor shower, reminiscent of top-notch game reserves…

Four Luxury rooms

• super king-size bed (adjustable into twin beds)
• en-suite bathroom
• extra-large open-plan lounge
• private patio with a secluded garden
• fireplace
• outdoor shower
• daily breakfast
• complimentary minibar snacks and drinks
• yoga and Pilates equipment

Cost From R6 710 per person per night sharing

Six Deluxe rooms

• king-size bed (adjustable into twin beds)
• en-suite bathroom
• private patio and garden
• select rooms have an outdoor shower (enquire when booking)
• daily breakfast
• complimentary minibar snacks and drinks
• yoga and pilates equipment

Cost From R4 895 per person per night sharing

One Luxury Garden Cottage

• king-size bed (adjustable into twin beds)
• en-suite bathroom
• secluded from the rest of the hotel
• private pool
• in-room dining facilities
• large open-plan lounge area
• daily breakfast
• complimentary mini-bar snacks and drinks
• fireplace

Cost From R8 540 per person per night sharing

While you’re there…

It’s a given that you’re here for some serious R+R. Angala’s in-house restaurant serves nourishing breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, catering for any and all dietary requests and needs. In addition to an ozonated pool, there’s a heated plunge pool and a revitalising eco pool, the latter of which has some serious eco cred – it contains absolutely no chemicals, with vegetation keeping it clean and clear. Other facilities include a infra-red sauna and steam rooms.

Experienced therapists can be booked to do a range of treatments in the comfort of your room. And private yoga sessions, too.

Should you decide to leave the property, there is a slew of wine farms, world-class restaurants, incredible hiking and cycling trails, and fabulous shopping in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, right on your doorstep.

Child friendly? No
Pet friendly? No
Cost Deluxe Rooms: From R4 895 per person per day (depending on season)Luxury Room: From R6 710 per person per night (depending on season)
Garden Cottage: From R8 540 per person per day (depending on season)
Where to find it Corner R45 and Klapmuts Road, Franschhoek
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