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About Grand Dédale
Country House
Grand Dédale Country House nestles snugly in the centre of
this picturesque labyrinth of mountain ranges, vineyards and forests
allowing guests the delicious opportunity to cocoon themselves away from
the rest of the world, and to do so in utter luxury and comfort.
At the heart of the Doolhof Wine Estate, the sensitively
restored Manor House continues its tradition of CapeDutch hospitality by
welcoming a whole new generation of guests looking to get away from it all.
The white gabled exterior of the Manor House retains its
classic early CapeDutch appearance, while the interior, by contrast, is a
wonderfully eclectic mix of modern design elements punctuated by European
and Asian antiques, grand statement pieces and small oddities.
A colour palette of cool white, with blue and muted green
accents creates an elegant ambience, while inviting sofas encourage guests
to linger awhile over an interesting book or to gaze out of the window at
breathtaking mountain or vineyard views.
This attention to comfort and elegance continues in the
three ‘Elegant Living’ suites. Each one boasts its own distinct feel but
all three share a luxurious sense of space and an attention to the finer
details in life, such as extra length king size beds complete with percale
cotton linen, i-Pod docking stations and under-floor heating.
An architectural spiral staircase leads one to the three
‘Loft Living’ rooms, each facing a different mountain range and beautifully
appointed under the Manor House’s sweet smelling thatch. A stay in one of
these attic rooms has an added storybook feel to it, complete with fine
furnishings, romantic Victorian bathtubs and walk-in cupboards.
The quaint Old Wine House – a freestanding thatched stone
cottage – dates from 1707, and is an ideal hideaway for honeymoon couples
or those guests craving that extra bit of privacy. A fully equipped
kitchen, private patio and minibar complete the experience.
Delicious ‘Cap Classique’ continental breakfast buffets,
light lunches, homemade high tea treats, sundowner canapés and three-course
candlelit silver service dinners – dining at Grand Dédale is definitely an
elegant affair.
Our Resident Chef has a deep love for the Wellington area,
and it shows in her menu, which is largely inspired by locally sourced
produce, such as her current favourite ingredient: authentic buffalo
mozzarella from Wellington’s own Buffalo Ridge; one of only two farms in
the southern hemisphere producing mozzarella from original Italian buffalo.
It features strongly on the menu, as does classic Cape
seafood and game, all artfully paired with the estate’s own wines.
Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, Wellington is a
quirky destination that is often overlooked by tourists, but which promises
a host of interesting attractions, from the organic farms that supply Grand
Dédale’s kitchens to nature and game reserves, wine estates and even its
own brandy route.
Situated just
outside this historic town, Grand Dédale is perfectly placed to offer
visitors not only a base from which to explore the region, but also one to
return to and forget the world for a while.
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