at the Tsitsikamma National Park and took a hike to the famous Storms River suspension bridge. On my return trip, I stopped off at the sleepy and secluded
little village of Nature’s Valley to dip my toes in the lagoon and enjoy the fresh sea air. There is no shortage of attractions in Plettenberg Bay either and guests are encouraged to enjoy the natural splendor of the area by visiting the beach or hiking the Robberg Nature Reserve trail. Sky Villa Boutique Hotel consists of a number of Mountain Facing Rooms and Sea Facing Rooms as well as a Deluxe Suite, Presidential Suite, and Honeymoon Suite. Each has a private terrace to enjoy the views and a range of luxury amenities for a comfortable stay. There is a pool area with a view for sunbathing and swimming as well as conferencing facilities. Dining at Sky Villa Boutique Hotel is also a splendid affair that is not to be missed. The dining area is stylishly decorated while also offering amazing views to make your meals even more enjoyable. There are also two bars in the hotel – one near the pool and Sky Bar on the roof for drinks with a view. DE ZEEKOE GUEST FARM My final RARE stay during my Garden Route road trip took me to a different, more inland section of the Garden Route. I traveled up over the mountains – along the Outeniqua Pass to the Klein (little) Karoo. De Zeekoe Guest Farm is on a stunning piece of land on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn. There are a variety of luxury accommodation options at De Zeekoe and travelers can choose the option that appeals the most. I stayed in one of their three luxury stone cottages which is some distance from the Manor House. The property is situated in a unique spot surrounded by the famous Swartberg and Outeniqua mountains. It also lies within one of only 17 ‘hotspots’ in the world that
view from this spot proves that this hotel is aptly named. Full of opulent luxury and special touches, Sky Villa Boutique Hotel is one of the properties in the Cape Summer Villas Collection and is ideal for anyone who loves the finer things in life. Each of the deluxe rooms and suites is kitted with everything a traveler could possibly need during their stay. No expense is spared to ensure the comfort of guests who will find sanctuary in this lofty escape from the rest of the world. But Sky Villa is by no means distant from the local attractions and I found it to be the perfect base for exploring the region. Turn right on the N2 and you’ll follow the winding scenic route to the foresty coastal towns of Knysna, Sedgefield, Wilderness, and more. Turn left and you’ll head towards the Eastern Cape. I opted to go left during my stay and ended up
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