overberg
south africa
nature retreat & fynbos reserve
- home
- a sustainable operation
- accommodation
- fynbos suites
- homestead rooms
- homestead suite
- bar & dining
- horse trails
- hiking trails
- flora & fauna
- fynbos
- fynbos & fire
- indigenous forest
- birds
- land-creatures
- overberg
- overberg towns
- overberg beaches
- whales & sharks
- baardskeerdersbos
- activities
- location
- rates
- press clippings
- guest reviews
- contact
- bookmarks
The fynbos suites are large and luxurious freestanding units. Spaced out along a meandering path in the middle of pristine nature, the fynbos suites offer privacy and seclusion. The views sweep un-interrupted over the unspoilt Agulhas Plains towards the ocean and down towards the lake of Kraaiboschdam and surrounding vineyards of the Lomond estate.
The whole front of the suite is all glass. Three big glass sliding doors open up to the covered wooden deck stretched out over the whole front of the suite. The entrance of the suite is reached via a wooden sun-deck.
The fynbos suite exists out of three interconnected spaces: lounge, bed- and bath-area. The shower and toilet are accessed by the only inside-door in the suite, but the bath stands rather shamelessly in front of a large window.
A fireplace or woodstove, open to the lounge warms the suite up during chilly evenings.
Electricity-wise each suite is totally independent and powered solely by its own solar-panels cum invertor. This fact has no influence on the level of comfort; not even in winter. There is however one compromise to be made as a result of the use of solar-power: hair-dryers swallow too much current and cannot be used.
The first suite is an easy walk from the homestead, where the third suite is quite a walk. The second suite, of course, is in the middle; not too close, not too far.
The suites are placed in the middle of pristine nature of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Apart from small rings of succulents directly around the suites, the vegetation is still the same as it was in ancient times. Walking to your suite is a small nature-hike in its own right.
Summary of features : kingsize bed (one suite has twins in a king frame) | goose-down duvets | cotton blankets | 2 continental and 4 standard-size pillows | 100% cotton-percale linen | lounge with sofa and lounge-chair | covered deck with deck-chairs and normal chairs | walk-in closet | cd-player | coffee- and tea- making facilities | ceiling-fans | gowns | soap, shampoo and lotions made from fynbos-ingredients | fire place or woodstove | wireless internet connection.
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