Lanzerac South Africa reopens
Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, located on a 325-year-old working wine estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa’s legendary wine country, is welcoming guests with refashioned guestrooms and stunning new wine-tasting facilities. The remodelling of the Lanzerac Spa is also underway, aiming to open its doors late 2016.
Under new ownership since 2012, Lanzerac prides itself on offering the ultimate grande-dame experience while also providing its guests with the highest quality product and next-level luxury. The Lanzerac Wine Estate is a heritage landmark on the outskirts of Stellenbosch town, set amid dramatic mountain ranges, endless rows of lush vineyards and hectares of landscaped gardens shaded by centuries-old oak trees. Combining a luxury hotel with a state-of-the-art wine cellar, the property still retains its old Cape Dutch charm and offers the idyllic scenery of a winelands escape just 50 minutes from Cape Town.
Designer Constant van der Colff has overseen the renovations and redesign, preserving the rich backdrop of history. No two rooms are the same, each balancing the estate’s rich past and contemporary present in an eclectic mix of finishes and designs. The décor includes an extensive private collection of antique furniture and art, and features his-and-her vanities, rain showers and Victorian baths, Nespresso coffee machines, multi-media entertainment systems, and private terraces.
The working wine farm location gives guests easy access to the cellar and wine-tasting centre where they can embark on a sensory experience with innovative wine and chocolate pairings. The estate also offers vineyard and cellar tours.
Other features of the hotel include: The Lanzerac Deli, boasting fresh artisan produce; Governor’s Hall Restaurant, serving buffet-style breakfast and gourmet cuisine in the evenings; Terrace Restaurant, offering an outdoor garden overlooking the Manor House and Jokershoek Mountains; and The Esquire Whisky & Cigar Bar, a sophisticated lounge with large leather couches.
