Fodor's Expert Review Schoone Oordt

The ultimate luxury getaway, this renovated Victorian manor house, with original ceilings, wooden floors, and antique furnishings, boasts five-star accommodation. Eight double rooms, a family cottage, and a secluded honeymoon suite in the lush garden have king-size beds, goosedown bedding, wool carpets, and restored Victorian baths. The Conservatory Restaurant, in the conservatory, serves dishes like pan-seared kudu loin with potato fondant and seasonal green vegetables, savory french toast with hand-foraged forest mushroom ragout, and dark chocolate fondant with kumquat preserve—all made with locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast is a three-course affair, and afternoon tea is served with both sweet and savory home-baked goods. Activities nearby include hiking, a visit to a nearby lavender farm, horse riding, bike riding, and water sports.