Out & About July 2017

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including a Malbec scrub and a red wine bath.
Inspire your inner cowboy and play gauchos for
the day on a horseback adventure, revel in the
glorious scenery and whisper sweet nothings
over a romantic picnic with the spectacular
Andes as your backdrop.
South Africa is home to a thriving foodie scene
and the promise of sunshine is a seductive
panacea in February.
Bold and exciting local chefs, inspired by the
country’s natural abundance and influenced by
the traditions of the Cape Malay, Afrikaans and
Indian communities, have created a gourmet
scene that is incomparable.
And yet, Bartholomeus Klip is almost still a
secret.
This exquisitely romantic and supremely
comfortable Victorian farmhouse is located on a
working farm and game reserve in the
Riebeek Valley, just over an hour by car from
Cape Town, and surrounded by mountains
which, at sunset, turn a dusky-rose hue.
Arriving through the wheat fields, you are
greeted by twin sisters Lesley and Louise
Gillett; Lesley is a qualified field guide and head
chef Louise authored an award-winning cook
book.
Peace and quiet, fabulous food and glorious
surroundings are the order of the day in this
exclusive spot in the Cape Winelands.
Bask in the African sunshine or curl up with a
book on the large shady balcony overlooking
beautiful gardens, the salt-water swimming pool
and the great beyond.
Rouse yourselves for an interactive cooking
session showcasing the property’s
farm-to-table bounty followed by the
requisite game drive.
There are not many things more romantic
than an evening’s safari and the mandatory
stop for sundowners as the sun sets over the
African bush; the game, the magnificent skies,
the dramatic landscape and the sounds and
inimitable smell of the bushveld, all conspire to
overwhelm your senses and create memories
to last a lifetime.
Make a lasting impression on your loved one
by treating them to a gastronomic and romantic
treat they will never forget.
Presently, we were aware of an odour gradually coming towards us, something musky,
fiery, savoury, mysterious, – a hot drowsy smell, that lulls the senses, and yet
enflames them, – the truffles were coming.
William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863)
If any of these destinations
inspire you to flirt with the idea
of a holiday fit for a romantic
foodie, please do get in touch
for more information.
To find out more please email:
or call on 01488 608746
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