Grand Dédale Country House

Grand Dédale

TGCSA Star Grading

Description

At Grand Dédale, South African and international guests will be able to enjoy sumptuous comfort, discreet service and complete privacy in six individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms, or in the separate thatched stone cottage, amidst beautiful scenery. 

Facilities comprise a swimming pool, a spa room, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, a River Walk and a Vineyard Walk on the Estate, while fishing, canyoning and other leisure sports, including golf played on world class golf courses, are a short drive away.

The Country House will also be available for functions and weddings.

The free-standing thatched stone cottage dating back to around 1707 has been carefully restored and is ideal for honeymoon couples or guests seeking additional privacy. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a bar fridge, double stove, oven/microwave, dishwasher, toaster and kettle. The downstairs bathroom has a twin basin and shower. The wooden staircase, a feature of the cottage, leads to the bedroom upstairs which contains an extra length king-size/twin bed and a free-standing bath overlooking the paddocks. As it stands a short distance from the Manor House, the cottage offers a private minibar and satellite TV. A private veranda overlooking the horse paddocks completes the experience.
The Cottage (Old Wine House) can also be booked as a chapel for wedding ceremonies or as a function venue.

Facilities

The Cape Winelands are popular for "good food & wine", and at Grand Dédale we strive to live up to this promise and exceed every expectation. Our specialties include wholesome Cape-style dishes with the emphasis on game and seafood, prepared by our local resident chef. All ingredients are fresh and locally sourced ensuring a truly African feast with every meal.

Start your day with a sumptuous "Cap Classique" breakfast with a range of homemade treats such as freshly squeezed juices, homemade jams, exotic fruit slices and fruit salads, as well as freshly baked breads, rolls, muffins and croissants, homemade mueslis, healthy cereals and yoghurts. In addition we offer a mouth-watering selection of cooked dishes.

Light lunches and snacks are served throughout the day.

There are many beautiful picnic spots on the Estate and the surrounding areas. Pack your blanket, a good book and one of our delicious picnic baskets and you are perfectly equipped for a lazy day out in the mountains or by the beach. For the active hiker or mountain biker we also have picnic backpacks available which can be filled with carbohydrate-packed snacks. Please order your picnic basket a day in advance.

In the afternoons we serve a high tea buffet with freshly baked delicacies.

Sunsets in the Winelands are magical, leaving the mountains dipped in shades of orange and purple. At Grand Dédale we celebrate this event with sundown pre-dinner drinks on the veranda or by the pool. On cooler evenings we serve the aperitif in the library in front of the fireplace. During this occasion our guests have the opportunity to taste Doolhof’s award winning wines and make their selection for dinner. This is followed by a three course table d’hôte menu, prepared by our local resident chef. Emphasising game and seafood, all ingredients are locally sourced and prepared in a Cape idiom.

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