{"title":"De Kelders","description":"Properties in De Kelders","products":[{"product_id":"grootbos-private-nature-reserve-villas","title":"Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Villas","description":"\u003cp\u003eSandstone and thatch frame every window at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, where floor-to-ceiling glass opens onto 3,500 hectares of fynbos above Walker Bay. Two lodges occupy separate ridges on the reserve near Gansbaai, two hours by road from Cape Town. Forest Lodge holds 16 freestanding suites; Garden Lodge another 16, plus family suites that interconnect. Each suite includes a private deck, fireplace, and outdoor shower. Two private villas — one with four bedrooms, one with six — operate for exclusive use, each staffed by a private guide, chef, and butler. The four-bedroom villa includes a gym, sauna, and wine cellar. The six-bedroom adds a media room and two lounges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen-vehicle botanical safaris cross the reserve with a guide; 800 plant species have been recorded, six of them new to science and discovered here. Guided walks thread through Afro-montane forest and milkwood groves. Horses cover the same terrain at walking pace; pony rides in the paddock suit younger riders. Limestone caves near the coast hold Middle Stone Age deposits; guides lead tours to Klipgat Cave and the Walker Bay shoreline. Between June and December, Southern Right whales calve in the bay; land-based viewing from rocky outcrops and boat trips from Kleinbaai harbour both run daily. Shark-cage diving departs the same harbour year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeals draw on the reserve's organic farm and apiaries. Pork, eggs, vegetables, and honey all originate on-site. Fresh fish arrives daily from Gansbaai boats; rainbow trout substitutes when sea conditions prevent fishing. Breakfast is buffet; lunch a three-course menu; dinner à la carte. Spa treatments take place in dedicated rooms. A children's playroom includes organised treasure hunts and arts workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wetu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43530947035195,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/27272romantic-spa-bath-covered-in-rose-petals-at-the-villa1jpg_9efd4a5a-61a8-41f5-aef8-d32778a62ed7.webp?v=1779291917"},{"product_id":"grootbos-private-nature-reserve-garden-lodge","title":"Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Garden Lodge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetu-property-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled between mountain and sea, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a five-star eco-paradise showcasing the incredible Flora and Marine life of the Southern Tip of Africa. Home of the \"Marine Big 5\" - whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins; and with unparalleled floral diversity, Grootbos offers you a one-of-a-kind luxury African experience.\u003cbr\u003eNestled carefully into the natural gaps of an enchanted Milkwood forest, the 11 freestanding suites are stylishly furnished with luxurious canopy beds, spacious en suite bathrooms, separate lounges with cosy fireplaces and private wooden decks with spectacular panoramic views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to its name, the warm and welcoming Garden Lodge is set amongst an Eden of beautifully landscaped fynbos gardens and indigenous trees. Fashioned from stone, thatch and timber, the Garden Lodge reflects African warmth with an intercontinental twist, blending perfectly into the surrounding landscape.\u003cbr\u003eThe curved lines, high beamed ceilings and endless windows enhance the sensation of light, freedom and natural flow and make full use of the incredible sweeping views across mountain and sea. An elegant restaurant, spacious lounge, beauty salon, library and children’s entertainment room ensure that all needs are satisfied. The wooden deck, terrace and superb pool area extend the interior space into the outdoors allowing sun seekers and nature lovers to make the most of the rejuvenating environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"property-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled between mountain and sea, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a five-star eco-paradise showcasing the incredible Flora and Marine life of the Southern Tip of Africa. Home of the \"Marine Big 5\" - whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins; and with unparalleled floral diversity, Grootbos offers you a one-of-a-kind luxury African experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2 hours from Cape Town and 30 minutes from Hermanus on the way to the world-renowned Garden Route, Grootbos is perfectly situated between the classic attractions of the Cape and is most certainly a highlight on any itinerary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled carefully into the natural gaps of an enchanted Milkwood forest, the 11 freestanding suites are stylishly furnished with luxurious canopy beds, spacious en suite bathrooms, separate lounges with cosy fireplaces and private wooden decks with spectacular panoramic views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luxury and comfort of each of these suites combined with the soothing sounds of nature and the view of the ocean sparkling in the distance framed by the gnarled branches of an ancient Milkwood tree is a truly restorative and uplifting experience that will have you wishing you could stay forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to its name, the warm and welcoming Garden Lodge is set amongst an Eden of beautifully landscaped fynbos gardens and indigenous trees. Fashioned from stone, thatch and timber, the Garden Lodge reflects African warmth with an intercontinental twist, blending perfectly into the surrounding landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved lines, high beamed ceilings and endless windows enhance the sensation of light, freedom and natural flow and make full use of the incredible sweeping views across mountain and sea. An elegant restaurant, spacious lounge, beauty salon, library and children’s entertainment room ensure that all needs are satisfied. The wooden deck, terrace and superb pool area extend the interior space into the outdoors allowing sun seekers and nature lovers to make the most of the rejuvenating environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautifully kept horse stables and outdoor play area with rabbits, ducks and other friendly farm animals provides children with hours of entertainment and facilitated educational activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrootbos is about more than just luxury accommodation and eco adventures. Your visit directly contributes to the conservation efforts of the Grootbos Foundation as well as the development of sustainable nature-based livelihoods amongst local communities. 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