Mimosa Lodge

Mimosa Lodge

Selected by The Greenwood Guide to South Africa, 2nd edition

Text written by Simon Greenwood

My flabber is gasted by what Andreas and Yvette have achieved since they left Switzerland and moved into their two-storey Edwardian townhouse in the middle of beautiful mountain-marooned Montagu (just four years ago). It helps that I adore Art Deco as there�s a lot of it about: chandeliers, wardrobes, cabinets, revolving bookcases, chairs re-upholstered in daring colours. The bedrooms do not resemble each other one bit. Some are in the house, others in the dazzling flower garden, with its herbs and vegetables, orchard and black marble swimming pool. Colours are used with imagination throughout, some bold, some demure, but all give a true sense of luxury and space.

Each suite has a CD player and all the rooms have a host of little extras: a decanter of Muscadel, books, magazines, fresh fruit, chilled water for example. An old shop counter has become the bar where guests congregate (and salivate) before dinner. Andreas is a chef and uses fresh ingredients from Yvette�s lovingly tended garden (she herself has planted 200 species) and people travel miles to sample his international variations on a South African theme. I recommend Mimosa for a special treat. Children by arrangement.

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)23 6142351
Facsimile: +27-(0)23 6142418

Email address:
mimosa@lando.co.za