CHAMPAGNE CASTLE****

When you are in South Africa, don’t miss out on the incredible beauty of the gardens at Champagne Castle, which are only rivalled by the surrounding majestic Drakensburg Mountains.

One of South Africa’s gems, this hotel resort is a sough-after holiday destination and on the itinerary of most travel and tours packages for people who wish to travel Africa. Trout fishing is a favourite among gests, as well as the horse-riding facilities.

Children are kept well entertained in the games room. Accommodation is coolly elegant and the 71 rooms at Champagne Castle hotel are decorated in light colours to reflect the surrounding environment and all have private patios from which to enjoy the view.

The restaurant is beautifully appointed, with large wooden beamed-ceilings; and the bar sports a fireplace and a large verandah that overlooks the indomitable Drakensburg Mountains.

Relaxation seekers are catered for in the spa, where deep massages enhance the resort’s reputation for pure leisure.