Food and Drink Swellendam Breakfast at Aan De Eike in Swellendam (2021-01-12) March 7, 2021 by Craig Lotter No Comments Earlier this year we stayed in Swellendam at the comfortable little Aan de Heuvel self-catering cottages for a couple of days. As it turns out... Read More
Accommodation Darling Staying at the Darling Lodge Guest House in Darling (2019-05-11) October 22, 2019 by Craig Lotter No Comments I celebrated my 39th birthday with a stay in the delightful little West Coast town of Darling, known for its craft beer, toffees, wild flowers,... Read More
Jacobsbaai Places Coastal Walks and White Houses in Jacobsbaai (2018-03-30) January 28, 2019 by Craig Lotter No Comments We have been visiting Jacobsbaai for a good couple of years now, and 2018 was no different, with us spending a short but sweet weekend... Read More
Accommodation Mossel Bay Staying the Night at Diaz Beach Guest House in Mossel Bay (2018-01-11) September 20, 2018 by Craig Lotter No Comments Following a delightful December holiday stay in both Mossel Bay and Gouritsmond, this year kicked off with us having to leave the Hyundai Accent in... Read More
Food and Drink Swellendam Coffee and Cake at Old Mill Guest House and Restaurant in Swellendam (2017-12-26) April 7, 2018 by Craig Lotter No Comments When I am in the mood to holiday then I holiday, and invariably that then means that I double the length of all long drives... Read More
Accommodation George Staying at the French Lodge International in George (2018-01-03) March 6, 2018 by Craig Lotter No Comments Last year’s December holiday was pretty nice, kicking off first with some beach time at Pinnacle Point in Mossel Bay, followed by some more R&R... Read More
Accommodation Tulbagh Weekend Away at the African Tulip Guest House in Tulbagh (2016-12-09) July 26, 2017 by Craig Lotter No Comments If you are interested in the Cape’s architectural heritage, then a visit to Tulbagh should very much be on your agenda. You see, the damage... Read More
Places Stanford Weekend Away at Blue Gum Country Estate in Stanford (2016-05-20) June 1, 2016 by Craig Lotter No Comments In keeping with my mission to go away at least once a month this year (Jacobsbaai in February, Mossel Bay in March, and Barrydale in April),... Read More
Jacobsbaai Oppiwa Weekend in Jacobsbaai (2016-02-05) March 21, 2016 by Craig Lotter No Comments Back in February we found ourselves enjoying quite a good weekend away in Jacobsbaai, having travelled there to attend the fun Oppiwa Festival. All in... Read More
Hopefield The Merry Widow in Hopefield (2015-09-12) October 3, 2015 by Craig Lotter No Comments As I mentioned earlier, a couple of weekends ago we posted the kids off to the grandparents and following a not so great Friday evening... Read More