Touch Down Resorts Brochure

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Bird Watching Conferencing Satellite Television Equestrian Centre/Horse Riding

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Due to the need and demand for elite and unique holiday and business accommodation within South Africa, Touch Down Resorts was born. Touch Down Resorts is comprised of unique leisure resorts in South Africa ranging from inland countryside estates to our three coastal resorts. Collectively our properties offer our guests, both holiday makers and business travellers, a wide range of locations and services to meet their needs.

Golf Hiking/ Walking Internet Access Miniature Golf

Dunkeld Country Estate in Dullstroom, our first resort development, embodies the spirit of the Touch Down brand which is to host special stays, holidays and unforgettable moments in a setting that showcases the natural beauty only this country has to offer.

Mtb Trails/Cycling Restaurant Self-Catering

We currently have a total of six resorts in our portfolio and as we continue to expand our offerings we will continue to apply our strict vetting criteria to ensure the highest standards are met.

Spa (Hydro) Swimming Pool

Touch Down Resorts is focused on our guest experience while constantly improving and adding features and amenities. We do this to ensure that our brand of resorts has its own place, and firm foothold, in the South African hospitality market.

Swimming Pool (Heated) Tennis Trout Fishing Wedding Facilities

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Scottish charm is offered in abundance with open fireplaces and plenty of fly fishing waters to choose from. Whether you take a deep breath and experience the rugged outdoors, or indulge in the estate’s selfcatering or hotel accommodation, Dunkeld Country Estate is the perfect wildlife, trout and equestrian getaway. Situated just three kilometers from the tourism village of Dullstroom and only two hours from Gauteng, the estate offers a true getaway combined with genuine South African hospitality.

Dunkeld Country Estate comprises a luxury lodge, offering 13 spacious rooms as well as four private self-contained family suites and 20 comfortable self-contained chalets.

Guests are welcomed into a beautiful reception located next to the contemporary yet cosy Jazz Bar, restaurant and coffee shop. Our conference and wedding facilities include a banqueting hall, chapel and outdoor forest venue. There is also an entertainment centre with a convenient superette, a games room, archery, putt-putt course, tennis court, an outdoor pool and a popular indoor heated swimming pool.

The estate has a horse trail centre for outrides where one can also do some game viewing. As Dunkeld is situated over 2000 meters above sea level their new mountain bike and trail running routes are a huge attraction to sports enthusiasts at every level. www.dunkeldestate.co.za

Dunkeld Estate has expanded and developed a world-class Equestrian Estate adjacent to the existing Dunkeld Country Estate. The luxurious houses with Kentucky inspired architecture offer panoramic views across lush paddocks and white-washed fences towards the equestrian centre restaurant and stabling area. The Sporting Horse restaurant brings a second restaurant offering to the estate’s well known Black Swan and the Equestrian Stables house our thoroughbred, warm-blooded stud horses. The equestrian facilities are growing annually. Recently a Martin Collins SA Arena was built and plans are to eventually have all the facilities needed to host large equestrian events. The Centre is also the home of the new Dunkeld Riding Academy where guests can learn to ride across a variety of disciplines.

The outdoor garden wedding setting is ideal for smaller ceremonies and the Sporting Horse Restaurant offers guests a beautiful setting to enjoy breakfasts and lunches. A formal boardroom is also available for small conference groups of up to 15 people. The recreational facilities, available to residents of both Estates, include a multi-use mountain bike trail, fly fishing dams, horse riding, an entertainment centre and much more.

Accessible from the existing estate, guests are offered a choice of upmarket self-catering accommodation at the Equestrian Centre.

The Studio Apartments which are situated on the first floor of the Equestrian Centre are hotel-style rooms, complete with a kitchenette and bathroom.

Two Bedroom Luxury Chalet: this luxury chalet is spacious with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen and lounge area, fitted with two single sleeper couches. The views over the estate and surrounding countryside are magical.

Three Bedroom Luxury Chalet: these luxury chalets are spacious with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen and lounge area, fitted with two single sleeper couches in the lounge. The private balcony overlooks spectacular views of the Equestrian Centre and surrounding countryside.

Future development includes a world-class spa facility and four bedroom self-catering luxury chalets.

Set in 300 acres of natural indigenous bushveld on the northern slopes of the majestic Magaliesberg Mountains lies Seasons Sport and Spa, nestled within the Seasons Eco Golf Estate.

Only a mere 45 minutes from Sandton and Pretoria and within an hour’s drive of Sun City, the Pilanesberg National Park and Hartbeespoort Dam, Seasons Sport and Spa is the ideal destination for a quick weekend breakaway or extended family vacation.

Seasons Sport and Spa comprises luxurious and spacious threebedroom, two-bathroom, self-catering units, offering guests contemporary accommodation at its best.

In addition to a plethora of indoor and outdoor attractions including superb food at our Tanglewood Terrace Restaurant and access to the golf course - Seasons is the home of our flagship Touch Spa. This unique spa is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Famed for its truly unique hydrotherapy aquatic treatments, Rasul facilities, Kneipp Plunge Pools, a Flotation Therapy Pool and much more, guests can book treatments according to their needs.

Future developments at Seasons include a world-class water park and conferencing centre, as well as four-bedroom lodges. www.seasonssportandspa.co.za

Close your eyes, relax and take a deep breath, as you begin your sensorial journey with Touch Spa @ Seasons. Our spa and our treatments are inspired by the four seasons. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter inspire everything from the dĂŠcor of our rooms to our world-class treatments.

Upon entering the spa, guests cross the bridge of serenity over one of our spectacular indoor pools. The unique Seasons Hydro Journey comprises rasul, three kneipp plunge pools and a flotation therapy pool, all leading out onto a breath-taking outdoor spa garden with both a hot and cold roman pool with the constant sound of our cascading water garden.

Our private sleep therapy room offers guests the opportunity to rest and soak up the deep relaxation our treatments offer.

The spa highly recommends couples treatments in our private cabins that hover in suspension over a lily pad covered eco dam.

These couples’ treatment pods are fully equipped with private restrooms, a shower and a rest area.

Our Tanglewood Terrace Restaurant offers guests a lovely menu to enjoy between treatments. www.touchspaseasons.co.za

Ocean Shores Holiday Retreat is a self-catering resort, perfectly situated in Bloubergstrand along the spectacular Blaauwberg Coast. You are now in the Cape West Coast’s seafood route, which offers travellers and locals alike one of the most impressive views of Table Mountain.

A stay at Ocean Shores promises to meet all your entertainment expectations with ample activities for young and old, thanks to its idyllic location. Bloubergstrand is a well-known tourist and world-famous holiday destination with a bustling hub of activities and is only a short distance to Table Mountain and Robben Island. Also in close proximity are Blouberg’s Big Bay and Little Bay, which respectively offer outstanding surfing and

magnificent family beaches.

The stylish fully self-catering units vary in size and provide the ideal home away from home. The units include one bedroom, one bathroom Apartments and Lofts; two bedroom one bathroom Deluxe Apartments and two bedroom two bathroom Duplex Apartments.

Ocean Shores is a mere 30 minute drive from Cape Town City Centre and approximately 45 minutes’ drive from Cape Town International Airport. www.oceanshores.co.za

As the perfect blend of the Cape’s winemaking heritage and contemporary style, this resort is located within the mixeduse Burgundy Estate. Burgundy Estate is nestled between the sought-after Durbanville wine region and the historic De Grendel wine farm, home of Sir De Villiers Graaff. Within the Estate, intrepid holidaymakers will find our Burgundy Luxury Apartments, offering both luxury accommodation as well as sophisticated amenities.

The 41 self-catering luxury Apartments are contemporary and modern in their design and layout. Each has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area leading onto a patio with braai facilities. Guests can enjoy the communal outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped games room and access to all the Estate facilities, which include a kiddies play area and tennis courts as well as the clubhouse, a superb restaurant and pub, and the Pro Shop which services the estate’s impressive nine-hole golf course.

The apartments are ideally situated for both business and leisure travellers only 25km from Cape Town’s city centre, 20km from Cape Town International Airport and 30km from Stellenbosch. www.burgundyluxuryapartments.co.za

Situated on the Garden Route, Shearwater on Sea takes you to the heart of this lush, green stretch of one of South Africa’s most beautiful coastlines. Located in the friendly resort town of Sedgefield, Shearwater on Sea is just 50 meters from Myoli Beach.

fascinating fauna and flora hiding in a vast network of fynbos.

Bird watchers can expect to find a treasure trove of beautiful bird species in a variety of natural eco-systems.

Guests have access to a swimming pool, mountain biking facilities, an entertainment room, table tennis, a children’s play area and jungle gym. The Sedgefield area is also a popular kitesurfing and paragliding destination, but is also bustling with other activities and water sports, including boating, canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing and sailing.

With a range of clean, spacious and airy self-catering units in various sizes, you are sure to find the spot to meet you and your family’s requirements. All units have fully-equipped kitchens, open plan living areas and private patios with braai facilities.

Units are serviced daily and include a TV with a satellite bouquet and a DVD player, sleeper couch in the lounge and undercover parking.

This part of the Garden Route is home to an abundance of

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Sondela is a nature reserve in the heart of the Limpopo bushveld, only 90 minutes from Johannesburg. Our fourstar self-catering units, namely Karee and Marula chalets are located in this 4000 hectare estate one of South Africa’s most popular inland holiday resorts. Guests have access to all the resort has to offer including a Wildlife Centre, Wellness Spa, conferencing facilities, sporting activities and a variety of exciting entertainment amenities catering to young and old.

For the active family there is a 4 x 4 obstacle course, quad bike route, mountain bike routes, game drives horse and pony rides. Children can explore the new Kiddies Rangers Play Village with its Pizza oven, heated pool, a jungle gym, tree house, active farmyard, television and scheduled activities.

Whether you are visiting for a weekend or spending more time with us, Sondela offers guests everything they desire and require to ensure a relaxing and entertaining getaway. www.sondela.com

23 Morris St. East, Woodmead Exchange Building Woodmead 2157 South Africa Tel: 011 518 8000