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KNORHOEK After months of lockdown, Knorhoek makes for the perfect country escape. Accessibly situated just outside Stellenbosch, this working farm is the perfect choice for family outings. Delicious farm-to-table dishes and top Simonsberg wines are just part of the story. It’s perfect to take the grandkids. You can enjoy lunch around the pool or a picnic under a
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canopy of trees, while the children explore rock pools or expend their energy on a bouncy jumping castle. Nature abounds, so there’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained. Day outings offer a blast of fresh country air, but weekend getaways
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establishment is also Fair Trade accredited
allow the whole family a chance to
with the ethos: ‘Buy local, think global’.
take advantage of this 200-hectare
Gonana Guest House, which launched this
Gonana has seven en-suite rooms. Five of
Winelands property. Both bed
September, is Paternoster’s first sustainable
the guest suits have private verandas, four
and breakfast and self-catering
and environmentally conscious guest
of which lead directly to the beach, while
units are available. Breakfast is
house. Owned by Swedish entrepreneur and
upstairs the family suite with private terrace
served daily, and lunch can be
interior designer Jonas Sandström, Gonana
can accommodate a small family wanting
enjoyed at the restaurant. Guests
is located right on the Bekbaai beach
to stay together. Since the name Gonana is
can also delight in birdwatching,
alongside a greenbelt. It’s also virtually off
derived from the Zulu word ‘embrace’, it’s
cycling, hiking, or running, or take
the grid and completely environmentally
fitting that all who enjoy and appreciate
advantage of a leisurely ramble
ethical. All water is recycled, all power is
nature and are environmentally conscious
across the estate. A choice of three
solar generated, plastic usage is minimal
are welcomed with open arms at Gonana
trail routes offer potential sightings
and chemicals are taboo, gardens are
Guest House. For them, it will absolutely be
of the local wildlife, such as owls,
indigenous and water wise, and décor
home from home.
eagles and porcupines.
is all-natural and sourced locally. The
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