As the last breath of winter lingers in the Winelands, a quiet stirring begins. The days stretch a little longer, the air softens, and August arrives as a gentle pause — an invitation to exhale.

To be named the Overall Hotel Winner for the Preferred Hotels & Resorts GIFTTS Awards was an incredible honour.

What began as a vision at the foot of the Helderberg mountains has grown into a haven of beauty, warmth, and heartfelt hospitality.

As summer’s warmth softens, Erinvale Country Retreat becomes a haven for unhurried moments, where time slows, and nature invites you to pause.

Summer is in vibrant colour and it’s all about al fresco living, our shaded terraces filled with guests enjoying African sun-filled moments from a morning coffee, to cocktail hour to starlit soirées.