Just a word or two about Robertson’s Small Hotel.
The managers of this establishment have perfected the art of pampering their guests and it’s really a pleasure to be the subject of such thoughtful attention to detail.
On arrival we were greeted by a waiter bearing chilled damp face-cloths to wipe our overheated faces after travelling in 40 degree heat. There was also a welcoming glass of ice-cold fruit cocktail.
The rooms are fitted with old-fashioned shutters to keep out the Breede River Valley heat, and of course there’s an efficient air conditioning system in each room.
One of the little touches I liked was a row of electric sockets on the dressing table, and another at the bedside, with a receptacle to suit every kind foreign plug.
The bedside radio also has a docking station for your iPod – certainly a first timer for me.
The restaurant, Reuben’s, is run by renowned chef Reuben Riffel and its reputation is well earned.
Our evening meal was perfect. Ethene enjoyed her dry-aged beef and I had delicious pork belly with a perfect croquette.
We ordered Graham Beck sparkling wine as an accompaniment (served by the glass). The service throughout was caring and unobtrusive.
All to die for!
By sunrise this morning the poolside loungers ( beside both pools!) had cushions in place and neatly folded swimming towels on each one.
In the car park all the guests’ cars (and even our scruffy little scooters) had been washed.
Great to be treated as a millionaire for a while.
I could get used to this.
There’s cloud cover today and it looks as though we may not be as hot as we were yesterday.
Today we roam the valley, meeting the people and their products.
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