Love is in the air at Holden Manz in Franschhoek
Love is in the air at Holden Manz in Franschhoek
With love in the air and Valentine’s Day around the corner, the luxurious, five star guest house at Holden Manz, the magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic mountain views, is offering a special accommodation package for couples for the whole month of February.
Stay for three days at the beautiful Cape Dutch style guest house during week days in February and you will only have to pay for two nights – which means you can have more time to enjoy this tranquil retreat with your loved one amidst fruit orchards and vines. The guest house interior is a treasure trove of contemporary art adorning the tastefully decorated interior spaces where feng shui is applied masterfully to create an intimate, calm atmosphere to soothe the senses. The courtyard with its serene koi pond sets to tone for the ultimate in relaxation at this country getaway – your own little bit of Franschhoek paradise.
With an extra day to enjoy your stay, why not visit the spa adjacent to the guesthouse for an extra treat with your loved one. Using only Africology products - South Africa’s own, 100% natural beauty range – treatments include a signature Holden Manz full body massage (a combination of a Swedish and aromatherapy massage), facials for men and women as well as luxury manicure and pedicure treatments. Those seeking to escape the city’s hustle and bustle, can find relaxation in the Holden Manz yoga studio, or enjoy a picnic with delicious eats and breathtaking views next to the Franschhoek river.
During your three day stay, you and your beloved will definitely have a variety of palatable dishes at Franschhoek Kitchen, the signature restaurant at Holden Manz, to enjoy with a glass of Holden Manz wine, such as a scrumptious starter of grilled squid with litchi, rocket and garlic, honey soy duck with grapefruit, berries and potato ribbons as a main course, or Chef Bjorn Dingemans’ decadent chocolate cake for a heavenly dessert.
If spoiling your loved one on Valentine’s Day is on the cards, a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at Franschhoek Kitchen will be the icing on the cake. Chef Bjorn, who joined the Franschhoek Kitchen after honing his craft working alongside some of the finest chefs in London, has created a delicious three course menu with ample starter and main course options that are sure to please your Valentine.
Starters range from succulent oysters, the ultimate Valentine’s Day temptation, to slow roasted pork belly with a strawberry salad adding the essential pink touch and the chef’s home-made beetroot cured salmon. For vegetarians there is delicious roasted butternut and spinach rotolo. Specially for lovers, the main courses have been designed to share but can also be ordered separately. Meat lovers can brace themselves for the 800g T-bone steak served with the ever so tempting béarnaise sauce, while the grilled sea bass is a lighter option. Vegetarians will enjoy the gnocchi served with toasted pine nuts caramelized pear and baked ricotta. The seductive dessert platter comprising decadent chocolate torte, a rooibos & honey crème brûlée and strawberries coated in mouth-watering chocolate, is sure to let all resistance tumble. Enjoyed with a wide choice of Holden Manz wines from a blushing dry Rosé to the award winning Big G Bordeaux-style blend, the scene is set for an evening of indulgent pleasures.
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Tuesday, you cannot miss this opportunity to spoil your loved one with a stay at the intimate Holden Manz guest house and exquisite lunches and dinners at Franschhoek Kitchen.
The special mid-week 3-day February package at the guest house costs R 7 920 for two people sharing and includes breakfast and afternoon tea daily.
Phone 021-8762738 or e-mail collette@holdenmanz.com for bookings at the Holden Manz guest house.
The Valentine’s dinner menu served exclusively on Tuesday, 14 February, costs R550 per couple and includes a glass of bubbly on arrival. Booking is essential. Call 021-8762729, email wayne@holdenmanz.comor visit www.holdenmanz.com. To reach Holden Manz, turn right at the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek and follow the signs for two kilometres.
GPS coordinates: Latitude: 33° 56’ 7” S; Longitude: 19° 6’ 54” E.
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Issued by: GC Communications Contact: Gudrun Clark
Tel: 021-4620520 Email: gudrun@gc-com.co.za
On behalf of: Holden Manz Wine Estate Contact: Karl Lambour
Tel: 021-876 2738
