Experiences
Wine Tasting
Back in 2006, Marrian George’s owner, Joanne Hurst created a garden vineyard of Shiraz and Viognier, and by 2009 was producing highly respected wines that showcased the unique Swartland terroir. Today, the Wildehurst wine range includes a Cap Classique, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, Chenin Blanc, Semillon and a Straw Wine.
You’re invited to taste the full gamut of Wildehurst’s wines at the MG Champagne and Brandy Bar. Experience an exclusive tasting of the owner’s private wine collection, featuring selections not available to the public.”
Play Room
Located above the MG Canteen, a mezzanine room plays host to this convivial communal space where hotel guests are invited to play board games, read or start a game of cards. There’s also a flat-screen TV for those that need to catch the all important weekend match or keen to watch a movie after dinner.
The Games Room can also be converted into a boardroom setting for small business meetings.
Lap Pool
We know the Swartland can get hot. Happily, Marrian George features a deliciously refreshing farm-style swimming pool that is available exclusively for resident guests.
Set alongside the indigenous gardens of the hotel, surrounded by wooden decking, it’s the ideal spot to while away summer afternoons in the Swartland. Don’t forget the sunscreen…
Croquet Lawn
Anyone for croquet? A delightful highlight of Marrian George is the addition of our own custom-built croquet court, with all equipment available to guests.
Ask our staff to teach you the basics, and before you know it you’ll be executing a flawless roquet, and setting up a perfect rush to the next hoop, splitting the balls with precision and using your bisque to make a strategic cannon with your rover ball for a peel, before clinching the game with a final hoop.
Stargazing
Koringberg is a sleepy little spot, and the lack of any big-city buzz means artificial light is kept to a minimum. That ensures this corner of the Swartland enjoys inky-black skies that are simply perfect for stargazing.
After dinner at MG Canteen, take your nightcap of choice (might we suggest a snifter of South African brandy?) up to the first-floor balcony, or out into the garden, to admire the Milky Way sweeping across the southern skies.