Celebrating a corner of England that is especially close to the owner’s heart, Avon is our exclusive ground-floor suite. Distinguished by shades of Bristol Blue, here the bedroom leads into a delightful private lounge with sash windows opening onto views of the pool terrace and beyond, the wheatfields and mountains.

With a flock of ducks flying across the headboard, George offers a playful tribute to the other namesake of the hotel: the owner’s regal English Pointer. Chances are you’ll meet George during your stay, but otherwise reserve the room that has all the same grace and poise of this proud hotel mascot.

Located on the ground floor, George offers views from the bay window of the indigenous gardens and pool terrace.

The bountiful floral wallpaper of the Botanical room celebrates the owner’s childhood days spent in Durban’s tropical Botanical Gardens. Overlooking our vegetable garden and windmill, enjoy gorgeous sunrises and sunsets through the double sash windows.

Across the corridor is the Sky Deck, ideal for afternoon drinks, late-night stargazing or quiet digestifs.

You’ll love the riotous colour that is celebrated in the Natal, a first-floor room evoking the exotic landscape of the province in which the owner was born. Strelitzias bloom across the headboard, while plantation chairs create a mini-suite ambience that all but begs for lazy afternoons with a book. A highlight is the private balcony overlooking the hotel gardens and croquet lawn and witnessing the spectacular sunrises. Expect to spend many a happy hour gazing out at the views across the Swartland.

Celebrating the owner’s English and Scottish heritage, expect a nod of timeless elegance across the décor and soft furnishings of the Marrian room on the first floor. Occasional chairs are playfully decked out in the family tartans, while the bucolic wallpaper could easily have been plucked straight from a country pile in the Cotswolds. But, this is Africa, so expect wide sash windows to dish up glorious views out across the wheatfields of the Swartland.

Across the corridor the spacious Sky Deck is ideal for afternoon drinks, late-night stargazing or quiet digestifs.

The Hounds is thoughtfully designed for those travelling with their four-legged companions. Located on the ground floor, this inviting room features its own private entrance and secluded courtyard, offering a peaceful retreat for both guests and pets.

Furnished with a double extra-length bed and a cosy seating area, it also includes a coffee station with a Nespresso machine, free Wi-Fi, and a modern en-suite bathroom with a matte-steel, LED-lit shower. As Marrian George’s only pet-friendly room, The Hounds ensures that every guest — human or canine — feels right at home.