Anyone watching Miss Lucy Honeychurch and George Emerson at the window overlooking Florence, in the film based on the novel by EM Forster, will agree that the phrase ‘room with a view’ changed forever.
The sumptuousness of the film, and the quintessentially British account of romance, intrigue and beauty, resulted in the phrase’s association with far more than the view alone.
In keeping with this idea that a room with a view is about all things romantic, we have handpicked a selection of rooms with views throughout South Africa.
It might not be Florence, but you won’t be disappointed…
15 handpicked rooms with views in South Africa
GARDEN ROUTE GAME LODGE
A view with a difference, this time of the Langeberg Mountains and the bush. The lodge offers a series of thatched chalets, each with its own wooden deck, set on a rise in amongst the bush and trees, and linked to the lodge via a boardwalk.
Where? Albertinia, Garden Route
ATLANTIC SUITES
Sea views from your bedside, a large rim-flow pool with vistas across the Atlantic and unique décor make this boutique-style accommodation in Camps Bay priceless.
Where? In beautiful Camps Bay
OCEANS ECHO
This self-catering villa rests perched on the cliff face overlooking the bay of Fish Hoek, minutes away from Fish Hoek’s main beach and Jagger Walk. There is literally nothing between you and the sea. During the whale season we could not imagine a more enviable position.
Where? Fish Hoek, False Bay Coast
138 MARINE BEACHFRONT GUESTHOUSE
Any closer to the sea and you might end up with a whale in your bath! This beautiful guest house offers views not only of the ocean but of the surrounding mountains too; the terrace a space on which to relax and watch sunsets over the Atlantic.
Where? Hermanus, Cape Whale Coast
MOORCROFT MANOR
Uninterrupted views out towards Hodgsons Peaks across elegantly cultivated gardens are yours for the picking at this manor house in the foothills of the Drakensberg. The gardens are extensive, the décor elegant, and the promise of snow-covered peaks in winter a bonus.
Where? Himeville, Drakensberg
CLIFFHANGER COTTAGE
This luxury self-catering timber chalet literally perches on the edge of a steep drop into a forested valley below, with unspoilt and sweeping views of the Outeniqua Mountains. For lovers and nature lovers this spacious one-bedroom cottage offers privacy and incredible views.
Where? Knysna, Garden Route
LOERIE’S CALL GUEST HOUSE
Vistas over the Crocodile River Valley only enhance the impressive décor of this thoughtfully put together guest house on the outskirts of Nelspruit. This gives new meaning to the idea of views from your balcony…
Where? Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
THE GORGE PRIVATE GAME LODGE & SPA
Extravagant views out over Oribi Gorge do not come better than this. Some of the windows are arranged so that not even a railing comes between you and the sheer magnificence of this relatively unknown part of the world, on KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast. Who said eco-friendly and opulence cannot mingle?
Where? Oribi Gorge, KwaZulu Natal
BAYWATCH PENTHOUSE
Unspoilt white sand beaches, rocky outcrops and views out over the sea are only part of the charm of Baywatch Penthouse in one of the oldest fishing villages along the West Coast. This is seaside living at its best.
Where? Paternoster, Cape West Coast
BEACH HOUSE LODGE
Experience the seclusion of Salt Rock from one of four spacious and luxurious bedrooms, each with an incredible sea view. Views out over the sea from the pool deck are only rivalled by the décor and the beaches.
Where? Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu Natal
HAUS AM STRAND
French doors open out directly onto views of the beach in this rather charming guesthouse virtually on the sand of the Wilderness. Only landscaped gardens lie between you and the waves, whilst a delightful white wooden walkway leads from the gardens onto the sand.
Where? Wilderness, Garden Route
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