De Hoek Getaway winner report back on her weekend away

1.     What were your first impressions of De Hoek Country Hotel on arrival? 

Peaceful. I loved the desent through tunnelling trees and suddenly being presented with the quaint wooden bridge!  It was so unexpected! Very efficient staff.  All the hotel rooms were well appointed and catered for our needs.   The gardens are absolutely exquisite. 

2.   De Hoek has a ''prestige'' rating with Portfolio - our highest rating - above luxury. Did you find the accommodation merited this? 

Yes. The service was impeccable and staff were informative and willing to assist at all times. The hotel ambience is relaxed, comfortable and totally stress free. The room in  our apartment was well stocked with what we needed.  The bathrooms are lovely with beautiful body products.

3. The food at De Hoek is a highlight for most guests - what kind of meals were on the menu? 

We enjoyed meals of the highest standard.  With a variety of dishes to choose from.  Breakfast offered salmon and coldmeat canapés, cereal, fresh fruit, fruit juices, pastries and jams.  We had an option of traditional farm eggs, bacon, mushrooms, french toast, bagels topped with spinach and hollandaise sauce and an additional choice of an omelette with mushrooms or a Scottish breakfast.  All dishes were tasty and beautifully presented.

Dinner included a variety of starters with prawns and salads and main dishes catered for the vegetarian, baked cob and fillet, basted and cooked to perfection.  There was a basket of homemade farm bread.  There was a choice of international and local red and white wines from the wine selection on display to choose from.  This was a real treat. The dessert was outstanding, a Crème Brulee in three flavours served in three small separate dishes.