Lucky winner of one of our recent Insider Tips Newsletter giveaways, Lynne-Davina Mortlock, blogged for us about her romantic experience at one of our member properties in Cullinan.
Thank you for this wonderful prize - a getaway for two at Abloom Bush Lodge & Spa Retreat, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The room was spacious, pretty and very comfortable.
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On arrival, there was sherry and 2 glasses as well as flowers on the bed and on the bath. It was all very romantic and welcoming!
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We thoroughly enjoyed the spa treatments which took place on the patio in front of our bedroom. The swedish massage was my favourite. The setting was absolutely peaceful as we enjoyed a total of 6 hours of spa treatments over two days, with the soft breeze in our hair, the rustling of the leaves and the songs of the birds all around us. A wonderful sensory experience. We got to enjoy our private plunge pool heated at 35 degrees after our back scrub while munching on strawberries and cream with champagne.
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The meals were a highlight. Every meal was a surprise, a delight for the palate and the eyes. Our wonderful host Louis is indeed a very gifted chef. However, for those who prefer to cook their own meals, the thatched bungalow has a lovely kitchen for self-catering.
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We would definitely recommend this peaceful retreat for those in need of an escape from the face-paced life of the city. It''s only an hour and a half away from Johannesburg and even closer to Pretoria. Cullinan, with its little shops and cute eateries is worth a visit on the way to Abloom Lodge.