Ultimate Guide To Africa May 2015 | Page 32

Travel experience T he luxury Winelands experience at Delaire Graff Estate, a world-leading destination for wine, art and hospitality is unraveled in an setting designed with the discerning global traveller in mind, savour breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the Stellenbosch Valley. The founding of Graff Diamonds in 1960 by Laurence Graff marked the start of an astonishing journey spanning over five decades. Throughout its rich history, Graff is said to have handled more diamonds of notable rarity and beauty than any other jeweller, and to this day continues to inspire and excite the world’s most discerning clientèle. An avid collector of modern and contemporary art, a world leader within the diamond industry and an equally devoted philanthropist, Laurence Graff opened the doors to Delaire Graff Estate in 2009. Having transformed the Estate into an extraordinary luxury destination – The Jewel of the Cape Winelands – nestled in the heart of South Africa’s Stellenbosch Valley. 32 "THE PERFECT ESCAPE" A tranquil space, the ultimate Winelands escape built by master craftsmen and designed by the celebrated David Collins Studio, a stay in any of the three Lodges is an unforgettable experience. At home in the landscape, each Lodge makes the most of the outstanding Stellenbosch setting. Welcome to a place where luxury, tranquility and service combine. Sleep soundly in oversized beds dressed with the finest linens; relax in marble bathrooms furnished with an indulgent array of beauty products and enjoy spacious dressing areas. Double height ceilings create welcoming light-filled interiors, decorated in neutral contemporary colours. Floor to ceiling windows open to reveal your private, heated plunge pool.