The great outdoors beckons at the Brahman Hills Hotel and Spa

Only an hour and 20 minutes away from central Durban, situated in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in the foothills of the Drakensburg Mountains, Brahman Hills is a destination that delivers outstanding, memory-making experiences with an accomplished hospitality team in breathtaking and scenic surroundings.

The rolling hills of Brahman

Ruth Cooper  21 Apr 2016

Pampered perfection

The four-star hotel offers a range of accommodation with its 30 hotel rooms and 12 self-catering cottages with its own Jacuzzi, together with several other noteworthy facilities, including a restaurant-café, cappuccino lounge, underground wine cellar restaurant – the elegant 89 on Copper – and a variety of event venues seating up to 400 people.

The Agility Hub, a purpose-built venue for conferences and private functions, has its own restaurant – The Stables.

And if you prefer a bit of pampering and indulgence, the spa – with its fully-qualified masseurs – offers a range of relaxing treatments, including a full bridal hair and make-up service, manicures, pedicures, massages and revitalising exfoliations.

My partner and I requested the full body massage and body scrub. Whew! You are guaranteed to feel brand new again. It’s a truly relaxing experience.

Wedding bells

With spectacular views as far as the eye can see, guaranteed impeccable attention to detail, as well as complete flexibility to meet every need, it is a destination of choice for those looking for an idyllic country escape, a conference venue or the perfect wedding venue.

Providing the ideal wedding venue for 100 to 280 guests is the unique, architect-designed Glass Chapel, overlooking a lake, and the Glass House. And for smaller, more intimate weddings, of between 50 to 100 guests, there is The Stables with its recently-added chapel – the beautiful Valley View Chapel.

Outdoor exploration

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the 1,000 hectare Blue Crane Nature Reserve, where magnificent Brahman cattle and abundant wildlife – including Brahman Bulls, Kudu, Eland, Impala, Wildebeest, Red-Hartebeest, Zebra, Reedbuck – roam free, the great outdoors beckons.

You can explore the distant reaches of the property with easy walks, more adventurous trails or mountain biking and keen runners can enjoy the weekly Park Run with a 5km trail specially created through the gentle hills.

There are two pristine golf courses within 6km. I played at the Gowrie Golf Course and enjoyed every moment there. (Book early!)

Brahman Hills is easily accessible and central to the famous Midlands Meander, and day visitors are always welcome to pop in and enjoy the scenery and facilities.

Brahman Hills is perfect for a love-filled getaway. The Brahman Hills Hotel, Spa and Self-Catering Cottages are designed to be a home away from home. You won’t be disappointed.

For more info, please contact +27 033 2666 965 or visit the website www.brahmanhills.co.za.