There is a particular kind of winter escape that feels less like travel and more like retreat. At Brookdale Estate, the newly opened Owners’ Lodge leans into exactly that mood, offering a quietly luxurious hideaway in the heart of the Winelands.
Set within a secluded pocket of the estate, the exclusive-use lodge is designed for slow, considered living. Mornings begin with mist lifting off the vineyards, the Drakenstein Mountains rising in soft silhouette beyond, while interiors invite a more unhurried pace. Generous, lightfilled living spaces are balanced by an unmistakable sense of warmth — the kind that draws you in and encourages long, lingering stays. It is less about spectacle and more about atmosphere: a place where comfort is quietly elevated.
With four en-suite bedrooms, the lodge accommodates up to eight guests, making it an ideal setting for winter gatherings with family or close friends. Days unfold between fireside conversations, shared meals and moments of stillness, while expansive terraces and a swimming pool keep you connected to the landscape, even in the cooler months. Come evening, the built-in braai becomes the natural focal point, setting the tone for relaxed, convivial dinners under the stars.
Service remains unobtrusive yet attentive, with daily breakfast, light lunch and dinner included, alongside the service of a private chef and butler. The Bistro, just minutes away on the estate, offers an elegant alternative for relaxed lunches or dinners.
As a destination, Brookdale has steadily built a reputation for its understated elegance, earning a place among Condé Nast Traveller’s Top 10 hotels in the Cape Winelands. The Owners’ Lodge feels like a natural extension of that vision; intimate, refined and deeply personal.For those seeking a winter escape that offers both seclusion and softness, this is a place to withdraw, reset and settle in.
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Text by Catherine Mo
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