Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has scooped the Daily Beasts ‘Grand Award’ in their list of the best hotels to visit in 2014.

Situated a mere two hours from Cape Town and 30 minutes from Hermanus, the five-star lodge managed to compete amongst hotels in Lake Como, Santa Fe and The Alps.

Set against a hillside that runs wild with fynbos, Grootbos comprises two lodges with 27 rooms, as well as a six-bedroom villa with its own pool and staff.

The more traditional garden lodge is dedicated to families, while the contemporary forest lodge 
is reserved for adults.

Click here to watch a two-minute video on the Grootbos home page.

[Source : Daily Beast]