Checking in to Tintswalo Atlantic

If you end up visiting the nation of South Africa, there isn’t a doubt in my thoughts Cape City might be in your itinerary. This metropolis that meets the ocean has develop into an enormous drawcard for worldwide travellers on the lookout for extra to Africa past a safari. With unbelievable meals and world-class lodges, it’s little marvel many travellers select to begin their African journey right here in Cape City. And for those who’re on the lookout for a romantic keep simply outdoors of town, right here’s why Tintswalo Atlantic needs to be your first selection.

Tintswalo Atlantic

So far as distant lodges go, you’ll be able to’t get any extra distant and remoted than Tintswalo Atlantic. And but, the property is only a quick 35 minute drive from Cape City’s metropolis centre. However the great thing about Cape City is that it doesn’t take too lengthy to get out of town and into nature.

Tintswalo Atlantic is situated simply outdoors of Hout Bay, proper earlier than you drive by way of the Chapman’s Peak toll gate. That is generally thought of some of the scenic drives in the world and I’ve to say, I completely agree! I’ve pushed Chapman’s Peak a couple of too many instances to rely, however this was my first go to to this property.

Checking in to Tintswalo Atlantic

I checked into Tintswalo Atlantic for an excellent two-night keep. Any much less time and also you’d be doing your self a disservice! The property is situated down a winding path, proper on the ocean. Every of the rooms are ocean going through, which makes for the right escape to go to sleep to the sounds of the Atlantic Ocean crashing in opposition to the rocks.

After I first arrived at Tintswalo Atlantic the climate was starting to flip, which isn’t unusual for this time of 12 months. Spring in the Western Cape is a little bit of a hit or miss in phrases of climate, nevertheless on day two the skies opened up. The very best time of 12 months to go to can be all through the summer season months, December by way of April. That is when you’ll get the perfect climate in Cape City and principally clear, sunny skies.

The rooms at Tintswalo Atlantic

Every of the 12 rooms on web site are adorned with their very own distinctive aptitude. We stayed in the Kenya Suite which was actually paying homage to my travels in the Maasai Mara. This suite additionally has an extra-large deck proper on the shoreline, making it troublesome to ever need to go away the room! However when you do make time to discover the property, there’s a heated swimming pool, visitor lounge space and a celebrated restaurant on web site.

Every room is supplied with all of the necessities. For me, that may be a Nespresso machine (espresso for me is form of a non-negotiable in the mornings!) In addition to a research desk, massive bathtub, tv and a bottle of wine on arrival. The final of which I’d like to say is just not important however for those who observe me on Instagram, you’ll understand it form of is!

Eating at Tintswalo Atlantic

One of many highlights of our keep was eating on the restaurant. The advantageous eating on provide is actually a gastronomic expertise, particularly for those who go for the 5 course tasting menu. As a part of the tasting menu, friends can select 5 dishes from a variety of adjusting dishes on the menu. There have been only some vegetarian choices on provide, which simply gave me the excuse to attempt two desserts!

There may be additionally an a la carte menu on provide for those who favor a lighter meal. On our second night we opted for the a la carte menu and the parts are nonetheless very beneficiant.

Breakfast was one other spotlight of our keep, served both in the restaurant or in the privateness of your ocean going through suite. The choices included yogurt and selfmade granola, a collection of pastries, and eggs cooked any approach you want. I may extremely suggest the selfmade orange juice which is an ideal approach to begin your day after a couple of too many wines the evening earlier than!

An enormous thanks to Tintswalo Atlantic for welcoming me to expertise two nights on the property. All views and opinions are my very own, as are the pictures from my keep.