AS YOU TRAVEL INTO THE COOL OF THE FOREST COUNTRY, DEEPER AND HIGHER, FAR INTO THE MOUNTAINS YOU WILL FIND CYBELE FOREST LODGE AND HEALTH SPA.

THREE HUNDRED ACRES OF AFRICAN PARADISE, LIVING FOREST, MOUNTAINS AND MEADOWS. IN THE CENTRE, THE LODGE IS A CHARMING OLD FARMHOUSE WITH A WIDE VERANDAH WHERE YOU CAN SIP SUNDOWNERS WHILST LOOKING OUT OVER THE MAGNIFICENT GARDENS.

LET THE WORLD SLIP AWAY AS YOU WATCH THE MONKEYS CAVORTING IN THE GIANT TURPENTINE TREES. TAKE IN THE COOL VIOLET OF THE JACARANDA, THE SHOCKING PINK OF THE TIBOUCHINA AND THE SCARLET UMBRELLA OF THE AFRICAN FLAME TREE. WANDER DOWN TO THE LARGE SECLUDED HEATED SWIMMING POOL WITH ITS COMFORTABLE SUN BEDS. HERE YOU CAN RELAX AND LISTEN TO THE CREAKING OF THE BLUEGUM TREES IN THE FOREST BREEZE AND BREATHE IN THE HEADY AROMAS OF FRANGIPANI, GARDENIA AND BUDDLEIA.

IN STRIKING CONTRAST TO THE VIVID COLOURS AND LUSH GREENERY OF THE GARDEN, THE INTERIOR OF THE LODGE IS WARM AND INVITING. FURNISHED THROUGHOUT WITH ANTIQUES, ORIGINAL ART AND EXQUISITE FABRICS, THE MAIN HOUSE IS A MOST RELAXING PLACE TO READ A BOOK OR TO BROWSE THROUGH ONE OF THE MANY CURRENT MAGAZINES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. DAYDREAM ON THE VERANDAH, OR VISIT THE BAR TO ENJOY A DRINK OR A SPECIAL COCKTAIL BEFORE SAMPLING THE LODGE'S LEGENDARY CUISINE.

THE FOOD AT CYBELE IS SUPERVISED BY INTERNATIONALLY EXPERIENCED CHEFS AND COULD BE DESCRIBED AS CLASSIC FRENCH COMBINED WITH TRADITIONAL ENGLISH. NATURALLY, WE USE ONLY THE BEST AND THE FRESHEST OF INGREDIENTS. NO EXPENSE IS SPARED IN THE PREPARATION OF OUR FOOD, WHICH HAS BEEN ACCLAIMED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BY GUESTS AND JOURNALISTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, AS AMONGST THE BEST ON OFFER IN SOUTH AFRICA.

THE LODGE OFFERS A FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST, INCLUDING SEASONAL FRESH AND POACHED FRUITS, HOME-BAKED MUESLI, HAM, CHEESES, HOME BAKED SCONES, CROISSANTS, MUFFINS AND PRESERVES, FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES FOLLOWED BY A TRADITIONAL ENGLISH BREAKFAST, TO ORDER, INCORPORATING, FOR EXAMPLE, DISHES SUCH AS EGGS BENEDICT, KIPPERS, ETC.

A FIVE-COURSE TABLE D’HÔTE DINNER MENU IS PRESENTED EVERY EVENING AND YOU MAY CHOOSE TO DINE BETWEEN 7:30PM AND 9:00PM. PRE-DINNER SNACKS ARE SERVED FROM 7:00PM TILL 8:45PM IN THE MAIN HOUSE. THE DINNER MENU OFFERS DINERS A WELL-SELECTED CHOICE OF STARTERS, MAIN COURSES, SIDE DISHES, DESSERTS AND CHEESES TO SATISFY ALL PALATES. LUNCH IS A LÀ CARTE, SERVED EITHER IN THE GARDENS UNDER THE TREES, IN THE DINING ROOM OR IN THE PRIVACY OF YOUR ROOM.

THE MAGIC OF CYBELE EMERGES AS YOU ARE SHOWN TO YOUR ROOM. ACCOMMODATION IS LIMITED TO 28 GUESTS, ENSURING PEACE AND QUIET, AND PERSONAL ATTENTION. EACH OF THE SUITES AND COTTAGES HAS BEEN FURNISHED AND DECORATED TO EXACTING STANDARDS. ORIGINAL ART ADORNS THE WALLS AND EVERY WHIM IS CATERED FOR, FROM THE WELL-STOCKED MINI BAR IN EACH ROOM - COMPLETE WITH FRESHLY SLICED LEMON AND LIME FOR YOUR GIN-AND-TONIC AND GINGER FOR YOUR TEA - TO THE LITTLE SHEEP YOU’LL FIND ON YOUR PILLOW AT NIGHT.

ALL ROOMS AND SUITES HAVE WALLED GARDENS, MANY WITH VIEWS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, AND SIX HAVE HEATED POOLS FOR YOUR EXCLUSIVE USE. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE SEPARATE LOUNGE AREAS, AIR CONDITIONING THROUGHOUT, HEATED TOWEL RAILS, SATELLITE TELEVISION, IMMACULATE BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS - MANY WITH WALLED OUTSIDE SHOWERS, UNDERFLOOR HEATING, AND FIREPLACES ENSURING, IN WINTER, YOU CAN DRIFT OFF TO SLEEP WITH THE COMFORTING FLICKER OF AN OPEN FIRE.

FACILITIES IN ALL COTTAGES AND SUITES:
MINI BARS

FIREPLACES

T.V. / VIDEO COMBINATION SETS

DSTV SATELLITE TELEVISION (SIX CHANNELS)

VIDEO LIBRARY (AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION)
 HEATED TOWEL RAILS

HAIRDRYERS

LARGE BATH SHEETS

TOWELLING BATH GOWNS

A SELECTION OF CURRENT MAGAZINES
 HOME-BAKED BISCUITS

TEA AND COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES

COMPLIMENTARY SHERRY DECANTER

CHARLOTTE RHYS TOILETRIES

AIR-CONDITIONING 
 
 
    
 
          

THE HEALTH SPA IN THE FOREST PROVIDES A NATURAL WELLSPRING OF HEALTH AND PEACE, OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF TREATMENTS AND THERAPIES DESIGNED TO REJUVENATE THE BODY AND RESTORE THE SOUL. DRAMATICALLY INCREASED IN SIZE, FACILITIES NOW INCLUDE SEVERAL MASSAGE AND BEAUTY THERAPY ROOMS, INCLUDING A NEW DOUBLE TREATMENT ROOM ENABLING YOU TO SHARE YOUR SPECIAL EXPERIENCE.

THERE ARE TWO HYDROTHERAPY BATHS - ONE HEWN FROM NATURAL GRANITE AND SITUATED IN ITS OWN PRIVATE COURTYARD, A STEAM ROOM AND SPACIOUS SHOWERS WITH MULTIPLE HIGH-PRESSURE JETS. FOR YOUR TOTAL WELLBEING, COME AND EXPERIENCE ONE OF OUR SPECIAL HEALTH BREAK PACKAGES WHICH INCLUDE A TAILOR-MADE LOW FAT, HIGH NUTRIENT DIET PROGRAMME. AND IF YOU LIKE, BRING YOUR PARTNER OR A FRIEND WHO CAN HAPPILY ENJOY THE TYPICAL CUISINE ON OFFER WHILST YOU GENTLY DETOX, DESTRESS AND RELAX IN THE MOST PERFECT SURROUNDINGS IMAGINABLE.