Fodor's Expert Review Fancourt
Montagu St., Blanco, Western Cape, 6530, South Africa
If you're one of those people who believe that humans have opposable thumbs for the sole purpose of gripping a golf club, you'll love Fancourt, a luxury golf resort in the shadow of the Outeniqua Mountains. With an on-site luxury spa and well-equipped gym, it has a country club feel. Choose between staying the Fancourt Hotel, which has villas in a landscaped gardens, and the 150-year-old Manor House, transformed into a boutique hotel. Of the four restaurants on the property, the most popular are Henry White's, which serves classic European cuisine, and the Italian eatery La Cantina.
PROS
- three top-rated golf courses
- great kids' program
- on-site spa
CONS
- you might feel out of place if you don't golf
- little nightlife in George
- cocooned away from real world
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast