DUNSTONE COUNTRY HOUSE
– new name, same charm
Issued by Yolandi de Wet PR on behalf of Dunstone Country House
The reputation of
Dunstone Country House, formerly known as the Bovlei Valley Retreat guesthouse,
on the outskirts of Wellington has always been one of warm luxury with
high-class service and attention to detail. A new year signals in new
beginnings and with the start of 2014 owners Lee and Abbi Wallis officially
brought the guest house into the Dunstone fold, rebranding it as Dunstone
Country House.
What’s in a name?
Lee and Abbi lived and
fell in love on a UK farm named Dunstone. When they obtained this Wellington
property in 2002 the stony vineyards rendered the name Dunstone all the more
suitable. Today the Dunstone Estate incorporates the very popular
Dunstone Country House as well as the award winning Dunstone Winery.
Stay the night
The Dunstone Country
House has
embraced 2014 with not only a new name but also brand new amenities. A
new 10mx4m rim-flow pool, superbly equipped guest lounge and reception area now
enhance the 4-star experience of guests residing in the five charmingly decorated
en-suite bedrooms – three in converted stables and two in a converted farm
cottage – and one two-bedroom self-catering cottage.
Guests enjoy sumptuous
home cooked food in the cellar amongst the wine tanks, paring the perfect wine
with their dish of choice, or in the gardens with the mountains watching over
them. The majestic mountain views, the romance of a working wine farm and the
warm welcome offered by Abbi and her well-trained team render the visit a
luxurious, yet homely experience.
Single vineyard wines
Dunstone’s recent
awards from various authoritative wine competitions give a clear
indication that one should expect great drinking enjoyment from this small
family owned vineyard situated on the slopes of theHawequa and Limiet
Mountains. Their Shiraz 2008 was honoured with the Mutual &
Federal Agri Wellington Wine Routes first ever 5 star Platter rating. In
addition, the 2013 Sauvignon Blanc won silver atMichelangelo and the 2012
Shiraz was awarded a silver medal at Veritas, as well as a 4 star Platter
rating. Wine
lovers are welcome to visit the cellar Wednesday through Sunday to taste the
terroir driven single vineyard wines which are made with love and passion, or
make a private appointment.
During the summer
months, guests of the Country House are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and
help harvest and stomp grapes and even try their hand at making wine.
Contact
For more information
and bookings contact Abbi at +27 (0) 21 864 1504 or stay@dunstone.co.za or
visit their website at www.dunstone.co.za.
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