Ultimate Guide To Africa June 2015 | Page 59

REGULARS FEATURES READ ACCOMMODATION GUIDE SERVICES GUIDE 59 ACCOMMODATION DIRECTORY to the villa door. Although Xanadu is a veritable oasis of calm, with guests hearing only the sound of breaking waves on the pristine golden beaches, it offers a Wi-Fi hotspot for those who need to stay connected. For those who would like to disappear into complete relaxation, professional massage treatments can be enjoyed in suite by the property’s highly qualified therapeutic healer. Should guests wish to venture beyond the luxurious villa and its pristine beach, nearby attractions and activities include the indigenous Knysna Forest, whale, dolphin and shark watching, the famous Cango Caves, Addo Elephant Park, ostrich and oyster farms, wine estates, yachting, mountainous hiking trails, bird watching, canoeing, river rafting, abseiling, paragliding, bungee jumping and game viewing. Xanadu owners Albert and Tersia Hoffmann are the attentive and hands-on managers of the villa, and are personally at the service of guests, making them feel at home 24/7. For further information and reservations call +27 44 877 0022, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.xanaduvilla.co.za. IN THE KNOW and an en-suite bathroom with a corner bath, shower and heated towel rail. Like the Presidential Suite, the Oyster offers breathtaking 180º sea views through the ceiling to floor windows. The Neptune Suite is a Penthouse Suite that also offers a bedroom with king size bed, a lounge area with a couch and comfortable chairs and an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The Neptune is very private, and opens onto a deck area with spectacular views. The Dolphin and Seahorse Suites present a similar offering of spacious bedrooms with king size beds, comfortably equipped lounge areas and en suite bathrooms with bath and shower. The Dolphin boasts an open sea-facing balcony, while the Seahorse extends to a mountain-facing balcony. Lastly, the Starfish Suite offers a bedroom with two extralength single beds, an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower and an open balcony facing the mountain. All finishes throughout the villa are in marble and plush carpets, and all suites are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD, VCR, Hi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a fully stocked mini bar. The villa boasts two dining rooms, both of which offer great sea views. There are also numerous top class à la carte restaurants within walking distance or that deliver