Cleansing Beauty
I
had a hankering to immerse myself in beauty, in a clean and calm space. I could
not have made a better choice with a stay at Highveld Splendour. Vast rooms,
cool, tiled floors, wide glass doors and high ceilings instantly dispel any
mental or emotional clutter. Open plan bathrooms have spacious all-glass
showers, minimalist basin bowls and deep, modern baths. Fluffy, soft, grey
bathrobes provide a comforting foil against the cool white. It’s like someone
found my wish-list and made it come true.
Every
possible luxury has been thought of – thick, white towels, temperature
controlled rooms, silky white linen with smooth, King-size pillows on the extra
length King bed. Walnut wood furniture and fittings ground the look, along with
the thatched roof and exposed wooden beams. I especially love the thick, hung
wood panels with soft down-lighting and recessed wiring. A glamorous
wallpapered wall, patterned right up to the apex of the open ceiling completes
the balance of light and luxe.
Accommodation
experience:
I
have only one night at this beautiful haven, and not content with the few
waking hours I have at Highveld Spendour, I don’t want to waste time on sleep.
I sleep late and wake early, sitting in bed and enjoying the calm space. With
the thatched roof, birds singing and my view onto a Yellowwood tree, it feels
like one is far out in the country. There is perfect harmony between the
natural materials, contrasted with the sheer glass and minimalist white.
I
had been drawn to the clean look of this place, but find myself equally
appreciating the warm grey wood in the suite, the beautiful grounds of the
estate and the friendly staff. Sometimes a clean sweep can be tempered with gentle
warmth and the results are more restorative.
It
still surprises me when I not only get what I want, but find unexpected pleasure
in what I really need.
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