This is an exceptional hotel and having travelled to over ninety countries, and having stayed at many unique five star properties, I do not hesitate to number this hotel as one of the select properties.
The grounds around the hotel, are fantastic for strolling and you can tour the vineyards and see the grapes being cultivated and the area around the outdoor pool is beautiful. You also have a private patio area adjacent to the hotel room and access to internal courtyards.
The hotel is set on a stunning wine farm which goes back over 300 years but has very modern buildings with great ambience.
It offers easy access to hiking trails and one can rent a bicycle to
access the nearby countryside. I would recommend the e bicycles as the one speed bicycles are heavy, don’t handle well and require a lot of hard work to cycle up and down the rolling hills near the hotel. (Think of the heavy, utilitarian old-style bikes of Amsterdam; a moto cross or mountain bike would be much more appropriate. But this is a minor complaint.
The breakfast buffet is exceptional and the dining room and the pub also offers exceptional food.
The mini bar is offered as a complimentary service and there are some exceptional offerings. The complimentary glass of wine provided upon check in is likewise of exceptional quality.
I loved this hotel so much that for the duration of my stay, I seldom left the grounds. Although I didn’t use the spa service, I can understand why it would be highly rated.