The Robertson Small Hotel
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City: Robertson
Accreditation: Portfolio collection
Categories: Hotels
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Description: This unsung jewel of the scenic Breede River Valley encapsulates outer-city hospitality at its most refined in an elegant boutique hotel which calls for an unhurried sojourn in the heart of the quaint town of Robertson.
The contrasting designed of this exquisite space personifies a harmonious journey from yesteryear to the contemporary now, captured in an exclusive threesome, with each of the components distinctly unique in style, yet effortlessly intertwined with one another.
The Robertson Small Hotel’s family of three encapsulates the royal Victorian Manor House, a national monument built in 1909; suave yet relaxed Stables and the serene Poolside Suites, flaunting a crisp cool sense of calm at the water’s edge.
The same contrast of clean, natural hues and rich organic textures, silhouetted against a monochrome palette of French white, is integrated in ten luxury suites. Each of the air-conditioned rooms is cocooned with its own unique celebration of modern design and fusion of eclectic yet comfortable furnishings whilst reflecting an appreciation for space. These deluxe suites not only provide solace for the soul, but are also fitted with the latest technology to cater for the needs of the trendy traveller and businessman.
Enhancing The Robertson Small Hotel experience, the Manor House is home to a cosy bar lounge, flaunting slick mirror, lead and pewter detail and a state-of-the-art wine cellar which lends a backdrop to the hotel’s signature restaurant, Reuben’s at the Robertson. Serving up culinary brilliance under the guidance of chef extraordinaire Reuben Riffel – famed for his world- acclaimed restaurant in Franschhoek – this gorgeously appointed gastronomic sphere spills out onto a tranquil courtyard, the heart of the hotel, where the family trio converge.
Fringed by manicured gardens and shimmering pools, The Robertson Small Hotel allows guests to relax and interact in a lavish milieu where unparalleled accommodation, a homely ambience and world-class cuisine come standard.
Robertson was founded in 1853 and named after the Scottish Dutch Reformed Church Minister, Dr William Robertson.
Situated in the fertile Robertson Valley, farming and wagon-building were the town's original industries. However, after the Second Anglo-Boer War of 1899, the wagon building industry collapsed when the railways took over the transport of all goods.
Subsequently, the region became synonymous with ostrich farming, but this industry collapsed as well shortly after World War I. Thus, the farmers of the area turned started to embark on wine and fruit farming. Later, several successful racehorse stud farms were founded. Agriculture remains the mainstay of the town's economy up to the present day.
The wine industry in Robertson has grown from less than 25 cellars in 1995 to more than 50 registered wine cellars currently. There are a number of wine cellars that receive the highest awards both locally and internationally every year. Robertson wine cellars include highly acclaimed names like Graham Beck Wines, Van Loveren, De Wetshof , Viljoensdrift, Bon Cap and a number of co-ops.