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A national treasure

South Africa’s most cherished hotel stands majestically on Umhlanga’s beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean & the iconic lighthouse.

Falconry

Discover the ancient form of falconry at the oldest established Falconry School in Ireland - flying hawks is an experience of a lifetime!

Our aim is to share with you the pleasure and excitement of falconry, a fascination that has enthralled people for 4,000 years, and today provides guests with a unique experience in magnificent surroundings. No previous experience is necessary and our private guided Hawk Walks cater for all ages and families.

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Summer Lodge experiences

Explore and enjoy our very own culinary experiences at Summer Lodge with Executive Chef, Steven Titman, and renowned sommelier, Eric Zwiebel, on hand to provide cooking, tasting and foraging experiences.

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Black Cow Distilery

Black Cow Vodka

Childhay Manor, Beaminster DT8 3LQ

The world’s oldest surviving family of cheddar makers, the Barber family has been making cheese and producing milk for over 200 years. As a farmer running his own dairy farm, Jason uses the leftover whey from the cheese-making process to make a deliciously creamy vodka that's perfect for pairing with food. The mineral-free nature of the vodka gives it an incredible softness that holds delicate flavours. 

Distance: 12 miles
Journey time: 25 minutes

Tel: +44 (0) 130 8868 844

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Furleigh Wine Estate

Furleigh Estate Winery

Furleigh Farm, Salway Ash, DT6 5JF

Surrounded by woodland, the vineyard has 85 acres of lakes and grazing land. Years of careful planning and investment has transformed the former dairy farm into a modern and productive vineyard and winery. Over 22,000 vines grow on the south-facing slopes of the Estate.

Distance: 11 miles
Journey time: 23 minutes

Tel: +44 (0) 1308 488991

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Somerset Cider Brandy

Somerset Cider Brandy

Burrow Hill, Martock TA12 6BU

The farm sits among 180 acres of cider apple orchards at the base of Burrow Hill and has been pressing cider for over 200 years. As well as traditional farmhouse cider they make bottle-fermented ciders, a perry, an ice cider and Somerset Cider Brandy. 

Distance: 22 miles
Journey time: 37 minutes

Tel: +44 (0) 1460 240782

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Palmers Brewery

Palmers Brewery

The Old Brewery, Bridport DT6 4JA

In 1794, Dorset rope and net makers – the Gundry family – built the Old Brewery on the banks of the River Brit in Bridport. Since then, there’s been non-stop brewing on this site. The fascinating guided tour takes guests behind the scenes in the historic brewery buildings, to watch every stage of the centuries-old brewing process.

Distance: 13 miles
Journey time: 25 minutes

Tel: +44 (0) 1308 422396

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Pallington Lakes, Dorchester, England. Sculpture by the Lakes is. Amongst 26 acres of ponds, pools and, lakes its full of sculptures at evey turn big and small

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