The Victorian house that is now The Robertson Small Hotel has stood on a quiet street for more than a century. It’s all grey and white, cool and collected. Refurbished in 2016, this tasty reimagining of the family-owned hotel has raised the glamour quotient in the winelands town of Robertson, two hours drive from Cape Town. Abigail Rands has made the most of her wide network of designer and creative friends to add multiple aesthetic extras. There is keen attention to detail, including a custom-made soundtrack by Cape Town’s Roastin’ Records (think Van Morrison and Radiohead), and the hotel’s scented candle created by House of Gozdawa and inspired by smells from "the Karoo veld and Robertson herbs". Room keys are adorned with chunky Pichulik chains. Guests are provided with The Small Guide, an eye-opening collection of insider activities that can be booked in the area. There are visits to wine and olive farms, distilleries and a honey producer. Most trips offer more than ordinary vis...

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