
What does it take to be a sommelier?
We introduce some of our most acclaimed connoisseurs.

The Rubens' Chinese green tea martini
Celebrate Chinese New Year with our specially crafted cocktail.

Jonathan Keane's feather blade beef
For your next roast dinner, re-create The Lodge's exquisite feather blade beef at home.

The perfect pancakes
Indulge with three of our hotel's best pancake recipes, the ultimate treat.

The indigenous Rooibos: the wonder plant
Rooibos is as much a part of the Bushmans Kloof experience as the warm, caring service and hospitality.

The 10 Champagne facts you didn't know
We celebrate our in-house supplier Lanson with 10 interesting facts about the sparkling wine.

Bea Tollman's rice pudding
A hotel favourite, make Bea's rice pudding at home with family or friends.

Summer Lodge's signature dish
Recreate our renowned flaky cheese bread rolls, a favourite at the restaurant.

The Twelve Apostles' signature dish
Executive Chef Christo Pretorius shares his signature recipe for Cape Atlantic Fruit De Mer, a favourite dish at Azure Restaurant.

The top 10 West Country British cheeses
The cheese selection at Summer Lodge is famous, with 27 varieties to choose from.


Our signature fish & chips
Discover the secret recipe behind Britain's favourite dish: Fish and Chips.