L'ERMITAGE
/ BREAD & WINE RESTAURANT
Thursday 28th March '09
The day dawned with 60% rain predicted
- but, the hardened Time Out Ladies
turned up for the coach appropriately
dressed (warm). When we arrived at the
fabulous L'Ermitage Estate the staff was
ready and waiting with umbrellas to assist
us inside to experience the welcoming fire
and decadent chocolate and carrot cake which
they had prepared for us!
L'Ermitage is positioned high up on the hill
outside Franschhoek and boasts a chateau and
36 charming private villas.
The ladies enjoyed a private tour around the
estate, a look at one of the two bedroomed
villas and a visit to their fabulous deli, which
stocks everything you need to pamper yourself.
What delightful smells came out of this bakery!
Life doesn't get better than this says
Dawn to Joy and Erika, whilst
Jenny gave Yvonne a neck
massage to relieve her 'tension'
Ingrid settled herself into
a huge armchair for complete relaxation and
visitor Theresa admired the flowers
The chapel is so beautiful and we were spoiled
by Ben who removed his shoes and
settled down to play the 'bridal march' on the
organ - "Ladies first book the chapel for your
new wedding and then find a partner" he told us
all!
Ben also played the piano for us. Press play and
" feel the mood"
We were spoiled and entertained - one
lady remarked that she felt as if she
was on a ship - she felt so
happy and content!
After a bit of 'gathering' in
Franschhoek, the ladies were spoiled at
the Bread and Wine
Restaurant where the chef was
summonsed out of the kitchen - he was
rewarded with a round of applause and a
handshake from the ladies!
The chandelier was very impressive
Bread and Wine is indeed a very relaxed and
laid-back restaurant with delicious food. Proof
of this was the chicken with mushrooms a la
greque with potato fondant, and pea veloute -
"delicious" was the general comment from
everyone! Many bought their chocolate
fudge - totally decadent!
What a
super way to spend a wet day in the country!
