Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Set on a working dairy farm in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, Fordoun could be a pretty retreat in the English countryside. It's an impression that's intensifed by the curving tree-lined access, Nottingham Road, which leads to this guesthouse and spa that occupy portions of an original 1860 homestead. Today, you can indulge in considerably more than farm fare at this five-star retreat, with elegant cuisine at the on-site restaurant, a host of therapies at the well-appointed spa, and charming, really comfortable accommodation. Along with dairy products, fruit and veg are sourced right here on the farm.