Abrikoos Kloof - The Cave House

The genius here is in what's been left alone. Natural stone walls and towering rock overhangs form the bones of the space, punctuated by large steel profiles and solid meranti timber frames that draw the mountains indoors. A double-sided wood fireplace keeps things toasty between the bedroom and bathroom, whilst a cosy breakfast nook beside an oversized sash window invites lingering over morning coffee. Outside, a spacious wooden deck flows down to a sunken boma fire pit perfect for Karoo braais under impossibly clear night skies. The fully-equipped kitchen sports a De'Longhi coffee machine and comes stocked with basics including complimentary wine.

There's just one sleeping space here, and it's deliberately theatrical. An extra-length four-poster king bed dominates the cave, positioned so you can fling open the doors and wake to mountain views from under luxurious linens. The real showstopper lives in the bathroom - a freestanding copper bathtub that gleams against the raw rock backdrop. Victorian meets geological drama, and somehow it works brilliantly. Lighting throughout takes cues from the cave's natural formations, creating atmospheric pools of warmth against ancient stone.