Laibach Vineyards Lodge

2010-03-02T14:28:00.001+02:00

I received a visual delight when I caught a glimpse of the Laibach Vineyards Lodge . I immediately asked for more information so that I could share it with the rest of you. This is truly a gorgeous place and has a good eco status. This wine farm continues to run their business with eco friendly principles and ethics.

Their Lodge uses these same principles and even includes a wormery for vegetable leftovers. They carry the three R’s including but not limited to recycling, reusing and reducing. Solar power is used to heat water in the rooms.

The Lodge is surrounded by organic vineyards on a working farm and offers five spacious, comfortable self catering apartments within walking distance of the winery. Enjoy scenic vineyard walks, laze at the pool or taste their award-winning wines.

This is a beautiful and romantic honeymoon destination and I hope you fall in love with it as much as I did.

Contact details:

Laibach Vineyards (PTY) LTD
P O BOX 7109, R44, Stellenbosch 7600
tel : +27 (0) 21 8844511
fax : +27 (0) 21 8844848
email : reservations@laibachwines.com
website : www.laibachwines.com

Faye.

2010-03-02T09:56:00.002+02:00

www.thepeech.co.za

The Peech founded by James Peech is an eco-boutique hotel set in Johannesburg’s chic suburb of Melrose. The hotel has sixteen bedrooms spread over a one acre garden, a bistro and a boardroom. Blending chic design with the latest technology, and a sustainability policy that includes eco-friendly solutions like solar water heating and grey water recycling, The Peech is an ideal place for business or leisure. The centers of Sandton, Rosebank and Melrose Arch are all within ten minutes of the hotel. Described as “Contemporary, edgy and Afrocentric” by Condé Nast Traveller and nominated as South Africa’s leading Boutique hotel for the last two consecutive years (World Travel Awards), this is the ideal hangout for trendy travelers in the hunt for something out of the ordinary

FEATURES

16 rooms & suites
Bistro & champagne bar
Swimming pool & gardens
Boardroom for up to 20
Library
Complimentary WiFi
Gym (private access to adjacent Planet Fitness Gym)
Back-up generator and water system
Eco-friendly water, energy & design solutions

BISTRO & CHAMPAGNE BAR

The hotel has a chic bistro restaurant overlooking the pool & gardens. Seating up to 30 guests it serves contemporary Bistro food under the supervision of head chef Greg Jardim. Adjoining is a champagne bar with a wide range of champagnes and local sparkling wines.

Greg Jardim’s focus is on flavour and polished simplicity: “I've tried to create a menu that reflects what The Peech is all about: simple, laid-back and chic with an understated touch of sophistication. All dishes are designed to use only the freshest seasonal ingredients.”

The bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and to non-residents.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

We aim to put something back into the community by supporting a local charity. This is the Little Eden Children’s Home. For guests who are willing to add R5 per night stayed to their bill, we will match the donation.

Read more about Little Eden on: www.littleeden.org.za

We also donate relevant items (linen, crockery etc) to the charity and allow their staff to stay at the hotel as an incentive for top performance.

SUSTAINABILITY

The Peech is committed to operating a sustainable hotel & wants a stay at The Peech to have as small an impact as possible on the environment. By having a sustainability policy that includes renovating an existing structure and introducing eco-friendly solutions like solar water heating, and grey water recycling, The Peech hopes to set an example for other hotels in South Africa.

1. ENERGY CONSERVATION

The hotel has solar water heating throughout the hotel – guest rooms, kitchen and laundry cutting electricity usage by a third.
Replacing inefficient lighting, one energy-draining bulb at a time.
Using timers & day-night sensors where possible to cut down use
We are proud to have no larger an electricity supply than that of a standard South African household.

2. WATER CONSERVATION

The Garden suites have grey water recycling. This provides water for garden irrigation cutting down on use of chlorinated municipal water.
We have water-efficient dual-flush toilets and water-efficient landscaping.
The hotel uses ecological detergents and cleaning agents in the laundry and kitchen.

3. GREEN DESIGN

All the rooms have double-layer insulation to reduce heat in summer and heat-loss in winter.
The hotel has over 90 square meters of green space per hotel guest. The hotel’s footprint has been kept to a minimum with expansive green space for guests to relax in.
The bistro grows some of its own herbs & vegetables keeping food deliveries down and the kitchen stocked with organic ingredients.
We only use rechargeable batteries in the hotel

4. RECYCLING

The hotel has an on-site water bottling facility that provides drinking water for the bistro & rooms. This cuts out waste from plastic bottles and avoids the need for water deliveries.
The hotel recycles as much as is possible in South Africa - cans, paper, cardboard, glass & kitchen oil.
We also donate old furniture and linens to our charity – Little Eden

CONTACT

Contact the hotel on (011) 537 9797 or reservations@thepeech.co.za

Rooms are priced per night, inclusive of breakfast and WiFi access.

AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS

World Travel Awards 2009 & 2008 – Nomination as

South Africa

’s Leading Boutique Hotel

TGCSA rating 4 Star

Chic Retreats Member (www.chicretreats.com)

PRESS QUOTES

"Contemporary, edgy and Afrocentric" (Condé Nast Traveller UK)

"An unexpected city oasis" (Elle South Africa)

“Swish and sexy…the ideal hangout for trendy travellers in the hunt for no-frills contemporary style

Eco Accommodation

Laibach Vineyards Lodge