Leliekloof Lodge Wins Most Scenic Self-Catering Lodge 2025 Award.

21 August 2025

Leliekloof Lodge is proud to announce that it has been named the Most Scenic Self-Catering Lodge 2025 – Eastern Cape, South Africa in the prestigious Resorts & Retreats Awards 2025 by LUXlife Magazine.

For a decade, the Resorts & Retreats Awards have celebrated the finest establishments in luxury travel and wellbeing, spotlighting destinations that offer guests unforgettable experiences. This year, Leliekloof Lodge joins an esteemed list of winners from across the globe, recognised for its outstanding setting and contribution to the hospitality sector.

Leliekloof Lodge Wins Most Scenic Self-Catering Lodge 2025 Award

LUXLife Resorts & Retreats Awards

Nestled in the breathtaking Stormberg Mountains, Leliekloof Lodge offers a rare escape into the heart of the ‘Valley of Art’ – a landscape immortalised by the legendary South African artist Walter Battiss. With its serene valley views, rugged mountain backdrops, and abundant birdlife and flora, the lodge provides guests with an experience that is as scenic as it is restorative.

As a family-run retreat, Leliekloof combines warm South African hospitality with the freedom of self-catering accommodation. The beautifully restored farmhouse sleeps up to 8 guests, while the traditional rondavel offers additional space for small groups or families. Guests can enjoy hiking trails, star-filled night skies, and the tranquillity of farm life – making Leliekloof the perfect destination for those seeking both adventure and peace.

“We are honoured to receive this recognition from LUXlife,” says Sonelle de Klerk at Leliekloof Lodge. “Our mission has always been to create a space where visitors can slow down, reconnect with nature, and find inspiration in the beauty of the Stormbergs. To be awarded for the very essence of what makes Leliekloof special, its scenery, means so much to us.”

Awards Coordinator Melissa Bramall commented on the winners:

“It has been amazing, and eye opening, to see how much luxury there is on offer year upon year, and our winners just don’t let up no matter the challenges they may face. It’s an honour to award each and every one of you, congratulations again.”

For more about the Resorts & Retreats Awards and to view the full winners list, visit:👉 LUXlife Resorts & Retreats Awards 2025