Mr & Mrs Smith The Old Rectory

Once home to an order of monks, boutique hotel The Old Rectory now offers sanctuary of another sort with its stylish suites, shady gardens and easy access to the best beaches in Plettenberg Bay. Built in 1777 by the Dutch East India Company, the original building has been kept true to its roots with a thatched roof, stone walls and beamed ceilings, which provide a historical topping to the otherwise modern design. By day, lounge on the tree-ringed sundeck, go whale-watching or wander through Unesco-protected coastline at the nearby Robberg Nature Reserve; come evening, settle on the terrace to dine on the catch of the day and sample wines from the hotel’s own estate.