#Fancourt anticipates a great 2022
(Posted 22nd January 2022) BOOK NOW OFFERS STAY PLAY GOLF EAT HAVE FUN EVENTS A PIECE OF PARADISEAs summer unfolds, the days get longer and the velvet nights show off the light of a million stars. While you set off to South Africa’s sunnier climes, please keep in mind that while you restore body, mind and spirit we remain vigilant about your health […]
#Fancourt set for September relaunch
BOOK NOW OFFERS STAY PLAY GOLF EAT HAVE FUN EVENTS FANCOURT WELCOMES GUESTS FROM 01 SEPTEMBER 2020 We’re delighted to announce that Fancourt, under South Africa’s advanced Level 3 Lockdown, will be opening our hotel doors to local travellers from Tuesday, 01 September. This is a fabulous milestone, as it means domestic and international leisure […]
#Fancourt celebrates silver jubilee
BOOK NOW OFFERS STAY PLAY GOLF EAT HAVE FUN EVENTS IT’S FANCOURT’S 25TH BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR That’s 25 years of family, friendships and the freedom to enjoy a carefree holiday in beautiful surrounds. As an integral part of who we are, we’re delighted to be able to share our stories with you through our new […]
#Fancourt re-launches Golf vacation packages
FANCOURT – ARGUABLY #AFRICA’S NUMBER ONE GOLF DESTINATION (Posted 21st March 2019) Golfers can once again take advantage of a special package aimed at introducing them to Fancourt Estate’s beautiful Outeniqua and Montagu courses and the various golfing delights on offer at this globally recognised, award-winning Garden Route destination. Situated near the town of George […]
#Fancourt turns 25 this year
FANCOURT’S MANOR HOUSE JOINS ‘LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD‘ (Posted 22nd February 2019) Fancourt Estate’s award-winning luxury boutique hotel, The Manor House, will become a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) collection of globally renowned luxury hotels, as of 01st of April 2019. The Manor House is a national monument, set […]
#Fancourt golf courses close down for play due to fires surrounding the town of #George
SOME OF #SOUTHAFRICA’S TOP GOLF COURSES HALT PLAY DUE TO FIRES IN THE GEORGE AREA (Posted 30th October 2018) In response to the severity of the fires surrounding the town of George and parts of the Garden Route and the decision by George Municipality advising residents to evacuate Blanco Golden Valley, Step-Aside and Fernridge for […]
Love #Golf? Been to #Fancourt? Here is your chance to vote for their #ManorHouse
BECOME A ‘FAN’ OF FANCOURT AND VOTE FOR THEM (Posted 04th September 2018) Fancourt Estate – located on South Africa’s famous Garden Route – is pleased to announce that The Manor House Boutique Hotel has been nominated in the 2019 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. These world-renowned accolades are a trusted mark of quality […]
Fancourt hosts TRIO DE MUSIQUE
MUSICAL INTERLUDES AT #FANCOURT (Posted 05th July 2018) Better known for its three championship golf courses, including South Africa’s number 1, and its famous hospitality at the Fancourt Manor House as well as at the main hotel, has Fancourt however also other qualities in store to attract not just golfers but lovers of good music […]
Fantastic Fancourt launches their own new lifestyle magazine
FANCOURT SEEKS NEW WAYS TO SHARE THEIR LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE (Posted 17th April 2018) In keeping with a desire to offer only the best of experiences and memorable hospitality, the landmark 5* Fancourt Hotel, located on the Garden Route, will be launching a brand new contemporary lifestyle magazine in July 2018 – available to guests, residents […]
Fancourt wins more awards as the year comes to an end
#FANCOURT WINS 2018 #IAGTO GOLF RESORT OF THE YEAR AWARD (Posted 13th December 2017) Fancourt has been honoured Golf Resort of the Year (in the category ‘Rest of The World’) at the prestigious 18th annual International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Awards held in Cannes, France on 12th of December 2017. The winners were […]
#Fancourt named as South Africa’s best golf hotel
MORE HONOURS FOR FANCOURT AS ‘WORLD GOLF AWARDS‘ NAMES IT SOUTH AFRICA’S BEST GOLF HOTEL (Posted 01st December 2017) The Fancourt Hotel was honoured to be named South Africa’s Best Golf Hotel 2017 by the recently held World Golf Awards The award reflects the dedication and commitment put into the experience waiting for the golfers […]
#Fancourt’s Manor House wins major award
#CONDENAST HANDS FANCOURT’S #MANORHOUSE KEY REWARD (Posted 10th November 2017) Hotel awards are always a source of pride and joy for the properties selected, especially when they come from such a prestigious source as the globally renowned Conde Nast magazine. But they can also be a source of pride for guests who stayed there and […]
Fancourt restaurants win top South African awards for their wine cellars
FOND MEMORIES OF FANCOURT AFFIRMED AS HENRY WHITE’S AND LA CANTINA EARN TOP WINE AWARDS (Posted 03rd September 2017) Two of Fancourt’s well-known restaurants on the estate – Henry White’s and La Cantina – have been presented with the sought-after Diners Club Wine List Awards, following on the recognition of last year’s judging panel. The […]
Fancourt’s hospitality extends to the airport of George
FANCOURT GUESTS GET VIP TREATMENT AT GEORGE AIRPORT (Posted 24th April 2017) The hospitality of Fancourt extends, as just experienced, way beyond being wished farewell by the reception staff, or in my case the hotel manager after checking out or the gatekeepers waiving goodbye when leaving the estate. Fancourt operates their own lounge at the […]
Fancourt is ‘Fan’tastic
‘FAN‘TASTIC ‘FAN‘COURT – WHERE GOLF IS JUST ONE OF MANY ACTIVITIES ON OFFER (Posted 23rd April 2017) Owners of a Ferrari clearly have arrived – this particular one had arrived at Fancourt’s front porch – and no doubt so have those who own residences along the three golf courses. But it does not take a […]
First impressions from Fancourt
FANCOURT’S MANOR HOUSE – A DELIGHTFUL ENCLAVE IN A DELIGHTFUL ESTATE (Posted 22nd April 2017) First impressions, when good, are bound to stick while first impressions, when not so good, continue to linger and likely cast a permanent cloud over the entire experience when visiting a hotel, resort or as in this case, a 600 […]
World Travel Awards hand #Kenya dozens of wins
KENYA WINS BIG AGAIN AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS INCLUDING MORE THAN A DOZEN CONTINENTAL AWARDS (Posted 10th November 2020) Kenya has won big again at the first ever virtual edition of the World Travel Awards. The country again bagged the top accolades for Africa as Africa’s Leading Destination, for Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel – the […]
#Kenya named as #Africa’s leading golfing destination by World Golf Awards
WORLD GOLF AWARDS NAME KENYA AS AFRICA’S LEADING GOLFING DESTINATION (Posted 29th October 2020) The recently concluded World Golf Awards have named Kenya as the leading African golfing destination with the Karen Country Club receiving the accolade as Kenya’s best golf course while the Great Rift Valley Country Lodge and Golf Resort won the award […]
African Sports Destination Awards 2019 – Voting is now underway
AFRICAN SPORTS DESTINATION AWARDS (Posted 17th July 2019) The organizers of African Sports Tourism Week have announced that there will be an addition of awards to the annual week-long sports travel market event, where sports and tourism stakeholders cross-breed ideas and exchange a hand of fellowship, towards socioeconomic gains for Africa and her nations. According […]
#EthiopianAirlines captures Leading Airline for #Africa at World Travel Awards 2019
LEADING AIRLINE AND LEADING AIRLINE BRAND TROPHIES HANDED TO ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2019 IN MAURITIUS (Posted 02nd June 2019) Ethiopian Airlines took double honours on Saturday night in Mauritius, when the World Travel Awards for the Indian Ocean islands and for Africa were announced before a sellout crowd at the Sugar Beach […]
Sharing my best experiences during my travels in 2018
THE OFTEN ASKED QUESTION: ‘WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND‘ IS ANSWERED RIGHT HERE (Posted 31st December 2018) I decided to be positive at the end of the year and only share the best of my experiences during the past 12 months, though there would be plenty to tell about bad, worse and worst experiences, with airlines, […]
The World Travel Awards Africa 2018 go to familiar names
WORLD TRAVEL AWARD CEREMONY IN #DURBAN CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE (Posted 07th October 2018) Congratulations are in order for Gamewatchers / Porini which last night was handed the award for being the continental winner of Africa’s Responsible Tourism Award, a major honour and also recognition for the work done by the company and its founders Jake Grieves […]
#Karongwe – home of the Big Five and home of five lodges
FORGET KRUGER – KARONGWE IS THE PLACE TO VISIT (Posted 05th July 2018) Recent visits to South Africa brought back memories, of exploring the #GardenRoute, strolling around #Knysna, walking the famous golf courses of #Fancourt and finally of a visit to #Karongwe, a private game reserve not far from the boundaries of the Kruger National […]
Golfers take notice and mark your diary for the Africa Golf Festival in August
FANCOURT AND THE GARDEN ROUTE AWAITS GOLFERS FROM ACROSS AFRICA (Posted 22nd June 2017) An exciting golf event will take place along South Africa’s Garden Route and around the town of George and adjoining areas and notably is Fancourt involved in the event too, a place visited in April and no doubt the home of […]
Tourism Tattler Newsletter MARCH 2016
Enjoy yet more news from across Africa … NEWSLETTER ISSUE 03 – MARCH 2016 The March edition features Environmental Tourism and the global impact that this has on environmental conservation. You can read the entire 28 page magazine by clicking onto the cover image above or download a PDF of just the page that […]
And the African Travel Oscars go to …
AFRICA FOCUSES ON SEYCHELLES FOR THE NIGHT OF THE TRAVEL OSCARS (Posted 17th June 2015) The Kempinski Seychelles Resort is filling up fast now with just days to go before the Travel Oscars for Africa will be announced on Saturday night. WTA this year chose to hold the Africa award ceremony on the Seychelles’ main […]
