Cape Town's Ellerman House Sets the Course for a Healthy 2012

Cape Town's Ellerman House Sets the Course for a Healthy 2012
The Healthy Living programme offers a holistic approach for those guests looking to maintain or regain a level of wellbeing, health and fitness when travelling away from home. The programme encompasses food, exercise, spa treatments and relaxation options with a Healthy Living Concierge on hand to assist guests in designing a plan to suit their individual needs.

Recognizing the importance of nutrition Ellerman House has developed menus that offer healthier alternatives for all meals. These include pairings with customised spa treatments such as the signature breakfast option of a Pressed Green Apple and Ginger Juice paired with the Jet Lag Massage with Ginger Oil.

The Ellerman Spa offers sheer relaxation with infinity views and modern facilities, including two single treatment rooms, one double treatment room, sensation shower, sauna, steam room and a unique pool. Here too a wide selection of rituals, therapies and treatments are available to aid the body to further cleanse, exfoliate, purify and rehydrate.

Situated in Bantry Bay, the hotel is surrounded by the natural beauty of Cape Town and has developed marked routes for those wishing to include outdoor physical activity in their programme. Walking, running and cycling routes in and around the city allow guests to combine cardiovascular activity whilst exploring the area.

Boasting one of the largest private gardens in Cape Town, Ellerman House's grounds provide a retreat from the bustle of the city. Certain areas are unique in their feel and view and provide guests the option to relax and enjoy some quiet time to restore the sensation of well-being. Here guests can walk barefoot on the luscious green lawns and take in the beauty of local indigenous Protea plants and other fynbos species whilst breathing in the clean fresh air from the ocean. Other tranquil areas assigned for guests to relax and unwind in include the spa, the Contemporary Gallery and the library.

Enhancing wellbeing through stimulating the inner creative senses is a well-known exercise in de-stressing and revitalising the mind. A private tour of Ellerman House's fine artwork by old SA masters and up and coming artists in the Contemporary Gallery enables guests to slow down and enjoy the visual senses offered by this magnificent collection.

Ellerman House is not changing it merely recognises that guests are conscious of their wellbeing and, with many having arrived off long haul flights or from long safari game drives, wish to re-invigorate and rebalance. Whether to maintain a New Year's Resolution or just regain some balance Healthy Living is designed to offer guests the opportunity to unwind and refresh mentally and revitalise and invigorate physically.

Prices start from £380 per room and includes private, chauffeur-driven airport transfer; complimentary shuttle to and Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, made-to-order breakfasts; hand-finished laundry packed in tissue paper; complimentary teas, coffees, spirits and beer; fully stocked in-room bar with luxury brands; guest pantry with a wide selection of snacks and in-between meal options and sunset cocktails. To book contact www.ellerman.co.za.

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