St Verde Cottage

UNLISTED, DARGLE

Owner Neville Trickett has been variously described as a design guru, fashionista, artist, culture anthropologist and ‘all-round creative guy’, so it’s hardly surprising that staying in his onebedroom cottage in Dargle is a bit like finding yourself in a very beautiful jewel box. It’s a simple enough space, comprising two rooms and a bathroom: an open-plan lounge-kitchen-dining area with picture windows and a well-situated fireplace; the smallish bedroom is separate from this and also opens onto the veranda. Neville and wife Sharon, both fanatical collectors of the cheap and quirky as well as expensive – beautifully put together – have layered the spaces with textures, colours and creature comforts such as a Nespresso machine and Wi-Fi with two dedicated Netflix channels, should the beauty of the surrounds pall. Sharon is clearly a spoiler – there is always a good bottle of wine and ice to welcome the weary traveller to their gorgeous bolthole. It’s on the Trickett farm but privately located, making this a very romantic choice for two. ROOM TIP There is only one bedroom. COST R1 400 a night, minimum twonight stay. Includes two bottles of wine, water, welcome snacks, Wi-Fi and basics like Nespresso pods, tea and milk. CONTACT 084-702-3550