Manor House:
A combination of Old World charm and contemporary luxuries is what makes the Fancourt Hotel so distinctive. At Fancourt, guests can choose between a room in the beautifully restored Manor House or one of the stately Garden Suites and Studios. Whatever your choice, we guarantee your holiday or business stay will be most memorable.
At the Manor House, you will find a restful haven in a building with a history dating back to the beginning of the 19th century. In 1847 Henry Fancourt White established a workers' base at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains for the construction of the Montagu Pass. Now a National Monument, the Manor House with its 34 bedrooms is situated in a wooded parkland and is the perfect base for your leisure.
Standard Rooms
Executive Room
Deluxe Hotel Suites
Transfers and Airport Lounge
Fancourt will be delighted to arrange transfers to and from George Airport - rates are available on request.
Hotel guests and members are invited to enjoy Fancourt's hospitality in the private and luxurious lounge at the George Airport. Once you have checked in, you can relax in style while awaiting your departure flight.
Garden Suites:
A combination of Old World charm and contemporary luxury is what makes the Fancourt Hotel so distinctive. At Fancourt, guests can choose between a room in the beautifully restored Manor House or one of the many stately Garden Suites and Studios. Whatever your choice, we guarantee your holiday or business stay will be most memorable.
Fancourt's Garden Suites and Studios offer guests the chance to rest in the most peaceful setting of all - the magnificent gardens. Depending on your specific requirements, choose from the Garden Studios or the One or Two-Bedroom Garden Suites.
Garden Suites
One-bedroom Garden Suites
Two-bedroom Garden Suites
Two-bedroom Garden Studios
Three-bedroom Garden Suites
500 Series Garden Suites
Executive Rooms
One-bedroom Garden Suites
Special Needs Rooms
Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate will be delighted to arrange transfers to and from George Airport. Rates are available on request.
Hotel guests and members are invited to enjoy Fancourt's hospitality in the private and luxurious lounge at George Airport. Once you've checked in, you can relax in style while awaiting your departure flight.
Glentana:
Glentana, stunningly poised high above the Indian Ocean, offers the ultimate in seclusion, privacy and luxury.
Looking for total anonymity? Glentana, a romantic timber lodge situated on 43 remote hectares on the ocean's edge with only birds and the surge of the waves breaking the silence, is the perfect escape.
Perched on the clifftop between Glentana beach and the Maalgate River on the rugged Garden Route coastline, Glentana maintains Fancourt's world-renowned standards of excellence and symbolizes the vision of its owners Sabine and Hasso Plattner to add exciting new dimensions to tourism in South Africa.
In contrast to the rough terrain the lodge is relaxing and very comfortable. Blue dominates in the elegant decor to reflect the ocean view which extends to the horizon. Picture wall charts remind one that dolphins and whales often frolick in the waters below.
Designed with more than honeymooners in mind (there is one coy bedroom), the spacious proportions of the living area can accommodate one-day executive think tanks in comfort, for highly private corporate meetings.
In addition to an extensive lounge, a covered verandah deck with outdoor seating runs along two sides of the building. There are two showers and toilets, a well-equipped kitchen and gas-generated power.
A small private golden beach is accessed by a wooden stairway of 200 steps.
Spa:
Simply heavenly is the way our guests describe the Fancourt Spa.
Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can relax and be pampered in truly beautiful and superbly appointed surroundings, enjoying an unrivalled range of therapies, treatments and leisure activities.
Luxury goes hand in hand with world-class treatments, equipment and professionalism. Our comprehensive range of treatments and programmes, are in line with the best spas in the world, and will transfer you to a care-free world.
Enjoy a gentle swim in the heated Roman Bath, with magnificent vistas of the Outeniqua Mountains, or visit the saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi and fully equipped modern gym staffed by our personal trainers.
Fancourt has long been associated with excellence in beauty treatments and with our unparalleled range of both traditional treatments and natural therapies, you will enjoy a holistic experience. From luxury facials and relaxing massages to aromatherapy, stress relieving and detoxifying treatments – this is the time to be good to yourself. Imagine a haven for body and soul, a perfect retreat to indulge in luxury and drift away from reality. All this awaits you at Fancourt’s Spa.
Other facilities include a tepidarium, relaxation room with floatation pool and dual treatment rooms. An alternative to the steam room, the tepidarium combines heat, light, sound and essential aroma. The hydrotherapy rooms are equipped with an imported hydrotherapy tub and a massortherm hydro capsule.
The ancient skill of reflexology and shiatsu are also offered in a tranquil setting, as is hot stone therapy.
Additional beauty services include deluxe manicure, pedicure, waxing, tinting, and make-up consultations using some of the finest products available. Only pure, natural based cosmetic and treatment products such as Nimue, Decleor and Carita are used and are available for sale. Highly qualified staff provide personal and professional assistance and advice on the wide range of products and treatments.
Hair Salon:
Our Spa houses a professional hair salon, where we only use leading brands. Every treatment is a personalised experience and the ultimate in luxury. A wide range of hair care products and accessories are available for sale.
Shopping:
The exclusive ladies boutique, Cherot, stocks casual and evening wear by leading South African designers including Gert van de Merwe, Gabi Rosenwerth and Hip Hop. Cherot also stocks a stunning collection of accessories such as scarves, handbags and shoes. Frederick and Olivia’s new shoe collection as well as the very exclusive and limited range by Cara Elizabeth can be found at the boutique.
Dining:
Morning Glory Restaurant, named after Dr Plattner’s winning yacht in the 1999 Cape to Rio yacht race, overlooks the 1st tee of the Outeniqua Golf Course and serves light healthy meals using fresh local ingredients.
Complimentary Facilities:
State of the art gymnasium (we regret, hotel guests and members only)
Roman Bath (heated indoor pool) and jacuzzi (we regret, hotel guests & members only)
Sauna rooms
Steam rooms
Tepadarium
Chilled plunge pool
Private lockers
MASSAGE THERAPY:
Through the use of pressure and rhythmic flowing movements, massage therapies relax the body and mind, while imparting a sense of well being and serenity. Massage also increases mental alertness and helps the body heal itself.
Indian Head Massage:
This alternating slow and vigorous massage performed on the scalp promotes clear thinking, enhances senses and improves memory and lessens nervous tension.
(15 - 20 min)
Swedish Massage:
Based on classic European massage techniques this full body massage helps soothe and relax tired muscles and stimulates circulation; promoting a sense of well being and relaxation.
(55 min)
Montagu Destress:
Arnica oil is gently rubbed onto aching back muscles under an infra-red lamp.
(40 min)
Back Facial:
The back is often neglected and prone to blemishes. Our deep cleansing treatment will help rebalance and restore your skin.
(55 min)
Back, Shoulder and Neck Massage:
When concentrated on the back, neck and shoulders, the Swedish massage technique quickly relieves tension and improves circulation. Excellent treatment for quick relief of tense muscles after a long journey or game of golf.
(25 min)
De-Stress Aromatherapy:
A light, rhythmic anti-stress massage using pure aromatic essential oils, drawn from flowers, plants and herbs to induce relaxation of the nervous system and ease tired, tense muscles.
(70 min)
Outeniqua Back 9:
This Swedish massage is targeted at those muscles on the legs and back which are often strained during your game. This is great before and after a hard game of golf!
(40 min)
Shiatsu:
The therapist uses pressure with thumbs, fingers and palms and sometimes elbows, knees and feet to induce deep relaxation and a feeling of well being.
(55 min)
Reflexology:
This natural healing technique relieves stress, promotes relaxation and increases blood circulation. It helps to balance the body through stimulation of pressure points on the feet.(25 or 40 min)
Partners Massage:
A relaxing massage to be enjoyed with your partner. Performed by two therapists in the same room.
(55 min)
Tandem Massage:
A heavenly massage performed by two therapists simultaneously, using pressure techniques and enhancing pure relaxation.
(55 min)
Spa Pedi Reflexology:
This treatment includes a pedicure with a 25min reflexology massage, fantastic after a long walk on the golf course.
(85 min)
Shiatsu Back Massage:
A deep pressurised back treatment using pressure points to enhance energy balance.
(25 min)
Sea Breeze Massage:
A massage with light wave like movements, excellent for lymphatic drainage and all over relaxation.
(85 min)
Hot Stone Scalp and Back Massage:
A back and head massage with the use of warm stones for a deeper tissue massage and pure relaxation.
(55 min)
Hot Stone Massage:
A full body massage with heated stones and hot oil, deep tissue massage works on the energy channels in the body.
(85 min)
Facial Skin Care
Mini-facial:
A quick cleanse - excludes facial massage.
(25 min)
Decleor and Nimue Products
Spa Relax Facial:
A facial treatment that includes skin analysis, complete cleansing, exfoliating and lymphatic facial massage. Followed by a personalized mask for a radiant glow.
(85 min)
Fancourt Facial:
A hour facial that includes cleansing, toning, scrub and facial massage as well as mask and moisturiser.
(60 min)
Carita – beauty has a name – Japanese technology and French product experience
Renovateur Hydration:
A specialised facial that involves the use of a unique exfoliator to remove dead, dull skin. Deep cleansing with the aid of the Pro-lifting machine. Instant hydration is restored to the skin.
(55 min)
Renovateur Hydration intense:
An Intense hydrating facial with a non – surgical face lift. With the use of specialised equipment (pro-lifting) the facial muscles are trained to fight against gravity. You will see a noticeable difference after one facial - instant results!
(85 min)
Renovateur Progresif:
This facial is designed for the more mature clients. It smoothes out wrinkles and with the aid of the pro-lifting machine a deep pore cleanse is visible immediately. The Progresif range is used in all our anti- aging facials.
(85 min)
Renovateur Pro-lifting:
A must have treatment! This is Carita’s signature treatment. A non- surgical face lift with the pro-lifting machine. This facial consists of three types of massage for lymphatic drainage. Instant visible results - seeing is believing!
(85 min)
Decleor
Aromaplastie Facial:
A 100% natural, multi-active, decongesting care treatment adapted to all skin types. It consists of a cocktail of vitamins, mainly vitamin E and proteins. This treatment improves microcirculation and encourages penetration of products leaving the epidermis soft, radiant and velvety-smooth.
(85 min)
Harmonie Extreme Facial:
A specific treatment that decongests, smoothes and refreshes the epidermis. This facial offers a moment of peace to the most vulnerable skin types.
(85 min)
Nutri-Soin Facial:
Recommended for dry skin. Premature fine lines and wrinkles linked to dryness are smoothed away. Skin is left more comfortable, supple and resilient to climatic changes.
(85 min)
Evidence Facial:
Ideal for more mature skin. The effect is threefold - it improves skin tone, renews tissue and smooths and relaxes facial features.
(85 min)
Aroma-Man:
A treatment specially designed for men to provide relaxation, renewed skin tone and a healthy complexion.
(85 min)
Nimue
Rejuvenating treatment:
General cleansing using enzyme exfoliation. All Nimue treatments are based on AHA and result in a good deep cleansing on the skin. Instant radiant glow on the skin.
(55 min)
Advanced rejuvenating treatment:
(55 min)
Alpha lapoic maintenance treatment:
(55 min)
Regenerating treatment:
(55 min)
Body and Hydrotherapy Treatments:
Throughout history people of many cultures have seen water as nature's gift of rejuvenation and longevity. The Fancourt Spa has selected the finest mineral, marine and aromatherapy products to enhance the therapeutic value of this very special tradition of balneotherapy and thalassotherapy. Each bath works to relax, detoxify and purify the body.
Mud choc indulgence:
A full body exfoliation followed by a coco mud wrap and the use of a hydro tub or capsule where after body moisturiser is applied. This wrap is good for circulation and stimulates the olfactory sensors with the blissful coco.
(55 min)
Links Mud Experience:
This complete detoxifying treatment increases circulation and aids in the removal of toxins. Enjoy a mud wrap followed by a hydrotherapy tub bath or hydro capsule and full body massage to aid relaxation.
(115 min)
Dead Sea Wrap:
Scrub, wrap, vichy shower, light massage with the application of body cream.
(75 min)
Golden Pamper:
Full body exfoliation followed by a mud wrap and hydro tub or capsule, ended off with a full body hot stone massage
(150 min)
Golden pamper supreme:
Same as the golden pamper , the full body hot stone massage includes the use of aromatherapy oils
(150min)
Floatation pool:
Same affect as the dead sea, the pool has a high concentration of salt to keep afloat. A private room can be booked for a hour while the floatation pool is in use. A wonderful treatment to escape from the worries of everyday life for a short while.
(55 min)
Courses:
There is no doubt that Fancourt is South Africa’s premier golf resort, featuring three highly rated Championship golf courses as well as the Western Cape’s premier 18-hole public course.
Since opening in the early 90's with just 27 Gary Player-designed holes, Fancourt’s Outeniqua and Montagu golf courses have matured and developed into two of the finest 18-hole parkland layouts in the country. A round on either is a special experience, sculpted and finished as they are with rare attention to detail and designed with the coastal George winds in mind.
The Links at Fancourt was added in 2000, an awe-inspiring example of magnificent design and golf-course construction, about which designer Gary Player says: “Links golf is how the game originated and at The Links we take golfers back to the roots of golf – and they can play a ‘British Open’ all of their own!”
Lastly, Bramble Hill was added, a course that is distinctly Fancourt, yet has a friendly character all of its own. It is a course that can be tackled by beginner and seasoned campaigner alike, without the intimidation and pressure so often associated with celebrated championship courses.
In addition to four golf courses suited to every type of golfer, Fancourt boasts one of the finest golf academies in the world, with state-of-the-art practice and teaching facilities, backed up by the expertise of PGA professionals, as well as several well-stocked on-course pro shops offering all types of golf merchandise.
At the helm of golf course operations are two Directors of Golf, Mark Wiltshire (at The Links) and Jason Totos (at Outeniqua and Montagu), both of whom are on hand to ensure that your golfing experience at Fancourt is unrivalled.
The Montagu and Outeniqua
The Montagu and Outeniqua are two world class parkland layouts rated in the top 10 South African courses. Both courses are very similar and present a true test of golf in aesthetically beautiful surroundings.
The Links
The Links course opened in November 2000 and presents a very special, and unique to South Africa, golfing experience. You really could believe you are playing golf on the Scottish Coast.
Bramble Hill
Bramble Hill is the fourth course on the estate and is a Parkland course with Links features and offers a good mix of the estate's other three courses. The course is a public 'Pay for Play' facility and has been designed to offer golfers of every level a Fancourt experience.
The Montagu:
The Montagu is a much celebrated parkland course and has been ranked as the number-one golf course in South Africa in the past. It has recently undergone major renovations with several holes being redesigned and has two completely new holes – the 1st and the 9th.
"With golf critics becoming more discerning and the increase in new modern courses, we believed it was time to rejuvenate the Montagu layout and improve the course immeasurably," says Resort General Manager, Ingrid Diesel. " We believe the new-look course, which has now grown in superbly, has been restored to its former glory where it will once again hold its head high amongst the best in the world."
As with The Oteniqua, play is restricted to members, their guests and resort guests, so there is ample time and space to savour the Fancourt golfing experience. It is, however, always a good idea to book in advance to ensure that you get your desired tee time.
The warm-up area, featuring a full-length range and a chipping and bunker practice area, is available to all golfers before play.
Golf carts are available for hire, weather permitting, while knowledgeable caddies are available too. Please note that to improve your playing enjoyment and to ensure a steady pace-of-play, it is expected that there are at least two caddies for each fourball.
The Outeniqua:
The Outeniqua is one of two majestic 18-hole Parkland layouts at Fancourt. Designed by legendary Grand Slam golfer Gary Player, it is similar in character to its sibling The Montagu, and its challenging design and fine conditioning will ensure an excellent test for all levels of golfers. As with all courses at Fancourt, there are a variety of tees from which to choose to play, ensuring that golfers are unlikely to ever feel overpowered by the course.
As with The Montagu, play is restricted to hotel residents, members and their guests, so you are unlikely to ever feel crowded on the course, however, it is always a good idea to book in advance to ensure that you get your desired tee time.
The warm-up area, featuring a full-length range and a chipping and bunker practice area, is available to all golfers before play.
Golf carts are available for hire, weather permitting, while knowledgeable caddies are available too. Please note that to improve your playing enjoyment and to ensure a steady pace-of-play, it is expected that there are at least two caddies for each fourball.
Bramble Hill:
Bramble Hill is the fourth course at Fancourt, but it has a character all of its own. Built in response to a need for an 18-hole facility that would be accessible to the community of George and surrounding areas, Bramble Hill is truly a public golf course in the sense that there are no restrictions on who can play at any given time.
Bramble Hill offers a golf experience that is relaxed and friendly, without any “private country club” intimidation! The course itself is challenging enough to test the most proficient golfer, yet it is sure to be an enjoyable round even for beginners.
Bramble Hill shares six holes with the Fancourt Golf Academy at the moment, but plans are underway to create six new holes adjacent to Bramble Hills 12 holes, which will mean that it will feature its own entire 18-hole layout in the near future.
The course shares many characteristics with its highly pedigreed sibling The Links, with undulating fairways, raised greens and a number of treacherous water hazards and can be exposed to the typically fresh Southern Cape winds.
Unique to South African layouts, Bramble Hill has a fun “practice hole” between the 10th and 11th holes, which is a character-filled little par three where golfers are given a respite from the concentration of the round – or it is a place to have a little mid-game wager with your playing partners.
In keeping with Fancourt, Bramble Hill features a modern, facility rich clubhouse, as well as a well-stocked pro shop, with a wide range of competitively priced golf merchandise. On hand to offer expert advice are a number of resident PGA professionals, headed up by Jayde Tannous. Among the assistants are Tyronne Farell, Werner Bernardt, Wynand Myburgh and Francois de Lange.
