Ever dream of your very own private Roman bath? Just imagine soaking in natural hot water in a tub the size of a Smart Car. Although I soaked alone, this bath is large enough for a romantic couple, or four very cozy friends.
I stayed at Warmwaterberg Spa before in a Timber Chalet and loved the place so much I wanted to show it to Joan during our journey around South Africa.
This time we stayed in the 1908 built Main house which turned out to be two rooms plus our own private Roman bath. Shared toilet room is just down the hall.
Joan chose the room with the bunk beds and kitchen because she’s up before dawn making coffee. I think her main complaint was bumping her head multiple times on the upper bunk board.
I had my own room next door furnished with old Dutch furniture and a very comfortable bed which I truly appreciated after tent camping for over a month.
Only two other couples shared the 5-unit building during our two night stay. Wanted to book three nights but our rooms weren’t available for the third.
Our first night the owner, Pierre, invited us to his historic home for dinner. I’d met him during my first stay in 2013. We met his fiancé and son. I learned to drink Muscadel that night while waiting for the braai (BBQ).
The next morning we walked a short trail on the property and photographed an amazing variety of succulent plants found in this Karoo environment. Joan went back out later for even more photos.
While I luxuriated in the private Roman bath.
The second night we went to the Lapa/restaurant because I had a desire for Karoo lamb for dinner plus look at all those vegetables. Such a huge serving I had it for lunch the next day as well.
The Spa has two public warm water outdoor pools and a cool pool.
Accommodations vary from the Main house where we stayed, Bath House with two bedrooms, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom Timber chalets, caravans (small trailers) and camping sites. Limited groceries are available along with a bottle store for a cold brew or bottle of wine.
Warmwaterberg Spa is located along the R62 wine route between Oudtshoorn and Montagu. Plus just down the road is Ronnies Sex Shop, a bar and restaurant.
If you like to soak in hot water and enjoy a peaceful country atmosphere then pamper yourself with a private Roman bath at Warmwaterberg Spa.
Nothing like oneupmanship. We stayed at Rotoroa in New Zealand with our own hot swimming pool and full bathroom facilities, a full kitchen as well as a Hangi ouside.
I would have had enough for two good meals with the serve you had. Seems like a very congenial spot to stay.
Just have to love these kinds of places.
You know, I could do that and enjoy it. I think two or three nights would be the max cuz I would have to move on but I could sure soak for a long time in a private bath, for a couple hours on consecutive days.
It was loverly.
You definitely know how to enjoy life. For me, friends, food, and a hot tub would do the trick.
I truly wish there were some natural hotsprings around here. A couple years ago I looked into a portable one but even that is too much for me to handle.
There’s always Hot Springs National Park if you want a change of pace and a hot springs experience — hot and humid! Though I sure wouldn’t give up the North Rim. But South Africa looks pretty amazing. That food, tempting!
Looks delightful!
Lovely! South Africa is just so different from what I expected! The Roman bath sounds good right now! I miss the wonderful hot springs we had in T or C NM! If you ever get there…. reserve “the wet room” at BlackStone Lodge on Austin Street! RiverBend hot Springs is also beautiful, private and public pools out side overlooking the Rio Grande River! Those plants are so beautiful… almost alien looking! Thanks for sharing!
I think a lot of people have a misconceived notion of South Africa. I too wish for hot water to soak in. Especially being an RVer with no bath tub, as you know. Will keep those two in mind.
Talk about luxury. What a shame you only had two days. I can sure see why you wanted to come back and show this place to Joan. I can see you coming back here on every single trip. You’ll be one of the family before long.
Luxury without all the really fancy stuff, just kind of down home. I will certainly return.
Bliss! I remember it and Ronnie’s from your earlier trip…and how surprised I was because I didn’t dream of a place like this there.
Now that is a typical South African plate of food. Nom nom nom. Karoo lamb and vegies! Looks like a nice place. Not over the top and very homely
Absolutely delicious.