Fancourt Hotel and Country Club
Hotel Overview
Welcome to Fancourt, a resort in a country that has always
held attraction for travellers. You will enjoy Fancourt's
easy-going atmosphere in which you may learn more about South Africa and its
multi-faceted culture.
The combination of old world charm and contemporary luxury make the Fancourt
Hotel distinctive. At Fancourt, guests can choose between a room in the
beautifully restored Manor House or one of the many stately, newly refurbished
Garden Suites and Studios.
In the Manor House you will find a restful haven in a building with a history
dating back to the beginnings 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, which you can still travel on. 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 or conference activities.
The Fancourt Hotel & Country Club is a member of The
Preferred Hotels.
HistoryOne hundred and forty years have passed since Henry Fancourt White built Blanco
House in the hamlet at the foot of Outeniqua Mountains, the mountains,
which today form the backdrop to the Fancourt Estate. Through the building of
the Montagu Pass the seeds were sown for the building of a family home which
would become the heart - and later the soul - of the Fancourt Estate.
The South African Home - now the Manor House in the hotel portfolio - is
still recognizable amid the ambitious developments that have surrounded it over
almost 150 years. The old home may no longer be the heart of the busy estate,
but it has certainly retained its soul. Spend some time in the stillness of the
garden, lounge and walk along the quiet passages. Imagine you are back in the
early days. Imagine life as it was then, with panama hats and buttonholes, with
grand pianos, camphor-wood chests, old silver and wild mushroom dinners. Imagine
you are not alone.
Old world charm and contemporary luxury link the graciousness of the past
with convenience of present to create a haven of tranquility and style.
Location
Fancourt, South Africa's premier golfing and leisure Resort
is situated in the heart of the Garden Route. Set in 515 hectares of lush
countryside, superbly landscaped with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains as its
backdrop.
Fancourt is only 7 kilometers from both, the George Airport
and the historic town of George. It also within easy reach of the many
attractive tourist destinations in the area.
Food & Beverages
Fancourt has 5 fabulous restaurants offering a variety of excellent
dining experiences in truly delightful settings.
Whether you're enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner at Fancourt, you can rest
assured that each meal has been carefully prepared by the hotel's expert chefs,
presented by experienced restaurant managers and serving staff and that only the
freshest products have been used.
The restaurants bear testimony to Fancourt's reputation as purveyors of fine
cuisine. From La Cantina's authentic Italian fare and the freshly caught dishes
of Le Pêcheur to The Morning Glory's health meals, the modern African cuisine
of Sansibar and Bramble Lodge's selected dinner menu of locally-sourced produce,
Fancourt's cuisine is a gourmet's delight.
The 3 bars and a golfer's halfway house offer lighter meals for guests on the
move. A range of Fancourt Original and Executive Chef's Range products
including jams, pasta and sauces are for sale in the Deli.
- La Cantina is located in the historic Manor House and
serves traditional Italian cuisine in a warm Mediterranean atmosphere.
Popular Sunday lunches are served from 12:30 in La Cantina.
Open: Monday to Sunday from 07:00 - 11:00 & Monday to Sunday from
18:30 - 22:30
- Le Pêcheur, Situated in the Clubhouse along the Hall of
Fame, specializes in freshly prepared seafood dishes in a relaxed
open-kitchen setting.
Open: Monday to Sunday from 19:00 - 22:30
- Bramble Lodge is located next to The Links Clubhouse and
offers relaxed intimate dining of global fusion cuisine - a combination of
flavours from the world over, using a variety of spices, herbs, flowers and
locally grown produce to create a daily changing menu.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 19:00 - 22:00
- Sansibar is situated in the Manor House and serves modern
African cuisine representative of a host of African countries.
Open: Monday to Sunday 19:00 - 22:30
- Morning Glory situated in the Health Spa overlooking the
first tee of the Quteniqua Course and serves light healthy meals made from
fresh local ingredients.
Open the Summer: Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 17:00 & the Winter:
Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 16:30