Inspired by the landscape, culture and natural beauty of its setting atop the Helshoogte Pass, Delaire Graff Estate – which opened its doors in 2009 – is renowned as the Jewel of the Cape Winelands.

Having undergone a significant refurbishment in 2023, Delaire Graff Estate reopened its doors with 16 luxurious lodges and an Owner’s Villa, a tranquil spa, and a Japanese restaurant, HŌSEKI.

Implemented by the renowned David Collins Studio – who has worked with the Estate since its inception – and guided by the vision of Owner and renowned diamantaire Laurence Graff OBE, interiors have been reimagined and refined while honouring the original ethos and spirit of Delaire Graff Estate.

“Delaire Graff Estate is my happy place. I love visiting, the people, the hospitality. This makes every project at the Estate very personal and special to me. Our collaboration with Laurence Graff is long-standing and successful. For these reasons, I think Delaire Graff Estate instantly makes guests fall in love with it, embrace its warmth, enjoy its personality and leave with wonderful memories.” Simon Rawlings, Chief Creative Officer, David Collins Studio

Within the Garden and Luxury lodges, expansive wet bars are set alongside custom furniture and decorative lighting, including white plaster chandeliers by Alexandre Logé and pieces by B&B Italia and Maxalto Collection. Locally crafted dining tables, coffee tables with smoked glass tops and organic timber bases and upholstered armchairs are beautifully complemented by hand-knotted wool and silk rugs by Sinclair Till.

Upon arrival at the Presidential lodges, redefined lobby floors feature honed Crema Marfil marble with polished Marron Imperial inlays. Within the living spaces, dark timber floors are accented by burnt orange and yellow detailing, Each of the two bedrooms features patterned fabrics inspired by traditional South African prints across seating upholstery and cushions, with decorative wall sconces by Holly Hunt.

The interiors at the Japanese restaurant HŌSEKI feature elegant indigo and copper tones bathed in warm amber light, juxtaposed with bespoke fabrics. The iconic art installation, Swallows in Flight, created by André Stead, working in collaboration with Lionel Smit, brings greater meaning to the space – in Japanese culture, birds have adorned prints, ceramics, cloisonné and ancient temples for centuries, with the swallow representing good luck.

A private wine-tasting lounge, exclusively for Lodge guests, provides an opportunity to taste an exceptional collection of wines grown and crafted on the Estate, surrounded by hand-carved timber walls.

David Collins Studio continues its celebration of local craftsmanship and traditional techniques steeped in heritage with curated pieces by South African artists and makers. One example of this can be found within the Indochine lounge, in which a striking chandelier and complementary centre table by ceramicist Chuma Maweni resides.

With exceptional interiors that are contemporary, aspiring, light and elegant – Delaire Graff Estate is the epitome of quiet luxury while still grounded in the locale.

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