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Spoil Dad: Father’s Day Lunch in Sedgefield

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SPOIL DAD this FATHER’S DAY, June 19, with an indulgent and satisfying, fine dining experience at the Benguela Brasserie & Restaurant in Sedgefield, 12pm-2.30pm. Early booking essential – 044 343 1844. DELECTABLE FATHER’S DAY MENU Starters: – Ham hock and split pea soup, ham hock terrine – Citrus marinated prawns, beetroot and garlic emulsion – Seared venison, charred leek, parsnip fondant Mains: – Braised beef short rib, parmesan mash, pumpkin and gremolata – Grilled fish, curry custard, smoked mussels and celery – Roast chicken, carrots, baby potatoes, pickle cabbage and … Read the full article…

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High Tea Function at Benguela Brasserie, Sedgefield

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Benguela Brasserie & Restaurant, at Lakeside Lodge & Spa in Sedgefield, presents High Tea on the Lake on Saturday, January 23. Lakeside Lodge & Spa, situated close to Sedgefield in the Garden Route, invites you to join them for their second annual High Tea on the Lake event on Saturday, 23 January 2016. The full High Tea experience includes a glass of bubbly, mini quiche lorraine savoury dish, two finger sandwiches (cucumber and cream cheese or salmon and horseradish), one sweet and one savoury scone, clotted cream, three homemade mini … Read the full article…

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Exclusive New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Events at Lakeside Lodge in Sedgefield

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Lakeside Lodge & Spa, situated close to Sedgefield in the Garden Route, invites you to join them for one of two unforgettable musical New Year’s events. Patrons have a choice between either a New Year’s Eve Night at the Opera or New Year’s Day Jazz Brunch celebration. Benguela Brasserie & Restaurant’s Executive Chef, Kelly-Anne Pietersen is renowned for her French-inspired cooking and dishes with rich tastes and subtle nuances. Kelly-Anne trained with some of the finest chefs in the most prestigious kitchens in South Africa and this knowledge is reflected … Read the full article…

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‘Taste-filled’ Benguela Brassiere & Restaurant (Sedgefield)

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As said in the previous blog about our massages at the Lakeside Lodge & Spa in Sedgefield, Knysna, “if it wasn’t for the fact that we knew that there was a great meal awaiting us, we may have never left that room…” …and it was important that we did because, on the other side of the building, we stood on a beautiful lawn that offered us a breathtaking view of the Swartvlei Estuary (what many call “lake”or “lagoon”)… so big yet the only activity i saw on it were three … Read the full article…

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Pampered Like a King at Lakeside Lodge & Spa

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Beside the beautiful Swartvlei Estuary, approximately 8km from Sedgefield’s centre and 35km from Knysna, you’ll find the stunning Lakeside Lodge & Spa and the ‘taste-fill’ Benguela Brasserie & Restaurant. It was the treat of all treats when i was taken there for an hour massage, my first in 8 years, and a 3-course meal accompanied by delicious wine from their owner’s Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. Wherever i go, it’s staff that normally make the biggest impression, good or bad. Here, they made a big, positive impression. When we arrived, … Read the full article…

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Mother’s Day Lunch on the Garden Route

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Book now for a celebration Mother’s Day lunch at the Benguela Brasserie at Lakeside Lodge & Spa, at Sedgefield on the Garden Route. Visitors can relax in the beautiful surroundings of the Lodge on the banks of the Swartvlei lake in Wilderness National Park. A special Sunday lunch menu is available, with two or three courses from R220 per person, including a half bottle of wine from the Benguela Cove vineyard. There is a main course of roast sirloin, roast lamb leg or stuffed chicken, all served with Yorkshire pudding. … Read the full article…

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Benguela Brasserie: The New Restaurant on the Garden Route

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For fine food in a beautiful lakeside setting – whether for dinner, lunch or breakfast – Benguela Brasserie & Restaurant is an ideal choice, in its stunning setting on the banks of the Swartvlei Lake in Wilderness National Park. Located at the five-star Lakeside Lodge & Spa, near Sedgefield, the venue has a growing reputation as one of the leading Garden Route restaurants, popular for its imaginative and varied menu. There are also wine tastings, food pairings and other special events throughout the year. Relaxed lakeside dining for breakfast and lunch then … Read the full article…

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New: Lakeside Lodge Hotel – Five-Star Award

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Lakeside Lodge luxury hotel and spa in Sedgefield on the Garden Route has been awarded a FIVE STAR RATING – the only one in Sedgefield and the highest award by the TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa). The owners, Penny Streeter OBE and real estate developer Nick Rea, have fully refurbished the boutique hotel and its nine luxury bedroom suites, in its stunning setting on the banks of the Swartvlei Lake in Wilderness National Park. The award recognises the achievement in creating a unique luxury experience for short or … Read the full article…

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