Elliot Ndlovu has met many people in his life. Amongst those, he has met Queen Elizabeth, former president Tabo Mbeki, actor Leonardo DiCaprio and has had hotel room services through out the world but, he practices uBuntu. He gives all people the equal amount of respect, attention and energy. No one person is treated as…
View ArticleAt Fordoun you get the whole experience ….. Fordoun has always supported local artists. At the moment they are show casing two local artist showing their works in the Hotel reception. Sarah Richards is a local ceramicist who lives in the Balgowan area and is of international fame. She has executed many commissions including Fish…
View ArticleFordoun for the fitness fanatics … get your sweat on Do not worry that you will have too much down time at Fordoun Hotel and Spa. There is plenty on offer to keep your heart pumping, if that is your wish. You could start the day with a trail run along the tracks through the…
View ArticleThe midlands in the autumn … Crisp mornings followed by warm days, beautiful sunsets and cool nights. This is the midlands in the autumn. The leaves are starting to turn into their autumn golds and cover the roads in a carpet of leaves. Mist rolls in during late evening and encloses the midlands in its…
View ArticleThere is no such thing as bad weather … only bad gear … We have had over 5 days of rain at Fordoun. 100 ml in 5 days. Lovely, glorious, life giving, soaking rain. Penetrating the thirsty ground, filling up the water table, running off the lands and into the dams. Thank you, thank you….
View ArticleFordoun …focusing on the family … Fordoun farm village offers 8 luxurious self catering cottages built around our “village green” cricket oval, and alongside our productive and beautifully laid out vegetable garden. The primary reason for creating the farm village, was to tap into the niche Agri Tourism market and offer a chance for families…
View ArticleHe just goes by the name “chef”. No need to waste unnecessary words. He gets things done … just like in his kitchen. Chef takes care of all the foodie needs at Fordoun. The muffins, biscuits and ice tea in the spa through to the three course meals in the Skye Bistro. He gets up…
View ArticleWe have all heard again and again that February is the month of love, and I hope you have booked somewhere special to take that special someone but spare a thought for the poor singles in South Korea. They wait two whole months to make sure they are not on someone’s valentines list. Then on…
View ArticleWelcome to February at Fordoun … Sylvia has been working on Fordoun Farm for 61 years. She used to help in the dairy with herd health management and fertility, when Fordoun was a working farm, but now she works in the hotel in house keeping. Here, she is arranging the fresh flowers to welcome the…
View ArticleFlotation tanks (also known as Sensory Deprivation tanks) have certainly become a growing trend within the Health and Beauty industry for many reasons: · Detoxifying benefits · Healing properties · Relaxation and rejuvenation Flotation tanks contain a high level of Epsom salt solution – a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulphate that has many…
View ArticleThe traditional western Christmas includes decorated Christmas trees, the giving of presents, and feasts of turkey, mince pies and Christmas cake. However, Christmas celebrations around the world vary, depending on the culture, history and geographical location of the country. Probably one of the most dramatic Christmas celebrations occurs amongst the tribes of New Guinea, who…
View ArticleEaster is a time when even people who do not consider themselves “choco-holics” can usually be tempted to savour the delicious sweetness of chocolate, hidden within a glossy Easter egg wrapping. But as we melt the soft chocolate on our tongues, how many of us realise that this treat has a history dating back over…
View Article“Yoga, a philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realise its distinction from them and attain liberation.” – Merriam Webster; Dictionary Yoga has become a fast-growing and popular form of physical activity for many nowadays. With fast-paced lifestyles characterising the lives of many…
View Article“True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united.” – Willhelm von Humbodlt It is a well-known fact that exercise is said to be great for overall health; mentally, physically and emotionally. With this in mind, we have identified 3 useful benefits of exercise that we…
View ArticleSo, most of us take a holiday to relax both mind and body. At Fordoun Hotel and Spa we offer you a range of luxurious treatments and rooms to enjoy. When you’re feeling the itch to explore the Midlands futher, consider the following… We all have our weakness when we’re on diet…whether your indulgence is…
View ArticleExpansion at Fordoun In June or July this year we will hopefully be unveiling the Fordoun Village development. The idea of expanding Fordoun without impacting on the more intimate boutique experience at the hotel was initiated by Fordoun founder Jon Bates. He had built 19 houses for staff close to the road to give all…
View ArticleRelaxation is a vital part of everyone’s basic human needs, especially with this tremendously fast paced lifestyle we all seem to be adopting. We at Fordoun Spa pride ourselves in providing remarkable massage therapy to our clients and find it quite interesting to hear a variety of myths when it comes to massage therapy and…
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