There’s nothing more romantic than cuddling up with a log fire burning, as you enjoy a glass of red wine, a locally made sherry or a cup of hot chocolate, as the chilly air outside creates a winter wonderland……

If you’re looking for an indulgent winter getaway, make sure you’ve got Granny Mouse on your list, and take advantage of their Winter Wonder special.

Granny Mouse is offering an unbelievable Winter Wonder which will allow you a quick and simple breakaway to let your hair down as you enjoy our crisp fresh mountain air and an opportunity to visit quaint shops and cafes or even pull on your hiking boots.

For only R2 500 per room per night, you can spend two nights as a couple in one of our garden or deluxe rooms and enjoy a hearty breakfast on waking.

In addition, each couple can look forward to a 30 minute back and neck treatment at our spa and a Belgian chocolate gift pack on arrival. We’re including a wine and cookie pairing for each of our visitors and will wave each couple on their way with a case of wine on departure.

Book early to avoid disappointment. Our special offer covers a minimum two-night stay and you also have the choice of upgrading to a deluxe suite for an extra, once-off payment of R1 500 or stay a little longer at R1 350 per person sharing per night.

Chunky sweaters, woolly jumpers and boots and jeans are often the best excuse to relax that rigid beauty regime – we all tend to stretch the intervals between the leg waxes and the pedicures.

But when it comes to our skin, winter is the time when we should be taking extra care. Our winter climate is harsh across most of South Africa with little winter rainfall and surprisingly harsh sunlight. Most importantly, this is the season when the dry air and cold winds do the most damage.

At Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, we have firsthand experience of a bracing winter climate – but we also know that a comforting facial during the colder months helps to reset, restore and improve your skin.

Because skin cells tend to regenerate more slowly during winter, additional exfoliation during a facial tends to not only add a little more colour to your skin but also to remove dead skin cells and even out the tone. That means your moisturizer at home will be more effective in protecting and nourishing your skin going forward.

As you probably know, during winter hydration is also super important – and that doesn’t just mean drinking a couple of glasses of water a day. In cold temperatures, water evaporates from the skin more rapidly. This is true even for those who religiously cleanse and moisturize – and remember that the older your skin, the more vulnerable it is. That means you need to make sure that it is regularly replenished.

The use of a hydrating mask during a facial not only deals with obvious problems like redness and dry skin but also penetrates deep into the epidermis, rejuvenating the deeper layers of the skin and restoring elasticity. The end result is a more glowing complexion where fine lines are less obvious and skin tone is more even.

The components in the products that we use at the Granny Mouse Spa also provide some extra comfort for parched winter skin. Vitamins and antioxidants repair free radical damage as well as help your skin to protect itself against the harsh elements. They also help reduce inflammation, improve circulation and encourage your skin to create healthy new skin cells.

Serums containing growth factors take this a step further by helping to reduce the signs of aging. They stimulate the production of collagen production, improving skin texture.

So, during your next visit to Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, come and relax in one of our cozy treatment rooms while we provide plenty of comfort to your winter skin. We’ll help you to find the facial that is perfect for your skin and help you relax and feel special and pampered.