With Valentine’s Day on our doorstep and a ton of holidays in the pipeline, why not choose February as your preferred Honeymooning month – because let’s face it, the weather is great and what better time of the year to celebrate your day of love, than in the month of love?

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is the perfect place for a Honeymoon to remember. Create wonderful memories by booking into one of our deluxe “honeymoon” suites and indulging in a romantic setting in the heart of the Midlands. Start off by checking into your room and unpacking. Then take a stroll around the beautiful gardens that Granny Mouse is so well-known for. The banqueting staff can even arrange for a photographer, at an added cost, to do a Honeymoon photo shoot on our lawns if you wish, to make the time shared, even more special.

Dinner at our Eaves Restaurant nightly, will give you both a taste for fine dining. You are even able to visit our Cellar to taste some of the wines on our award-winning wine list – to make the occasion one to savour.

After dinner and on return to your room, you will be welcomed by a romantic turndown with the staff even going as far as to prepare a hot bubble bath with products courtesy of The Lavender Company, so that when you settle in, you can share some champagne to toast to the occasion before slipping into a his and hers robe and slippers.

There are also so many activities for all couples preferences. For those who are looking to have some time of relaxation, the Granny mouse Spa on site will ensure that you both enjoy a pamper session with our “Honeymoon Harmony” package which allows for 2 hours and 30 minutes of pure head-to-toe indulgence. Couples receive a Hydro Bath Session, Swedish Full Body Massage, Thalgo Classic Facial including a bottle of Champagne to top it all off!

Then for the adventure seekers, there is a Lion’s River Walk, Karkloof Canopy Tours and sightseeing opportunities which can be arranged by Granny Mouse.

To book your Honeymoon in the Midlands contact 033 234 4071.

The luscious gardens at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa certainly have much to smile about, with the promotion of Mark Robson, otherwise known as Smiley, to the position of Garden Manager.

Having been a part of the Granny Mouse team since 2011, initially cutting his teeth in the maintenance department, before moving over to the Gardens team, Robson’s passion for all things horticultural started from an extremely young age. He recalls being captivated when he was growing up, by the beautiful vegetable garden that was cultivated by his domestic worker, and being in awe of how so much food came from one small seed. This caused him to get his hands dirty from an early age as he assisted in the planting process and taking much pride in the finished product.

He admits that when he initially began to study, he never thought that Horticulture could be so rewarding, and hence embarked on obtaining a degree in Forestry, as well as pursuing courses in anti-poaching and rock climbing.

Having never felt at home in the forestry field, Robson always had a passion for working with plants and animals, and believes that the most spectacular part of his job is being able to transform a dull area into something truly beautiful. Adding to this, he loves that the topography at Granny Mouse varies from area to area allowing he and his team to create different zones on the property, and loves nothing more than having guests and members of staff admiring what he and his gardening team have done.

Although spending most of their time during the Autumn months raking up never-ending leaves, Robson feels blessed to be given the opportunity to lead the Granny Mouse Gardens team, and will spend his time striving to ensure that the much-revered Granny Mouse gardens remain breathtaking.