Hacienda d'Monyane

If you want a spot to chill and do nothing, this is a good place to visit. We slept, braaied (remember to take your own wood or charcoal), read, played board games and went for a walk. Very relaxing.
Arno, the owner, is pleasant and helpful. The wind was quite bad while we were there (but that was throughout the region over this particular weekend), and unfortunately the unit's verandah has no protection from it. As there's not much space inside the unit, we braved the gusts to sit outside anyway, and managed to spot a little tortoise in the grass, which made my day.
The accommodation is very rustic, but the bed is comfortable and the outside shower has great pressure.
Hacienda d'Monyane is quite off the beaten track (which means it's nice and peaceful, apart from the neighbour's peacocks), so take what you need with you, especially if you plan on cooking. The cooking utensils in the unit are very basic and it's a pain to have to trek to and from the "bush kitchen" (set apart from the units), which is where the washing up area is, especially in the dark. Take a torch.
It's easier to get to Hacienda d'Monyane with a higher vehicle (we were in an SUV). It will require caution and patience with a small, low car. The neighboring land is home to lots of game, including eland, kudu, warthog, zebra, blue wildebeest, ostrich and impala, so taking a walk down the road is worth it.

We enjoyed our stay to the full, the only regret we had was that we did not book for the whole weekend. It was difficult to leave. The place is so magnificent and peaceful. The environment certainly gave us an invaluable opportunity to reflect on our relationship and we left stronger than when we came in. Nothing short of excellency. Arno, what can I say, he is such an amazing host. The place is superbly suitable for retreat.