Information about Fancourt Hotel and Country Club, George

Welcome to Fancourt, a resort in a country that has always held attraction for travellers. You will enjoy Fancourt's easy-going atmosphere in which you may learn more about South Africa and its multi-faceted culture.

The combination of old world charm and contemporary luxury make the Fancourt Hotel distinctive. At Fancourt, guests can choose between a room in the beautifully restored Manor House or one of the many stately, newly refurbished Garden Suites and Studios.

In the Manor House you will find a restful haven in a building with a history dating back to the beginnings of the 19th century: In 1847, Henry Fancourt White established a workers' base at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains for the construction of the Montagu Pass, which you can still travel on. Now a National Monument, the Manor House with its 34 Bedrooms is situated in a wooded parkland and is the perfect base for your leisure or conference activities.

The Fancourt Hotel & Country Club is a member of The Preferred Hotels.

One hundred and forty years have passed since Henry Fancourt White built Blanco House in the hamlet at the foot of Outeniqua Mountains, the mountains, which today form the backdrop to the Fancourt Estate. Through the building of the Montagu Pass the seeds were sown for the building of a family home which would become the heart - and later the soul - of the Fancourt Estate.

The South African Home - now the Manor House in the hotel portfolio - is still recognizable amid the ambitious developments that have surrounded it over almost 150 years. The old home may no longer be the heart of the busy estate, but it has certainly retained its soul. Spend some time in the stillness of the garden, lounge and walk along the quiet passages. Imagine you are back in the early days. Imagine life as it was then, with panama hats and buttonholes, with grand pianos, camphor-wood chests, old silver and wild mushroom dinners. Imagine you are not alone.

Old world charm and contemporary luxury link the graciousness of the past with convenience of present to create a haven of tranquility and style.

Fancourt, South Africa's premier golfing and leisure Resort is situated in the heart of the Garden Route. Set in 515 hectares of lush countryside, superbly landscaped with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains as its backdrop.

Fancourt is only 7 kilometers from both, the George Airport and the historic town of George. It also within easy reach of the many attractive tourist destinations in the area.

Fancourt has 5 fabulous restaurants offering a variety of excellent dining experiences in truly delightful settings.   

Whether you're enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner at Fancourt, you can rest assured that each meal has been carefully prepared by the hotel's expert chefs, presented by experienced restaurant managers and serving staff and that only the freshest products have been used.   

The restaurants bear testimony to Fancourt's reputation as purveyors of fine cuisine. From La Cantina's authentic Italian fare and the freshly caught dishes of Le Pêcheur to The Morning Glory's health meals, the modern African cuisine of Sansibar and Bramble Lodge's selected dinner menu of locally-sourced produce, Fancourt's cuisine is a gourmet's delight.  

The 3 bars and a golfer's halfway house offer lighter meals for guests on the move.  A range of Fancourt Original and Executive Chef's Range products including jams, pasta and sauces are for sale in the Deli.   

• La Cantina is located in the historic Manor House and serves traditional Italian cuisine in a warm Mediterranean atmosphere.  Popular Sunday lunches are served from 12:30 in La Cantina.    Open:  Monday to Sunday from 07:00 - 11:00 & Monday to Sunday from 18:30 - 22:30
• Le Pêcheur, Situated in the Clubhouse along the Hall of Fame, specializes in freshly prepared seafood dishes in a relaxed open-kitchen setting. Open:  Monday to Sunday from 19:00 - 22:30
• Bramble Lodge is located next to The Links Clubhouse and offers relaxed intimate dining of global fusion cuisine - a combination of flavours from the world over, using a variety of spices, herbs, flowers and locally grown produce to create a daily changing menu. Open:  Tuesday to Sunday from 19:00 - 22:00
• Sansibar is situated in the Manor House and serves modern African cuisine representative of a host of African countries.  Open:  Monday to Sunday 19:00 - 22:30  
• Morning Glory situated in the Health Spa overlooking the first tee of the Quteniqua Course and serves light healthy meals made from fresh local ingredients. Open the  Summer: Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 17:00 & the Winter: Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 16:30

• VIP Lounge at George Airport
• 24-Hour Service
• Satellite TV
• Valet
• State-of-the-art Conference & Corporate entertaining facilities
• Business Center
• Secretarial Service
• Fancourt owns exclusive ladies Fashion Boutique
• Golf Shop
• Mini Cinema
• Indoor heated family pool
• Crèche facilities
• Billiard Room
• Top golf professionals
• Real Estate Office & Showroom
• Kiosk
• Jewellery Shop
• 24-Hour Security

A combination of Olde Worlde charm and contemporary luxuries is what makes the Fancourt Hotel so distinctive. At Fancourt, guests can choose between a room in the beautifully restored Manor House or one of the many stately Garden Suites and Studios, which are all newly refurbished with the emphasis on ultra-comfort and elegance.

• Standard Twin Rooms (twin or double)
• Executive King Rooms (twin or double)
• Deluxe Hotel Suites (double room with lounge/study)
• One-Bedroom Garden Suites (en suite bath and shower, lounge and patio)
• Two-Bedroom Garden Suites (each room with en-suite bath and shower, lounge and patio)
• Two-Bedroom Garden Studios

The hotel has 100 luxurious Manor House Bedrooms and Suites, Grande Suites and Studios, all with:

• Air-condition
• Satellite television
• Direct dial telephone
• Mini-bar facilities
• In-room safety boxes