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LIFE & LEISUREREFINED MAGAZINE14Pristine PlettenbergExploring the Jewel of the Indian OceanLaid-back glamour, earth-child attitude, oceanside eating, award-winning wines, five-star accommodation and natural splendour. Plettenberg Bay is in a league of its own when it comes to holiday destinations. From the buzzy town centre to the UNESCOprotected coastline, here’s where to stay, eat, drink, shop and unwind.You know you’re set for a serene and soulful haven when your boutique hotel was once home Anglican Bishops, priests, missionaries and their families. And, true to its roots, The Old Rectory Hotel & Spa is indeed a sanctuary — a sanctuary of stylish interiors, cool gardens, fabulous food, expert care, and inviting suites. A place that feels deliciously like home if your home included a spa, saltwater pool, immaculate sun deck, shady terrace, great restaurant, room service, and clubby bar stocked with fine wines, craft gins, single malt whiskeys and cocktails. And all just a hop a hop-skip-jump away from sensational beaches and a stroll to the town centre.Built in the late 1700s by the Dutch East India Company, the hotel is based around Plettenberg Bay’s oldest building, with historic elements like stone walls, timber floors, high beamed ceilings, and thatch. Blend that with the contemporary elegance of natural fabrics, neutral colours and luxurious finishes, and the result is a five-star spot that’s equally loved by locals and internationals, including guests who book their stays a year in advance. The eighteen suites, each with a private terrace or garden, are all about quality, comfort, and luxurious details. Think of light and airy design, king-sized beds, rain showers, extra-generous baths, fabulous linen, flat-screen TVs, minibars, Nespresso machines, and underfloor heating. As an extra attraction, the