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LIFE & LEISUREREFINED MAGAZINE18Text: Pnina FensterImages © The Old Rectory & SuppliedShopA beautifully repurposed 19th-century farm complex, Old Nick Village is sophisticated and bucolic, with small boutiques set among indigenous gardens. The stores include the irresistible Shautany Chocolatiers, Ruby Soul Psychadelicatessen for aromatherapy products, handcraft, curiosities and jewellery, and Moonstone for crystals and talismans. The airy Mungo Mill is a working mill and historic showcase with an elevated viewing deck, and you’ll find the renowned Mungo linen at the adjacent store. As a bonus, the Old Nick Village Wednesday Market is packed with fantastic food, confectionery, craft, organic and collectables stalls.ExploreThe Garden Route is known for its hiking trails, and one of the most spectacular of these is through the Robberg Peninsula, a natural national monument. Circuits ranging from 30 minutes to four hours of walking traverse breathtaking landscapes, ancient rocks, caves and prehistoric sites, and incredible sea views. Adding to the wonder are seabird and seal colonies, dolphins, and whale spotting during the season.Nice NeighbourRobberg Nature Reserve