Hartford House is, quite simply, breathtaking. Unassumingly nestled in Mooi River in KwaZulu-Natal, the five-star boutique hotel is steeped in history and was home to the family of Sir Frederick Moor, the last prime minister of the Colony of Natal. Set in an English country garden and flanked by a magnificent stud farm that breeds racehorses, Hartford House’s guests are indulged with bespoke food and luxurious accommodation in a stunning setting. Executive chef Jackie Cameron reigns supreme and her kingdom is a beautiful one. A sterile, industrial kitchen has been forfeited for one that embraces Hartford House’s stature and country…
It was too good to be true, I thought as I lay back in the bathtub watching the sun set across the Indian ocean. I had been invited to spend a few days at two of Mauritius’s most prestigious hotels to soak up the tropical sun and savour the exotic fusion of flavours at the hotels’ signature restaurants. My first taste of things to come was dinner at One&Only Onex Le Touessrok’s renowned Indian restaurant, Safran. It was conceptualised by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia, and dining here is a fabulous culinary experience. We started with unbelievably delicious naan breads, which…

