Ancient Rome

The Birth of a Villa Stay

The villa concept has its roots in the time of Roman rule. Yes it really is that old. Back in the good old days villas weren’t as accessible as they are today. They were built and used exclusively by the Roman upper class as a primary residence or country retreat. In fact, as a Roman, [...]

Stop and Dream

Top Questions when Booking a Villa Stay?

So you’ve decided to book yourself a villa? Brilliant! To make sure your villa stay meets, or even exceeds, your expectations we suggest you ask the following questions before you make the booking. Is a villa stay the right option for me? We’ve put together an extensive post, which you’ll find here, that details who [...]

Morukuru Lodge

Why a Villa Stay?

A villa stay, specifically an Icon Villas stay, provides guests with a few extras that hotels – no matter how luxurious – can’t possibly offer. The most important extra is the incredible privacy. You can’t get more private than a villa stay. Then there is the extra space for entertaining, the ability to completely relax [...]

Morukuru Farm House

Is a Villa Stay for Me?

We often get asked “Is a villa stay for me?” To which we reply, “An Icon Villas stay is for everyone!” But if you need a bit more then consider the following: A villa stay is definitely for you if you are looking for real privacy A villa stay is perfect for you if you [...]

Ellerman Villa

What is a Villa Stay?

Simply put a villa stay is one where you, and your family or friends, book the exclusive use of a property. This means that, when you stay in a villa, you don’t have to share the luxury with anyone! A villa stay is not just for the rich and famous. Villa rates often vary depending [...]