In the press · Editorial coverage
We don't say much about ourselves. Here's what writers, magazines, and guides have written about Lucky Crane Villas, McGregor, and the quiet corner of the Breede Valley we call home.
Each of the features below was written by an independent journalist or editor who came to stay, looked around, and published their own account. We've kept copies of the printed articles where the original magazines are no longer online — and linked out directly where they still are.
Aspire Lifestyle
“Capetonians hankering for a country escape are spoilt for choice. On several visits, I had walked past the line of newly built Lucky Crane Villas and was now finally here for a stay. The white-washed villas couldn't be more perfectly located: on the one side, they are flanked by the village, and on the other, the gardens spill out towards the krans-cliff with Cape Fold mountains towering behind.”
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Premier Magazin
“Nestled in the heart of McGregor, amidst serene landscapes and a vibrant community, the Lucky Crane Villas promises an escape like no other. Lucky Crane Villas offer 6 villas in total with different sizes and we stayed in the 3-bedroom villa — the Olive Woodpecker.”
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GQ South Africa
“Nestled in the serene town of McGregor in Western Cape, just a leisurely two-hour drive from Cape Town, Lucky Crane Villas offer an idyllic retreat for families, couples, friends, and solo travelers alike.”
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Mooi Troues
“Ons het 'n naweek in The Red Bishop, een van Lucky Crane Villas se villas gebly.”
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House and Garden
“Two hours — and a whole universe — outside of Cape Town, the sleepy (for now) town of McGregor is going through a renaissance. Beautifully curated, self-contained accommodation is the worldwide trend, with well-being, holistic inspiration, connecting with nature, and beauty becoming the new currency of luxury. All these elements combine at McGregor's Lucky Crane Villas, a stunning private estate with easy access to the Robertson Wine Route.”
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Fair Lady
“McGregor is a cluster of tiny white washed houses at the foot of the Riviersonderend Mountains. ‘I'm Italian by birth and South African by choice,’ says Lucky Crane Villas owner and creator Monika Schmalzl.”
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