I appreciate it when man (or woman) creates beauty in an uninspiring space, as I discovered when we stayed at Aark Guest Lodge, Vanderbijlpark, next to the Vaal River.

It was comfortable and pleasant and the themed rooms added to the lodge atmosphere   – we stayed in the Zebra suite, as you will see from the beautiful photographs which hung on the walls.

An unusual picture of a zebra

Our room had a Zebra theme

View from the breakfast room

Swimming pool area

A warm fire in the breakfast room