Cape Town – South Africa offers many places for romantic getaways and the higher-ups of the British show, Love Island UK have realised this, spending over R24 million to hire a mansion in Franschhoek in order to bring the show to Mzansi for a season.
According to The Sun UK, the Ludus Magnus resort will host the singles hoping to find love in the New Year’s winter edition of the show.
According to one of the publisher’s sources, this instalment of the series will set the standard for future seasons.
“The challenges on Love Island always make for fun TV and this place is a producer’s dream.
“It’s absolutely stunning and has so much going on. It will set the standard for future series.
“There’s bound to be plenty of fun and games on the winter edition and Ludus Magnus provides the perfect opportunity for a huge range of activities for the contestants to get stuck into,” the source was quoted as saying.
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According to Ludus Magnus, the resort offers sublime 5-star luxury exclusive-use accommodation set on an estate. Positioned in the heart of the majestic Franschhoek wine valley; famed for its vineyards, scenery, French heritage, and cuisine.
Named after a Roman gladiator school, Ludus Magnus is the meticulous innovative creation by owners, a dynamic French-Italian couple who packed up life in Europe and moved with their 3 children and 5 adored dogs to live in Franschhoek a few years ago.
It is also 100% off-the-grid, generating its own electricity with 266 solar panels and a borehole that delivers potable water. Black and grey water is treated on sight.
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It is also an “anniversary heaven” which is perfect for a show such as Love Island.
“Rekindle those warm and fuzzy romance feels chez Ludus Magnus.
“Sunsets, spa treatments, fireplace vibes with bubbles, lazy brekkies, intimate dinners, walks & drinks in our secret spaces,” it said on Instagram.
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin
