Ann-Magret Mackrell has an incredible team of caregivers. They made my journey to recovery so bearable. I highly recommend Sunninghill Recovery Lodge.

I had the pleasure of calling Sunninghill Recovery Lodge my home-away-from-home for two weeks after undergoing surgery. I can honestly say that I have never felt so cocooned in safety and care in my entire life.

As a vegan, the prospect of hospital or recovery food had me envisioning a grim diet of iceberg lettuce and, if lucky, a slice of tomato. But boy, was I wrong! My taste buds went on a culinary adventure with three scrumptious meals a day. Lunches consisted of Buddha bowls, bean curries, stir-fries – symphonies of flavour. Dylan, the resident chef extraordinaire, was kind enough to let me plan my culinary journey with him in advance. It’s no exaggeration to say I left a few kilos heavier.

The recovery lodge boasts fast internet, rooms so comfortable you’d forget you’re not at a five-star hotel, and a beautifully maintained garden. It’s like being in a happy, leafy, recovery bubble—complete with two emotional support cats who are experts in their field.

The team of caregivers are the embodiment of sunshine, always there with a compassionate, light-hearted presence. Armed with an alarm button, I could summon assistance, snacks, or a glass of water at any time, day or night, receiving smiles, laughs, and heartfelt compassion in return. From being chauffeured away from the hospital to being whisked off to the airport (because lifting is a no-no), it’s as if they possess mind-reading abilities to make recovery as smooth as humanly possible.

In fact, I’m so enamored with the place, I’m half-tempted to “accidentally” trip over something just to have an excuse to come back.

Thank you team! You are a truly outstanding bunch of humans.