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Franschhoek Country House & Villas | Franschhoek | South Africa

Franschhoek

Property Description

Welcome to Franschhoek Country House & Villas, your 5 star hotel accommodation in the heart of the Franschhoek valley, complemented by the well-known Monneaux Restaurant and a number of luxurious guest services on offer in which to indulge and enjoy. Situated on the outskirts of the Franschhoek Village, just 1km from the main town, it is an ideal base from which to indulge your tastes for fine wines and world class cuisine. The original Franschhoek Country House offers 14 well equipped rooms including 6 standard rooms, 5 luxury rooms and 2 cottages – all designed with your comfort in mind offering charming accommodation and expected services to invite you to relax and unwind. All en-suite rooms are individually appointed with all the expected luxuries and amenities, comfortable lush duvets with embroided percale cotton linen. The 12 luxurious Villa Suites offer discerning guests demanding opulence and space in a relaxed country setting.

 
Villa Suites –  The luxurious Villa Suites offer discerning guests demanding opulence and space in a relaxed country setting. Arguably the best suites on offer in the winelands, the suites are each a total of 100sqm in size which include a separate lounge, bedroom and picturesque bathroom and 2 private balconies. Entering into a welcome atmosphere of luxury and space the spacious lounge includes comfortable seating arrangements, an in-room dining facility, mini-bar, entertainment system with satellite tv, fireplace, air-conditioning, dvd player and music throughout the suite. The lounge also leads out onto a large private balcony with loungers to relax and enjoy the gardens and views. The separate bedroom is luxuriously appointed with all the expected amenities and facilities, lush duvets, quality percale linen and a choice of pillows to make you feel at home. The bedroom is also equipped with a separate air-conditioning which leads onto the second balcony. The picturesque bathrooms with its picture perfect layout includes stand-alone baths, separate shower, bidet and double basins with granite tops. Music in the bathroom and underfloor heating throughout completes the experience of luxury and indulgence!
 
Garden Cottages – A double storey cottage with an en-suite bedroom downstairs, a private garden & patio area and separate lounge upstairs with a lovely view over the surrounding vineyards  The Garden Cottages can also cater for guests with small children with fold-out bed in the lounge area.
 
Luxury Rooms – The Luxury Rooms are located separately and in addition to all the facilities and amenities of the standard rooms offer more space and also includes a lounge area inside the room.  Most luxury rooms offer a private patio or balcony to enjoy the views of the fountains and gardens of lavender.
 
Standard Rooms – Standard Rooms are located in the original manor house dating back to 1890 with charming rooms all renovated to offer all the expected luxuries and amenities.  All en-suite rooms have a small lounge area inside each room together with a private balcony. In addition a separate guest lounge offer guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy a complimentary sherry.
 
Monceaux Restaurant
Fine wines and contemporary cuisine in the heart of Franschhoek – our acclaimed restaurant awaits you. Set on the original site of Franschhoek’s first parfumerie, our acclaimed Monneaux Restaurant is a Cape culinary classic.
 
Spa
Pamper yourself with a range of treatments including massages, reflexology, facials, manicures, pedicures and signature treatments. The perfect way to relax and unwind our qualified and professional staff looks forward to spoiling you at our welcoming and intimate treatment room with standard and signature treatments.
Due to limited space, treatments needs to be pre-booked well in advance in order to avoid disappointment, especially during peak season periods. Please also take note the treatment room is closed on public holidays and Sundays.
 
Standard Treatments  
  • Aromatic, back, neck & shoulder massage 
  • Aromatic full body massage 
  • Reflexology 
  • Full body salt scrub & mud wrap 
  • A range of facials 
  • Manicures & pedicures, lash & brow tints and a range of waxes
 
Signature Treatments  
  • Sole Delight 
  • Back Revival 
  • African Wood Massage 
  • Complete Renewal 
  • Especially For Men 
  • Top to Toe Essentials 
  • Buttered Up 
  • Spa Ritual
Amenities
FEATURES

Villa Suites Amenities

  • Breakfast Included 
  • WiFi - Complimentary 
  • Mini-bar 
  • 2 x Air-conditioners (separate from the bedroom to bathroom) 
  • Under floor heating 
  • Separate lounge to bedroom leading to the bathroom 
  • Safe in room 
  • Private balcony 
  • Large balcony (or patio on the ground floor) with pool loungers and garden furniture) 
  • Direct dial telephone 
  • Entertainment system with dvd 
  • Tea & coffee making facilities 
  • Hairdryers 
  • En-suite separate shower & bath 
  • Separate dresser table 
  • Satellite TV - 39 Channels 
  • Fireplace 
  • Luxurious bathrooms with double basins 
  • Separate toilet & bidet 
  • Shaver plugs

 

Garden Cottages Amenities
  • Mini-bar 
  • Individual air-conditioning 
  • Safe in room 
  • Flat screen LED satellite tv 
  • Direct dial telephone 
  • Tea & coffee making facilities 
  • Overhead Fans 
  • Hairdryers 
  • Bedroom downstairs lounge upstairs 
  • Shaver plugs

 

Luxury Rooms Amenities
  • Breakfast Included 
  • WiFi - Complimentary 
  • Mini-bar 
  • Individual air-conditioning 
  • Safe in room 
  • Direct dial telephone 
  • Tea & coffee making facilities 
  • Overhead Fans 
  • Hairdryers 
  • En-suite separate shower & bath 
  • Separate dresser table 
  • Satellite TV - 39 Channels 
  • Fireplace 
  • Luxurious bathrooms with double basins 
  • Shaver plugs

 

Standard Rooms Amenities
  • Breakfast Included 
  • WiFi - Complimentary 
  • Mini-bar 
  • Individual air-conditioning 
  • Safe in room 
  • Private balcony 
  • Flat screen LED satellite tv 
  • Direct dial telephone 
  • Tea & coffee making facilities 
  • Overhead Fans 
  • Hairdryers 
  • Separate dresser table 
  • Satellite TV - 39 Channels 
  • En-suite shower & bath 
  • Shaver plugs

 

THINGS TO DO:

Food & Wine

  • First and foremost Franschhoek is about food and wine – and lots of it! The number of top rated restaurants together with the excellent boutique wine farms of the Franschhoek Valley makes this the most perfect place to visit in all of South Africa for food and wine lovers! In addition to the Franschhoek Wine Valley the Stellenbosch and Paarl wine routes are both within a scenic half an hour’s drive of Franschhoek offering an even wider choice. The wine routes are easy to navigate, however, we can easily arrange a guided wine and cellar tour on your behalf should you prefer.
 
The famous town of Franschhoek - This charming town, encircled by mountains offers a range of shops for all interest including: 
  • A long list of excellent and award winning restaurants 
  • Followed by an even longer list of boutique wine farms 
  • Drive up the Franschhoek pass for a breathtaking view 
  • Galleries 
  • Boutiques 
  • Art shops 
  • Jewelry shops 
  • Specialist shops 
  • Chocolate factory 
  • Huguenot museum and historical sites

 

Beyond Franschhoek -  Many return guests have decided to make the beautiful town of Franschhoek their "home base" and travel to some of the other well known areas of the fairest cape during the day such as: 
  • A day visit to one of the beaches – Hermanus, Gordon’s Bay or Strand 
  • Take a day trip to Hermanus – a charming town where whales can be spotted during season 
  • Visit Cape Town and surrounding area – only 45 minutes drive from Franschhoek 
  • Enjoy the surrounding towns of Stellenbosch and Paarl – both in less than 30 minutes drive from Franschhoek

 

For the more adventurous or for those young at heart:
  • Try the wine tasting tour on horseback  
  • Horse riding in the mountains 
  • Rent a bicycle to cycle through the charming village 
  • Go hiking in the mountains 
  • Hot air ballooning close by 
  • Ziplining in Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve

 

For the young ones -  The area can also be enjoyed by the kids and here are the highlights: 
  • Enjoy a ride on the Franschhoek wine tram 
  • Spend some time at Butterfly World 
  • Le Bonehur Crocodile farm  
  • Feed an Ostrich and meet Gerry the Giraffe at Giraffe House 
  • Visit the Drakenstein Lion Park & Chimp Haven 
  • Fishing at La Ferme 
  • Ziplining at Cape Canopy Tours 
  • Visit the toy and miniature museum in Stellenbosch 
  • Monkeytown in Somerset West 
  • Cheetah park, birds of prey and a picnic at Spier, Stellenbosch

 

Golf -  A number of golf courses are available close-by and these include: 
  • Pearly Valley Golf Course  
  • Boschenmeer Golf Estate 
  • Stellenbosch Golf Club 
  • Theewaterskloof Country Estate 
  • A number of other golf courses further afield can also be visited
Basic Details
Property Type : Hotel
Listing Type : Vacation Rental

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