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Quick description :
Surrounded by enchanting vineyards and majestic Huguenot Mountains, this small Boutique hotel is set on the outskirts of the small town of Franschhoek, in the Cape Wine Lands.
Set within a restored manor house and former perfumery, dating back to 1890, Franschhoek Country House is situated within an hour’s drive of Cape Town, making it the perfect destination for those wanting to visit the Western Cape.
In the heart of the wine route, Franschhoek also offers plenty of activities for you to fill your days with, including wine-tasting on the local farms or in the neighbouring towns of Stellenbosch and Paarl.
Cancellation policy :
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children from 6 to 18 years are charged ZAR 450.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: The total price of the reservation will be charged at least 30 days prior to arrival and is refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Food & beverage :
Rated as one of the best restaurants in South Africa, the in-house Monneaux serves an inspired fusion of Western and Eastern influences.
The Monneaux Restaurant is listed as one of the "Top 10 Restaurants in South Africa" by Eat Out for the year 2001 and 2002. It was also voted one of the "Top 100 Restaurants in South Africa" by Wine Magazine for 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Lunch is served on the magnificent fountain terrace and dinner in the relaxed, yet elegant dining room. The wine list offers some of the top wines of the region.
During the cooler months, you can relax in the evenings by the crackling log fire of the lounge, with a complimentary sherry.
Travel information :
From Cape Town:
- Take the N2.
- Take the first Stellenbosch turn-off (named Baden Powell Drive, R310) and keep on travelling to Stellenbosch.
- You will eventually pass the Spier Wine Estate (on your right) and a few kilometres after that, the road will end at a T-junction
- Turn right at the T-junction and travel into Stellenbosch (4 km further).
- You will pass over 3 traffic lights - keep to your left.
- The road ends at a T-junction, at which you turn left.
- Pass 3 traffic lights and shortly after the third set, turn right at a set of robots at the sign 'Franschhoek/Idas Valley'.
- This road will take you over the mountain on the Helshoogte pass, through Johannesdal and Pniel.
- This road eventually ends at a T-junction (16 km from Stellenbosch, shortly after the Boschendal Wine Estate, which would have been on your right.
- Turn right at the T-junction onto the R45 to Franschhoek.
- This road will take you straight into Franschhoek, approximately 13 km further.
- Franschhoek Country House has a yellow coloured wall and is situated 1.5 km before the main town of Franschhoek on the right hand side, next to Grande.
General :
Parking , Restaurant, Bar, Newspapers, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Airconditioning
Activities :
Fishing, Massage, Cycling, Horse Riding, Outdoor Swimming Pool
Services :
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Bicycle Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included