Franschhoek, Winelands, South Africa

125.00

The Franschhoek is only a minute’s walk from the many excellent award-winning restaurants and numerous character-filled boutique style shops and art galleries. The magnificent Franschhoek valley offers world-class wine estates, tastings and cellar tours nestled between towering mountains and beautiful vineyards and the picturesque traditional French village hosts some of the best cuisine from internationally recognized gourmet chefs. Of South Africa’s top ten restaurants, three are in Franschhoek and there is a choice of more than 30 different places to wine and dine. The valley is also the idyllic setting for walking trails, hiking, cycling, bird watching, horse riding and fly-fishing. Golfing enthusiasts are well catered for with several championship golf courses close by.

Beautifully restored in the Cape Huguenot tradition, The Franschhoek has been designed with sumptuous home comforts creating an elegant, sophisticated interior with a handsome mixture of classic and contemporary furnishings. A wooden decked balcony affords spectacular views across the mountains, the perfect spot for a sundowner or just relax around the private pool.

There are six luxurious rooms, three superior doubles which open onto private patio gardens and three suites with separate lounge areas. All have large en-suite bathrooms.

Take advantage of this hotel’s ideal location to explore the surrounding village restaurants and shops on foot. This is the ultimate experience for the “Foodie and wine connoisseur” in you! The boutique wine course offered by the Last word group is excellent with access to some farms not available to the public. Don’t forget to help yourself to drinks and snacks from the mini bar in your room. They’re free - Making for a nice change from the majority of the other hotels in Cape Town! Overall the Last Word collection of properties offers a very unique and distinctive service level of the highest order.