Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Winelands, South Africa
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Breakfast (BB)
Full breakfast, Heated swimming pool and 12 more
25 rooms
Country House Rooms, Villa Suites
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By road
about 45 km from Cape Town airport (CPT)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$490
per room / night
Overview
About Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Franschhoek Country House & Villas is a five-star luxury property set on the peaceful outskirts of Franschhoek village in the Cape Winelands, offering a choice between rooms in the original Country House and private Villa Suites. Guests can dine at the acclaimed on-site Monneaux Restaurant, which serves seasonal fine dining in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The property features two swimming pools, a spa treatment room, and an air-conditioned shuttle service around the village, with easy access to nearby wine estates, galleries, and hiking trails.
“Winelands luxury property suits wine enthusiasts; acclaimed restaurant and proximity to estates offset village location from wilderness.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
Spotted eagle owls return to the gardens for the winter breeding season, with their calls often heard from May to August.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Included
- Full breakfast
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Monneaux Restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Spa treatment room
- Free secure parking
- 24-hour reception
- Tour desk
- Courtesy car
- Writing desk
- En-suite bath and shower
- Smart TV
- Wi-Fi
Not included
Children sharing allocated rooms with two parents incur a supplement per child, per night and must be requested when booking.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Spa treatments cost extra and require advance booking.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Spa
- Conference facilities
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Air conditioning
- Tea and coffee station
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Country House RoomsRooms in the original Country House, with quiet elegance and garden views.
- Villa SuitesPrivate Villa Suites offering a different character and comfort from the Country House rooms.
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By road · about 45 km from Cape Town airport (CPT)
- Transfers
- The hotel is on the R45, 1 km outside Franschhoek town centre and an hour by road from Cape Town.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Best time to visit
- February: Best time to visit
- March: Best time to visit
- April: Best time to visit
- May: Best time to visit
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Best time to visit
- November: Best time to visit
- December: Best time to visit
- Best time to visit
- Good
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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