Franschhoek Country House & Villas, Franschhoek
Elegant country house with a full-service spa, fitness center, two pools, and acclaimed on-site restaurant
Overview
Situated on the outskirts of the charming town of Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek Country House & Villas is a 5-star country house that offers a serene retreat surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the Huguenot Mountains. You're only a short 5-minute drive away from the Franschhoek Art House, Dutch Reformed Church, Franschhoek Town Hall, and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery. The region is known for its fine wines and international gourmet cuisine, making it the food and wine capital of South Africa. Your stay here also places you just 45 minutes from Cape Town and Cape Town International Airport.
The Franschhoek Country House & Villas offers a selection of well-equipped rooms, including standard and luxury options, plus garden cottages and villa suites. All rooms are individually decorated, featuring pillowtop beds with premium bedding, minibars, and private balconies. The luxury rooms and villa suites offer even more space, including a lounge area inside the room. The villa suites are especially opulent, with two private balconies, an in-room dining facility, a fireplace, and a picturesque bathroom with a standalone bath, separate shower, bidet, double basins with granite tops, and under-floor heating.
At the Franschhoek Country House, you'll also have access to full-service spa treatments, including massages, reflexology, facials, manicures, pedicures, and more. For your dining pleasure, the acclaimed Monneaux Restaurant at the hotel focuses on showcasing its true identity through seasonally sourced local produce. Additionally, you can take advantage of the hotel's recreational amenities, which include two outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. And, to make your stay even more convenient, the hotel offers a complimentary area shuttle to help you explore nearby attractions with ease.
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