The hotel offers you eight beautifully appointed rooms, a luxurious lounge, vine-shaded patios, wooden balconies overlooking a treed courtyard garden and swimming pool, as well as wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.
Ashbourne House is also known for its delicious buffet breakfasts, comfortable beds and excellent, friendly service from the new owners Tim and Nadine.
Ashbourne House has eight beautifully decorated suites, a luxurious sitting room and breakfast area, which echo the luxury and flare of the guesthouse’s colonial heritage.
Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set – but no two rooms are the same.
They have each been individually decorated and positioned to take full advantage of the patios and balconies with views onto the, shaded courtyard garden, mountains or a quiet, residential village street.
This large, airy room is set in the eaves of the main house, opening onto a private wooden patio with incredible views of the mountains surrounding the village.
The king-sized bed can be made up as a double or twin beds; with a comfortable sitting area, luxury shower room and additional single bed.
Nestled into the eaves of the main house, this comfortable room offers a queen-sized bed, en suite shower room, small separate sitting room.
All opening out onto a small wooden balcony under the shade of an ancient coral tree, with street, courtyard and mountain views.
This large ground floor room is situated in the main house; with a king-sized bed (which can be made up into twin beds); luxury marble en suite shower room and large sitting area.
The room opens onto a protected, shaded patio with courtyard garden views.
This spacious room has a king-sized bed (which can be made up as twin beds), a comfortable sitting area and open-plan luxury shower room, with separate loo.
Situated in a quiet corner of the guesthouse, this room opens onto a vine-shaded patio and the tranquil swimming pool area.
This spacious room has a king-sized bed (which can be made up into twin beds), comfortable sitting area and an open-plan luxury marble shower room.
French doors open onto a shady private patio with pergola and mountain views, all in the shade of an ancient coral tree.
This light-filled, spacious suite contains a queen-sized bed; comfortable sitting area, open-plan luxury marble shower room and separate loo.
With French doors that open onto a vine-shaded patio and mountain views over the swimming pool.
This spacious room, set in the eaves of the main house, opens onto a private wooden deck overlooking the courtyard garden, swimming pool area and inspiring mountains views.
This room has a king-sized bed (which can be made up as twin beds), comfortable sitting area and a luxury marble shower room.
Set off the main house’s front veranda, this suite overlooks the rose garden and a quiet residential village street.
It has a queen-sized bed, en suite luxury marble shower room and a cozy separate sitting room.
Franschhoek Health Club is a boutique gym with the newest LifeFitness Signature Range as well as state of the art cardio equipment and cable machines. You will also find a Cafe' and a Sauna.
Marise, fully qualified beauty therapist offers you the luxury of a full range of beauty therapies and massages in the comfort of your guest room.
A great way to discover the beauty of the Franschhoek Valley is on brand new Mountain Bikes. Rent them at very convenient rates and the hotel will be happy to show you some great tours.
Guests of Ashbourne House also get a discount for the day pass at Franschhoek's boutique gym.
Hire a bicycle from Franschhoek Cycles and ride through the vineyards, mountains and forests surrounding the village.
The Museum offers visitors a special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history with its unique and exciting collection.
Watch potter, David Walters, in action in his studio gallery, or visit the current exhibition at Grande Provence, Art in the Yard, Holden Manz or any of the many galleries along the main road.
Hike in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve to see spectacular views across the entire valley.
Huguenot Memorial Museum portrays the history of the French Huguenots who came to South Africa at the end of the seventeenth century.
Visit the informal market in the centre of the village, next to the town hall, for hand-crafted curios from all over Africa; play Boule, listen to music, taste olives or pick up a second-hand book from the Saturday morning market at the NG Kerk.
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve is part of the UNESCO declared Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve. Situated in the Franschhoek Mountains, the reserve offers spectacular views of the Franschhoek Valley.
Take hop on, hop off tour of the winelands with Franschhoek’s Wine Tram; or visit the Franschhoek Motor Museum at L’Ormarins.
ASHBOURNE HOUSE GUEST HOUSE
47 Huguenot RdFranschhoek 7690South Africa