Welcome to Franschhoek Country House & Villas, your 5 star hotel accommodation in the heart of the Franschhoek valley, complemented by the well-known Monneaux Restaurant and a number of luxurious guest services on offer in which to indulge and enjoy.
Situated on the outskirts of the Franschhoek Village, just 1km from the main town, it is an ideal base from which to indulge your tastes for fine wines and world class cuisine.
Guests can choose between the original and charming Franschhoek Country House or the Villas at Franschhoek Country House.
HISTORY
Sitting peacefully amidst the Franschhoek mountains, you will find the home, and birthplace, of a true south african legend. Franschhoek is the birthplace of fine South African wines and gourmet cuisine with an international flavour. Franschhoek is abound by wines farms and restaurants that nestle in the valley.
Settled over 300 years ago by French Huguenots, the seeds of their labours still flourish today in the picturesque village and friendly people. The village is abound by art galleries, craft shops, restaurants, cafe's and all manor of other treasure just waiting for you to discover and wonder at.
The original Franschhoek Country House offers 14 well equipped rooms including 6 standard rooms, 5 luxury rooms and 2 cottages.
All designed with your comfort in mind offering charming accommodation and expected services to invite you to relax and unwind.
All en-suite rooms are individually appointed with all the expected luxuries and amenities, comfortable lush duvets with embroided percale cotton linen.
The 12 luxurious Villa Suites offer discerning guests demanding opulence and space in a relaxed country setting.
The luxurious Villa Suites offer discerning guests demanding opulence and space in a relaxed country setting. Arguably the best suites on offer in the winelands, the suites are each a total of 100sqm in size which include a separate lounge, bedroom and picturesque bathroom and 2 private balconies.
Entering into a welcome atmosphere of luxury and space the spacious lounge includes comfortable seating arrangements, an in-room dining facility, mini-bar, entertainment system with satellite tv, fireplace, air-conditioning, dvd player and music throughout the suite.
The lounge also leads out onto a large private balcony with loungers to relax and enjoy the gardens and views.
The separate bedroom is luxuriously appointed with all the expected amenities and facilities, lush duvets, quality percale linnen and a choice of pillows to make you feel at home. The bedroom is also equipped with a separate air-conditioning which leads onto the second balcony.
The picturesque bathrooms with it's picture perfect layout includes stand-alone baths, separate shower, bidet and double basins with granite tops. Music in the bathroom and underfloor heating throughout completes the experience of luxury and indulgence!
The Luxury Rooms are located separately and in addition to all the facilities and amenities of the standard rooms offer more space and also includes a lounge area inside the room.
Most luxury rooms offer a private patio or balcony to enjoy the views of the fountains and gardens of lavender.
Standard Rooms are located in the original manor house dating back to 1890 with charming rooms all renovated to offer all the expected luxuries and amenities. All en-suite rooms have a small lounge area inside each room together with a private balcony.
In addition a separate guest lounge offer guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy a complimentary sherry.
Fine wines and contemporary cuisine in the heart of Franschhoek - hotel's acclaimed restaurant awaits you. Set on the original site of Franschhoek's first parfumerie, acclaimed Monneaux Restaurant is a Cape culinary classic.
Hotel's management look forward to welcoming you to Monneaux Restaurant, named after the main building which dates back to the year 1890, and was once a perfume-producing factory.
Hotel's team trust that you will enjoy the ambience, the menu, and the wines restaurant has on offer.
Lunch is enjoyed on the fountain terrace under a spreading pepper tree while dinner is enjoyed in the elegant yet relaxed dining room in the original manor house.
Even by the food & wine capital of the country's high standards, Monneaux is an extra-ordinary success, having been in the country's Top 100 list for six years consecutively, on the Top 10 list for two years and winning the American Express Platinum Award for fine dining.
The underground cellar is available for private functions where dinner can be enjoyed by an impressive selection of local and foreign wines. The restaurant's bar lounge provide a comfortable environment to relax and enjoy the company you're with. The wine list emphasizes the boutique wines of the Franschhoek Valley as well as an impressive selection of other award winning wines of South Africa and received the Diners Club Diamond award in 2012.
Pamper yourself with a range of treatments including massages, reflexology, facials, manicures, pedicures and signature treatments.
The number of top rated restaurants together with the excellent boutique wine farms of the Franschhoek Valley makes this the most perfect place to visit in all of South Africa for food and wine lovers!
This charming town, encircled by mountains offers a range of shops for all interest.
Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram.
A number of golf courses are available close-by.
FRANSCHHOEK COUNTRY HOUSE AND VILLAS
Main Rd Franschhoek, 7690South Africa