With guests’ comfort and relaxation as main priority, the 5 star Holden Manz Country House caters in luxurious style.
Adorned by a vast art collection and designed with the natural ‘chi’ and flow of the landscape in mind, spacious suites look out over rolling lawns and a picturesque dam.
The spa hosts a variety of treatments for both body and mind alongside a private and relaxed yoga studio to round off the haven of wellness.
Come change your understanding of true luxury and relaxation at 5 star Country House – you won’t be disappointed!
Offering 5 spacious suites fitted with only the best and most lavish, alongside beautiful views of the rolling lawns, vineyards, upper-Franschhoek Valley and mountains beyond, a sense of tranquil prosperity greets guests on arrival.
Extensive collection of contemporary South African art will calm your soul and re-invigorate your senses.
An ample breakfast, incorporating fruits from the orchard and eggs from own flock of vineyard chickens, is cooked to order and served in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings depending upon the weather and time of year.
Afternoon tea is served in the best English tradition with homemade delicacies, sandwiches, cakes and preserves – a relaxing treat to wrap up a day well spent in the countryside.
Even lunch and dinner plans are taken care of for you, as lauded Franschhoek Kitchen, with its dazzling menu, delicious wines and a standing reservation for all Country House guests, is just moments away.
Franschhoek Kitchen restaurant & tasting venue offers delicious meals, picnics and guided tastings set amidst the vineyards on Holden Manz Wine Estate. With an exquisite range of wines to taste and pair, and the option to sit down to a mouthwatering menu or amble down to the Franschhoek River with a pre-packed picnic basket, it’s fair to say this time will be a delight to the senses and soul.
Franschhoek Kitchen is rated one of the leading restaurants in the Franschhoek Valley, already considered one of South Africa’s culinary hot spots.
Its standards reflect an ethos based on the finest international cuisine, simplicity and pureness of the ingredients which are used.
This honest approach sees guests enjoying authentic homemade dishes inspired by this country and this farm.
Seasonality heavily influences cuisine in the same way it influences the vineyards and everything else on the estate.
Much of fruit and vegetables are home-grown with the utmost care on the Holden Manz Wine Estate, arriving on your plate fresh, healthy and filled with the vibrance of the Franschhoek Valley.
Enjoy the range of award winning Holden Manz wines paired or on their own as you soak up the atmosphere inside the beautiful restaurant or outside on the veranda and in-and-amongst the vineyards it overlooks.
Hotel's team prides on the inclusion of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and delicacies at Franschhoek Kitchen – hence, menu changes regularly depending on availability and time of year.
12.00h - 15.00h
19.00h - 21.00h
Wednesday DinnerThursday Lunch & Dinner
Visiting Franschhoek and not sure how to plan your day? The Franschhoek Wine Tram has you covered!
Simply hop on either the Blue Line or Green Line to find yourself at Holden Manz Wine Estate a short while later.
Indulge your senses with a tasting of award winning wines and a walk down to the Franchhoek River, book a picnic under the ancient oaks or stick around for a delicious lunch at Franschhoek Kitchen.
Forget about time and relax with friends, good food and fine wines under ancient oaks by the idyllic Franschhoek River – sounds like a dream come true and it’s as simple as booking a picnic on the Holden Manz Wine Estate!
Arriving at Franschhoek Kitchen, your picnic baskets will be ready for collection filled with freshly made delicious produce, with a selection of award winning wines available to purchase.
From here a short saunter through the vineyards brings you to the gurgling river where all you hear are the birds singing and the laughter of your friends as dappled sunlight melts the day into enchanting flavours and beautiful memories…
Taste the Holden Manz range of award winning wines among the vines at the entrance to Franschhoek Kitchen.
Highly trained tasting room team will welcome you with a tutored tasting, provide background on the farm and answer your questions about wines.
Meet beautifully fragrant Rosé. Brush elbows briefly with a sophisticated barrel-fermented Chardonnay.
Spend quality time in the company of structured and highly lauded reds climaxing in the tasting of iconic ‘Big G’, a gold medal winning Bordeaux-style blend named after co-owner, Gerard Holden – a wine well worth taking home to your cellar for future reference.
A decadent port-style wine, Good Sport Cape Vintage, brings a sweet ending to the delicious experience.
10.00h - 17.00h
Winemaker Thierry Haberer, has been making wine around the world for more than a decade, with roots that go back earlier than that – his grandfather was a vine grower in Morocco and later a producer in Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean Sea where his father still makes wine today!
“Growing up I was continuously exposed to great wines, visiting remarkable vineyards and tasting its creations, but my passion for wine making grew slowly until it became an obvious course I was destined to follow.”
Completing his studies at the Faculty d’Oenologie, University of Bordeaux, in 2004 with a wealth of practical knowledge acquired doing seasonal work in the lauded vineyards of Bordeaux, Thierry soon found himself working as a freelance winemaker at international wineries including Anthonij Rupert Cellar (South Africa), Rudd Estate (Napa Valley, USA) and Katerzina Estate (Bulgaria).
It was in 2008 that Thierry went on to join forces with one of France’s best-known wine consultants, Michel Rolland.
A few years later saw him pack his bags to move to South Africa. A deep love for the country along with its diverse terroir (and cultures) made the move easy for Thierry, likely also influenced by his South African wife and 2 year old daughter.
“You encounter different terroir and climates within short distances and I enjoy being able to work with most of the varietals and having the ability to achieve excellent results.
I see South Africa as somewhere I can contribute my winemaking experiences and fulfill my personal and professional goals going forward.”
A passionate and out-of-the-box approach combined with a deep respect for preserving the quality of the fruit shows in every bottle he produces, his thirst for innovation will set new standards in the Holden Manz range.
It is something to look forward to as Thierry continues to delve into the potential bursting from the terroir and grapes alike.
Bring clarity and peace to both body and mind after a day in the Cape Winelands with a relaxing spa treatment on Holden Manz Wine Estate.
Holden Manz Spa offers a wide variety of specialist treatments ranging from hot-rocks to deep tissue.
In a pristine environment on the estate, the team of highly qualified professionals will gently rejuvenate and revitalise you to as good-as-new!
A beautiful and intimate yoga studio rounds off the sanctuary of wellness.
A beautiful swimming pool is situated close to the guestrooms.
The spa hosts a variety of treatments for both body and mind.
With the Cape Winelands at their doorstep, guests can choose to make use of knowledgeable staff’s advice on exciting places to visit, explore the area on horseback. Or maybe they will want to stay on the estate and lounge by the pool, meditate at the koi pond, picnic at the river or explore the vineyards and fruit orchards where delightful little monkeys chatter away – the options are endless.
VINEYARD
Located in the top, southern-most corner of the Franschhoek Valley, in the embrace of its spectacular mountains, the 22 hectare Holden Manz Wine Estate is situated between the Franschhoek River and Stony Brook at 300 meters above sea level.
An exclusive grower of red grapes, the Estate only cultivates its top 16 hectares under vineyards, notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot. Long, cold and wet winters allow the vines to rest well, while hot dry summers and a gentle autumn allows for slow ripening.
Featuring a rich and diverse terroir influenced by its unique natural surroundings, with 3 different soil types and a marked seasonal climate, the estate’s vineyards are perfectly suited to the production of ultra-premium wines made for the discerning wine connoisseur.
WINERY
Sheltered next to Franschhoek Kitchen and tasting venue, the Holden Manz Winery features state of the art design which enables winemaker to fully express the terroir and its fruits in every possible way.
With average production sitting at 100 tonnes of manually harvested, high quality grapes, an intimate approach with emphasis on ‘attention to detail’ is maintained throughout. Smaller tanks allow for separate, small-batch fermentations, while an open-plan barrel cellar provides winemaker the access to tend to each barrel individually.
A smooth flow from delivery to bottling rounds off the winery, minimising handling and shock on the wines – so wines arrive in the glass in premium condition exhibiting character and bouquet in all its glory.
The recent addition of 65 kW of solar panels has significantly reduced energy consumption – a big step in ongoing commitment to sustainable production practises.
Explore the small town of Franschhoek on a guided bike tour and seek out the best quality, locally-crafted chocolates, wines and cheeses along the way.
Franschhoek is the beautiful wine growing area and is arguably one of the most picturesque villages in Southern Africa surrounded by lusch wine estates. The wine tasting and mountain views are unbeatable.
Experience a 2-day Garden Route Safari and discover the "Big Five" in their natural habitat in South Africa. Admire the wild and rugged landscape and trace the tracks of rhinoceroses, lions, giraffes and antelopes.
Making the claim for the best view in a region, the hike to Perdekop Peak in the mountains above Franschhoek has hikers enjoying lunch while gazing at vistas that take in range after range of Cape mountains.
From Franschhoek you saddle up for a horse and wine tasting experience! Horse-Ride and Scenery.
Turn your dream wedding into a reality on Holden Manz Wine Estate, where one of many picturesque locations and a team of knowledgeable and attentive staff are sure to fulfill all your wishes on the special day.
The neighboring village of Hermanus is known as an outstanding spot for whale watching. From June to November the Southern Right Whales can be seen in the Atlantic Ocean from a cliff top vantage point along the coastline.
HOLDEN MANZ COUNTRY HOUSE
Green Valley RdFranschhoek 7690South Africa