Highlights
What We Love
- Sprawling sun-dappled vineyards and orchards
- Individually decorated designer suites
- Sublime base from which to explore Franschhoek
When To Visit
Peak Season: October to April
Cape Town’s summer coincides with safari low season. Very hot afternoons are perfect for being around the pool
Green Season: May to September
Cape Town’s winter coincides with safari peak season. Light snow may dust the Franschhoek mountains
Overview
Franschhoek means ‘French corner’ and refers to the historic Huguenot influence in the area. But in 12 hectares of vineyards, orchards and indigenous gardens you’ll find touches of not only France but also Tibet, Persia, Italy and India as La Residence’s colourful and highly patterned interiors borrow from across the world. This premier hotel is a favourite of honeymooners, wine lovers and couples who want privacy, pampering and discreet service.
Just as cuisine is important in France, so it is too at La Residence. In addition to treats like a sumptuous high tea, the chef’s table in the Great Hall guides you through the best produce South Africa has to offer, with honey coming straight from the beehives outside!
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Lounge
- Bar
- Deck
- Laundry service
- Library
Luxury Suite Features
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- DVD player
- Indoor bathtub
- Indoor shower
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging point
Superior Suite Features
- Deck
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- DVD player
- Indoor bathtub
- Indoor shower
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging point
Activities
- Wine tasting
- Cultural tours
- Interactive cooking
- Birding
- Nature walks
- Bicycling
- Scenic helicopter flights (extra cost)
One-Bedroom Vineyard Suite Features
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Deck
- Indoor fireplace
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- DVD player
- Indoor bathtub
- Indoor shower
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging point
One-Bedroom Vineyard Suite With Loft Bedroom Features
- Two bedrooms
- One bathroom
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Deck
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- DVD player
- Indoor bathtub
- Indoor shower
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging point
Two-Bedroom Vineyard Suite Features
- Two bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Plunge pool
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Deck
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- DVD player
- Indoor bathtub
- Indoor shower
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging point
Three-Bedroom Vineyard Suite Features
- Three bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- Plunge pool
- Lounge
- Dining area
- Deck
- Air conditioning
- Satellite television
- DVD player
- Indoor bathtub
- Indoor shower
- Hairdryer
- Safe
- Beverage station
- Mini-bar
- Electrical charging point