Small Boutique hotels in FRANSCHHOEK

This magnificent heritage property is located in the heart of the Western Cape wine region, and is set in a fabulous Cape Dutch farm estate, originally built in 1777 on the foundations of a historic farm dating from 1690. Babylonstoren offers luxurious boutique accommodation, fine wines and cuisine and a range of outdoor activities in a beautiful rural setting. Perfect for relaxing, tranquil stays in this magnificent region, Babylonstoren is within easy reach of Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Paarl, and is surrounded by the Simonsberg, Du Toitskloof and Franschhoek Mountains. As a fully functioning farm and wine estate, it offers a fabulous range of outdoor activities, from the thoroughly relaxed to the energetic. Guests can stroll in the immense gardens, canoe on the lake or cycle through the vineyards and orchards, wind down in the fully equipped spa or take cooling dips in the large outdoor swimming pool. Every day visitors are welcomed to a vineyard and cellar tour, which ends with a tasting of the estate's excellent range of wines. To complete the Babylonstoren experience, the Babel restaurant serves delicious seasonal menus based on farm fresh, seasonal produce. Meals may be enjoyed in the elegant, glazed restaurant, or in fine weather, under the plane trees in the courtyard.

Set in two traditionally designed and built Cape Dutch houses, La Providence Guest House is a charming small boutique property, enjoying a fabulous location in the foothills of the Middagkrans mountain, in the heart of the beautiful Franschhoek valley. Standing a short distance from the Huguenot Monument and Museum, La Providence Guest House is ideally placed for discovering Franschhoek, and offers cosy boutique style accommodation and warm, friendly service in a delightful farm setting. Boasting a large outdoor pool, surrounded by carefully tended lawns, parasols and sun loungers, La Providence also has a bar and lounge with a cosy fireplace, perfect for relaxing moments on cool winter's evenings. The bar opens out to an expansive veranda terrace, and there is also a typical boma, a wonderful spot for enjoying the spectacular sunsets and starry night skies with a glass of wine with friends, family or other guests. For guests wishing to explore the region, La Providence is a great starting point for wine tours, hiking, mountain biking and golf experiences. To get the day off to a good start, guests will enjoy a sumptuous, hearty breakfast in the sunny, modern breakfast room, or in warm weather, on the terrace, both offering fantastic views of the surrounding mountains.

Nestled on a gently sloping hillside in the beautiful Franschhoek valley, La Residence is a newly built luxury boutique hotel, standing in thirty acres of private vineyards and orchards. Offering fabulous views of the surrounding landscapes, La Residence is a tranquil haven of luxury and relaxation, and provides exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and top class service in an idyllic natural setting. Perfect for relaxing stays in the lap of luxury in this beautiful region of Cape Province, La Residence offers unique experiences on and around the estate, which include exploring the estate and the vineyards, wine-tastings, full spa services and a number of family friendly areas and activities. Guests wishing to venture further afield can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, motor-bike tours or helicopter trips, all linked to wine visits at nearby vineyards. Other popular attractions and activities include chocolate tasting, golf or the motor museum on the L'Ormarins Wine Estate. As befits an establishment in the heart of South Africa's gourmet region,fine cuisine is also an integral part of the experience at La Residence. La Residence's top class chefs create delicious menus with the emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many of which are grown on the estate. Menus are tailored according to guests' preferences and dietary needs, and accompanied by carefully selected wines from the hotel's extensive cellar. La Residence's dining area, the Great Hall, is a magnificent space, with dazzling Indian chandeliers, unique Victorian tiling and immense fireplaces for those cool winter evenings. Dining can also be enjoyed al fresco in the Persian Alley, with charming views of the gardens and the vineyards.

Located in the heart of the charming village of Franschhoek, Leeu House is set in a traditionally styled Cape Dutch building. This new family-friendly boutique hotel offers secluded privacy, great gourmet cuisine and top class service and facilities in a tranquil, country guesthouse atmosphere. Ideally placed for relaxing stays in this vibrant village, in the midst of the Cape Province Winelands, Leeu House is within easy reach of all the attractions of Franschhoek, including the unique wine tram, which offers fascinating tours through the vineyards in a historic restored open-sided tram. With forty-eight restaurants and fifty-two wine farms in the valley, Franschhoek is a gourmet and wine enthusiast's paradise, and as a part of the Leeu Collection, guests at Leeu House can enjoy magnificent gastronomic menus at Leeu House's own restaurant, The Conservatory, and at The Dining Room at sister property Leeu Estates, The Tasting Room and The Living Room at Le Quartier Français, and Heritage Square. The Tuk Tuk Microbrewery also offers a truly immersive experience, where guests can watch craft beer being brewed in the uniquely designed interior, featuring a vaulted ceiling, exposed brick and sandblasted walls, and copper and stainless steel service pipes running overhead. As of 2016, all guests at Leeu House guests have full access to the world-class facilities and spectacular grounds at Leeu Estates, a five-minute drive away. Leeu House itself boasts a large outdoor swimming pool, set in delightful private gardens.