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General view of all the guesthousesGelatenheid downstairsGelatenheid poolOortuiging loungeOortuiging's two bedroomsOortuiging's main bedroom bathroomOortuiging's pool and part of private gardenVreugde's bedroomVreugde gardenView through Twyfeling
Rates From: Unit R1,000.
Location: Franschhoek
Category: Guesthouse   (definitions)
Official Grading: 
Customer Rating:
99%

Guest Comments

100%
- A fantastic location, - 02 April 2008
A beautiful guesthouse and warm friendly staff and owners. This is a very special place - an oasis of tranquility. A lot of attention to detail in this home away from home- a complementary bar fridge, a mobile phone in your room preprogrammed with the numbers of local restaurants and attractions for your use, breakfast itself was a lovely experience setting you up for the day. This place is excellent value for money
 — Graham Davies, United Kingdom
95%
- Very good - 11 February 2008
The owners are nice and helpful. Ask them for anything and they will help you for sure. Superb breakfast with homemade muesli. The rooms (house) has an old style but high standard. If you prefer modern design this isnt the one, but if you like genuine surroundings this is it. Perfectly located in Franschhoek. Near the main street and close to everything. Private pool outside our room in the private garden. Would love to go there again.
 — markus pålsson, Sweden
95%
- Accommodation was excellent. - 24 September 2007
Outstanding venue which deserves 6 stars. Charming hosts made us very welcome. Accommodation was excellent. Location is great for any tourist wanting to explore Franschhoek on foot.
 — Rosemarie St Clair, South Africa
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Description

2006 and 2007 - Voted 'Best Small Guesthouse in South Africa' in the prestigious Automobile Association Awards with a 98.38 % score for customer satisfaction.

These three luxurious, private and peaceful houses each have their own enchanting garden and pool. From this holiday retreat one can stroll to the village center and its famous restaurants. Historic wine farms, great golf courses, hiking, fly fishing and riding close by.

Breakfasts are served under a vine-covered patio or in the Cape Dutch home called Twyfeling

Oortuiging (Conviction) is our 1860’s luxury co...

Rates

Gelatenheid (1)Rates Include : Room\Unit Only
Gelatenheid (Equanimity) is our largest (220 square metre) guesthouse - a double storey just for two. The en-suite loft bedroom with king size bed, dressing and living room area opens onto an upstairs verandah with special views over the mountains and vineyards. There is a romantic bath under the trees with a heated towel rail. Downstairs are a kitchen and a dining area overlooking a large pool and private garden.
High Season
(16 April 2008 to 15 May 2008)
Unit - R2,500      
Romantic Season
(16 May 2008 to 30 August 2008)
Unit - R1,500      
High Season
(01 September 2008 to 15 October 2008)
Unit - R2,500      
Peak Season
(16 October 2008 to 15 April 2009)
Unit - R3,000      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsKing
  TVSABC
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite bath and separate shower
  ViewsMountain
  OtherBalcony/patio, Upstairs
Oortuiging (1)Rates Include : Room\Unit Only
Oortuiging (Conviction) is our 1860’s luxury cottage. It has two en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen and a dining room. It has its own pool and private garden. Oortuiging can sleep three but takes two in spacious luxury
High Season
(16 April 2008 to 15 May 2008)
Unit - R2,200      
Romantic Season
(16 May 2008 to 30 August 2008)
Unit - R1,300      
High Season
(01 September 2008 to 15 October 2008)
Unit - R2,200      
Peak Season
(16 October 2008 to 15 April 2009)
Unit - R2,600      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsKing, Twin
  TVSABC
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite bath and separate shower, Ensuite shower only
  OtherFireplace, Balcony/patio
Uitsig (1)Rates Include : Room\Unit Only
Uitsig sleeps two in a king-size bed or, if previously requested, in twin three-quarter beds. The bath and shower are separate and French doors open onto a sun-baked balcony with a lovely view of the mountains. This private, upstairs suite is wonderfully comfortable and spacious but has no access to a pool or private garden as do the others. For this reason it is ideal in the winter or as an extra room when one wants to sleep parties of more than two adults in any of the other three guesthouses.
High Season
(16 April 2008 to 15 May 2008)
Unit - R1,200      
Romantic Season
(16 May 2008 to 30 August 2008)
Unit - R1,000      
High Season
(01 September 2008 to 15 October 2008)
Unit - R1,200      
Peak Season
(16 October 2008 to 15 April 2009)
Unit - R1,600      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, King
  TVSABC
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite bath and separate shower
  OtherBalcony/patio
Vreugde (1)Rates Include : Room\Unit Only
Vreugde (Joy) sleeps two in twin three-quarter beds, or a king size bed on prior notice. The bath and shower are separate, there is a small kitchenette and French doors open onto a wide veranda with beautiful garden and private pool. One can lounge on the leather sofa on the porch listening to the birds and the singing of the fountain. This is a very intimate private place.
High Season
(16 April 2008 to 15 May 2008)
Unit - R1,600      
Romantic Season
(16 May 2008 to 30 August 2008)
Unit - R1,000      
High Season
(01 September 2008 to 15 October 2008)
Unit - R1,600      
Peak Season
(16 October 2008 to 15 April 2009)
Unit - R2,000      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin
  TVSABC
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite bath and separate shower
  OtherBalcony/patio

* Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking

Nearby Attractions and Landmarks

Cape Town75.0 km
Stellenbosch30.0 km
Hermanus100.0 km
Boschendal17.0 km
Huguenot Monument0.0 km
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Facilities and Services

 Fax
 Internet Access
 Airport Shuttle Service
 Wheelchair Enabled
 Parking Available
 Babysitting Service
 Laundry Service
 Garden
 Braai / Barbecue
 Swimming Pool
 Fireplace on the Premises

Facilities in Rooms/Units

 Air-Conditioning in Rooms
 Television in Rooms
 No Smoking in Rooms
 Fan in Rooms
 Tea and Coffee in Rooms
 Radios in Rooms
 Heater in Rooms
 Fireplace in Rooms
 Bar Fridges in Rooms

Activities Nearby

 Golf
 Bicycle Touring
 Fishing - Fly
 Fishing - Freshwater
 Horse Riding
 Walking
 Hiking / Backpacking

Languages Spoken

 English
 Xhosa
 Afrikaans

Grading

 Portfolio Collection
 5 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 AA Superior

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