Franschhoek Country House and Villas Cape Winelands

The five star Franschhoek Country House & Villas, which nestles in the heart of the Franschhoek valley, features the well known Monneaux Restaurant.  Situated on the outskirts of the Franschhoek Village, only 1km from the main town it is an ideal base to indulge 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.

Accommodation at the Franschhoek Country House & Villas

The original Franschhoek Country House offers 14 well equipped rooms including 6 standard rooms, 5 luxury rooms and 2 cottages which are all designed with comfort in mind offering charming accommodation and expected services for guests to relax and unwind. All en-suite rooms are individually appointed and have comfortable lush duvets with embroided percale cotton linen.

The hotel rooms include en-suite bathrooms, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and air-conditioning and most rooms have private balconies. A laundry service and room service is also available to guests.

Room types: 26 Rooms and Suites

• 6 Standard De Luxe Rooms
• 5 Luxury Rooms
• 2 Garden Cottages
• 12 Villa Suites

Room amenities and services:

• Room Service
• Safety Deposit Boxes
• Air conditioning
• Tea & Coffee Stations
• Mini-Bars
• All rooms non smoking
• Wi-Fi

Dining at the Franschhoek Country House & Villas, Cape Winelands

The famous award winning Monneaux Restaurant at the Franschhoek Country House & Villas ranks among South Africa's top restaurants, and serves an inspired contemporary take on the classics. Lunch is enjoyed on the fountain terrace under a spreading pepper tree while dinner is enjoyed in the elegant but relaxed dining room in the original manor house.

Set on the original site of Franschhoek's first parfumerie, today its the heavenly scent of the chef that inspires at the Monneaux Restaurant, a Cape culinary classic.

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

Restaurant awards of the Franschhoek Country House & Villas:

• Awarded the acclaimed American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award
• Voted one of South Africa's Top 100 Restaurants for six years
• Voted one of South Africa's Top 10 Restaurants by EAT OUT Magazine for 2 years

Facilties at the Franschhoek Country House & Villas

General:

• Restaurant - open breakfast lunch and dinner throughout the year
• Bar
• Swimming Pools - Two pools, both outdoors
• Spa Treatments - On site
• Complimentary transfers in town (based on availability)
• Laundry Service
• Banqueting Facilities
• Parking - On site, secure and free
• Internet Station - Complimentary
• Wi-Fi - Throughout the property (Pay as you go)
• Security at night

Reception & Concierge:

• Reception - 24 hours
• Tours & Transfers Bookings - Horseriding, Golf, Wine Tours, Hiking, Cycling, etc
• Fax & Photocopying Service
• Airport Shuttles
• Car Rental Arranged
• Luggage Storage
• Babysitting On Request
• Bicycle Rental

Health and Beauty Spa at the Franschhoek Country House & Villas, Franschhoek

Guests staying at the Franschhoek Country House & Villas may pamper themselves with a range of treatments including massages, reflexology, facials, manicures, pedicures and signature treatments.

The perfect way to relax and unwind, the qualified and professional staff spoils guests in the welcoming and intimate treatment room with standard and signature treatments.

Spa treatments:

• Aromatic, neck, back and shoulder massage
• Aromatic full body massage
• Reflexology
• Full body salt scrub and mud wrap
• A range of facials

Signature Spa treatments at the Franschhoek Country House & Villas:

• Sole Delight
• Proudly South African Mud Experience
• Back Revival
• Chocolate Fanatics
• African Wood Massage
• Cooling Off
• Complete Renewal
• Especially For Men
• Top to Toe Essentials
• Buttered Up

Conference

Guests may use the complimentary internet station situated in one of the guest lounges. In addition the hotel has wireless internet facilities throughout the hotel rooms and public areas. Please take note a wi-fi enabled laptop is required to make use of this facility. Full cellphone coverage with 3G HSDPA coverage is also available.

The fully equipped conference room is available for business meetings. Standard equipment includes data projector, TV, DVD player, wired and wireless internet access points. The boardroom caters for the more intimate executive breakaways complimented by the exclusive accommodation and restaurant facilities.