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Located on a private 30-acre estate surrounded by mountains and vineyards, La Residence sets the benchmark for luxury accommodation in South Africa’s celebrated Cape Winelands. Eleven individually decorated suites incorporate vibrant colours, rich fabrics and spectacular artworks and antiques. Additionally, the five Vineyard Suites offer family-friendly accommodation, featuring private gardens, private pools and luxurious interiors.
Warm, personalised service creates an atmosphere of relaxation at La Residence, while fresh garden produce is used to create memorable meals in a variety of exceptional settings. Guests can enjoy the pool, spa, gym, library and the beautiful gardens on the private estate. Activities available locally range from wine-tasting to golf and there are complimentary transfers to Franschhoek village where guests can enjoy visiting local restaurants, boutiques and art galleries.
La Residence and Vineyard Suites
Elegant and comfortable, our Luxury Suites offer incredible views across the valley. The large en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a well-appointed bath and shower. All suites have a TV, a full mini bar, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Enjoy exceptional comfort in one of our spacious Superior Suites, offering breathtaking mountain and vineyard vistas. These suites have elegant en-suite bathrooms, each with a large bath and shower, a private balcony, a TV, a full mini bar, Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout.
This romantic suite, often used for honeymoons and special occasions, features a central living and dining area, a covered patio, and a private garden with plunge pool. All suites have a TV, a full mini bar, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
This one-bedroom suite with a loft bedroom has a central living and dining area, covered patio and private garden with plunge pool. There is a spacious main bedroom downstairs and a loft bedroom with two single beds upstairs – ideal for children.
This suite has a TV, a full mini bar, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Ideal for a family of four, this two-bedroom suite offers a relaxing retreat. The central living and dining area opens onto a covered patio, leading to your private garden and pool. This suite has a TV, a full mini bar, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
This luxurious three-bedroom suite features two spacious bedrooms (both en suite with a bath and shower) plus a smaller children’s room (en suite with a shower), a central living & dining area, covered patio, private garden & private swimming pool. This suite has a TV, a full mini bar, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Property Facilities
Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Fridge, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Underfloor Heating, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Meal on Request, Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cooking Courses, Cycling, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, High Tea, Massages
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Museums, Tennis Court, Wine Tasting
Franschhoek is known as the "Food and Wine Capital of South Africa." Despite its tiny size, the town boasts an incredible range of cafés and stylish restaurants with every style of food on offer. From traditional English pub food to classic bistro fare, superb wood-fired pizzas to sumptuous sushi, this gourmet dining town has it all.
If you feel like venturing into the village, a complimentary transfer service from La Residence is available to take you to one of the many, award-winning, Franschhoek restaurants.
Whether you are a connoisseur or an enthusiastic newcomer to the wonderful world of wine, Franschhoek offers exciting experiences for wine lovers. Wine-making has an illustrious 300-year old history in the Franschhoek Valley and there are a number of historic family wine farms worth visiting for their fascintating heritage, quaint architecture and beautiful vineyards.
Explore boutique wineries or enjoy private tastings with expert sommeliers. Alternative experiences include wine safaris on horseback, Harley Davidson tours, cycling or walking tours, and helicopter trips for a bird's-eye view of the beautiful region. A complimentary transfer service is available at La Residence to escort guests to any of the local estates.
For the ultimate relaxation, pamper yourself with a massage in the spa treatment room. The La Residence Spa offers a wide range of treatments and massages including the signature Pinotage treatments which use organic grape products in a variety of beneficial ways.
The Wemmers River is packed with wild brown trout and rainbow trout. La Ferme rents out fly fishing equipment for you to use in the river or in one of their trout dams. If fly-fishing is not your thing, spinning tackle is available to use in one of their bass dams.
South Africa is producing some of the world’s most sought-after wines. Many of those top rated tipples are produced in remote and spectacular locations as leading winemakers search far and wide for the ultimate terroir. There is no finer way to experience the rich diversity and breathtaking beauty of the Cape winelands than by helicopter. We have carefully crafted three distinct helicopter routes which will allow you to sample the diverse expressions of South Africa’s top varietals:
- The Swartland & The Hemel en Aarde Valley
- Stellenbosch & Elgin
- Constantia & Cape Point
Indulge in the "chocolate experience" at Huguenot Fine Chocolates, a local boutique chocolaterie. The half-hour tour includes the story of chocolate, a chocolate making demonstration, and a chocolate tasting.
Whether you'd like a lazy pedal through the village or a strenuous hike up Mont Rochelle, La Residence is filled with quaint architecture and is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Hiking and mountain biking are wonderful ways to work up an appetite for the exceptional local gastronomy.
There is no shortage of art galleries and pottery studios in the Cape winelands. Whether you are looking to purchase, or just to admire, we can direct you to a number of excellent galleries. A notable gallery close to La Residence is located at La Motte wine estate, dedicated to JH Pierneef - one of South Africa's most famous artists.
This is a must for any car enthusiast. The museum is on L’Ormarins wine estate and houses an impressive collection of over 100 collector’s cars from an 1898 Beeston Motor Tricycle to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.
There are numerous world-class golf courses to choose from in the Cape winelands. The renowned Pearl Valley Golf course, host to the South African Open Championship, is a mere fifteen minutes drive from Franschhoek.
Restaurants
The dining experience at La Residence emphasises fresh, local ingredients, many of which are grown on the estate. Because cuisine is such an integral part of the experience at La Residence, our guests will often sit down with the chefs to discuss their preferences and dietary requirements with menus being tailored accordingly. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in The Great Hall or in the Loggia overlooking the pond.
Franschhoek is known as the "Food and Wine Capital of South Africa’"and for good reason. Despite its tiny size, the town boasts an incredible range of snug cafés and stylish restaurants with every style of food on offer. From traditional English pub food to classic bistro fare, superb wood-fired pizzas to sumptuous sushi, this gourmet dining town has it all.
As befits the town’s Huguenot heritage, Franschhoek restaurants frequently feature French cuisine, alongside plenty of traditional and contemporary South African restaurants. Some of the country’s leading chefs create delicious dishes using only the freshest produce from the valley, complimented by a host of delightful local wines.
So, if you feel like venturing out into the village, a complementary transfer service from La Residence can be arrange to take you to one of the many award-winning Franschhoek restaurants for a dining experience to remember.
