Designed for elegant living and with high ceilings, the two Garden Rooms are beautifully spacious and flow seamlessly outdoors to the wisteria-covered verandah with views towards the pool and vineyards. Stroll through our peaceful gardens and vineyards, relax around the swimming pools or simply cocoon in these calm havens.
Secluded yet generous, the Courtyard Room has direct access to the beautiful gardens of La Clé des Montagnes from its private patio. It also has the most luxurious bathroom in the Lodge. Choose a bicycle and ride around the village, or relax with a good read around the pool.
Reminiscent of an eclectic artist’s residence, Galerie is a light and airy contemporary villa filled with art from the owner’s private collection. This is a contemporary space where saturated colours juxtapose with minimalist interiors capturing the essence of the avant-garde.
A long entrance hall, the walls lined with art, leads you into to an open-plan living area that flows onto to a terrace overlooking a private garden and pool. All of these spaces enjoy an expansive views of the Franschhoek vineyards and mountains.
This is a showcase for the owner’s private abstract art collection, complemented by the antique furnishings and carefully selected contemporary accents. Spend time enjoying the collection and soaking up the design, or simply gazing out over the private pool from the terrace to mountains beyond. Galerie has an eclectic personality all of its own, a fitting tribute to thee rich artistic heritage of the valley.
Galerie has two identical en-suite bedrooms that are seperated by the entrance hall. Each has a king size bed and cupboards for those who wish to stay longer with us. The bathroom has a spacious shower, bath, his and hers basins, and other amenities.
This is the perfect escape for a family of four or two couples.
– Sleeps 4 in 2 en-suite bedrooms –
Manoir is a haven of heritage with a nod to the traditional Cape Dutch architecture of the Western Cape. Drawing from the rich history of Franschhoek, Manoir exudes an air of sophistication throughout the interiors. Designed with the spirit of French linen, beautiful antiques, unexpected furnishings and muted colours are at the heart of the villa’s charming character. The villa has a deep wrap-around terrace providing ample space to relax.
The family style kitchen opens up to a beautiful sun room where breakfast is served with french doors opening up onto the back terrace, garden and pool. The lounge area is cool in summer and wonderfully snug in winter with a roaring fire. The dining room is fit for a banquet with a long table that seats up to 12 people. The study and extensive library, also with a fireplace, is the perfect place to retreat with a good book or it provides the ideal work from ‘home’ environment.
The master suite consists of the main bedroom, dressing room and the most beautiful bathroom. The second smaller bedroom has twin beds and a small bathroom with a lounge leading off this. Both lead onto the wraparound terrace with views over the garden and vineyards. Manoir is more suited to one couple or family, rather than two couples.
This villa provides the perfect central point for an extended family or group of friends who are staying in 2 or more of our villas. The expansive dining room, spacious lounge and deep terrace provide ample space for long lunches and lively dinners.
– Sleeps 4 in 2 en-suite bedrooms –
Once a village barn, then a restaurant and jazz bar, the historic Grange with its soaring poplar-beamed ceilings and double-sided hearth was sensitively converted to create a welcoming villa with earthy colour palettes.
The open plan interior with kitchen, dining area and lounge opens up onto the long terrace overlooking the pool to the vineyards and mountains beyond.
Each of the 3 suites open onto another terrace at the back of the house, ensuring plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The loft upstairs is in the roof space and does not have a bathroom. It has 4 single beds and is only suitable for children up to 12.
– 3 suites sleeping 6 adults plus the additional loft space for 4 children up to the age of 12 years only –
Loved by extended families and groups of friends, Domain’s light and airy interiors are perfect for a relaxed holiday. Lounging next to your private pool or putting your feet up at one of the many outdoor seating areas, Domain provides ample space for everyone.
The open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area opens up on both sides to the deep terraces on each side of the house. Each terrace has it’s own outdoor lounge area and large dining table for al fresco meals.
Domain has 3 suites that all lead out onto a traditional farmhouse verandah with views over the private garden, 1 of the suites has uninterrupted views over the pool to the mountains and vineyards from their private terrace. There is a 4th smaller twin room that can be booked additionally directly with reservations, it is located on the other side of the house and opens up onto the back terrace and garden.
– Sleeps 6 adults in 3 en-suite bedrooms with another twin room available at additional cost –
Nestled in the centre of Franschhoek, our lodge offers expansive views, a tennis court, putt and chip lawn and helipad. With design and finishes by Jacques Erasmus of Hemelhuijs, modern styling meets the classic charm of a traditional Cape Dutch home.
La Clé Lodge has five exquisitely comfortable en-suite bedrooms to choose from. The Lodge enjoys the unique position of being on a wine farm but just 5 minutes walk from the Franschhoek main street with all of it’s wonderful restaurants. This is your home away from home in the heart of the village.
The Lodge offers simple evening meals with a South African twist, and delicious platters to enjoy with a glass of wine from the Franschhoek valley overlooking the vineyards. Additionally, a traditional ‘braai’ can be arranged and prepared by one of the local chefs. All of the meals are centered around using what is available seasonally and the Lodge aims to source as much as they can from the surrounding areas.
