La Residence Pool
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La Residence - Exterior
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La Residence (aerial view)
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La Residence Entrance
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La Residence Entrance
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The Foyer
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The Great Hall
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The Persian Alley
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Afternoon Tea
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Vineyard Suite 3 Pool
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Boutique
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La Residence Dining
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La Residence Cycling
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La Residence is situated in the Franschhoek Valley on a 30-acre estate filled with vines, fruit trees, flowers and spectacular gardens. Magnificent interiors are filled with rich fabrics, beautiful artwork and antique furniture. Eleven individually-decorated suites enjoy vibrant colour schemes and spectacular views.
On warm days, the infinity pool beckons. Sip drinks under a shady umbrella, or relax with treatments in the spa. The air-conditioned gym caters for the more energetic! Five minutes’ drive from the charming curio shops and galleries of Franschhoek village, the hotel provides complimentary transfers so guests can explore at their leisure. There are excellent village restaurants to try as well as a range of activities from horse-riding to chocolate-tasting excursions.
Service is warm and personalised: an atmosphere of ease and relaxation pervades. Fresh produce from the garden and fine local wines create memorable dining experiences.
A stone’s throw from the Main Hotel, in a tranquil vineyard setting, are the five Vineyard Suites that offer spacious accommodation in a variety of configurations for up to 20 guests, including children of all ages. There are stylish rooms for dining and relaxing and luxurious bedrooms with marble en-suite bathrooms. All have private terraces and gardens; four have their own pools.
Guests dine either in their suites or the central Terrace Room, beside a fire or around the rim-flow pool. An open kitchen allows full interaction with the chef; the Sitting Room is cosy with bar and wide-screen television. The Vineyard Suites offer complete flexibility, comfort and superior service to make holidaying with family and friends effortless and enjoyable.
The entry-level suites offer 90m² of elegantly decorated floor space, an en suite bathroom, and private balconies with beautiful views of the surrounding estate.
Each individually designed by founder, Liz Biden, these 100m² suites boast a variety of exciting artworks, ornaments and furnishings, setting the scene for an unforgettable vacation in the Cape Winelands.
Sumptuous fabrics, brilliant, jewel-like colours and over-sized furniture conspire to create a sense of sublime comfort. This suite has an elevated four-poster bed, high ceilings and en-suite bathroom. Curl up around a roaring fire in winter, or sit outside on the terrace in summer and soak up the beautiful mountain scenery.
Let the rich red interior of this Vineyard Suite warm and inspire you. Swagged curtains, a high ceiling and rustic stone fireplace create a sense of homely grandeur. Downstairs is a king-sized bed with en-suite bathroom, complete with black and white harlequin-patterned vanity cabinets; upstairs, an inviting twin-bedded loft room with an en suite shower with spectacular views across the valley.
The two bedroom Vineyard Suite is an elegant and sociable space. Light pours into the generously sized central living area, that includes a comfortable couch and a glossy oval table, ideal for relaxed meals and conversation. On either side of this space are two en-suite bedrooms (one king, one king or twin). Outside there is a terrace for al fresco dining and a private pool.
Vibrant colours and open spaces characterise this Vineyard Suite. Pinks, reds and oranges predominate, with plenty of interest provided by the artwork and furniture that grounds the space. Antique Chinese cabinets sit alongside brightly painted octagonal tables and couches in tangerine and raspberry velvet. There are two spacious en-suite bedrooms (one king-size and one king-size or twin queen-size) and a charming twin room with en-suite shower room. The terrace is perfect for relaxed dining while the pool and gardens enjoy spectacular views and complete privacy.
