Description
La Residence lies at the heart of a private 30-acre working farm, complete with vineyards, plum orchards, a dam and impeccably manicured gardens.
From an exotic Tibetan suite with oriental antiques and hand-painted screens to French boudoirs with Provencal antiques and mirrored dressers, the eleven individually decorated suites are simply gorgeous. Rooms open on to generous balconies and verandas, which offer the perfect place to relax and admire the panoramic views.
The elegant dining room is reminiscent of a country manor hall with its checkered marble flooring, enormous fireplaces and a magnificent four-metre chandelier which all open onto wide terraces bordered by roses, perfect for alfresco summer evening meals.
The hotel has a stunning infinity pool and you can indulge in a range of spa treatments in the privacy of your own room or balcony. For the more adventurous, the hotel will be happy to arrange a round of golf, trout fishing, quad biking, helicopter trips, paragliding, hot-air ballooning or a horseback tour of the surrounding wine farms. A more relaxed excursion is the horse-drawn carriage ride through the local village and vineyards.
Accommodation
La Residence offers guests 11 gorgeously decorated suites with king size four poster beds, ornate antiques, plush Persian carpets and an eclectic mix of artworks and palatial bathrooms. Every suite opens onto a terrace or balcony with magnificent views of the mountains, hills and vineyards. They have just opened their six new Vineyard villas which are fantastic for families.
Childcare
Children under the age of 12 years are not accepted in the main hotel and there are no specific facilities, however they are welcomed in the new Vineyard villas. Attractions kids will love in the Winelands area include Bugz Play Park, the Franschhoek Motor Museum, Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Stellenbosch Toy and Miniature Museum and for a chance to see some of South Africa's abundant wildlife, the Giraffe House, the Cheetah Outreach Facility and Eagle Encounters.
Facilities
Facilities at La Residence include a spa, swimming pool, an elegant dining hall serving regional cuisine, bar and library.
Activities
The hotel has a stunning infinity pool and you can indulge in a range of spa treatments in the privacy of your own room or balcony. For the more adventurous the hotel will be happy to arrange any of the following: a round of golf, trout fishing, quad biking, helicopter trips, paragliding, hot air ballooning or a horseback tour of the surrounding wine farms. A more relaxed excursion is the horse-drawn carriage ride through the local village and vineyards.
When to travel
The Winelands are a wonderful year-round destination and enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, somewhat like the South of France, which is what makes the area perfect for grape-growing. Summer in Franschhoek is the reverse of the Northern hemisphere. The best season visit is September to March when it is hot, sunny and dry. From April to August it cools down with some rain.
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Location and directions
Franschhoek
La Résidence is situated on a private 30 acre working farm, a 3-minute drive from the centre of Franschhoek, South Africa.
How to get there
12 hour international flight to Cape Town. La Résidence is about an hour from the airport. Transfers can be arrange on request.
