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Babylonstoren
Franschhoek
A historic Cape Dutch farm with whitewashed cottages around an extraordinary fruit and vegetable garden.
Wine region · No. 2 in South Africa
Boutique hotels in Franschhoek
Franschhoek is a Huguenot valley of vineyards, Cape Dutch manors and celebrated restaurants, ringed by steep mountains.
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Where to stay in Franschhoek
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Boschendal
Franschhoek
One of the oldest wine farms in the Cape, with farmhouse cottages, a farm-to-table restaurant and a butchery.
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La Residence
Franschhoek
From $1,519/ night
A lavish, theatrical estate hotel among vineyards and plum orchards, with grand suites and valley views.
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Leeu Estates
Franschhoek
From $918/ night
A wine estate retreat with a manor house and cottages, a spa and a gallery of sculpture in the gardens.
French Huguenots settled this valley in the 1680s, and Franschhoek still calls itself South Africa's culinary capital. Its main street is lined with restaurants and galleries, while the surrounding estates offer tastings and the Wine Tram connects many of them.
Where to stay
The best hotels sit on wine estates in the valley or on its slopes, many with gardens, pools and mountain views. Babylonstoren and Boschendal, on the road to Paarl and Stellenbosch, are farm estates with acclaimed gardens and kitchens.
Good to know
Franschhoek is about an hour from Cape Town. Harvest time, from February to April, is especially lively; winter is quieter, cooler and ideal for long lunches by the fire.
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Questions about Franschhoek
How many boutique hotels are there in Franschhoek?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Franschhoek, including Babylonstoren, Boschendal and La Residence.
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