Amenities
- AC
- Family Friendly
- Garden
- Gym
- Parking Space
- Pool
- Private Pool
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
Experiences
- Cultural Experiences
- Cycling
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horse Riding
- Massage
- Wine Tasting
- Workshops
Why we love
- Maximalist interiors
- Vineyard setting
- Franschhoek backdrop
“Maximalist romance among vineyards, orchards and the mountains of the Franschhoek Valley”.
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