La Residence

La Residence combines quirky interiors with rich antique touches reminiscent of French chateaux, in the heart of the Cape Winelands.  La Residence’s palm-shaded courtyard garden and pool area is a tranquil escape, with views of the vineyards and mountain slope beyond. In addition to offering unique and opulent Franschhoek accommodation, La Residence also enjoys a reputation for its superb cuisine.

From: $545 Per Room

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Why choose La Residence:

  • Top Hotel in World 2013 – Readers Choice Awards, Condé Nast
  • Opulent accommodation, situated on a private wine & olive estate
  • Complimentary transfer service into Franschhoek town

Staying at La Residence:

The hotel has 11 spacious and ultra-luxurious suites. Each suite is decorated individually to reflect different design influences, with styles that vary from French palatial to the old world Orient. An eclectic mix of artworks adorns the walls and palatial bathrooms encourage you to relax and unwind after a busy day of site seeing and adventure.

Franschhoek’s La Residence Villas in the Vineyard allow an extra degree of privacy and are excellent for families. Villas come with their private living and dining areas, terraces and gardens and have a separate communal rim flow pool and dining terrace. Villas can accommodate 2, 4 or 6 people.

The communal pool and dining area for the villas are characterized by a more laid-back atmosphere. The kitchen is entirely open-plan, allowing guests to observe and even participate in food preparation.

Activities:

The Cape Winelands, and Franschhoek, in particular, are dotted with well over a hundred renowned wineries. Exploring this region will bring you to multiple gorgeous locations, replete with a variety of wines to taste, and pair, as well as excellent restaurants. The Franschhoek Wine Tram is a particularly good way to discover some beautiful wine estates, without having to drive. This hop-on-hop-off tour is one of the best ways to do a wine tour.

Towns such as Stellenbosch and Paarl are only a short distance away; Stellenbosch’s historic oak-shaded streets are well worth a wander, and Paarl is close to some of the best wineries in the country. Famous Cape Town is a mere 45-minute drive away and has a wide range of activities and attractions.

Accolades:

  • Top Hotel in World 2013 – Readers Choice Awards, Condé Nast
  • Tripadvisor – Travelers’ Choice Awards 2013 – Top 25 Small Hotels in South Africa
  • Tatler Travel Guide 2012 – 101 Best Hotels in the World
  • Tripadvisor – Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012 – Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa

Hotel Details

Address:  La Residence, Elandskloof Private Road, Elandskloof Farm, Franschhoek

Phone: +27 21 876 4100

Website:  https://www.theroyalportfolio.com/la-residence/overview/

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