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Franschhoek Country Cottages and Wildlife Reserve

Self-catering cottages with stoeps overlooking resident wildlife, in the village.

Type
Hotel
Rating
4.6 from 68
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01 of 03

What the reviews say

Zebras graze close enough to the fence to watch from the stoep at dusk, with wildebeest and springbok also on the property. The host sends detailed local tips before you arrive. The braai facilities exist in name only, so eat in town.

  • Waking up to zebras, wildebeest, and springbok grazing directly outside, describing it as a highlight of their stay.
  • The cottages are spacious, clean, and well-equipped for self-catering.
  • One reviewer highlighted that the host Lance provided detailed instructions and local tips before arrival, which she found genuinely useful.
  • One guest flagged a frustration: braai facilities are provided but no wood, matches, firelighter, or usable equipment is supplied, making them difficult to use in practise.
  • Cottages have a stoep where guests can sit and watch wildlife on the property into the evening.
  • Rooms were consistently described as spacious, clean, and well-equipped, with a notably good shower mentioned.
  • Braai facilities are on-site but guests should bring their own wood, firelighter, matches, and tongs as none are provided.
  • The host sends detailed instructions and advice ahead of the stay.
  • The property sits close to Franschhoek town but feels secluded, with mountain scenery and a lake visible from the grounds.

A read of 68 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.

02 of 03

Where it is

Excelsior Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa

The property is close to Franschhoek town centre, making it easy to access the town on foot or by car. Despite that proximity, the setting feels secluded, surrounded by mountain views, a lake, and free-roaming animals including zebra, ostrich, and wildebeest.