L'Amitié Estate

Ian runs this place as though you are the only guest: he sorted lifts when Ubers failed, and the cottage arrives with a bottle of the estate's own wine, not sold anywhere else. The infinity pool looks straight across the Franschhoek valley, best at sunset. No catches named in the reviews.

• Staying in a one-bedroom cottage connected to the main manor house, noting it arrived with a complimentary bottle of the estate's own wine, which is not sold publicly.
• The infinity pool and outdoor lounge area, with one describing an afternoon there drinking rosé as one of the most enjoyable of her trip.
• Host Ian provided a personal level of service, including giving guests lifts when Uber was difficult to get in the area.
• One reviewer highlighted that the estate produces its own wine exclusively for guests, and that a bean-to-cup coffee machine was provided in the cottage.
• The estate has immaculate gardens and vineyards, with views across the Franschhoek valley most visible from the infinity pool and outdoor lounge.
• The one-bedroom bungalow and cottage options are described as spacious, light-filled, and well-equipped, with patios overlooking the valley.
• Uber availability can be unreliable in the area, and at least one host stepped in to offer guests lifts.
• The estate is close enough to the centre of Franschhoek for a short walk into town.
• The heated infinity pool is a specific draw, with reviewers noting it was enjoyable even during summer.

A read of 21 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.