Petit Ermitage

James runs a short stroll from the wine tram and Franschhoek's main street, and his restaurant picks have yet to disappoint a single reviewer. Breakfast is cooked fresh by Noma and described as a mountain of food. Every reviewer wished they had booked longer.

• Host James proactively shared route advice before arrival to help guests avoid roadworks, and consistently recommended wine estates and restaurants that delivered on his suggestions.
• Breakfast was a standout feature, described as a generous mountain of fresh food, beautifully presented, with one reviewer calling it one of the best she had ever had.
• The garden and pool area as a highlight, with one noting a variety of small wild birds visiting feeders, making the space feel particularly tranquil.
• Despite the property feeling peaceful and private, it is only a short walk from Franschhoek's restaurants and the wine tram.
• Host James sent useful pre-arrival information, including the best route to avoid roadworks, before guests even reached the property.
• The property sits just off the main street, within a short stroll of Franschhoek town centre, restaurants, and the wine tram.
• The property as spotless, tastefully decorated, and thoughtfully detailed throughout.
• Rooms were described as cute, clean, and carefully styled, with small touches noted as adding to the overall quality.
• Breakfast is prepared fresh daily and multiple reviewers described it as one of the most generous and impressive they had encountered.

A read of 16 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.