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What the reviews say
Bev and her husband run this vineyard property five minutes from Franschhoek, and reviewers return specifically for the wine tasting on the farm. One guest flagged a door gap letting bugs in and towels that needed replacing on arrival.
- Waking up to vineyard views and finding the surroundings immediately calming on arrival.
- One reviewer noted that hosts Bev and Jackie were consistently helpful throughout their stay and that the wine tasting was a highlight.
- A reviewer mentioned the room had been renovated but flagged practical issues: open windows let in bugs on arrival, a door gap remained, and towels had a musty smell that required replacement.
- The hosts Bev and her husband as particularly warm and welcoming from the moment of check-in.
- The property sits on a working farm less than five minutes by car from the centre of Franschhoek.
- Cottages are set among rolling vineyards with on-site wine tasting available.
- At least one cottage had a door gap allowing bugs to enter, and musty towels were reported and needed replacing.
- The property offers wine tasting on site, noted positively by multiple guests.
A read of 71 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.
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Where it is
Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7691, South Africa
Stony Brook Cottages is a vineyard property under five minutes' drive from Franschhoek. The setting is rural and farm-based, with open vineyard scenery rather than a walkable town centre.
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Rooms are arranged around a swimming pool courtyard.
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