The Farmstead Franschhoek

The outdoor bath with mountain and field views is the detail women keep returning for, paired with a welcome basket of local food and spring water on arrival. One guest reported a watch stolen from her bedside table, and gate access to the property has caused repeated frustration.

• The outdoor bath and shower as a genuine highlight, with at least one noting the convenience of having an indoor bathroom as well.
• A welcome basket of local food and mountain spring water on arrival, describing it as a generous touch.
• One reviewer reported that her watch was stolen from the bedside table in her bedroom and urged future guests to take care with valuables.
• One woman described repeated trouble accessing the property, including a locked gate and an uncrossable river crossing, which delayed her each time she needed to leave or return.
• Farm animals including chickens, runner ducks, baby lambs, and donkeys as part of the everyday experience on the property.
• Rooms include both an outdoor bath and shower and an indoor bathroom, with organic bamboo beds and handmade fynbos toiletries by Fijn.
• The property runs off-grid with indoor fireplaces, a yoga and breathwork studio, and an ice submersion studio on site.
• Gate and river crossing access was flagged by more than one reviewer as a recurring problem when leaving or returning to the property.
• The property sits between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek and requires a car, as exploring the wider wine region is the main draw.
• One reviewer flagged a theft from the bedroom and a seriously negative experience with a staff member named Warren regarding a basic billing request.

A read of 60 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.