La Residence
"Gorgeous hideaway deep in the Cape Winelands, in South Africa's most beautiful valley"
Rates from ZAR 3,300
Recommended by Chic Retreats; Mr and Mrs Smith; Quintessentially Reserve; Luxique
Hotlists: Wild things: chic hotels in South Africa
Awards: “Hot List”, Conde Nast Traveller 08
Why stay at La Residence?
Come for:
The surrounding 30 acres of working farmland, that includes vineyards and plum orchards
An intimate boutique stuffed with French antiques
Country pursuits - like trout fishing, cheese tasting and mountain walks
Not suitable for:
The introverted
Young families
Eating in:
Food is served in the dining hall - there is a set menu for dinner with a choice for each course, and whatever takes your fancy at breakfast time - orders are placed then and there.
Press quotes
"The 11-suite boutique hotel, set in a vineyard, has been refurbished in such extravagant style, swathed in chandeliers and littered with gilt and Persian rugs, that Elton John has already booked it for a break this year. Yes, it's that glitzy…" The Telegraph 08
"This is without a doubt the most glamorous hotel in the Cape's gourmet capital, Franschhoek." Conde Nast Traveller 08
