L'Auberge Chanteclair

Rooms

The main house has four king or twin rooms and a single room, and there are two detached units, Vine Cottage and The Studio, situated in the grounds. All come with superb views of either the mountains or vineyards. Varying in size and character, the rooms share the same level of attention to detail, featuring under-floor heating and/or a fireplace, an en suite bathroom with heated towel rails, home-made biscuits, satellite TVs, hairdryers, minibars and safes, as well as tea/coffee facilities. 

The rooms in the main house are named after different trees found in the garden, and each have their own personality, with some offering direct access to the garden through French doors. The Studio is separate from the main house, featuring a queen size bed, separate seating area with a fireplace and a private veranda with wonderful mountain views. It offers ample space, with high ceilings and wooden beams adding to its character. Vine Cottage has a colonial feel, featuring a queen size bed, a small dining area and a separate lounge area with a fireplace. French doors open out to a large private terrace set beneath vines, which makes a lovely place to relax as you enjoy your surroundings. 

Location

Known as the 'gourmet capital of South Africa', Franschhoek is ideally situated for all of the Western Cape wine routes and is just under an hour away from the center of Cape Town. Chanteclair is a short five minute drive from the center of Franschhoek, set in beautiful countryside and impressive mountain scenery.

Food and Drink

A delicious breakfast is offered to guests every morning and can often be enjoyed out on the property's beautiful breakfast terrace if the weather is fine. The house doesn't provide guests with a lunch or dinner dining option, but Franschhoek's center is just a short drive away and is well known for its gourmet restaurants. The property's staff will be more than happy to provide recommendations on the best places to dine in the area.

Families

Children over the age of 12 are welcome to stay at L'Auberge Chanteclair.

Facilities and Activities

Guests will be greeted with a complimentary welcome drink on arrival, and the property offers a host of services, including laundry, secure off-street parking and night staff. The landscaped grounds are home to the swimming pool, and Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the property. 

Local Excursions

Activities in and around the Franschhoek area include private wine tasting on various estates, tennis, swimming, village and mountain walks, cheese tasting, chocolate tasting and trout fishing. The Franschhoek 'hop-on, hop-off' Wine Tram Tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley as it stops at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.

Alternative places to stay nearby

Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.

Experiences while staying here

The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.