Tranquillity, space and style . House Valley await you
on our working wine estate. Nestled in picturesque vineyards and plum
orchards, your luxury villa is only a short stroll from the quaint,
historic village. We invite you to enjoy a truly memorable stay in the
heart of the Franschhoek valley.
From the heart of the
Franschhoek Valley, sample renowned local wines and award-winning
cuisine prepared from the freshest, regional ingredients from the
comfort of plush chairs upon private verandahs. House Valley feature a
spacious private garden, swimming pool and sweeping views of the
Franschhoek mountains. Discover a stay to suit, not only your needs, but
your personal style where every wish is made manifest.
This historic villa's ambience was inspired by the elegant textures,
solid woods and distinct fabrics of a colonial highlands lodge.
Featuring 3 spacious, en-suite bedrooms for up to 6 guests, an expansive
living space, well-appointed kitchen and manicured, private garden, House Valley is a welcoming retreat.
The warm palettes that make up the
interiors of the thoughtfully converted barn have been carefully
selected to reflect the seasonal hues of the surrounding orchards and
vineyards. In turn, House Valley 's interiors are infused with stylistic
elements reminiscent of a Victorian farmhouse while the double-sided
fireplace, private pool and large, plush furnishings, ensure that guests
receive nothing less than a luxurious stay.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1
Double bedroom king size beds with en suite bathroom with large shower.
Bedroom 2
Double bedroom king size beds with en suite bathroom with large shower.
Bedroom 3
Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with large shower.
Living & Dining Areas
Open-plan dining room.
Lounge with large flat screen TV with full DSTV.
Patio with BBQ facilities.
Comfort & Amenities
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in House Valley is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
House Valley staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your
villa manager and staff provide you with a dedicated and highly
personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers and
other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.
Concierge
From
your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on
hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard
services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through
to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to
local support in your destination for on the spot help.
Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the villa. (laudry, daily servicing and turn-down).
Butler
Butler service.
Pool Attendant
A full-time pool attendant ensure the pool look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.
Security
24 hour security surveillance.
On request
Private Chef
A highly qualified private chef will be available to prepare yours meals.
Our chef will work with you or your staff to create the perfect menu for your stay (food and wine charged separately).
*Wine list can be provide.
Pool
Swimming pool with safety cover (L: 1195cm / W: 446cm / D: 164cm).
Location
Only
a four minute, gentle stroll from your villa's front door is the
historic village of Franschhoek. Soak up the pavement café lifestyle and
culture of Franschhoek through art galleries, fine restaurants, local
festivals, markets, vineyards and stylish boutiques.
Breath-taking
scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines.
This is the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in the heart of the Cape
Winelands. Spectacular vineyards cover these mountain slopes settled
more than 300 years ago by the Huguenots, who brought with them their
age-old French wine and food culture. This is a valley rich in history
centered around a picturesque village of friendly, welcoming people.
Activities
villa's
manager will have a wealth of information about nearby places of
interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required.
Wine Estates
Driving into Franschhoek you will notice
that most of the farms still bear their original French names and are
usually complete with a spectacular Cape Dutch homestead, towering oaks
and rolling vineyards. There are a variety of cellars, from small
boutique wineries that cater for those in search of something unique, to
large cellars that offer organized tours and conducted tastings.
For a wine tour with a difference hop onto a horse and visit a few of the Vignerons de Franschhoek.
Shopping
A
host of shops and galleries line the Main Street, providing a wonderful
choice of antiques, world class Collections of artworks and interesting
bric-a-brac to browse through. There are also speciality shops such as
book shops, a chocolate factory and a carpet maker.
Walking trails
For the more energetic there are numerous walking trails, in the surrounding mountains.
Golf
Fantastic golf courses: Erinvale Golf Club and De Zalze Golf Club....
Fishing
There are also a number of trout fishing spots in various streams and dams on the surrounding farms.
Local guide
However,
those in favour of a more sedate excursion might prefer to just drive
themselves or engage the services of a local guide to make their visits
memorable.
If you're in the vicinity in July, try to visit
Franschhoek over the weekend closest to Bastille Day (14th July) when
the village celebrates its French heritage with a wine and gourmet fair
and lots, lots more.
Services included
Exclusive use of House Valley and all its facilities.
Services
- butler
- housekeeper (laudry, daily servicing and turn-down)
- breakfast
- welcome drinks on arrival
- snack basket,soft drinks and a selection of prenium spirit which gets replenished throughout the stay
- wi-fi and telephone calls
- complementary transfers within the Franschoek valley
- concierge services
- bicycles to explore the village
- Acces to local Franschhoek Health Club
Extra services- Luxury cape town airport transfers
- Signature experiences: traditional South African barbeque or seafood barbeque
- Picnics
- Chef
- Child-minding
Additional Notes
Children
Children
of all ages are welcome. House Valley is an ideal family destination,
offering privacy, space and a host of activities for both young and old,
on property as well as in the nearby village of Franschhoek. Pool
covers for the villas' private pools are available on request.
Child-minding can be arranged at an additional cost.
Dining
Eight of South Africa's "Top 100" restaurants are in
Franschhoek - the gourmet capital of the country. Leading chefs create
everything from world-class cuisine to stylish light meals using the
freshest produce of the valley, complemented by the wonderful local
wines. Linger a while and savour the hospitality, ambience and variety
of our many great restaurants.
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