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Residence Klein Oliphants Hoek - Accommodation in Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa

Résidence Klein Oliphants Hoek Accommodation in Franschhoek, Western Cape, a former old English Mission Station dating 1888, has a very special atmosphere about it and Camil and Ingrid’s relaxed style makes you feel immediately at home. Camil’s food, which is prepared in an open kitchen on an old wood-stove, is matched perfectly with the best wines of the valley, making every meal a unique private gourmet experience.The Franschhoek Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of the Cape with a rich and fascinating history. Once known as Oliphantshoek because of the hundreds of elephants that roamed the area; it later became the home of the French Huguenots who brought with them their age-old French culture of wines and cuisine

Price: 6

Bed and breakfast

4 doubles 3 twins

The 7 en-suite bedrooms are spacious, charming and divers. Résidence Klein Oliphants Hoek is one of the wonderful treasures to be enjoyed in winter with fireplaces or Jacuzzi and in summer with private sparkling pools or on the veranda with magnificent mountain views overlooking the lovely landscaped garden.

From the several patios, veranda, and 'walk-through' garden, you can admire the surrounding mountains, while relaxing with a book and a drink, or enjoy a home-cooked dinner.The heated salt water pool also overlooks the soaring Franschhoek Mountains.On colder evenings or winter days, at the large fireplace in the cosy Victorian lounge, you can experience the atmosphere of the history of this former chapel.You may help yourself to a drink and choose music to suit your mood, or book from the lounge library.After a long flight, or too much sightseeing (or wine), allow them to help you unwind. Once rested you will enjoy the charming restaurant 'De Heerlickheid', or one of the other 24 fabulous restaurants, (most of them within walking distance), from which to choose.If dining with them, feel free to visit Camil in his open kitchen while he prepares your meals on the wood-stove.