Ashbourne House Guest House in Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
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  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests19
  • Rooms/Units8
  • Wir SprechenDeutsch

Ashbourne House is a 4 star graded guest house offering Franschhoek accommodation in 8 guest rooms.

About Ashbourne House

Ashbourne House is a meticulously restored colonial retreat set in tranquil gardens with soaring mountain views, in the quiet historic centre of the Franschhoek village. Sumptuously appointed air-conditioned rooms, each with an en-suite marble bathroom, own entrance and private patio.

At Ashbourne House we have one aim to ensure our visitors experience Cape hospitality at its very best, with attention to the smallest detail and the highest of standards.

FRANSCHHOEK ACCOMMODATION

Each of the eight individually interior designed rooms are equipped with:

• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Fridge; with mineral water, wine and soft drinks
• Tea and coffee tray with snacks
• Television
• Safe
• Hairdryer, and shaver socket
• Wall mounted fan heater
• Heated towel rail
• Quality toiletries
• Pure cotton bath robes
• Magazines newspapers and thoughtful extras
• Under floor heating to all bathrooms in the main house

Breakfast

Look forward to delicious full country breakfasts with fresh fruits, home made preserves and freshly baked bread and croissants.

Facilities

Drinks are served in an elegant and supremely comfortable guest sitting room with feature stone fire place, and doors to a wide shady veranda, there are double doors leading to the spacious breakfast room. The stylish dιcor of the house reflects the period elegance of its past, combined with contemporary design and every modern comfort.

Soak up the sunshine and pure mountain air whilst lounging on the sun deck under palm trees, or take a dip in the heated swimming pool in our secluded gardens. Log fires and under floor heating cocoon you in the green season.

Location

On a quiet corner in the historic centre of the village. Stroll to acclaimed world class restaurants (we have 8 of the top 100 restaurants in South Africa), boutiques, galleries, antique shops, jewelers; cafes, arts and crafts, museums and all the village has to offer with its vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are no less than 26 wine estates within 2 to 20 minutes of Ashbourne House.

Franschhoek is one of the top destinations for visitors and is the perfect base for extensive sightseeing of the entire Western Cape. From pristine beaches to the majestic mountains of the winelands. Just one hour from Cape Town and 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Hermanus 90 minutes. Stellenbosch and Paarl are both just 20 minutes drive away.

A very warm welcome awaits you at Ashbourne House.

Please Note
Ashbourne House has a no smoking policy; smoking is restricted to private patios and balconies only.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • airport
    transfers
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Mini- / courtesy bar
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Private pool
  • Safe for valuables
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with M-Net)
  • Television (with satellite)
  • Underfloor heating

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Security (alarm system)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Food & Drink

  • Bar (honesty bar)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Other transfers available
  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Pool Room (Queen)

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Pool Room (Queen)

With French doors that open onto a vine-shaded patio and mountain views over the swimming pool, this light-filled, spacious suite contains a queen-sized bed; comfortable sitting area, open-plan luxury marble shower room and separate loo. Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-9 years are allowed; over 9 years treated as adults

Balcony Room (Queen)

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Balcony Room (Queen)

Nestled into the eaves of the main house, this comfortable room offers a queen-sized bed, en-suite shower room, small separate sitting room, opening out onto a small wooden balcony under the shade of an ancient coral tree, courtyard and mountain views. Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-9 years are allowed; over 9 years treated as adults

Classique Room (King)

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Classique Room (King)

This large ground floor room is situated in the main house; with a king-sized bed (which can be made up into twin beds); luxury marble en-suite shower room and large sitting area. The room opens onto a protected, shaded patio with courtyard garden views. Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-9 years are allowed; over 9 years treated as adults

Courtyard Room (King)

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Courtyard Room (King)

French doors open onto a shady private patio with pergola and mountain views, all in the shade of an ancient coral tree. This spacious room has a king-sized bed (which can be made up into twin beds), comfortable sitting area and an open-plan luxury marble. Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-9 years are allowed; over 9 years treated as adults

Upper Deck Room (King)

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Upper Deck Room (King)

This spacious room, set in the eaves of the main house, opens onto a private wooden deck overlooking the courtyard garden, swimming pool area and inspiring mountains views. This room has a king-sized bed (which can be made up as twin beds), comfortable sitting area and a luxury marble shower room. Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: from 0-9 years are allowed; over 9 years treated as adults

Tree Tops Room (King)

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Tree Tops Room (King)

This large, airy room is set in the eaves of the main house, opening onto a private wooden patio with incredible views of the mountains surrounding the village. King-sized bed, comfortable sitting area, luxury shower room and additional single bed. Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: from 0-9 years are allowed; over 9 years treated as adults

Pool Deluxe Room (King)

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Pool Deluxe Room (King)

Situated in a quiet corner of the guesthouse, the room opens onto a vine-shaded patio and the tranquil swimming pool area. This spacious room has a king-sized bed (can be made up as twin beds), a comfortable sitting area and open-plan luxury shower room. Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-9 years are allowed; over 9 years treated as adults

Veranda Suite (King)

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Veranda Suite (King)

The Veranda Suite is set off the main houses front veranda. It overlooks the rose garden and a quiet residential street.It has a King Size bed, a separate dressing room and a cozy lounge with a comfortable sleeper couch. Each suite is fitted with air-conditioning, a ceiling-mounted fan, fridge with minibar, tea and coffee tray, free wifi, television, a safe, hairdryer and heated towel rails in the luxury marble shower rooms, as well as private-use patio set.

  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Private pool  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: from 0-9 years are allowed; over 9 years treated as adults

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Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

An outstanding bed & breakfast in one of the most beautiful settings in the country. Excellent welcome, very good value for money and lovely rooms. Thanks for the recommendation!

August 2019

Hannes M. (South Africa)

Verified reviewexcellent

We stayed at Ashbourne Guest House on our recent trip to South Africa. The owners are super friendly and make you feel well cared for. The location was excellent our room was comfortable and very spacious. We had a great time in Franschhoek.

June 2019

Dieter M. (Germany)

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Need to Know

Response timeAshbourne House typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Cape Town International - 60km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h30
Check-out by 10h30

Payment methods accepted by the property Mastercard, American Express, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since June 2000

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