Franschhoek Accommodation / Résidence Klein Oliphants Hoek Franschhoek Accommodation / Guest House in Franschhoek

Klein Oliphants Hoek is an elegant, sophisticated and comfortable guesthouse, set in the heart of the Franschhoek village, pearl of the Cape Winelands. Build as a mission station in 1888, this stunning guesthouse offers old-time chic, a touch of colonial splendour with warm, personalized and outstanding service.

We have eight elegantly decorated but 'cozy' en suite rooms. For guests looking for something extra special, we have suites with private pools or Jacuzzi set in secluded courtyards.
Guests can sit on our veranda overlooking our beautiful rose and lavender scented garden surrounded by a magnificent view of the Franschhoek Mountains.

After an unforgettable day spent enjoying the many attractions and activities offered in the Franschhoek region, you will feel at home getting back to Klein Oliphants.

ACCOMMODATION

There are eight en suite rooms decorated in both classic and contemporary styles. For those looking for something special there are suites with private pools and secluded courtyards leading to scented gardens, and even one room with a rooftop Jacuzzi.

Room 1 & 2, Courtyard Rooms:
These rooms are situated in the Mission Hall itself and give access to either a little garden or small private courtyard, with en-suite spacious bathrooms which have a separate shower and bath. Under floor heating in the bedrooms. Advanced air-conditioning and heating system.

Room 3 & 4, Comfort Rooms:
These up-stairs loft rooms are en-suite with shower over bath. The entrance is via the Mission-Hall to an indoor balustrade with view into the ‘Mission- Hall’- lounge. The rooms have mountain view from the bed & bathroom windows. Air-conditioning in the room.

Room 6, The Classroom:
This former missionary-classroom has high ceilings, with direct access to a little garden/courtyard. The room has a king-size-bed, a big bathroom with double washing basins, separate shower, bath and bidet, under floor heating in the bathroom and a fireplace in the bedroom. Advanced airconditioning and heating system in the room.

Room 5, Hidden Missionary Room:
This former parish with fireplace is very secluded with a private veranda and courtyard with splash pool. It has a king-size-bed extra long and is en-suite with separate shower and bath with under floor heating. Advanced air-conditioning and heating system in the room.

Room 7, Sundeck Jacuzzi Room:
This is a beautiful loft room with an extra long king-size-bed, has spectacular mountain views. This private up-stairs room has an open plan bathroom with full body massage shower and a large private sundeck with Jacuzzi and outdoor shower. Advanced airconditiong and heating system in the room.

Room 8, The Elephant Suite:
This en-suite bedroom with open plan bathroom has a separate Living-dining room with fridge, ceiling fans and underfloor heating. It is spacious and secluded with an outdoor shower, two small private sunny patios and a plunge pool in between the patios. Air-conditioning, ceiling fan and a fireplace in the bedroom.

Room Facilities

Air conditioning and ceiling fan
Colour TV DSTV 8 channels
Coffee and tea making
Safes
Hairdryers
Heating

DINING

The kitchen, with its original wood-burning stove and spotless granite surfaces, is the heart and soul of the house. It is here that Renata and her talented chef, Thurston Viljoen have put together one of the most original menus in Franschhoek – a mouth-watering selection of authentic Italian dishes combined with more traditional, but equally tempting, South African fare. Renata had always wanted to open a restaurant and believes that fate brought her together with Thurston just as he felt ready to run his own kitchen.

Born and bred in Franschhoek, Thurston knew he was destined to be a chef as soon as he started working in a restaurant at the age of 16. He learned his craft working alongside some of Franschhoek’s leading chefs, but gradually developed an individual style which brought him to Renata’s attention. There is a clear affinity between them and their smiling and highly efficient staff; in fact they seem more like one big happy family.

Like many Italians, Renata brings an extraordinary passion to everything she does, but she is also a perfectionist. This is reflected in the menu where only the freshest ingredients are used and everything, from the exquisite pasta to the warm whole wheat bread, is made by hand in their own kitchen. For a taste of Italy you can try the sensationally soft Gnocchi Pomodoro e Basilico o Crema di Asparagi or the equally impressive Ravioli Dello Chef.

If your taste leans more towards South African dishes, you can try the slow-cooked lamb shank with freshly picked garden herbs and roasted new potatoes or the pan-fried prawns on a bed of guacamole, dressed with a creamy Riacha sauce. Remember to save room for the delectable desserts as nothing can compare to the baked chocolate pudding with an orange sauce or Chef’s Delight – Thurston’s famous chocolate cheesecake with its fine texture and subtle chocolate flavour.

General Facilities

Restricted smoking
Sports and activities at close range
Laundry service on request
Fire places
Lunch daily, Dinner on request
Salt water swimming pool

NOTE
Résidence Klein Oliphants Hoek has a no smoking policy inside the building and in the bed and bathrooms, according to the new South African law. Smoking is possible on the veranda, patio, around the pool, in the garden or in a small separate ‘Cigar-lounge’/ wine room.

Stylish living between the mountains and vineyards.

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