La Fontaine Guest House, Franschhoek, Western Cape
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Telephone: +27 (0)21 876-2112, Facsimile: +27 (0)21 876-2112, Mobile: +27 (0)72 247-8178
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » DESCRIPTION: La Fontaine welcomes you into the heart of Franschhoek (1 hour from Cape Town). The Franschhoek Valley lies deep in the Cape Winelands, nestled between towering mountains where splendid wines are grown and our top chefs create international cuisine - a place towards which Nelson Mandela turned, as he began his long walk to freedom. ACCOMMODATIONExperience country hospitality in this gracious, centrally situated large old home with spectacular mountain views. Within walking distance to acclaimed restaurants, galleries and shops. La Fontaine has twelve spacious, comfortable double bedrooms en suite; five upstairs in the main house, two of which open out onto a shared balcony; three set in a peaceful, landscaped garden with full-sized pool and courtyard surroundings, and a family garden suite. Each garden room has a fireplace, TV, fridge, separate entrance and patio. Three luxury rooms in Campbell House, an adjoining renovated 19th century home with Victorian baths and full showers, high ceilings and wooden floors, adds to the ambience of this home from home accommodation. ROOM FEATURES• En-suite bathrooms with Victorian baths & hand showers; baths & full showers or full showers only • King, Queen or twin beds • Pure 100% white linen and towels • Coffee/tea making facilities • Hairdryer • Fans / Air conditioners • Radio clock • Personal safe • Heater/under floor heating • Fridges • Fire places in garden rooms • Private access and patios - garden rooms • Magnificent mountain views BREAKFASTGenerous buffet breakfasts are served indoors or under the vine-covered pergola. FACILITIES & SERVICES• Wheelchair friendly in the Victorian section. • Off-street and secure parking. • Wireless connection • Camping cots available • Baby-sitting service available • Laundry service • Full-sized swimming pool in landscaped garden • Transfers to Cape Town International Airport can be arranged ACTIVITIESWe can organize the following: • golf bookings • diner reservations • wine tasting • horse riding/ wine tasting on horseback • fly fishing • hiking/walking • tennis/bowls • cycling |
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DIRECTIONS: From CT International Airport Turn left onto the N2 towards Somerset West and then left (Exit 33) onto the R310 towards Stellenbosch. Follow the R310 (Adam Tas Road) into and through Stellenbosch. #Turn right towards Franschhoek following the R310 and drive over Helshoogte, through the village of Pniel and past Boschendal (on your right). Just beyond the level crossing, turn right at the T-junction onto the R45 towards Franschhoek. **Follow the road through Franschhoek (Huguenot Road) until you see the Absa Bank sign at La Rochelle Road; turn left. Take the next right into Dirkie Uys Street and La Fontaine will be on your left at No 21. From Cape Town Take the N1 towards Paarl. Take the off-ramp, Exit 55, to Paarl / Franschhoek onto the R45, and turn right under the N1 freeway. Follow the Franschhoek signs. +Continue along the R45 into Franschhoek and go to ** above. From Cape Town, via Stellenbosch Take the N1 towards Paarl, take the Stellenbosch off-ramp (Exit 39) onto the R304 and continue into Stellenbosch. From Stellenbosch, turn left onto the R310/R44 (Adam Tas Road) and go to #above. From the Garden Route From the Garden Route, take the N2 towards Cape Town. At Elgin/Grabouw (at Peregrin Farm Stall) turn right onto the R321, Viljoens pass through Vyeboom about +-30 km in total, pass over the Theewaterskloof dam wall, turn left onto the R45 to Franschhoek, over the Franschhoek pass. Continue past La Petite Ferme on your left, Haute Cabriere on your right until you come to a 3-way stop with the Franschhoek Monument on your left. Turn right into the main road (all still part of the R45) Huguenot road. Travel until you see Pick n’ Pay and at The Absa Bank turn right into La Rochelle road (La Fontaine sign on the corner). Drive a short way to the next four-way stop and turn right into Dirkie Uys Street. La Fontaine is a large double storey house, 2nd on the left hand side is No 21. |
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